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The University of Edinburgh: AI for Business

Institution The University of Edinburgh View institution profile
Department Business School View department profile
Web https://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

The rapid spread and impact of AI technologies create exceptional opportunities and challenges for organisations, and for the managers who lead them.

Business managers play a critical role in leveraging AI effectively and responsibly in organisations. They are responsible for tasks such as: - allocating resources to buy AI applications

  • envisioning the introduction of AI into organisations

  • translating generic guidelines for ethical AI into practice

  • leveraging AI solutions to:

  • manage employees

  • engage customers

  • monitor business processes

  • inform planning decisions

  • deciding which criteria to use to evaluate the success of AI

Future business managers need to understand the opportunities and challenges that AI technologies bring to organisations, and how to leverage AI technologies to create value responsibly.

This MSc programme will teach you about the different types of AI solutions available. You will learn about their potential to support organisational transformation and deliver new forms of value creation. You will also evaluate the challenges AI brings to organisations and individuals, and the existing approaches to ensure AI is deployed ethically and responsibly.

Our content is informed by the programme team’s research expertise and close industry connections, developed as part of our research work on the organisational adoption and market diffusion of digital and AI technologies.

MSc

University of Edinburgh

About the University of Edinburgh Business School

Ranked among the world’s top 30 universities (QS 2025), the University of Edinburgh sits at the heart of Scotland’s vibrant capital city. The Business School upholds a long tradition of top-grade teaching, stand-out research, and community connection, first welcoming students in October 1919. The Business School’s portfolio of postgraduate degrees explores critical themes that drive positive impact, including Climate Change Finance & Investment and Finance, Technology, & Policy. The MBA programme flexes to fit the needs of students, welcoming new members to an expansive, international network. With world-leading Masters and MBA …

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