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AI Practice and Ethics in Business (MSIN0262)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
UCL School of Management
Credit value
7.5
Restrictions
The availability of this module is limited to PG students of the UCL School of Management registered in the UCL MBA with Peking University.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This first part of the module investigates the nature of AI with a strong emphasis on real-life business situations and case studies. 听The module starts from the explanation of key concepts, related technologies, and a brief history of AI. 听Next, students will learn about the landscape of AI industry including its composition and drivers for competition. 听The role of decision-support AI (data science) and generative AI will be explored through practical case studies. 听How AI reshapes particular industries such as finance and retail will also be examined.

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The second part of the module explores the regulatory and ethical principles related to the use of AI in business. 听This part of the modules starts from the exploration of the potential harms and benefits caused by AI including privacy and data protection. 听The ethical implications of human-AI collaboration in the workplace are then examined. 听From this follows a discussion of autonomous systems and accountability for such systems. 听The module finishes with the analysis of regulatory frameworks for AI and different approaches internationally.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Academic year (terms 1, 2, and 3) 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
40% Other form of assessment
60% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Professor Nina Seppala
Who to contact for more information
mgmt-pkumba@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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