Core Module Information
Module title: Machine Learning, AI and Ethics

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

Module code: SOE11448
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:

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and ethics are crucial to changing business models and decision-making. AI is changing businesses and the way they work. Businesses are facing new technological solutions connected with big data and advanced analytics. This module aims to introduce you to how we can use AI in different businesses connected with analytics. You will be exposed to different areas of AI and analytics, like business intelligence, concepts, drivers, and major technologies of AI, including machine learning techniques, deep learning, robotics, the internet of things, etc. You will learn about the different types and methods of machine learning and how businesses have applied machine learning successfully. In addition, you will be able to understand the role of risk and ethics within AI, and how AI, machine learning and ethics have an impact on the performance of organisations. You will understand the different types of models, what kind of business questions they help answer, or what kind of opportunities they can uncover. By the end of this module, you will have a foundational understanding of AI in business and be able to apply these technological solutions to your business environment.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate the key concepts in AI, machine learning, and business ethics.

LO2: Apply a broad range of essential professional skills, practices, and techniques in AI related to business analytics.

LO3: Apply critical analysis and methods to a business problem to find AI solutions, and identify the relationship between AI and the performance of the organisation.

LO4: Apply machine learning with R/Python to develop business solutions and present the same in an interpretable format.

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