Analytics and AI Capstone

Catalog description

Analytics and AI Capstone (3) This capstone course serves as a culminating experience and puts into practice the full range of concepts covered in the curriculum. Students apply a range of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven methods to develop multidisciplinary business insights from data, drawing on contemporary tools and platforms used in industry. Course projects draw upon real-world datasets and may include client engagement or collaboration with industry partners to address complex business challenges. Students frame and scope the business problems, acquire and prepare data, design and evaluate analytical and AI solutions, and translate results into actionable recommendations. The course emphasizes effective communication to technical and non-technical audiences, responsible and ethical use of analytics and AI, and demonstration of career-ready skills as analytics and AI professionals. This experiential, project-based learning approach develops practice-ready professionals who can bridge analytical insight and business impact. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: ITEC-616, ITEC-621, and ITEC-670. Restriction: Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MS) or Marketing Analytics (MS).