BUAN 585 - Big Data and Ethics

3 cr.

(Prerequisite MBA 501C) The course focuses on Big Data and the ethics of data gathering, analysis, and leveraging to build new products and services for consumers. Used inappropriately, Big Data can usher in an age of unethical practice destroying trust in business. Students will be provided with an overview of the principles of this eco-system and the core tenants of responsible and ethical usage of Big Data through real world examples in various business sectors.