UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BMBIT02

Emerging Technologies for Business

L-T-P3-0-0 Session2025-26 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

MBA General · Sem 3 (Specialization: Information Technology (IT))

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Syllabus

5 units
Unit1

Unit 1: 8 Hours

Foundations of Digital & Emerging Technologies: Evolution of technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0); Introduction to digital transformation in business; Overview of enabling technologies and business drivers; Human-machine interaction; future trends in business technology adoption; Introduction to programmable networks, devices, and automation

Unit2

Unit 2: 8 Hours

Data Science, Big Data & Cloud Computing: Understanding data, information, data value chain, and types; The data pipeline: collection, cleaning, storage, analysis, curation, and visualization; Big Data: key concepts and business use cases; Role of data science in business analytics and decision-making; Cloud Computing: fundamentals, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment models; Cloud platforms for data storage, management, and scalable analytics

Unit3

Unit 3: 6 Hours

Artificial Intelligence, IoT & Computer Vision: Artificial Intelligence (AI): machine learning, deep learning, business applications; IoT: architecture, devices, enabling networks, and business implementations; Use of IoT in supply chain, healthcare, smart cities, manufacturing; Computer Vision: fundamentals, business applications in quality control, retail, and automation; Integration of AI & IoT for intelligent products and smart services

Unit4

Unit 4: 12 Hours

  • Blockchain, 3D Printing & Other Disruptive Technologies: Blockchain fundamentals: distributed ledgers, smart contracts, business applications (finance, supply chain, traceability); Real-world challenges and regulatory considerations for blockchain adoption; 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing): technology, business use cases, supply chain impact, mass customization; Survey of additional emerging technologies (e.g., neuromorphic computing, quantum computing, edge computing)
  • AR, VR, MR & Virtual Try-On in Business: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR): differences, technologies, and development; Immersive experiences in business: marketing, training, product design, simulation; Virtual Try-On: concepts, enabling technologies (AR/AI), applications in retail, fashion, beauty, home décor; Data-driven personalization and customer engagement via immersive technologies; Challenges and opportunities of implementing immersive solutions
Unit5

Unit 5: 6 Hours

Ethics, Security, Sustainability & Leadership in Emerging Tech: Data privacy, security, and compliance (GDPR, other regulations); Cybersecurity issues in cloud, AI, IoT, and blockchain adoption; Ethics and bias in AI, big data, and immersive technologies; Sustainable technology adoption and digital responsibility; Leadership and future workplace skills: managing innovation, change management, digital strategy

Course Objectives6 points
  • To understand the evolution of emerging technologies and their relevance to business strategy in the era of Industry 4.0.
  • To examine the architecture and application of data science, big data, and cloud technologies in business contexts.
  • To analyze the integration of AI, IoT, and computer vision in domains such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.
  • To explore the disruptive impact of blockchain, 3D printing, and advanced computing technologies.
  • To assess immersive technologies like AR, VR, MR, and their roles in customer experience and business transformation.
  • To evaluate ethical, cybersecurity, and sustainability challenges in deploying emerging technologies.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the strategic importance of emerging technologies in modern business transformation. (Understanding)K2
  2. CO2Apply data science, cloud, and big data concepts in real-world analytics scenarios. (Applying)K3
  3. CO3Analyze how AI, IoT, and computer vision can be leveraged for intelligent automation and services. (Analyzing)K4
  4. CO4Evaluate the application and implications of blockchain, 3D printing, and other disruptive technologies. (Evaluating)K5
  5. CO5Develop strategic insights for integrating AR/VR and address ethical, security, and sustainability concerns. (Creating)K6

Suggested Readings

  1. Brynjolfsson, E., & McAfee, A. The Second Machine Age, W. W. Norton & Company.
  2. Marr, B. Big Data in Practice, Wiley.
  3. Tapscott, D., & Tapscott, A. Blockchain Revolution, Penguin.
  4. Greengard, S. The Internet of Things, MIT Press.
  5. Lewrick, M., Link, P., & Leifer, L. The Design Thinking Toolbox, Wiley

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 46, 47 of the original AKTU PDF.

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