According to MyStudia, 2023 saw a 35% increase in the number of Indian students pursuing higher education abroad, compared to 2022. While courses in STEM have always been a popular choice for Indian students studying abroad. Rapid developments in technology have also increased their interests in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML).
Business schools and universities around the world are adapting programs and launching new programs to teach students the skills needed in these areas to succeed in the workplace of the future.
Nyenrode Business University, Netherlands, module on Artificial Intelligence
One example is the MBA module in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Management at Nyenrode Business University in Brooklyn, Netherlands, which helps participants develop practical tools for managing and protecting their organizations.
A similar example is the Data, Analytics and AI for Professionals (DAAP) program offered by Executive Education at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, which enables participants to understand and solve AI-related business opportunities and challenges as well as leverage and develop AI. Services.
The Norwegian School of Economics blends business and technology
NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, Norway has also launched a brand new Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics and Data Science, specifically for those interested in business and technology. With the first intake starting in autumn 2024, the course will provide economics students with the opportunity to specialize in technology.
“The special skills allocated in this program are in great demand in today's business life, and our aim is to give students a strong platform of competence to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow,” explained Öystein Thøgersen, Rector at NHH.
Some schools are implementing new technology, not only in the curriculum, but in the way they teach and work.
NEOMA Business School in France has a 100% digital campus
NEOMA Business School in Mont Saint-Aignan, France, has become the first school in Europe to open a 100% digital campus during the COVID-19 pandemic to create real, virtual campus interactions and atmosphere.
Using a custom avatar, students study and move around in this virtual space like a real campus. “Avatar redefines the concept of telepresence by avoiding the tiring aspects of video conferencing. You can open a door, raise your hand, sit down, clap, or even play soccer on the soccer field. There is Many different features based on everyday physical gestures and movements, making the experience natural and fun.”
POLIMI, Italian AI platform, FLEXA
POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Milan, Italy, uses AI to teach and communicate with students through a platform called FLEXA, developed in partnership with Microsoft.
Starting from the assessment phase that assesses individuals' need to improve their skills, FLEXA uses artificial intelligence to create and suggest personalized training courses. Participants can then access an ecosystem of approximately 800,000 pieces of educational materials, including digital courses, webinars, podcasts, articles and case studies.
Rotterdam School of Management requires students to use ChatGPT
When it comes to using AI in education, Dimitrios Tsikouras, senior lecturer in business information management at Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Management, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, advocates using ChatGPT for undergraduate students in digital sciences. Business software. Tsikouras teaches students how to use technology, design prompts, and develop a specific essay question to answer. Students must write the essay with support from ChatGPT and submit their work with a log of all ChatGPT interactions.
“ChatGPT will be integrated into higher education anyway, so the question is not whether or not, but how. Not all students are familiar with the technology, or willing to learn this tool,” Tsikouras explained.
“Therefore, it is the responsibility of teachers to bring all students to an appropriate level of knowledge, which all graduates will use significantly in their careers,” he added.
He also added: “In my course, the mandatory use of ChatGPT received very positive feedback. The students appreciated being provided formal training and being allowed to use the tool in a safe environment. Many reported that they found it a great tool to complement their studies and appreciated the flexibility and support it provided for their learning.
AI Business Education at Imperial College London
Imperial College Business School in London in the UK is also pioneering the integration of AI into business education, as it looks to create a more engaging, personalized and future-ready learning experience.
“Our approach aims to seamlessly integrate technology into everyday learning routines to create adaptable experiences,” said Monica Aris, Executive Director of the Imperial Digital Education and Analytics Lab (IDEA Lab). For example, we create verified knowledge systems using large language models (LLMs) to provide data sources that can be used to create AI-based assistants and tutors. These LLMs can also provide specialized guidance to teachers to help create courses, assignments, and assessments. In addition, conversational and generative AI can be used as tools that help people practice basic human skills such as empathy, negotiation, and adaptability.
DEEP Institute's Deep Technology Value Chain
Moving on from AI, the Deep Technology Innovation Institute (DEEP) was launched in September 2022 by ESMT Berlin in Germany. It focuses on the deep tech value chain and intends to reform it by educating and empowering participants. This includes working closely with entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers and leaders in scientific organizations, providing entrepreneurship education and supporting startups to commercialize and build deep technology companies.
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management Education VR Germany
Looking to the future, Manuela Zehe, Head of Learning Innovation at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management in Germany, believes that the main advantage of using virtual reality (VR) headsets in education is the creation of immersive learning environments.
“Students can immerse themselves in historical events, explore far-flung places, or even travel through the human body, all from the comfort of their desks or lecture room. This immersion not only captivates participants, but also helps them better process and retain information,” Zihe said. in long-term memory through experiential learning.
These examples demonstrate how international educational institutions are taking advantage of technological advances and ensuring that students learn the skills needed to succeed in their chosen career path.
Published on: Monday, February 26, 2024 11:46 AM IST
