Core Module Information
Module title: AI and Predictive Analytics

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SOE11176
Module leader: Sujoy Bhattacharya
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Have you ever wondered how streaming companies know what movies and TV shows you will like? Or how do retailers know which products you will want to buy? It's all thanks to Predictive Analytics and AI. Predictive Analytics is a way of using data to predict future events. Businesses and organisations of all types use Predictive Analytics to make better decisions. Here's a simple example:Imagine you're running a lemonade stand. You want to know how much lemonade to make on a given day. You could just guess, but wouldn't it be better to know with more confidence how many people will want lemonade? You could use predictive modelling to figure this out. You could use data like past sales numbers, the day of the week, and the weather forecast to predict how many people will want lemonade on a given day. By bringing in the power of large language models[ AI] along with Predictive analytics you can greatly improve the quality of decision making.With AI, the portfolio of models available to the decision maker becomes immense. AI with Predictive Analytics can be used to predict all sorts of things, like:- How many people will attend a concert?- How many products a company will sell?- How much traffic there will be on a given road?- How likely a customer is to churn?- How likely a student is to succeed at university? etc.In this module, you will learn about AI along with different predictive analytics techniques and how to use them in combination to help your organisation make more accurate decisions about future events.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the capabilities as well as limitations of AI and predictive analytics techniques and have insight into the different fields in which we can usefully apply each.

LO2: Choose the most appropriate predictive analytics technique using various types of information criteria.

LO3: Model and solve business decision problems using the appropriate AI tools and predictive analytics techniques and software.

LO4: Interpret the results of predictive modelling analysis, including explaining margins of error and business implications.

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