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AI in Business - Finance

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Overview

Start your online Bachelor in AI in Business – Finance

Study the BSc AI in Business - Finance online at IU International University of Applied Science and explore the integration of AI in the financial sector. Experience unparalleled flexibility and access to advanced digital learning tools to accommodate your busy schedule. By joining our online programme, you will: 

  • Learn AI and finance from any location, at any time. 
  • Gain solid knowledge in AI technologies, business administration and finance.  
  • Pick up skills to create customised AI solutions for financial challenges.  
  • Be part of a global community and network with peers online. 

In our BSc AI in Business - Finance online degree, you’ll develop these soft skills: 

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking 
  • Leadership and strategic planning 
  • Adaptability in rapidly changing environments 
  • Effective communication and teamwork 

… and gain these hard skills: 

  • Advanced data analysis and visualisation techniques 
  • Deep learning and predictive analytics 
  • Implementation of AI in business decision-making 

Your onlinecampus degree summed up

All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
OnlineCampus Study Model Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
180 ECTS credits

Language
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accreditation
Currently in the process of being accredited


Recognition
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
Tuition Fees & Discounts
Tuition Fees
Starting from € 239 (US$ 264)* per month
*based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)

Online application
No application fees
Study Duration
Study start
later

Duration
36 - 72 months (depending on time model)
Online studies:
Available from 16.12.2024 (English, 180 ECTS credits)
Information about state accreditation
This programme is still in the process of accreditation. We are expecting Ministry approval at the very latest by the start of the study programme. So far, all IU programmes have been accredited and approved successfully on time.
100 % flexible

You decide where and when you want to study

Modernised learning

Access our unique learning app and AI tutor 

Award-winning education

First-class learning: 96% recommended 

Study contents

Online course overview

  • Comprehensive overview of AI and the application of modern AI methods in selected use-case scenarios. 
  • Strong focus on the use of generative AI in the corporate context. 
  • Fundamentals in the areas of AI and business administration. 
  • Topics include digitization, ethics, and international aspects. 

Our BSc AI in Business - Finance online degree programme gives you a comprehensive overview of AI and the application of modern AI methods in selected use-case scenarios. The programme has a strong focus on the use of generative AI in the corporate context, with nods to digitisation, ethics and international aspects. By the end of the programme, you will: 

  • Focus on the financial world, including FinTech. 
  • Apply AI technologies in business contexts. 
  • Learn fundamentals in the areas of AI and business administration. 
  • Focus on the financial world, including FinTech. 

Here’s an overview of what you’ll study semester by semester: 

Semester 1

ModuleECTS credits

Business 101

5

Artificial Intelligence

5

Introduction to NLP

5

Corporate Finance and Investment

5

Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompting Techniques

5

Electives D

5

In your first semester, you'll get acquainted with the fundamentals of business operations and AI technologies. Hands-on projects ensure you apply what you learn from the start.

Semester 2

ModuleECTS credits

Introduction to Academic Work

5

Principles of Management

5

Advanced NLP: Generative AI in Business Applications

5

Digital Finance and Controlling

5

Project: AI Product Commercialisation

5

Electives D

5

This semester focuses on integrating AI into business applications, covering advanced NLP and deep learning, and their ethical considerations.

Semester 3

ModuleECTS credits

Deep Learning in Business Contexts: Predictive Analytics

5

Ethics and Legal Aspects in AI

5

Advanced Data Analysis

5

FinTechs (Overview and Technological Basics)

5

Project: NLP in Business Applications: Customer Service Automation and Sentiment Analysis

5

Electives D

5

You’ll delve deeper into data analysis while learning essential business intelligence skills and change management strategies. This knowledge will be applied to real-world projects.

Semester 4

ModuleECTS credits

Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

5

Change Management

5

Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality

5

FinTechs (Disruptive and Innovative Approaches)

5

Project: AI Change Management

5

Electives D

5

Semester four emphasises AI talent development and process automation, preparing you to manage data on a larger scale and lead AI-powered change initiatives.

Semester 5

ModuleECTS credits

AI Talent Development

5

Process Automation

5

Data Analytics and Big Data

5

Start-Up Financing

5

Project: Generative AI in an Enterprise Context

5

Electives D

5

Semester 6

ModuleECTS credits

Seminar: Ethical Innovation

5

Project: AI in Finance

5

Project: Low-Code Development

5

Electives D

5

Bachelor Thesis

10

Your final semester is dedicated to advanced electives and your Bachelor thesis, providing you with the skills, experience, and knowledge to excel in the AI and finance sectors.

Electives overview

Elective D

If you decide to do the internship:

Module

ECTS credits

Internship: Business & Management

30

Elective D

If you decide to do the six modules:

Module

ECTS credits

Project: Digital Business Models 

5

Project: Business Intelligence 

5

Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making 

5

Digital Skills 

5

Interaction and Communication in Organisations 

5

Seminar in Current Topics in Digitalization 

5

Module guide

Module guide

Course schedule

Online course schedule

All the support you need, any time of day

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring. 

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students. 

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams. 

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time. 

Admission

Entry requirements

The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here.

General academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
  • A subject-related higher education entrance qualification.

Depending on your situation, you might have to provide additional documents or meet additional requirements. If that’s the case, our admissions team will let you know after you start your application.

Fee Reduction Programme

Apply for the Fee Reduction Programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees. 

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details. 

English language skills

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 Level 6)* or 
  • Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points)*
  • PTE Academics (minimum 59 points)* or
  • Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)* 

Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. 

Get in touch with our study advisors for more details. 

*Proof must not be older than five years. 

Earn a high school diploma and a Bachelor’s degree – at the same time!

Don’t have a high school diploma? Have one but your grade average doesn’t meet our admission requirements? We have a solution for you! 

With the High School Diploma Study Pathway, you can earn a high school diploma and start your online Bachelor’s degree at IU – at the same time.

Visit our High School Diploma Study Pathway page for more details. 

Careers

Your Bachelor AI in Business - Finance career outlook

In today’s AI powered world, there’s tons of opportunities for graduates with expertise in AI in Business niches. You can hope to land a variety of job roles such as: 

An AI Business in Finance Consultant presenting some data

AI Consultant for Financial Services

Step into the future of finance as an AI Consultant for Financial Services. Transform financial institutions by implementing cutting-edge AI solutions that boost efficiency, accuracy, and agility to meet dynamic market demands. You'll dive deep into analysing current business processes, uncovering challenges, and defining objectives to craft bespoke AI strategies. As the tech guru, you'll recommend the latest AI technologies, oversee seamless implementation, and provide essential training and support. Your keen eye for optimisation will help continually enhance performance while ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical standards. Embrace the role of an innovation consultant, guiding clients to stay ahead with the latest AI trends. 

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AI Product Manager in FinTech

As an AI Product Manager in FinTech, you'll be at the forefront of creating and launching innovative AI products and services. You'll define the product vision and strategy, considering market needs and technological advancements. Work closely with stakeholders to set product requirements based on market and customer insights. Oversee the entire product development process, including planning, coordination, and budgeting. Conduct market analysis and user research to keep your products customer-focused. Monitor performance and gather feedback to continuously enhance your products, ensuring they stay competitive and relevant. 

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Data Scientist in Financial Institutions

Become a pivotal player in finance as a Data Scientist. You'll perform detailed data analyses to gain insights and support decision-making. Your role will involve collecting, cleaning, and transforming financial data to prepare it for analysis. Develop predictive models to forecast market trends and assess risks. Create dashboards and reports to visually represent complex data, making it easier for businesses to make informed decisions. Support other teams by providing data-driven insights and solutions, contributing to the overall success of the organisation. 

Student reviews

This is what our students say

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    B. Sc. Business & IT, Lithuania

  • “If you want to study remotely, in English and not pay a lot – compared to other universities – IU is the best choice. It’s the only university that answers all three criteria.”

    Matvey Vlasenko

    Bsc Business & IT

  • “Thanks to my online studies degree in IT Management I could probably pass in any IT profession, because the content was very diverse.”

    Andreas Aumeier

    M.Sc. IT Management, Germany

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Personal counselling
Have any questions?

Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with our Study Advisors. You can also find information about the application process under our Become a Student page.

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Have any questions?

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Tuition fees

Online Study models & fees for your Bachelor degree in AI in Business - Finance

On campus study model and fees for your Bachelor degree in AI in Business - Finance

Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may wish to complete your studies as quickly as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study programme that is less time-consuming. That’s why we offer part-time options for all our study programmes. This allows you to study alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model.

Are you unable to finish your programme within the given time? No problem! If you realise that you need more time, you can simply switch to another time model with one months’ notice before the end of the month.

No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you’ll only be charged once your studies have started, and the trial month has ended.

Your trial month begins when you receive your login credentials. This will give you the opportunity to test our courses for one month without obligation, before being charged. During that month, you can then take your first courses and start learning right away!

Once the trial month is over, your studies continue. You’ll pay your tuition fees according to your contract.

At IU, we believe in full transparency – so there are no hidden fees. You only pay for your tuition and the one-time campus registration fee of €1,500.

No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you'll only be charged once your studies have started. If you won't be admitted to a programme because you do not meet the admission requirements, no fees will be charged.

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.

US$ 441
US$ 397 /mth* Apply now
* € 359 based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)

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.

US$ 380
US$ 347 /mth* Apply now
* € 314 based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)

Part-Time II

Duration 72 Months

Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

US$ 286
US$ 264 /mth* Apply now
* € 239 based on the exchange rate from 31.08.2024 12:00 AM (CEST)
Additional charges

All our study programmes include the following benefits

  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Monthly live and recorded tutorials
  • Use of the online campus
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • 4-week money back guarantee
  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week
  • Access to all on-campus services
Recognition

Recognition of previous achievements

  • Save time: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!

Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can find under the content section of each study programme's webpage, and upload it via our upload section. You can also e-mail it to us, or send it via post.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies.

Do you need help with your application for recognition? Our student advisors will be happy to help. Simply arrange a personal call-back appointment.Arrange a personal video consultation appointment to discuss recognition

Recognition files

Guide to recognition

Individual application for recognition

Why IU International University of Applied Sciences is the best choice

Your Studies Are Flexible and 100% Online

Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you. 

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, live teaching sessions, student advice and support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions. Our study coaches are also available to help at any time. 

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Hybrid Studies = More Flexibility

By combining in-person tutorials 2-3 times per week with 24/7 access to online study materials, you get to benefit from a more flexible study schedule. This allows you to work alongside your studies, or combine other activities, with relative ease. 

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, intimate campuses, easy access to lecturers, live teaching sessions, student advice services, and career support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions – and so are our study coaches.  

Take 4 weeks to test your degree

Start your online degree of choice, and if you’re not convinced within the first 4 weeks of your studies, we’ll refund your fee and end your contract.

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FAQs

What is the salary after an online BSc AI in Business and Finance?

Salaries for graduates with an online BSc AI in Business and Finance can vary widely depending on the job role and location. Generally, these graduates can expect competitive starting salaries in the tech and finance sectors, often ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 per year. At IU, our career services assist students in securing well-paying roles post-graduation.

Is BSc AI in Business and Finance online a good degree?

Absolutely. A BSc AI in Business and Finance online is a valuable degree, providing you with a mix of technological and financial expertise that is highly sought after. Employers recognise the rigor and quality of online degrees, especially from reputable institutions like IU, making this programme a solid investment in your future career. 

What are the admission criteria for the online BSc AI in Business and Finance programme?

To enrol in the online BSc AI in Business and Finance programme at IU, you generally need a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, proficiency in English is required, as the programme is conducted in English. More specific admission criteria may apply, and it is advisable to check IU's official admissions page for comprehensive details.

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