Interdisciplinary learning with AI: IU Copilot School introduces further degree programmes
By expanding its programmes, the IU Copilot School aims to make AI-supported learning accessible to a broader student body
By expanding its programmes, the IU Copilot School aims to make AI-supported learning accessible to a broader student body.
- The existing degree programmes from the IT and technology cluster will be expanded to include programmes from other subject areas such as 'business and management'.
- At the IUCP, in addition to acquiring specialist knowledge, the focus is on learning future-oriented skills such as AI prompting.
- The IUCP's range of courses is to be expanded to over 250 bachelor's and master's programmes in order to prepare students from a wide range of disciplines for the AI-oriented working world.
Erfurt, 10 October 2024: Following its foundation in June 2024 with its focus on IT and technical subjects, the IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft (IUCP) welcomed its first students at the beginning of September. Now, IUCP will be expanding its range of courses to include ten new degree programmes in the fields of business and management, marketing and communication, human resources and law as well as design and media; these include programmes such as Business Administration (B.A.), Social Media (B.A.), New Work (B.A.) and UX Design (B.A.). The IUCP is thus pursuing the goal of making AI-supported learning interdisciplinary and accessible to a larger, AI-savvy target group.
The IU Copilot School focuses on a holistic educational approach that enables students to combine the proven advantages of the IU distance learning programme, such as full flexibility, with the potential of the AI productivity tool Microsoft 365 Copilot. In the future, IUCP will offer more than 250 practice-oriented online programmes (bachelor's and master's) that impart state-of-the-art knowledge in forward-looking subjects such as Applied Artificial Intelligence as well as in subjects that are always in high demand, such as Business Administration or Social Media.
AI skills for students of all disciplines
The long-term goal of the IU Copilot School is for all students to study at a standardised AI competence level in the future. This includes even students who are not from IT or AI-related fields, ensuring that they also have access to essential AI skills.
"Key competences such as AI prompting, digital problem-solving skills and data analysis will soon be just as indispensable as today's MS Office skills. IU is a leader in teaching these future skills. Future graduates of the IU Copilot School who master these skills will gain a significant competitive advantage on the labour market," says Dr Sven Schütt, CEO of IU International University of Applied Sciences.
Integrated in the future: Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Learning Buddy
Microsoft 365 Copilot helps students to largely automate repetitive tasks such as creating tables of contents and references. Copilot can also summarise content from lectures or live events (Teams meetings) and translate texts. The functions are integrated directly into MS Office applications, offering a simplified user experience so that students can create templates directly in Word or receive programming suggestions for external programmes such as Python in Excel.
IU's personalised learning buddy, Syntea, will also soon be seamlessly integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot. Syntea provides students with targeted support with knowledge tests, exam training and questions about course content. In the future, IUCP students will be able to use both AI tools in combination with MS Office to achieve their study goals even more efficiently.
Overview of all ten new Bachelor's and Master's programmes by subject area:
Business & Management
• Business Administration | 180 ECTS | German | B.A.
• Master of Business Administration | 90 ECTS | German & English | MBA
• International Management | 180 ECTS | German & English | B.A.
• Master of Business Administration | 60 ECTS | German & English | MBA
• AI in Business | 180 ECTS | English | B.Sc.
Marketing & Communication
• Marketing | 180 ECTS | German | B.A.
• Social Media | 180 ECTS | German | B.A.
Human Resources & Law
• New Work | 180 ECTS | German | B.A.
IT & Technology
• Business Informatics | 180 ECTS | German | B.Sc.
Design & Media
• UX Design | 180 ECTS | German | B.A.
Further information on the IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft can be found at:
https://www.iu-copilot.org/en/lp/copilot/
Press release on the founding of the IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft dated 26 June 2024:
https://www.iu.de/news/en/iu-international-university-of-applied-sciences-launches-iu-copilot-school-featuring-microsoft/
With nearly 130,000 students, IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is the largest university in Germany. The private, state-recognised educational institution, based in Erfurt, began teaching in 2000 and now has 37 campuses. IU stands for maximum flexibility in study: whether through dual study, distance learning or on campus – students from over 160 nations tailor their educational path to suit their individual circumstances. With more than 200 degree programmes at bachelor’s, master’s and MBA level, IU imparts practical skills. Innovative learning concepts foster targeted, future-proof skills for an increasingly AI-driven world of work. A modern, digitally supported learning environment and the use of artificial intelligence enable effective, personalised learning. As a pioneer in this field, IU has developed its own digital learning companion, ‘Syntea’, which has been in use since 2023. A network of over 15,000 companies – including Motel One, Vodafone, AWO and Deutsche Bahn – makes IU a strong partner in the training of skilled workers and consistently links academic teaching with practical experience. Further information at: iu.org
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