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AI Ethics in the Digital Economy

AI Ethics in the Digital Economy

Online

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to the ethical, social, and governance challenges that arise in the use of data and artificial intelligence, tracing the historical development of data ethics.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
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AI-Powered Business Innovation: From Automation to Entrepreneurship

AI-Powered Business Innovation: From Automation to Entrepreneurship

Online

This micro-degree teaches how to use AI to drive business innovation, digital transformation, and new ventures, moving from basic AI literacy to designing and pitching viable AI-powered business models or transformation strategies.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q3 Jul-Sep
900
Also offered in Q1 (Jan-Mar)
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Advanced Deep Learning

Advanced Deep Learning

Online

Learn the foundations and evolution of neural network architectures, from early neural networks and CNNs to Transformers, large language models, and AI agent systems.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q3 Jul-Sep
900
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Applications of AI

Applications of AI

Online

This course provides the students with hands on experience solving a complex, yet limited problem in its scope. Instead of recognizing faces or fingerprints in an open population, the problem is solved for a limited population of individuals.

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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

Big data and cloud computing are leading edge IT technologies that team together as key enablers for today’s IT industry with its emerging AI-based solutions.

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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 module introduces students to the theoretical and technical foundations of immersive virtual world design, using tools like Unity to integrate geometry, lighting, physics, rendering, and interaction systems.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Coding Camp I: Fundamentals

Coding Camp I: Fundamentals

Online

This course introduces students to software development using Python. It covers basic coding, object-oriented programming, Django, and key practices like agile methods, version control, and clean code.

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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 course introduces students to software development using Python. It covers basic coding, object-oriented programming, Django, and key practices like agile methods, version control, and clean code.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Communication Design for Cybersecurity

Communication Design for Cybersecurity

Online

A captivating exploration into the human side of cybersecurity, blending design, psychology, and communication techniques. Discover the full spectrum of communication, including multi-sensory design and innovative security solutions.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
Also offered in Q4 (Oct-Dec)
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Complex Problem Solving

Complex Problem Solving

Online

This course addresses the multifaceted challenges of digitalization and digital transformation across various sectors. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing the interrelated elements inherent in these complex issues.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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Complex Problem Solving and Design Thinking

Complex Problem Solving and Design Thinking

Online

This course is part of the Rootcamp onboarding program and prepares students to tackle complex, real-world challenges through a blend of theory, methodologies, and collaborative practice.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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Computer Forensics

Computer Forensics

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Investigate, analyze, and report on digital evidence in a systematic and legally sound manner. Learn to apply forensic tools and techniques across diverse environments including computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, and networks.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Online

This course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. It provides a foundational understanding of key concepts such as the CIA triad common threats, and attack vectors.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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Data Analytics and Decision-Making

Data Analytics and Decision-Making

Online

This module provides advanced knowledge about the struc-ture and analysis of large amounts of data and how this is to be used in decision-making processes.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
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Deep Learning (ML II)

Deep Learning (ML II)

Online

Most advanced AI applications being developed and deployed today rely on one or more "deep learning" models. In this course, students will learn to construct deep neural networks, with or without attentional components.

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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 is part of the “Rootcamp” which onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. It teaches the principles, techniques and processes of Design Thinking, a user-centric approach to generating innovations.

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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

The module focuses on advanced theoretical as well as practical frameworks and methods for leadership in the digital world as well as the required change management tools to achieve digital transformation within an organization.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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Digital Business Models & Venture Building

Digital Business Models & Venture Building

Online

Digital Business Models play a fundamental role in an organization for realizing new ways of value creation for customers and remaining competitive in an increasingly digital world.

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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

Explore the transformative impact of digital ecosystems and platforms on the contemporary business landscape. Examine how these interconnected systems create value, reshape market dynamics and challenge traditional business models.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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Digital Management & Human Resources

Digital Management & Human Resources

Online

Learn theoretical and practical frameworks for managing digital transformation and its impact on work and organizational structures, examining how data-driven strategies, human-AI collaboration, and algorithms reshape workforce dynamics.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
Also offered in Q4 (Oct-Dec)
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Digital Transformation in Public Service

Digital Transformation in Public Service

Online

While private organizations often have more tangible drivers – growth, profit, market share – to push their digital transfor-mation, governments and public services also need to trans-form because of their purpose.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
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Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation

Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation

Online

Delve into the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation, exploring how funding mechanisms and financial strategies are integral to the growth and success of innovative start-ups.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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Explainability in AI Systems

Explainability in AI Systems

Online

This course addresses the challenges of building ethical and trans-parent AI-backed systems across various sectors, introducing explainability techniques in AI and machine learning (explainable AI, XAI).

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
Also offered in Q4 (Oct-Dec)
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Identity Management and Authentication

Identity Management and Authentication

Online

This module aims to provide a holistic view of the security engineering approaches and methods used to ensure authorized access to data and systems.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
Also offered in Q4 (Oct-Dec)
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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.

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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

The goal of cybersecurity is to identify cyber risks and reduce them to an acceptable level. From a strategic view, an organization’s cyber-security program and cyber risk management must fulfill five core functions.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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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.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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Machine Learning and Analytics

Machine Learning and Analytics

Online

Decision-making is empowered by (big) data through the use of machine learning and data analytics principles.

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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

Delve into the principles and applications of sensory interactions and haptic feedback in creating immersive experiences. Explore the physiological foundations of how humans perceive and integrate multiple sensory inputs, with a focus on touch (haptics).

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
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Natural Language Processing

Natural Language Processing

Online

An introduction to the current state-of-the-art techniques in the area of Natural Language Processing (NLP), namely Large Language Modules (LLMs), which form the core of modern Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q1 Jan-Mar
900
Also offered in Q3 (Jul-Sep)
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Probabilistic Graphical Models

Probabilistic Graphical Models

Online

This module is part of the “Rootcamp” which onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. It teaches the principles, techniques and processes of Design Thinking, a user-centric approach to generating innovations.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
Also offered in Q4 (Oct-Dec)
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Project Management and Entrepreneurship in Digital Reality

Project Management and Entrepreneurship in Digital Reality

Online

This module is part of the “Rootcamp” which onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. It teaches the principles, techniques and processes of Design Thinking, a user-centric approach to generating innovations.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q2 Apr-Jun
900
Also offered in Q4 (Oct-Dec)
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Software and Application Security

Software and Application Security

Online

Software systems and web applications are being used in more and more scenarios. As a result, these systems are becoming more complex, and the security of these software systems is becoming increasingly important.

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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

Within fast changing environments, a strategic perspective is fundamentally important for setting the right directions for future developments of companies.

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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 module examines the characteristics of systems and networks to identify attack vectors and vulnerabilities, then explores security concepts and their practical application to address these threats.

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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

This course provides an advanced understanding of digital technologies and focuses on digital media, and the fundamentals of the Internet, the WWW, and emerging digital technologies.

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5 ECTS
3 months
Q4 Oct-Dec
900€
Also offered in Q2 (Apr-Jun)
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