Artificial Intelligence (AI): Foundations and Applications Minor
Why study Artificial Intelligence?
Whether you are aware of it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) has already profoundly affected your life. From the cellphone in your pocket to the vast programs being used across industries as diverse as transportation to finance, AI is being utilized to drive efficiency, innovate new modes of productivity and push boundaries that were once assumed to be fixed.
In this program, you will not only learn about the multitude of AI tools being used across a variety of industries, but also how to ethically and productively use AI in your desired career and beyond. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to navigate AI’s complex landscape with ethical leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Why study Artificial Intelligence at Iona?
Open to All Majors
This 15-credit interdisciplinary minor is open to all majors. While the coursework draws from the areas of entrepreneurship, business, computer science and information systems, artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly touching every industry. Upon graduation, having a firm grasp of AI's capabilities as well as its limitations will be a benefit to students regardless of their major.
Build an Ethical Foundation
At Iona, we firmly believe that AI is a tool not meant to replace deep thought and inquiry, but to enhance those critical endeavors. Students will not only learn the technical aspects of AI but also how to apply its uses ethically, productively and professionally.
Explore Innovation
Students in this minor gain hands-on experience by exploring innovation through design projects that solve real-world problems. They may choose topics most interesting to them, whether in business, social, environmental, or any other area. Their work will be guided by our leading faculty, and students have access to the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning.
What You'll Learn
Real-World Applications
Explore the diverse applications of AI across various industries, examining real-world case studies and examples to comprehend the breadth of AI's impact on society and business, and to identify opportunities for its implementation.
Foundational Principles
Understand the foundational principles of AI, including its technical underpinnings and theoretical frameworks, to develop a solid grasp of the core concepts driving AI innovation.
Develop Critical Awareness
Analyze the ethical considerations inherent in AI development and deployments. Develop a critical awareness of the social and moral implications of AI technologies. Cultivate the skills necessary for ethical leadership and responsible innovation in AI-driven environments.
Careers & Outcomes
AI is being used in professional settings across all industries, from business to healthcare and everything in between. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for the future regardless of their major and desired career path. Students who complete this program will differentiate themselves as both productive users and ethical leaders of AI in the workplace.
Topics Covered Include:
- Computational Problem Solving
- Risk Analysis and Decision Technology
- Data Science and Society
- Predictive Analytics for Business
- ...and more!
Program Highlights
Interdisciplinary
Explore AI from multiple perspectives, integrating entrepreneurship, computer science, information systems, and the liberal arts to understand its broad impact on society and industry.
Experiential
Engage in hands-on learning and the design of real-world applications to develop practical AI skills.
Career-Focused
Prepare for the future job market with a curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and ethical insights needed to lead in the evolving AI landscape.
Industry Access
Speaker Series
Iona students learn from and network with industry leaders from companies such as Visa, Heineken, USA and Steve Madden, to name few.
These candid talks offer students invaluable lessons gained from careers spanning a variety of industries. Students also have the opportunity to ask the questions most important to them and even meet the speakers.
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