27220038 - Introduction to Decision-making, Strategy and Management

Who makes decisions? What are the challenges and obstacles? These are just some of the questions and issues that need to be addressed if the data processing chain is to be aligned with corporate processes and strategy.
This module is taught by professionals from the socio-economic world.

Estimation of private study (outside of contact hours): 6 hours

TARGETED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

In terms of knowledge, the module enables students to understand the key concepts, management processes, tools, data flows and architecture required for a company or an organization to define and execute efficiently its strategy.

Following this course, the acquired skills will include:
· Identifying and proposing governance and management processes
· Defining data type and flow to support decision making processes
· Continuously adapting to evolving technological environments
· Critical thinking and systems analysis.

COURSE OUTLINE

Session 1: Management and decision-making concepts 
Session 2: AI Driven management 
Session 3: From AI Origins to Digital Revolution 
Understanding technological evolution to anticipate future trends

Session 4: Data Challenges 
Part 1 - Organizational Barriers 
Part 2 - Architecture & Governance
Session 5: Low-code/No-code Tools & Lovable Development 
Session 6: Strategic Management & AI-era Decision Making 
Session 7: Other aspects of System intelligence for management 
 

RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND PUBLICATIONS

1. "Competing in the Age of AI" – Iansiti & Lakhani
2. “A Leader’s Guide to Decision Making with AI” – Harvard Business Review, 2020
3. “Strategy for AI: How to Build an AI-Ready Business” – BCG or McKinsey Reports
4. "Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI"
5. By Paul R. Daugherty & H. James Wilson (Accenture)

Individual grade
In class exam, 2h

Other grade(s)
Project report and presentation

Weight: 40/60

TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and exercises under the format of project

NATURE OF MATERIALS
Lecture slides and detailed case study.


TEACHING INNOVATIONS AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY
All materials available on Moodle.