Short Learning Programme / Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives for Professionals in Business
Short Learning Programme

Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives for Professionals in Business

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Department of Accountancy

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07 Apr, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short-learning programme is to introduce students specialising in the fields of accountancy, taxation, auditing and assurance, risk management and control financial management, and management decision-making to understand the implications of new technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics on the accounting profession and their future role within business in the era dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to be able to perform basic programming. 

Admission Requirements:

The minimum admission requirement is a completed secondary education or an equivalent NQF level 5 qualification.

A degree or advanced diploma or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 is recommended. 

This SLP will only be offered if there is sufficient interest.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to AI: analyse and discuss how key AI technologies have evolved over time and their impact on the industry and business as well as understanding the concept of collective intelligence. 

Machine Learning (ML) in Accounting: discuss the concept of Machine Learning, including being in a position to substantially differentiate between deep and shallow learning.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Accounting: analyse and discuss the use of Natural Language Processing, which, amongst others, includes machine translation, summarisation, and sentiment analysis in the accounting environment.                                                                                                                 

Robotics in Accounting: evaluate and assess the deployment of robotics as a key element for transformative technologies. 

Basic Programming                                                                                                                                

Ethical Implications of AI and Related Technologies: critically assess and discuss other forms of AI, including the growing field looking at the human-machine relationships from an ethical perspective.

The Future of Accounting in the Era Dominated by AI: imagine the future of accounting by imagining what their role will be within the business in the era dominated by AI.

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Department of Accountancy

Department of Accountancy

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Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025
  • Course Starts: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Course Ends: Sunday, 30 Nov 2025
Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives for Professionals in Business
R 4680
This course includes:
Duration 40 hours
Focus Area Digital revolution
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 2/3/2025