AI for Business

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5002
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Course ID
201784
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Shruti Sardeshmukh
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world, it is impacting every industry and is forecast to be a multi-trillion dollar industry by the end of the decade. Many of the world's largest companies, including Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Amazon, heavily utilise AI throughout their businesses to outpace their competitors. But what is Artificial Intelligence? And how can it be leveraged to improve a business? This course aims to answer these questions through exploring the types of AI that exist, how AI is currently being used to create value within businesses, and how this transformative technology can be implemented effectively to create new products and services. Throughout the course we will also explore the practical implementation challenges alongside the societal, economic and ethical questions that arise when applying AI in business.

  • AI Foundations & Business Context
  • AI Strategy & Implementation
  • Ethics, Governance & Future

Course learning outcomes

  • Distinguish the different types of AI and how they are applied in a business context
  • Identify the different types of datasets and data sources and how they can be leveraged to gain strategic advantage with AI
  • Assess an organisation's existing data sources and business processes to identify opportunities to gain strategic advantage using AI
  • Analyse and develop implementation strategies for AI solutions in business contexts, considering viability, scalability, and organisational readiness
  • Communicate the social, economic and ethical implications of applying AI in real world applications

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 25073
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 55149
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-11
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-11

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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