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55048-01 - Lecture: The AI Economy: Business Strategies and Policy Issues (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Stephen Weymouth (stephen.weymouth@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming business strategies, reshaping economies, and igniting new social and political debates. This course examines the powerful role of AI in revolutionizing industries, exploring how firms are using AI-driven strategies to restructure operations, create value, and outpace competitors. Through case studies and hands-on group projects, we will analyze real-world competitive strategies using AI. We’ll also investigate how AI impacts society at large, tackling complex issues such as job displacement, privacy, misinformation, and the future of global cooperation. Students will actively engage in debates about the trade-offs of emerging business models, and evaluate AI regulation in key regions like the US, Europe, and China. By the end of the course, students will have the chance to propose solutions to pressing policy challenges in a collaborative, interactive setting. This course is designed for students eager to understand not just the mechanics of AI-powered business, but also the broader implications for society and global governance. If you’re looking to engage deeply with the future of technology and its influence on the world, this course offers an essential toolkit. |
| Comments | This course is part of the Summer School in Business, Law and Economic Policy. |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Business (Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre, 10125) Introduction to Economics (Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre, 10130) Globalization and European Integration (Globalisierung und europäische Integration, 34504) |
| Course application | Please register by sending an email to summerschool-wwz@unibas.ch no later than by 31 May 2026. Late application is possible until the course is fully booked, but no later than the 30 June 2026. All further information can be found on the website of the Summer School. https://wwz.unibas.ch/de/studium/summer-school/how-to-apply/ The enrollment for the course is at the same time the final registration for the examination! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| täglich | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 03.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Tuesday 04.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Wednesday 05.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Thursday 06.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Monday 10.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Tuesday 11.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Wednesday 12.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Thursday 13.08.2026 | 09.30-12.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S17 HG.38 |
| Friday 14.08.2026 | 10.00-16.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Seminarraum S15 HG.31 |
| Modules |
Modul: Wahlbereich in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Bachelor's degree subject: Business and Economics) Module: Electives in Data Science (Master's Studies: Data Science) Wahlbereich innerfakultär: Zusätzliches Lehrangebot (Bachelor's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Course attendance is compulsory. Attendance and good preparation are prerequisites for being a valuable participant in the class. You are expected to prepare for and attend every class and participate actively. Assessment details: Final grades will be determined on a combination of class participation, assignments and a final (closed-book) examination. Date of final examination: 14 August 2026 |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration/deregistration: faculty |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |