DBA 746 Artificial Intelligence Applications

This doctoral course covers the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in government and business transformation and examines their important role in business intelligence. Students are first introduced to AI and state-of-the-art tools and techniques for implementing AI, including data science and machine learning technologies. Students will work with existing machine learning models and implement tools to support business intelligence using available data. Existing AI applications in government and industry will be researched and an AI strategy will be developed. Students will evaluate the competitive advantage offered by an effective Ai strategy. Students will also examine the trustworthiness of AI, including bias and attack techniques such as data poisoning, and develop an ethical framework and governance strategy for the use of AI techniques. Students must achieve a minimum grade of B-. (3)