Informatics: Artificial Intelligence in Business - Concepts, Applications and Challenges
Course · 7.5 credits
Description
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming business and driving innovation. Learn to recognise not only its opportunities but also the ethical and organisational challenges it brings.
Overview
This course introduces you to the rapidly growing field of AI and how it is used in business. Designed for students from different backgrounds without prior knowledge of AI, the course provides a conceptual understanding of AI technologies, their potential for solving problems within organisations and creating value.
You will learn about data aspects relating to AI, such as determining the types of data needed for specific use cases and the importance of data quality in AI-driven decisions. You will also explore challenges and resistance toward AI, including resistance from users and employees, along with the legal and ethical concerns.
Teaching and learning
Throughout the course, you will explore real case studies and learn to identify both opportunities challenges related to AI implementation in business. Teaching includes lectures, seminars and supervision.
You will demonstrate your knowledge through a written exam and a group case.
After the course
By the end of the course, you will be able to critically assess AI-based solutions and understand what data is needed for successful AI implementation. You will also know how to handle potential challenges and follow ethical and legal guidelines when working with AI.
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Department of Informatics
Visiting address
Ole Römers väg 6, 223 63 Lund
Postal address
Box 7080, 220 07 Lund
+46 46 222 80 19
Viktoria Svenby
Study advisor
+46 46 222 80 25
viktoria [dot] svenby [at] ics [dot] lu [dot] se
Requirements and selection
Entry requirements
Selection criteria
English language requirements
Most of 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the document deadline, in order to be considered for admission.
Country-specific requirements
Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:
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Start Spring Semester 2026
Day-time Lund, part time 50%
In English
Study period
19 January 2026 - 22 March 2026
Application
You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply
How to apply
51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.
Step 1: Apply online
- Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
- Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
- Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.
Step 2: Submit documents
- Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
- Get all your documents ready:
- official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
- official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
- passport/ID (all applicants) and
- proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
- Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
- Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.
* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.
* Svensk student?
Tuition fees
Non-EU/EEA citizens
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 15 000
First payment: SEK 15 000
Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Application fee
If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.
*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.
Scholarships & funding
51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ Global Scholarship programme
The 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Within the framework of the 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at 51ÖØ¿ÚÁÔÆæ.