Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence: An Advanced Guide to Data-Driven Decision Making

By Hyunhwan “Aiden” Lee and Reo Song

In today's AI-driven business environment, the ability to translate data into sound decisions is increasingly important. This textbook introduces the foundations and practical applications of business analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Readers learn how to explore and visualize business data, build and evaluate predictive models, and apply analytical methods to support business decisions.

The book progresses from core concepts such as data visualization, optimization, model evaluation, supervised learning, and unsupervised learning to advanced topics in deep learning, computer vision, generative AI, text mining, natural language processing, and large language models. It also addresses the limitations and ethical challenges of AI. Step-by-step explanations, business examples, and Python exercises help readers connect analytical concepts with real-world applications.

Designed for students and professionals with little or no prior experience in programming or machine learning, the book develops skills progressively from basic concepts to advanced methods. It prepares readers to select, implement, interpret, and evaluate AI-based analytical approaches for a wide range of business problems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3032395089
• ISBN13: 9783032395085
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan