20MBA301 Emerging Exponential Technologies syllabus for MBA

Introduction to Emerging Technologies

Evolution of technologies; Introduction to Industrial revolution; Historical background of the Industrial Revolution; Introduction to Fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0); Role of data for Emerging technologies; Enabling devices and networks for emerging technologies (programmable devices); Human to Machine Interaction; Future trends in emerging technologies.

Data Science

Overview for Data Science; Definition of data and information; Data types and representation; Data Value Chain; Data Acquisition; Data Analysis; Data Curating; Data Storage; Data Usage; Basic concepts of Big Data.

Artificial Intelligence(AI)

Concept of AI, meaning of AI, History of AI, Levels of AI, Types of AI, Applications of AI in Agriculture, Health, Business (Emerging market), Education, AI tools and platforms (eg: scratch/object tracking).

Internet of Things (IoT)

Overview of IOT; meaning of IOT; History of IOT; Advantages of IOT; Challenges of IOT; IOT working process; Architecture of IOT; Devices and network; Applications of IOT at Smart home; Smart grid; Smart city; Wearable devices; Smart farming; IOT tools and platforms; Sample application with hands on activity.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

Introduction to AR, Virtual reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) vs mixed reality (MR), Architecture of AR systems. Application of AR systems (education, medical, assistance, entertainment) workshop oriented hands demo.

Ethics, Professionalism and Other Emerging Technologies

Technology and ethics, Digital privacy, Accountability and trust, Treats and challenges.

Other Technologies:

Block chain technology, Cloud and quantum computing, Autonomic computing, Computer vision, Cyber security, Additive manufacturing (3D Printing)

Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course the student will able to:

1. Identify different emerging technologies

2. Select appropriate technology and tools for a given task

3. Identify necessary inputs for application of emerging technologies

4. Understand the latest developments in the area of technology to support business

Practical Component:

• Big data analysis using an analytical tool
• Study the Application of AI in any one field and prepare a Report
• Study the Ethical practices of a Company
• 3D model Printing by Group or team
• Exposing the students to usage of IoT

Question paper pattern:

The SEE question paper will be set for 100 marks and the marks scored will be proportionately reduced to 60.

• The question paper will have 8 full questions carrying equal marks.
• Each full question is for 20 marks.
• Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a Module.
• The students will have to answer five full questions; selecting four full question from question number one to seven and question number eight is compulsory.
• 100 percent theory in the SEE.

Sl No Title of the book Name of the Author/s Publisher Name Edition and year

1 Designing for Emerging Technologies: UX for Genomics, Robotics, and the Internet of Things Follett, J. O'Reilly Media 2014

2 Emerging Technologies for Emerging Markets Vong, J., & Song, I. Springer Singapore 2014

3 Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work Del Rosal, V. Emtechub. 2015

4 Emerging Internet-Based Technologies Sadiku, M. N. O CRC Press 2019

Reference Books

1 Digital Economy. Emerging Technologies and Business Innovation, Mohamed Anis Bach Tobji, Rim Jallouli, Yamen Koubaa, Anton Nijholt 2018

2 Virtual & Augmented Reality for Dummies Paul Mealy, 2018

3 Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: Empowering Human, Place and Business, Timothy Jung, M. Claudia tom Dieck 2019