MGT 4245 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
There have been astonishing advances in the development of information technologies over the past few decades. For example, the breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) in the last couple of years has significantly changed our society as well as the business. It is important for business professionals to be proficient in state-of-the-art technologies so that they will be able to take advantage of emerging technologies to create new business opportunities. This advanced project-based course will introduce the most disruptive technologies that are dramatically changing today’s business world. Particularly, you will develop a solid understanding of current technology trends and their importance for business innovations and competitive advantages. You will gain hands-on experience in applying state-of-the-art technologies to deal with real-world business problems and decisions. Both the conceptual understanding and hands-on project development experience will substantially benefit your job hunting and career success.
Notes
- At the knowledge level, understand the state-of-the-art technologies (e.g., AI/deep learning, blockchain, text analytics/mining, social media analytics, internet of things) and their roles in changing society and business.
- At the application level, apply those emerging technologies to develop concrete applications to solve real-world business problems.
- At the design/creation level, evaluate and synthesize the technology trends and design/create new business models and strategies.