Course Details

AI Foundations for Managers - Marketing
AIML-901MK-5
0.5 CR
Elective
PASS / NO CREDIT
Yes (may vary by section)
DESCRIPTION
How can modern marketers best harness AI to drive strategy, execution and gain competitive advantage? This course introduces AI through a marketing and managerial lens, equipping students with frameworks to evaluate, implement, and lead AI-driven marketing initiatives. Students will learn foundational AI concepts—including machine learning and generative AI—through real-world case examples and case studies. They will then apply these concepts in hands-on assignments using existing AI platforms to enhance marketing performance, personalization, and business innovation. Unlike other more technical iterations of AIML901-x, this version does not require coding and instead focuses on the practical applications of, and hands-on use of existing front-end AI tools and interfaces for marketers. This introductory course is intended for students who want to become AI-savvy marketing leaders rather than AI developers. The course pre-supposes a basic understanding of marketing therefore completion of core Marketing 430 is highly recommended (though not formally required as a prerequisite). This version of AIML901 will be taught by Jim Lecinski, Clinical Professor of Marketing and co-author of “The AI Marketing Canvas” (Stanford Press, 2021; new 2d Edition is in progress). Jim has been teaching highly rated AI in Marketing courses and sessions in Kellogg Executive Education programs since 2019.
SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Winter 2026
CH
EV

CH (Chicago)
EV (Evanston)
DayTime
Evening
Saturdays
Popup
PREREQUISITES
None
CONCURRENT
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