This 20-hour course explores practical approaches to applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in support of sustainable business operations. Students will gain foundational knowledge of AI, examine its relevance to sustainability, and develop strategies for integrating AI tools into core business processes. The course is centered on a simulated project, designed for learners interested in understanding how AI can contribute to long-term operational efficiency and responsible management practices. The course learning outcomes are:
- · Analyze the strategic role of AI in advancing operational excellence to include Sustainability as an essential performance indicator.
- · Assess AI implementation opportunities using a structured problem-solving framework.
- · Develop an AI-enabled Sustainability project plan with strategic considerations.
- · Evaluate real-world AI applications through critical analysis of industry use cases.
- · Communicate AI project proposals effectively by developing and presenting evidence-based recommendations.
- Teacher: Marcelo Machado
- Teacher: Antti Piironen