BSc AI in Transportation and Logistics

Program Overview

Earn a BSc in AI in Business - Transport & Logistics from IU International University of Applied Sciences and gain expertise in leveraging AI to revolutionize logistics strategies and optimize supply chains. This online program combines technical knowledge with business insights, preparing you for a career in the rapidly evolving transportation and logistics industry. With a focus on generative AI, you'll develop essential hard and soft skills to drive innovation and become a leader in the interconnected landscape of tomorrow.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This online Bachelor of Science (BSc) in AI in Business - Transport & Logistics program at IU International University of Applied Sciences aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to revolutionize the future of transportation and logistics using artificial intelligence (AI).

• Gain targeted expertise in one of the most innovative and rapidly growing sectors of the modern economy.
• Prepare to become a creator of the interconnected transport and logistics landscape of tomorrow.
• Develop essential soft skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership.
• Master crucial hard skills, such as Business Intelligence and Data Visualization, Advanced Data Analysis, and Process Automation.

Outline:

The BSc in AI in Business - Transport & Logistics program is structured to provide an in-depth understanding of how AI technologies can transform the transportation and logistics industry. It offers a broad overview of AI and its application in intelligent transportation and logistics systems, with a focus on generative AI in the corporate context.

Program Structure:

• Duration: 36 - 72 months (depending on the chosen time model)
• ECTS Credits: 180
• Language: English
• Study Model: OnlineCampus

Course Schedule:

The program is divided into six semesters, with each semester covering specific modules.

Semester 1:

• Business 101 (5 ECTS)
• Artificial Intelligence (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to NLP (5 ECTS)
• Supply Chain Management I (5 ECTS)
• Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompting Techniques (5 ECTS)
• Electives D (5 ECTS)

Semester 2:

• Introduction to Academic Work (5 ECTS)
• Principles of Management (5 ECTS)
• Advanced NLP: Generative AI in Business Applications (5 ECTS)
• Supply Chain Management II (5 ECTS)
• Project: AI Product Commercialisation (5 ECTS)
• Electives D (5 ECTS)

Semester 3:

• Deep Learning in Business Contexts: Predictive Analytics (5 ECTS)
• Ethics and Legal Aspects in AI (5 ECTS)
• Advanced Data Analysis (5 ECTS)
• Introduction to the Internet of Things (5 ECTS)
• Project: NLP in Business Applications: Customer Service Automation and Sentiment Analysis (5 ECTS)
• Electives D (5 ECTS)

Semester 4:

• Business Intelligence and Data Visualization (5 ECTS)
• Change Management (5 ECTS)
• Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality (5 ECTS)
• Product Development in Industry 4.0 (5 ECTS)
• Project: AI Change Management (5 ECTS)
• Electives D (5 ECTS)

Semester 5:

• AI Talent Development (5 ECTS)
• Process Automation (5 ECTS)
• Data Analytics and Big Data (5 ECTS)
• Green and Social Logistics (5 ECTS)
• Project: Generative AI in an Enterprise Context (5 ECTS)
• Electives D (5 ECTS)

Semester 6:

• Seminar: Ethical Innovation (5 ECTS)
• Project: AI in Logistics (5 ECTS)
• Project: Low-Code Development (5 ECTS)
• Electives D (5 ECTS)
• Bachelor Thesis (10 ECTS)

Electives Overview:

Students can choose between an internship or six elective modules.

• Internship: Business & Management (30 ECTS)
• Elective Modules:
• Project: Digital Business Models (5 ECTS)
• Project: Business Intelligence (5 ECTS)
• Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making (5 ECTS)
• Digital Skills (5 ECTS)
• Interaction and Communication in Organisations (5 ECTS)
• Seminar: Current Topics in Digitalization (5 ECTS)

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• End-of-module exams
• Projects
• Bachelor thesis

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online learning materials with live tutorials and individual study coaching.
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in AI, business, and logistics.

Careers:

Graduates of the BSc in AI in Business - Transport & Logistics program are well-prepared for a variety of career paths in the transportation and logistics industry, including:

• AI Logistics Solution Architect
• Business Analyst for Supply Chain Management
• Green Logistics Consultant

Other:

• The program emphasizes the importance of digitization, ethics, and internationality.
• Students have access to a large online library and career coaching services.
• The program is accredited by the German Accreditation Council.

Note:

The program is still in the process of accreditation, but IU expects Ministry approval by the start of the program.

Tuition Fees & Discounts Tuition FeesStarting from € 239 (US$ 259) per month

• based on the exchange rate from 31.07.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)
Online applicationNo application fees