Digital technologies are transforming our jobs and lives through better products, better services, and better business models. In this course you will survey a dozen emerging digital technologies. Examples include cloud computing, drones, autonomous vehicles, Internet of things, robotics, blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing, 5G, and design thinking. We will pay particular attention to their utilization during the pandemic, and we will forecast what role they will play during the post-pandemic recovery.
This course is offered during the J-term 2021 in a live virtual format. COMM students: this course counts as a COMM elective, not for the IT track. 3rd/4th years: restrictions will be lifted after a week. All restrictions lifted after two weeks.
What you will learn:
cool ideas, useful tools
To be an active participant in the DI arena you need to know not only the the key concepts and ideas, but also - and more importantly - how to think about innovation like a manager.
Digital innovation and your next job
Companies seek to hire and promote digitally savvy analysts and consultants who can help them becoming more successful through the use of innovative digital technologies. The class is a way to get you a career edge in this.
Work to do: Schedule and Assignments
This course is offered in the J-term 2021, M-F 9-11 and 1-3. The class awards 3 credits. Assignments, grading, and policies.
Enthusiastic faculty and Executive On Grounds
The course is taught by Stefano Grazioli and may include as a special guest Dan Elron, our Executive On Grounds. Dan is Accenture's Managing Director for Strategy, Innovation and Technology and travels the world advising clients on digital innovation.