AIM: KI, Data Science and Digital Business Management

Perfectly combined!

The planned International Master - AI and Data Science for Digital Business Management (AIM) - is unique in Germany and Europe as it educates students in three fields of competence combined in one study program: 1. AI and Data Science, 2. Applied Computer Science and 3. Digital Business Management. The study program is taught 100% in English. This program is currently in preparation and is expected to start in the summer of 2025.

In preparation
ECTS: 90 ECTS
Programme duration: 3 semesters
Campus: Furtwangen, Freiburg Study Center
Faculty: Business Information Systems
Programme begins: summer semester (March)
Application deadline: See "Apply now" page
Entry requirements: University degree (bachelor) in business information systems, information technology, economics, or similar. At least one year of professional experience after graduation. English language skills
Teaching language: English
Accreditation: in preparation

Applicable Knowledge in IT, AI and Business Management Professors with strong industry and management experience teach students in leading-edge knowledge. In case-studies, IT- and business-projects students train skills to leverage AI and Data Science. They learn to optimize business processes, develop models and manage projects in the digital era.
Excellent career prospects The study program is made for young professionals and executives who aim to achieve the next level in their career development on the forefront of future innovation, reach a new position and become an expert in nowadays sought-after fields of expertise.
Hybrid form of lectures for flexible Mobility Lectures are given online and in presence. A perfect choice for students with a part-time job. Lectures presence are given in the historical city of Freiburg and in the picturesque mountain destination Furtwangen – South of Germany, next to France and Switzerland.
International Teaching is delivered in English. Our program is designed for students from all over the world. This allows students to build a global network during their studies.

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Details of the programme

The study program consists of ten Compulsory courses and two Elective courses usually absolved in two semesters (one year). The curriculum of courses (modules) and the content of lectures is well composed as the modules complete each other and address the demand of the industry.

The Elective courses can be chosen according to the individual preferences and interests of each student from the following list of modules: Business Strategy, Data Science & AI Application Business Project, Explainable AI (XAI) & Model Analysis, Image Processing & Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Process Mining and Robotic Process Automation, eShop Design & Web Technologies.

The third semester is dedicated to a Master thesis. The thesis can be conducted for example in cooperation with a company based on a given IT- or business case or as a part of a research-project conducted at the Furtwangen University. The study program is taught 100% in English. The standard period of study is three semesters. Lectures of the summer semester start mid of March and finish in June. Lectures of the winter semester start in October and finish in January.

Modul/ Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
3	Thesis
2	Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning	Business Intelligence for Big Data & MLOps	IT Architectures, Cloud & IT Management	eCommerce, CRM & Lead Management	Business Process Management & Automation	Electives 2
1	Programming & Software Engineering	Machine Learning & Applied Statistics	Business Operations & Logistics	Digital Performance Marketing & Automation	Agile Project Management & Design Thinking	Electives 1

•Undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in the field of computer science, economics, business management, engineering, mathematics or natural sciences for example - with at least 210 ECTS credits.

•One year of relevant professional experience (minimum one year working on a job).

•University entrance qualification to study at German universities (such as IB Diploma, GCE, Matura, Abitur etc.)

•English language proficiency on B2 level at least. Accepted language tests include for example Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo. Native English speakers no not need to provide a test of course. English language proficiency can be also proven by a certificate of prior successfully absolved study program in English language of tuition.

The SPO for AIM is in preparation and will be published here soon.

Blended Learning – Online and in presence

We teach online with focused on-site session. In total ca. 40 lecture days are given in presence face-to-face in Freiburg and/or Furtwangen. This means 3-times one week per semester; In total six (6) weeks of on-site sessions during the first academic year. Students gain both advantages: The flexibility of online learning combined with the benefits of face-to-face classroom teaching. Most of the exams are conducted in supervised presence and some in form of assignments for homework.

Job-focused and integrative

The hybrid form of lectures supports our students’ flexibility and mobility to take working student jobs and continue studies at the place where a company or project is located. Furtwangen University organizes two times per year a job-fair with more than 90 companies. Companies value our graduates as they can quickly make themselves useful with their diverse scope of applicable knowledge. More than 85% of our international graduates continue their career in Germany - based on a legal permission to stay and work in Germany.

Excellent career prospects and salary perspectives in Germany and worldwide. Most of our students receive job offers even before graduation.

AI disrupts and drives the new business era. Our graduates are sought-after experts who understand the technology, the data as well the business. They benefit from a strong and growing job market with hundred thousands available jobs in Germany on a solid salary level.

This Executive Master study program puts graduates in a unique position at the intersection of innovative IT and digital business management. Typical jobs are Data Scientist, Business Analyst, AI Consultant, AI Project Manager, Digital Business Developer, Digital Business Consultant, E-Commerce Manager, Performance Marketing Manager and IT System Administration Manager.

Companies value our graduates because they can quickly make themselves useful with a diverse scope of applicable knowledge. The hybrid form of lectures supports our students’ flexibility and mobility to take a working student job and continue studies at the place where the company is located.

Our international students and graduates work in worldwide leading companies, such as Accenture, EI, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, IBM, HP, SAP, Oracle, Vodafone, eBay, Amazon, Lufthansa, TUI, Expedia, Trivago, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Hugo Boss, Bosch, Siemens, Aldi and Lidl.