Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Ben Marlin, Ph.D. 
In-person (RINP modality code)

The course explores the design, implementation and strategic use of artificial intelligence in business decision analytics. Students examine the foundations of neural networks, deep learning and modern transformer architectures to understand how AI systems learn, reason, and act in organizational contexts. Emphasis is placed on building and evaluating AI pipelines that support decision-making, automate business processes and enhance analytical insight. The course also addresses project management, governance and ethical considerations in AI deployment, including transparency, reproducibility and business value translation.

Prerequisite requirement: 
INFO 648


* Please note: INFO 642 was titled Decision Support and Intelligent Systems and has been redesigned with different a prerequisite requirement effective Fall 2026. The VCU Courses A-Z listing will be updated with the new title, description and prerequisite as the fall semester approaches.