MGT 529 Managing the Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Future
Artificial intelligence systems are set to transform the world we live in, profoundly affecting the way we learn, produce, consume and communicate. Managers across industries will need to keep pace with lightning-speed change and must prepare to evolve with their industry and society at large. This course will challenge students – managers of the future – to contemplate the implications of the increasing role of artificial intelligence in future work, education and daily life. Through a mix of lectures, reading, extensive discussion and experimentation with current AI tools, students will assess the digital transformation along three core themes: 1) the role of liberal arts and lifelong learning in the era of AI 2) ethical considerations surrounding the development and utilization of AI systems; 3) future tensions between practical and ethical considerations in the debate on replacement versus augmentation of human skills in the workplace. Drawing on theories from the fields of general management, political economy, and digital humanities, this course aims to sensitize future managers to the multidimensional and complicated nature of the debate on the future of AI in the workplace and beyond. Ultimately, the course emphasizes critical reflection on challenges related to the digital transformation and the role of managers in responsibly shaping the adoption and use of AI systems.