Universities offer quick-hit studies in AI, machine learning

Organizations are desperate to use advanced technologies to help them gain competitive advantage, get closer to customers and boost the bottom line. In response, colleges and universities are rapidly expanding their course offerings in such topics as artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and machine learning. A prime example is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which has announced seven new courses added to its 2018 Short Programs, covering emerging fields and technologies including AI, machine learning, automation, computational design and more. To get a better idea of what is being taught in these programs, Information Management spoke with Lily Fu, director of open enrollment programs at MIT, and Justin Solomon, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT. Information Management: What are the "short programs," and how do these new classes relate to what the Institute was already offering in these subject areas? Lily Fu: Short Programs are offered through MIT Professional Education.