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Applications of AI

Applications of AI

Online

This course offers students practical, hands-on experience by guiding them through the complete AI solution development pipeline—from data collection to deploying models in the cloud.

Prof. Dr. Raad Bin Tareaf
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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micro degree big data

Big Data, Software Systems, Cloud Computing

Online

In this module, students learn about the basics and advanced topics of big data and cloud computing technologies, platforms and systems, their design and implementation, and their utilization in industrial and commercial applications.

Prof. Dr. Raad Bin Tareaf
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Building Virtual Worlds and Simulated Environments

Building Virtual Worlds and Simulated Environments

Online

This course teaches students to design immersive virtual worlds by combining geometry, light, physics, and interaction using tools like Unity.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniele Di Mitri
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Coding Camp I: Python

Coding Camp I: Python

Online

To better understand the process behind software development, the first coding camp places students into a team software development project in which they get to understand and experience it.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Staubitz
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Coding Camp II: Interactivity

Coding Camp II: Interactivity

Online

This module challenges students to explore digital image processing and interactive devices, while deepening their understanding of Object-Oriented Programming. It also offers hands-on experience with Java and C++.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Staubitz
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Complex Problem Solving

Complex Problem Solving

Online

This module is part of the "Rootcamp" which onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods to solve complex problems belongs to a set of so-called "future skills", which humans need to thrive in and design the digital age.

Dr. Maurice Steinhoff
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Complex Problem Solving and Design Thinking

Complex Problem Solving and Design Thinking

Online

This course, part of the "Rootcamp" onboarding program, equips students with the theoretical foundations, methodologies, and practical teamwork skills needed to tackle complex problems creatively and collaboratively.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Steven Ney
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Computer Forensics

Computer Forensics

Online

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of digital forensics, focusing on the investigation and analysis of digital evidence in a systematic, methodologically sound, and legally defensible manner.

Senior Prof. Dr. Reiner Creutzburg
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Online

This course provides a foundational understanding of key concepts such as the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) triad, common threats, and attack vectors, helping students understand and address today’s cyber threat landscape.

Dr. Pejman Najafi
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Data Analytics and Decision-Making

Data Analytics and Decision-Making

Online

Students explore advanced data analysis for decision-making, covering key analytics types and their business applications through both theory and practice.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Artemova
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Deep Learning (ML II)

Deep Learning (ML II)

Online

The course introduces building neural networks, reinforcement learning, probabilistic graphical models, and recursive networks, giving students a strong foundation in both current and alternative AI approaches.

Prof. Dr. Raad Bin Tareaf
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Online

This module introduces user-centered innovation through Design Thinking, teaching core principles and techniques applied to real-world challenges, with a focus on teamwork and presentation skills.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Steven Ney
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Digital Age Leadership and Innovation Management

Digital Age Leadership and Innovation Management

Online

This course equips students with advanced leadership and change management skills needed to drive digital transformation successfully.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Georg Loscher
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Digital Business Models & Venture Building

Digital Business Models & Venture Building

Online

This module explores advanced digital business models, guiding students from idea generation to MVP development for both startups and corporate ventures, with a focus on innovation and competitiveness.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Georg Loscher
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Digital Ecosystems and Platform Economy

Digital Ecosystems and Platform Economy

Online

The module covers how digital ecosystems and platforms reshape markets and enable new business models, providing key skills for the digital economy.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marco Bade
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Digital Transformation in Public Sector

Digital Transformation in Public Sector

Online

This course covers digital transformation in the public sector, focusing on using IT, AI, and management techniques for citizen-centric services under budget constraints.

Dr. Lorenzo Valle Garcilazo
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation

Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation

Online

This course explores key financial concepts and strategies for launching, funding, and scaling start-ups, helping students understand financial needs, capital sources, and investment opportunities.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marco Bade
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Immersive Technologies

Immersive Technologies

Online

This module aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how immersive technologies create engaging and interactive experiences by blending the digital and physical worlds.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniele Di Mitri
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Information Security Management

Information Security Management

Online

This course covers info security principles, industry standards, frameworks, methods, and their critical evaluation for modern organizational security.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tim Stuchtey
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Logic and Symbolic AI

Logic and Symbolic AI

Online

This module is an introduction to logic and symbolic AI. We introduce the principles of computational logic and the fundamentals of the logic programming paradigm as exemplified by the Prolog language.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Weitkämper
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Machine Learning and Analytics

Machine Learning and Analytics

Online

This course covers how big data and machine learning support decision-making, focusing on methods like regression, neural networks, and SVMs, along with data pipelines and AI strategies.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Weitkämper
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Multimodal Interaction and Sensor Integration

Multimodal Interaction and Sensor Integration

Online

This course introduces students to the foundations of haptics and multi-sensory integration, exploring the technologies and psychological principles that shape immersive user experiences.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniele Di Mitri
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Probabilistic Graphical Models

Probabilistic Graphical Models

Online

This course introduces probabilistic graphical models, such as Bayesian networks and Markov random fields, focusing on their application in data analysis, machine learning, and decision-making.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Weitkämper
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Project Management and Entrepreneurship in Digital Reality

Project Management and Entrepreneurship in Digital Reality

Online

This course covers project management and entrepreneurship, focusing on digital-era innovation, Design Thinking, and creative solutions for real challenges.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Steven Ney
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Software and Application Security

Software and Application Security

Online

This module covers securing complex software systems, including secure coding, design, security measures for various apps (web, mobile, traditional), vulnerability analysis, and tool experience.

Dr. Pejman Najafi
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Strategic Management and Entrepreneurial Transformation

Strategic Management and Entrepreneurial Transformation

Online

This module blends economic theory with practical application in entrepreneurial and corporate settings. It develops strategic thinking skills, covering key areas of strategic management through case studies and real-world scenarios.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marco Bade
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Systems & Network Security

Systems & Network Security

Online

This course covers vulnerabilities in systems and networks, including IoT and 6G. Students learn to identify attack vectors, assess security measures, and use practical tools for analysis.

Dr. Pejman Najafi
5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Understanding and Designing the Digital World

Understanding and Designing the Digital World

Online

The module focuses on the nature of digital media and how they are encoded and compressed, the fundamentals of the Internet, the WWW, and emerging digital technologies.

Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel
5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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