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Course No: MIST.6020-082; SIS Class Nbr: 14045; SIS Term: 3610
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course equips graduate students with the knowledge and tools to understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in business. Students will explore the fundamentals of AI and its applications across core business functions. The course emphasizes how AI fosters innovation, enables effective human-AI collaboration, and reshapes industries and organizations. Through readings, case studies, discussions, and project work, students will learn to critically assess AI's business value, design AI-enabled strategies, and evaluate ethical and societal impacts. No prior coding experience is required.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Hongwei Zhu
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When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2026 Fall: Oct 26 to Dec 19 8-Week (Start II)
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1965 | Pay as little as $400/mo for this course.
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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