🧩 Lecture Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Data Analytics and AI
● Topics:
○ Evolution of AI and Big Data
○ Role of AI/Data in business & tech decision-making
○ Differences: Data Analytics vs Data Science vs AI vs BI
● Activity: Think-pair-share: "Where have you seen AI unknowingly influence your day?"
Module 2: Data-Driven Mindset for CS & Business
● Topics:
○ Data types (structured/unstructured), sources, pipelines
○ Business Intelligence vs Predictive Analytics
○ Lifecycle of a Data Analytics project
● Tool Demo: Google Data Studio / Power BI
● Assignment: Map a use case (retail, health, fintech) to a data lifecycle
Module 3: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) & Visualization
● Topics:
○ Statistical summaries, distributions, correlations
○ Outliers, missing values, and noise
○ Visualization tools and storytelling
● Tools: Python (Pandas, Matplotlib), Tableau/Looker
● Lab: Clean and visualize a dataset
Module 4: Machine Learning Basics
● Topics:
○ Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning
○ Regression, Classification, Clustering
○ Use cases in FinTech, EdTech, Healthcare
● Tools: scikit-learn, Jupyter Notebook
● Project: Predict student dropout or churn analysis
Module 5: Business Applications of AI
● Topics:
○ AI in operations, marketing, finance, HR
○ NLP in customer service, forecasting in supply chain
○ Intelligent automation (RPA + AI)
● Mini Case Studies: Netflix, Amazon, Zomato, Salesforce
● Group Activity: Pitch a new AI-based business feature
Module 6: Deep Dive into Data Strategy & Governance
● Topics:
○ Data ownership, privacy, compliance (GDPR/India DPDP Act)
○ Data monetization, ethics, and trust
○ Role of CDOs and AI governance boards
● Debate: Should companies monetize user data?
Module 7: Building & Scaling AI Products
● Topics:
○ MLOps overview: from prototype to production
○ Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
○ Product-market fit for AI startups
● Guest Talk: AI Product Manager or Startup Founder
Module 8: Generative AI & Future Trends
● Topics:
○ Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Gemini)
○ Generative AI in marketing, design, code generation
○ Opportunities and challenges for India’s AI future
● Demo: Use OpenAI/Gemini for business idea generation
● Prompt Lab: Design your own AI assistant for your domain
Module 9: Capstone Projects
● Topics:
○ Team formation: 2 CS + 2 MBA students per team
○ Real-world use case: build a dashboard or AI prototype
● Project Examples:
○ AI-based HR recruitment tool
○ Retail demand forecasting model
○ Customer segmentation + campaign strategy
● Evaluation: Technical build + business pitch
Module 10: Influencer Talk, Careers & Certifications
● Topics:
○ How to become a thought leader in Data & AI
○ Roles: Data Analyst, AI Product Manager, MLOps Engineer, AI Ethics Lead
○ Top certifications: Google, IBM, Microsoft, Tableau, AWS AI