MIS 587
Business Applications In Machine Learning
Worcester Polytechnic Institute · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course explores how Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is applied to solve business problems, to satisfy specific business needs, or to discover new opportunities for businesses. Applications of ML and AI are constantly evolving across many industries. This course utilizes existing AutoML solutions to address issues identified in business case studies (e.g. predicting hospital readmissions, loans likely to default, customer churn). The course covers the machine learning project life cycle starting with defining ML project objectives, acquiring and exploring data, modeling using AutoML tools, interpretation of models and communication of outcomes, and implementation and deployment of predictive models in organizations.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
F01
OpenSeats: 29/40 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 6:47 PM- Days & times
- T6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-20 - 2026-12-11
- Location
- Salisbury Labs 105
- Instructor
- Xavier Babu