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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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MGMT 803 001 (CRN: 15295)
INTRO TO GENAI FOR BUSINESS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO GENAI FOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Department: Management
Instructor: Perley, Kathleen
Meeting: 12:30PM - 3:45PM M (27-OCT-2025 - 1-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: MBA Term II
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA Hybrid
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Online Program
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Prerequisites: MGMT 595 OR MGMP 595 OR MGMW 595 OR MGMT 895 OR MGMT 593
Section Max Enrollment: 45
Section Enrolled: 41
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 12:21PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of generative AI and the types of tools that can be built on genAI platforms. Students engage with existing genAI tools and with the underlying LLM engines to explore and create genAI-assisted business applications. Students completing this course will 1) understand what genAI is and how it functions; 2) gain appreciation for genAI’s transformative impact on business and society; and 3) gain practical experience evaluating, using, and creating genAI tools.