Study programme 2024-2025Français
Efficient and ethical decision-making
Programme component of Master's in Computer Engineering and Management (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-M1-IRIGIG-008-MCompulsory UEFORTEMPS PhilippeF113 - Management de l'Innovation Technologique
  • FORTEMPS Philippe

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français303000055.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-MANA-041Ethical Questions in AI and ICT1818000Q260.00%
I-MANA-013Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis1212000Q240.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Imagine, design, develop, and implement conceptual models and computer solutions to address complex problems including decision-making, optimisation, management and production as part of a business innovation approach by integrating changing needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
    • Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications with the client by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
    • On the basis of modelling, design a system or a strategy addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
    • Deliver a solution selected in the form of diagrams, graphs, prototypes, software and/or digital models.
    • Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (modularity, optimisation, quality, robustness, reliability, upgradeability, etc.).
    • Integrate technological innovation and intelligence within engineering teams.
  • Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out computer and management engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to computer management engineering.
    • Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of information technology and sciences and quantifying and qualifying business management.
    • Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
  • Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, and make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural and international contexts.
    • Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
    • Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may be composed of people of different levels and disciplines.
    • Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
  • Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
    • Select and use the written and oral communication methods and materials adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
  • Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
    • Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
    • Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
  • Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
    • Construct a theoretical or conceptual reference framework, formulate innovative solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplines.
    • Develop and implement conceptual analysis, numerical modelling, software implementations, experimental studies and behavioural analysis.
    • Collect and analyse data rigorously.
    • Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
    • Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand and explain the main concepts and methods of decision
Develop and express an ethical reflection on a contemporary problem

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- Decision ; social choice theory ; multiple criteria decision aid ; game theory ; decision under uncertainty and risk.
- Concepts of ethics and deontology. Values and norms. Main approaches in ethics (virtues, duties, consequences, responsibility...). ICT and AI. Major and contemporary dilemnes. 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-MANA-041
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Exercices dirigés
I-MANA-013
  • Cours magistraux
  • Exercices dirigés
  • Utilisation de logiciels
  • Démonstrations

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-MANA-041
  • Face-to-face
I-MANA-013
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-MANA-041Not applicable
I-MANA-013Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-MANA-041Not applicable
I-MANA-013Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-MANA-041Not applicable
I-MANA-013Ph. Vincke, 1989, L'aide multicritère à la décision, Editions de l'Université de Bruxelles et Editions Ellipses. English version: Multicriteria Decision-Aid, Wiley, 1992

Przemysław Szufel, Michał Jakubczyk and Bogumił Kamiński, 2022, Modeling Decision Trees with SilverDecisions, SGH Publishing House
 

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-MANA-041Unauthorized
I-MANA-013Unauthorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
I-MANA-041
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
I-MANA-013
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
I-MANA-041A project (in team) about an ethical question, 60% of the mark
An oral exam, 40% of the mark

Given the mode of teaching, the presence in the activities is compulsory.  A participation rate smaller than 80% may lead to prohibit the taking of the evaluations of 1st session.
I-MANA-013Written exam and presentation of an application work to a given multicriteria problem

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
I-MANA-041
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
I-MANA-013
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
I-MANA-041A project (individual) about an ethical question, 60% of the mark
An oral exam, 40% of the mark
I-MANA-013A written exam covering the whole content of the lectures
 
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 07/05/2024
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 26/04/2025
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