Gamification in the Age of AI

About This Course

This course explores how gamification is being redefined by artificial intelligence (AI). It focuses on designing engaging, adaptive, and human-centered experiences by combining gamification, storytelling, and AI. The course also introduces emerging frontiers such as extended reality (XR) and AI-assisted “vibe coding” for real-world applications.

Program Outcomes

Students gain the ability to design and deliver engaging, ethical, and AI-powered experiences by integrating gamification, storytelling, and human–AI collaboration into practical, real-world solutions.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand the core principles of gamification, storytelling, and human–AI collaboration
• Explain how AI is transforming user experience and digital engagement
• Apply gamification techniques to design more engaging and motivating systems
• Design simple AI-powered experiences that are usable, ethical, and effective
• Develop and present a practical concept or prototype for an AI-driven experience

Study Programs

The course is selected as an elective in all Postgraduate Programs.

Micro Degree

• This course is offered as a micro degree.
• German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
• Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
• Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

General Information

• Teaching Format: Experience
• Total Workload Master: 125h (40h/85h) / 5 ECTS
• Total Workload MBA: 100h (40h/60h) / 4 ECTS
• Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 5 ECTS
• Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Sinem Aslan
• Examinations: Quizzes, presentation(s), essay(s)/paper(s), project report(s), written exam (tbd) - Details will be announced with course start.
• Offered: Even quarters