Course Catalog - 2021-2022

     

MGMT 769 - MACHINE LEARNING FOR BUS - II

Long Title: MACHINE LEARNING FOR BUSINESS - II
Department: Management
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.5
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 679
Description: This course builds on Machine Learning for Business I and introduces students to machine learning methods used in business applications that leverage large scale data. The methods that will be covered include clustering, ensemble methods, convolutional neural networks, deep learning methods, and analyzing unstructured data such as text. Students will learn to apply these methods in a wide range of areas of marketing, finance, and other business areas, with applications such as customer reviews and segmentation, financial disclosures, and media coverage. Students will gain hands-on experience through assignments and a group project.