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| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers |
Dietmar Maringer (dietmar.maringer@unibas.ch)
Catherine Roux (catherine.roux@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | "In the next decade, AI is poised to become an indispensable tool in business and economics, driving unprecedented efficiency gains, personalized customer experiences, and data-driven decision-making across industries. Its integration into various facets of operations will not only optimize processes but also foster innovation, fundamentally reshaping the way organizations operate and compete in the global marketplace." This ChatGPT-generated prediction might be biased, although current developments support this direction. In this lecture series, various lecturers and field experts will delve into the current applications of AI in business and economics, illuminating its transformative impact across various sectors and its implications for research in our discipline. They will discuss ongoing scientific projects and case studies, scrutinizing critical aspects and forecasting future developments. This lecture series encompasses a wide range of topics, spanning from labor and job markets to mobility, public and health economics, finance and accounting, and extends to legal considerations and digital responsibility. |
| Learning objectives | Participants will see a diverse range of AI applications in the context of business, economics, and related areas. They will have a better understand of the potential, but also of the limits and risks inherent in these new technologies. |
| Bibliography | Given the nature and structure of this course, there is no designated textbook or reading list, but presenters might suggest specific materials. |
| Admission requirements | Completed Bachelor degree |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 12.15-14.00 | Vesalianum Seiteneingang, Grosser Hörsaal (EO.16) |
| Modules |
General Electives in Business and Economics: Additional Courses (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) General Electives in Business and Technology: Additional Courses (Master's Studies: Business and Technology) General Electives in Economics and Public Policy: Additional Courses (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) General Electives in Finance and Money: Additional Courses (Master's Studies: Finance and Money) Specialization Module Global Europe: Globalized Trade and Business (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | written exam and/or assignment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |