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Distance LearningBachelor
AI in Business (B.Sc.)
Duration:6 semesters・180 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 1174924
Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.
Apply by August 27th using the code YOURWAY26 to get a 1.444€ discount, a free iPad plus a 1.444€ refund.
Start your studies. Get your discount. Shape your future.
Apply by August 27th and use the code YOURWAY26 to get a 1.444€ discount, a free iPad plus a 1.444€ refund if you graduate within the standard study period.
Start your distance learning programme AI in Business today
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic. With your English-language degree in AI in Business, you’ll be at its forefront. In this bachelor's programme, you will gain the necessary expertise to later work at the intersection of management and technology implementation, specifically in the IT sector.
How your studies get you ahead:
You combine AI with management knowledge, creating a future-proof foundation for companies and for yourself. Your bachelor's programme places a strong emphasis on deepening theoretical knowledge and building consulting skills.
You can choose to specialise in areas such as Finance, Marketing & E-Commerce, and many more.
After graduation, you will be versatile and able to work in various sectors and companies of all sizes and industries, in a wide range of positions.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.Sc., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 249€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1174924
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Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
Course Content
Your course overview in the distance learning programme AI in Business:
You will cover fundamentals such as Business 101, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning in Business Contexts: Predictive Analytics, and Change Management. Advanced NLP: Generative AI in Business Applications, Principles of Management, and a Seminar: …Ethical Innovation will also be part of your curriculum. Depending on your specialisation and career direction, you can further deepen your knowledge in elective modules like Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Finance, or Digital Marketing & SEO. Projects like Project: AI in HR and Project: Marketing Analytics will feature in your academic routine.
Elective modules: In the elective areas A, B, and C, you select two elective modules each. In elective area D, you choose between an internship at a company or all modules from elective area D at the beginning of your studies. The internship is completed with a practical reflection. If you choose the modules from elective area D, all modules from this area must be completed. Mixing between an internship and elective area D is not possible.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Business 101 | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Introduction to NLP | 5 |
| Introduction to Academic Work for IT and Technology | 5 |
| Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompting Techniques | 5 |
| Electives D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Principles of Management | 5 |
| Advanced NLP: Generative AI in Business Applications | 5 |
| Deep Learning in Business Contexts: Predictive Analytics | 5 |
| Ethics and Legal Aspects in AI | 5 |
| Project: AI Product Commercialisation | 5 |
| Electives D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Data Analysis | 5 |
| Business Intelligence and Data Visualization | 5 |
| Change Management | 5 |
| Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality | 5 |
| Project: NLP in Business Applications: Customer Service Automation and Sentiment Analysis | 5 |
| Electives D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| AI Talent Development | 5 |
| Process Automation | 5 |
| Data Analytics and Big Data | 5 |
| Seminar: Ethical Innovation | 5 |
| Project: AI Change Management | 5 |
| Electives D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Electives A | 10 |
| Electives B | 10 |
| Project: Generative AI in an Enterprise Context | 5 |
| Electives D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Electives C | 10 |
| Project: Low-Code Development | 5 |
| Bachelor Thesis | 10 |
| Electives D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Electives A (es sind 10 ECTS Punkte zu wählen) | |
| Corporate Finance and Investment | 5 |
| Digital Finance and Controlling | 5 |
| International Marketing | 5 |
| Online Marketing | 5 |
| Healthcare Management | 5 |
| International Health Systems | 5 |
| Automation Technology | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5 |
| Customer Relationship Management | 5 |
| Project: Agile Project Management | 5 |
| Supply Chain Management I | 5 |
| Supply Chain Management II | 5 |
| International HR Management | 5 |
| Digital HR | 5 |
| Production Engineering Industry 4.0 | 96 |
| Applied Sales I | 5 |
| Applied Sales II | 5 |
| Elective B (es sind 10 ECTS Punkte zu wählen) | |
| FinTechs (Overview and Technological Basics) | 5 |
| FinTechs (Disruptive and Innovative Approaches) | 5 |
| Social Media Marketing | 5 |
| Project: Marketing Analytics | 5 |
| Introduction to Biomedical AI | 5 |
| Pharmaceutical Management | 5 |
| Smart Factory | 5 |
| Production Engineering Industry 4.0 | 5 |
| Electrical Machines and Energy Technology | 5 |
| Consumer Behavior | 5 |
| Business Consulting I | 5 |
| Digital Future Commerce | 5 |
| Introduction to the Internet of Things | 5 |
| Product Development in Industry 4.0 | 5 |
| Introduction to New Work | 5 |
| Project: New Work | 5 |
| Search Engine Optimization - SEO | 5 |
| Search Engine Advertising - SEA | 5 |
| E-Commerce I | 5 |
| Elective C (es sind 10 ECTS Punkte zu wählen) | |
| Start-Up Financing | 5 |
| Project: AI in Finance | 5 |
| User Experience | 5 |
| Seminar: AI in Marketing & E-Commerce | 5 |
| Global Health | 5 |
| Seminar: Technology in Healthcare | 5 |
| Supply Chain Management I | 5 |
| Seminar: Human-Robot Interaction | 5 |
| Personal Career Plan | 5 |
| Personal Elevator Pitch | 5 |
| Business Consulting II | 5 |
| Collaborative Work | 5 |
| Conflict Management and Mediation | 5 |
| Corporate Planning and Simulation | 5 |
| Energy Industry | 5 |
| Project: SAP S/4HANA - Financial Company Setup incl. Human Capital Management | 5 |
| Project: SAP S/4HANA - Business Processes | 5 |
| Project: Dynamics 365 Business Central - Financial Company Setup | 5 |
| Project: Dynamics 365 Business Central - Business Processes with Focus on Sales and Distribution | 5 |
| Studium Generale I | 5 |
| Studium Generale II | 5 |
| Project: AWS - Cloud Essentials | 5 |
| Project: AWS - Cloud Advanced | 0 |
| Project: Process Innovation with Copilot | 5 |
| Introduction to the Internet of Things | 5 |
| Leadership 4.0 | 95 |
| Project: Cross Media Marketing | 5 |
| Electives D (wenn Du Dich für das Praktikum entscheidest) | |
| Internship: Business & Management | 30 |
| Electives D (wenn Du Dich für die sechs Module entscheidest) | |
| Project: Digital Business Models | 5 |
| Project: Business Intelligence | 5 |
| Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making | 5 |
| Digital Skills | 5 |
| Interaction and Communication in Organizations | 5 |
| Seminar: Current Topics in Digitalization | 5 |
Career
Your professional future as an expert in AI in Business:
As an expert in AI in Business, you will have excellent cross-industry career prospects with lucrative opportunities for advancement. After graduation, you might work as a(n)...
In the role of an AI business consultant, you are strategically engaged in helping companies implement AI technologies in their business processes. You analyse existing workflows, design tailored AI models, and promote their added value. You lead workshops on training and change management to ensure the effective use of new technologies and drive continuous improvement. Your goal is to advance companies innovatively and intelligently.
As an AI business analyst, you shape the future of your company by identifying and implementing artificial intelligence solutions. Your expertise is the key to innovation. You analyse business processes, oversee the implementation of the latest AI technologies, and ensure their quality through precise testing. Additionally, you are responsible for training your colleagues and evaluating the performance of AI systems. Unleash your skills in a world where data and algorithms take the lead.
As an AI project manager, you are the driving force behind innovative AI projects. You juggle resources, schedules, and budgets to bring your vision to life. Your ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including data scientists and IT specialists, is indispensable. While tracking the project progress, you strategically tackle risks and effectively communicate updates. Your goal is not only to lead the project to success but to also set new standards through continuous improvement.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in AI in Business
Only until 27.08.2026
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
€399
€379 /mtl.Apply by August 27th with the code YOURWAY26, save 1.444€ & get a free iPad plus a 1.444€ refund if you graduate within the standard study period.
Only until 27.08.2026
Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
€344
€329 /mtl.Apply by August 27th with the code YOURWAY26, save 1.444€ & get a free iPad plus a 1.444€ refund if you graduate within the standard study period.
Only until 27.08.2026
Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
€259
€249 /mtl.Apply by August 27th with the code YOURWAY26, save 1.444€ & get a free iPad plus a 1.444€ refund if you graduate within the standard study period.
All our study programmes include the following services
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Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
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Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
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Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
With vocational or high school diploma With a general university entrance qualification (high school diploma) or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (vocational diploma: academic and practical part), you can enter our Bachelor's study programme* directly.
Graduates from Waldorf schools and vocational colleges in Baden-Württemberg must have their entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences confirmed by the relevant authority in order to be able to study in another federal state. This also applies if you want to study in a federal state other than Thuringia. Additional achievements may be required. Our student advisory team will answer any questions about this.
* For applicants with international school diplomas (e.g. IB-Diploma) or degrees earned abroad, the institution conducts an equivalence test (according to Anabin).
You can also study at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) without a high school diploma. To do so, you simply need:
A master craftsman's certificate or
Advanced professional training (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) or
At least two years of recognized vocational training in Germany, followed by at least 3 years of professional experience (full-time)*: Depending on the focus of your training and professional activity and what you want to study, you can start directly with a trial phase or prove your aptness in other ways.
*If you have completed your vocational training and professional experience within Europe, but outside of Germany, the university will carry out an equivalency assessment. EU qualifications can be accepted as equivalent if your vocational qualification is comparable to a German vocational qualification at level DQR 4.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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Voices on distance learning
Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Stefanie
5,0/5
Sehr empfehlenswert
Insgesamt ein super Studium, ich bin sehr zufrieden und fühle mich rundum gut betreut und aufgehoben. Es wird sich viel Mühe um die Zufriedenheit der Studenten gegeben und auch die Dozenten sind super nett und engagiert. Man kann jederzeit Fragen klären und hat immer einen Ansprechpartner der einem weiterhilft. Ich würde jederzeit wieder an der IU studieren und kann es nur weiterempfehlen!
Posted on 22.05.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
Angewandte Psychologie (B.Sc.)
Albena
4,0/5
Flexibilität im Fernstudium neben dem Beruf
Ich habe bisher sehr gute Erfahrungen im Fernstudium ‚Angewandte Psychologie‘ gemacht. Besonders gut gefällt mir die Flexibilität bei der IU, weil ich neben dem Studium zu 100 % arbeite. Ich kann selbst entscheiden, wann und wie viel ich lerne. Sehr zufrieden bin ich auch damit, dass ich keinen Druck habe, wann ich mit dem Studium fertig sein muss, und dass ich kostenlos verlängern kann. Dadurch kann ich das Studium besser mit meinem Berufsleben vereinbaren.
Posted on 20.04.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
International Management (M.A.)
Djo
5,0/5
Bin ein großer Fan der IU
Ich bin ein großer Fan der IU und habe dort in letzter Zeit unglaublich viel gelernt. Die Möglichkeiten, die Studierenden geboten werden – insbesondere im Fernstudium – sind sehr vielfältig und flexibel. Dadurch macht das Lernen nicht nur Spaß, sondern lässt sich auch hervorragend in den Alltag integrieren. [...] Für mich gehört die IU zu den besten Anbietern für Fernstudiengänge in Deutschland. Ich kann sie aus voller Überzeugung jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
Posted on 03.06.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
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