Emerging Tech

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The +Impact Studio teaches interdisciplinary student teams (e.g., MBAs, MSWs, MPH, MEng) how to use scholarly intellectual capital, business acumen and design methodologies to begin to address a wicked problem. Wicked problems are issues with societal import, that are difficult to understand, and are embedded within complex systems; for example, how might the financially precarious or the unbanked accomplish necessary financial transactions in society; how might citizens living with failing infrastructure be better served by municipality; how might we build enterprises that uplift rather than deplete their communities?

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Want to make new and inventive ideas into reality? Interested in 3D Printing and scanning designs into real tangible creations? This course gives students the fundamental tools to operate 3D printing software, using programs like CAD and RP&M applications.

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Ideal for students interested in data analytics and Big Data, this course provides students with proper preparations for consulting and business decisions using statistical reasoning as well as real life case contexts and datasets.

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Machine Learning and Big Data are the growing standard in automation. This course teaches MBA students how to transform Big Data into manageable chunks that are able to be analyzed by ML platforms. Students will use data analysis platforms and programming languages like R to further decision making.

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This course gives students a further understanding of VBA in Excel for automation and time consuming tasks as well as data manipulation that are ideal for finance and marketing professionals.

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Spreadsheets and hands-on analytics are incredibly valuable to students pursuing data management or understanding. This course is designed to give students case studies and projects to help improve their interpretation of models and simulations to make business decisions

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This course provides students with three main goals: developing the ability to identify key drivers in decisions and analytical models, learning complex tools to solve operational, and strategic business problems, and the ability to present analytical findings in a simplified way.

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This course gives MBA students a general overview of using statistical analysis with Excel. Using confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, students will make business decisions and apply data to formulate concepts and answers.

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This course takes a deep dive into statistical analysis, using analysis of variance, covariance, and weighted least squares to understand the capabilities and limitations of statistics in business. Examples and exercises come from finance, accounting, economics, marketing, and more!

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Interested in investment strategies and portfolio theories? This course gives students trading strategies through data analysis and giving them insight into bonds, equities, and commodities by evaluating financial data to their benefit.

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Interested in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Paypal, and more? This course gives an introduction into the rapidly expanding digital world of Blockchain and technology. P2P Lending, mobile payments, robo-advising are just some of the topics alongside crypto this course explores!

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Fundamental to all Ross BBAs, this course provides students with the ability to use statistics and analysis to make proper business decisions. Students use model-building and real data sets to provide communication about data and is essential for finance, marking, and strategy alike.

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Curious on how to transform the business world through developing a new, innovative business strategy? This course is aimed at students primarily interested in venture capital or strategy who want to learn about constructing a proper model that ensures success for both short and long term ventures.

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Interested in using programming and software to visualize large sets of data? This class places students in teams to apply their knowledge of big data analysis to real world situations to give perspective into corporate data management.

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Curious about how data across the internet can be used into powerful information that transforms company projections? This course is designed to give students insight into managerial decisions by using data reduction techniques like multivariate regression, factor analysis and more with statistical software.

Students in this course develop skills in programming and software development, allowing them to gain experience in working with data structures, programming languages, and the processing of data through manipulation.

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Sensors, software, and other technologies embody Internet of Things (IoT). This course allows students to grasp a basic understanding of coding and electronics as well as putting ideas into action by integrating concepts and sketches into final projects.

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The course will introduce fundamental concepts of network security, cyber security, potential threats/malware and policies/practices to manage security threats; and discuss relevant technical aspects of information security such as authentication approaches, data encryption, digital signature and public key.

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This course will explore the role of information architecture on Supply Chain and Logistics functions. We will discuss the dominant technologies traditionally used in planning, forecasting, scheduling and managing supply chains. We will then explore the emerging new technologies such as SOA ( Service Oriented Architecture) that enable firms to innovate in their business models through dynamic engagement with their supply partners in evolving global supply networks.

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This course will examine how innovations in business models, operations, financing and supply chains are allowing far more people to access better quality healthcare. The course draws extensively on real-world case studies and latest research in this field. Class sessions will feature thought leaders from the field of global health delivery and involve lively debates on important topics.

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Looking for a team based project learning initiative centered in product development? This course allows students to be well versed in cross-disciplinary fields to give them experience in Human Centered Product Design and to test their ultimate product in the market.

As technology and its implications expand across our business world, students must be cautious and reminded of the legal bounds of tech. This course explores issues ranging from copyright (ownership and acquisition) to patent law, to technology issues.

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The language of tech has never been more important. This course allows BBA students with no prior programming experience to learn and advance their tech skills through the language of Python. Students will learn about conditions, structures, and iterations in the language.

This course provides fundamental knowledge into the world of technology, asking questions about the practicality of certain inventions and concepts to a multitude of tech based phenomenon all beginning with the Information Age, giving students a great grasp of basic information issues.

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Interested in diving into the nature of competition and how firms succeed in a competitive environment? This course explores the the aspects of business innovation, characterizing social and technical architecture within the firm as two enablers to success in a emerging tech world.

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This capstone course explores methodologies for planning and starting entrepreneurial ventures as well as new business development and market-entry sources. Team based projects allow students to research and formulate a business plan and investment pitch.

Automation is a driver for new and rapid change, but also has dangers of job loss and unemployment. This course explores the role of AI and the ramifications of its growing increase as well as the potential benefits of more and more intelligent machines in the modern tech world.

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Decisions are data driven and there is no more worldwide tool than excel. Students learn about data analysis from database spreadsheets and later taking this information and applying it to real world models to improve their ability to understand spreadsheet meanings.

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Interested in AI and how voice-user interface influences buyers and future tech? This course explores creating technology through Echo Dot and Echo Show devices and applying functional skills in the field of AI.

APEX consulting student-run consulting organization for undergraduates at the University of Michigan. They specialize in providing quality pro-bono consulting services to local businesses, startups, and nonprofits each semester through an entrepreneurial approach.

BOND Consulting works with local businesses, startups, and non- profits in the Ann Arbor area to achieve their goals and find solutions to problems, while fostering an environment that allow members to learn valuable skills and build a tight-knit community.

China Entrepreneur Network (CEN) is a university alliance with twelve chapters across the world, back by an extensive network of industry, academia and government professionals with CEN Michigan being the founding chapter back in 2009.

Michigan Climate Venture (MCV) is a program housed in the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability which centers around a student-run investment fund targeting early-stage ClimateTech companies that have massive potential for rapid decarbonization.

CS KickStart aims to generate more pursuit of technology in women and other minority groups to improve the lack of representation and access in the tech industry, especially considering the shift in the UMich Computer Science program, through a week-long program that introduces participants to a wide range of industry opportunities, foundational programming concepts, and a supportive community that promotes diversity in tech.

Professional development is at the heart of Delta Sigma Pi. From the rush process, all the way through graduation, upperclassmen brothers serve as mentors to our underclassmen, providing continued professional guidance through workshops, corporate sponsored events, and speaker series.

The Energy Club at Ross (ECR) is a group of talented University of Michigan students who share an interest in energy. ECR promotes career development by providing a forum for education about all aspects of business in the energy sector.

Kappa Theta Pi is the University of Michigan’s first professional technology fraternity open to undergraduate students. Kappa Theta Pi offers brothers the support and resources that advance their understanding of the tech world and tech related skills.

MECC Consulting Group is a premier, pro-bono student consulting organization at the University of Michigan. Our organization provides highly analytical, data-driven, and business-minded students the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects with local companies.

We’re a tech oriented student organization at the University of Michigan seeking to foster a diverse community to build and grow relevant skills in a technological and fast-paced world.

We are a collective of highly talented, multi-disciplinary, and zealous individuals who want to build the next generation of NeuroTech: from non-invasive EEG based Ready-Player-1 prototypes and petri-dish neurons that can play Atari video games, to psychedelic qualia computing and next gen brain stimulation technology.

We are the University of Michigan’s Undergraduate Chapter, housed in the Ross School of Business, but open to all undergraduate students. Our aim is to put our education to work throughout every sector, showing the world that it is possible to make an impact that benefits not just the bottom line, but the people and the planet too.

RCG looks to find the intersection of digital design and data.  We enhance members skills through group work with real life clients.

Sigma Eta Pi is Michigan’s premier entrepreneurship fraternity. We’re a diverse brotherhood all united by a singular passion for entrepreneurship and creating innovative solutions.

Tech4SG is an interdisciplinary community exploring how technology and society intersect. We create campus-wide dialogues through events, curriculum advocacy, and technical project teams.

We see the challenges students face: the uncertainty about which skills to build, the struggle to find real-world applications for their knowledge, and the lack of a strong community to support them. By joining Tech Plus, you’re choosing to take control of your career development.

UM::Autonomy is an award-winning student project team from the University of Michigan. Each year we build an autonomous boat to participate in the RoboNation RoboBoat competition.

VoiCSEs is a group that aims to support underrepresented graduate students in CSE at the University of Michigan. We aim to foster a sense of community among our members, support members’ academic and career development, help incoming graduate students adapt and thrive in CSE, and generally enable a great graduate experience for our members.