EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES & BUSINESS 4

Catalog description

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of how emerging technologies - such as generative artificial intelligence, a hallmark of the 2020s - and other pivotal innovations influence business and society. The course structure is designed to introduce students to the essentials of each technology, explaining what it is and how it operates in non-technical terms; discuss the significance of these technologies to society (the "so what" factor), emphasizing their potential for transformative impacts; and analyze how these technologies affect business strategies, concepts, and functions. The course aims to equip students with a strategic framework for understanding and evaluating the integration of new technologies in business, fostering a deep appreciation for both the opportunities and challenges they present. With a curriculum that adapts to include the latest technological advancements, students will continually engage with the most cutting-edge topics, ensuring their learning remains relevant and impactful. This dynamic approach prepares students not just to adapt to the changing technological landscape, but to actively shape it.