Introduction to the Business of Applied Artificial Intelligence
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
6374
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
Prerequisites: ISSCM 241 or STAT 103.

This course provides a concise introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on applied business applications of machine learning and generative AI. Through engaging lectures, interactive labs, and exposure to real-world use cases, students will gain a deep understanding of the key concepts and practical business applications of AI. Students will also gain a fundamental understanding of how AI models are built and deployed to enhance their skills and career advancement. The latest applications of AI in marketing, accounting, finance, and retail will also be explored.

Outcomes: Students will develop an understanding of how AI is executed in business settings, from ideation to deployment, and the tools and frameworks applied; Students will gain an understanding of core AI concepts, including machine learning and generative AI; Students will discover how models are built and evaluated to analyze data for prediction and generative AI to deliver actionable insights; Students will gain insights into ethical AI practices to be able to recognize and address ethical and social considerations to deploy AI responsibly; Students will explore business use cases to understand AI solutions applied to business challenges across domains such as accounting, finance, and retail; This course will foster collaboration and communication skills development by having students present AI-driven solutions effectively, translating solutions into impactful business narratives.
Enrollment Requirements
Prerequisite: ISSCM 241 or STAT 103.
Class Notes
ACCT 331 can count toward ACAN-BBA major requirements for students graduating after Spring 2026. It does not count toward the ACCT-BBA requirements.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Steven Keith Platt
Meets
TuTh 1:00PM - 2:15PM
Dates
08/25/2025 - 12/13/2025
Room
Schreiber Center - Room 302
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Water Tower Campus
Location
Water Tower Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
16
Seats Open
24
Class Capacity
40
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
5