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Degree Level Course

GenAI for business

This course explores how Generative AI (GenAI) technologies are transforming the business landscape. Students will learn the underlying principles of generative models, apply prompt engineering techniques, and explore business use cases across functions such as marketing, customer service, and HR. The course will also critically examine the ethical, legal, and operational challenges associated with GenAI adoption.

Code BSMS3207
Credits 4 Credits
Type Core Course
Prerequisites None
12-Week Roadmap

Course Structure & Syllabus

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WEEK 1
Introduction to generative AI, what is GenAI? overview of generative models (text, image, video), LLMs, transformers, diffusion models
WEEK 2
How generative AI works, natural language processing (NLP) basics, concept of pre-training and fine-tuning, GPT, BERT, DALL·E – conceptual overview
WEEK 3
Business use cases of GenAI – functional perspective, marketing and content generation, customer service and virtual assistants, HR: resume screening, engagement
WEEK 4
Prompt engineering, role of prompts in controlling output, designing effective prompts, use cases: summarization, Q&A, ideation
Reading List

Prescribed Books & References

  • Daugherty, P., & Wilson, H. (2018). Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI, Harvard Business Press.