This capstone course immerses students in a client-focused project designing an AI-enabled networked application for a real business need. Students complete scoping, requirements, planning, design, iterative development, testing, documentation, and management, delivering a prototype and presentation. Emphasis on modern development methodologies, AI integration, and critical evaluation of AI outputs.
Athena Title
AI Technology Capstone Project
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MIST 7590
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will work collaboratively with a client to identify business needs and define the scope, requirements, and objectives for a digital, networked application.
Students will plan, design, and develop a functional software solution that demonstrates effective use of concepts from systems analysis, project management, databases, and internet programming.
Students will apply project management practices, including task scheduling, risk assessment, progress tracking, and iterative development, to manage a client-driven project from start to finish.
Students will use AI-based tools to support project ideation, analysis and risk management, leveraging generative AI to explore solution concepts and evaluate potential challenges.
Students will integrate AI features or AI-driven components into the capstone project where appropriate, demonstrating how AI can address specific business or operational problems.
Students will deploy or design AI functionality for private, secure business environments, demonstrating an understanding of practical constraints and responsible AI implementation.
