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Advanced Analysis of Variance ProceduresNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10058Advanced Deep Learning for Computer Vision: Visual ComputingNo ratings for this module yet.The module conveys current deep-learning methods for computer vision. You will learn both theoretical foundations of modern neural architectures and practical methods such as generative models (GANs, diffusion models, Large Reconstruction Models) and modern 3D representations (e.g., Neural Radiance Fields, 3D Gaussian Splatting). In the end you will be able to apply, evaluate, and implement state-of-the-art methods in project work.8 ECTSruns this semesterIN2390Advanced Methods for Measurement and Modeling of Choice BehaviorNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to measure and analyze people’s behavior toward mobility policies using surveys, stated-choice experiments, and econometric models. In the end you will be able to design your own surveys with discrete choice experiments, collect data, and analyze them with discrete choice models to derive policy-relevant conclusions.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86608Advanced Topic: Law in Action (MSc)No ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT860810AI-driven transformation of organizationsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how Artificial Intelligence is changing industries, work, leadership and business processes. In the end you will be able to analyze the impact of AI on activities and leadership, improve processes with Process Mining and AI-assisted automation, and implement simple AI-agent solutions for organizational use cases.6 ECTSruns this semesterMGT001507
32 more in Elective ModulesAI4EO-Plattformen und Best PracticesNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will learn how to prepare earth observation data for machine learning tasks, create benchmark datasets, and train ML models for classification and semantic segmentation. You will practice using various computing platforms, debugging convergence issues, and best practices for experiment reproducibility. By the end, you will be able to curate datasets, organize experiments, and disseminate results online.5 ECTSruns this semesterED110156Aligning Generative AI to Social Values (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with generative AI systems and their relationship to societal values. You will learn to apply ethical principles and frameworks, identify and mitigate bias, and apply methods such as auditing and red teaming to design AI systems responsibly.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86097Aligning Generative AI to Social Values (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with Generative AI and its interface to societal values. In the end you will be able to recognize ethical challenges, identify bias in generative models, and implement practical steps to align language models with social value concepts.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86074Applied Philosophy of AI: Public Dialog on Future PracticesNo ratings for this module yet.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT53503Causal Inference: Contemporary MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10143Cross-Cultural Qualitative Research in Global HealthNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will acquire practical skills for qualitative field research in international health scenarios. You will design culturally adapted interview and focus group instruments, conduct interviews and focus groups (also with interpreters), transcribe data and analyze qualitatively, and communicate research findings to target audiences.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86123Designing for Learning: An Introduction to Design-Based ResearchNo ratings for this module yet.You engage in design-based research (Design-Based Research, DBR) in the field of education. You will learn historical foundations, different DBR forms and methodological tools, and apply them practically by designing design interventions, iterating, and documenting them.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10145Development of Research InstrumentsNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10059Human-AI InteractionNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10046Introduction to Psychology and Human BehaviorNo ratings for this module yet.You receive an introduction to central areas of psychology with a focus on human action: why people act the way they do, what role the environment plays, and how behavior is studied. In the end you will be able to reproduce basic psychological terms, models, and methods and relate them to professional everyday situations.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10069Introduction to Psychology and Human Behavior (Data & Society)No ratings for this module yet.You will receive a fundamental introduction to psychology with a focus on human behavior and its causes. You will learn central psychological models, core questions and methods, and you will be able to relate them to professional practice in the end.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10078Learning Analytics: Data Science SpecializationNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10053Methods of Social Network AnalysisNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn methods of social network analysis and apply them. In the end you can collect, preprocess, visualize and analyze network data using suitable methods and implement these analyses with Python.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86055Responsible Data Science for Safe and Socially Aligned AI ApplicationsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn current data science techniques and innovative research concepts that enable responsible implementation of AI in high-risk scenarios. In the end you will understand, critically discuss, and scientifically present research questions concerning the societal impact of AI.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86052Social Entrepreneurship LabNo ratings for this module yet.You work in a team of up to five fellow students on real social start-ups from Munich. You support a start-up on a current core problem, develop alternative solutions and – as far as possible – contribute to implementation. In the end you can apply entrepreneurial processes in the context of social entrepreneurship and present concrete advisory and/or solution approaches for social ventures.6 ECTSruns this semesterWIB26001Start-up Skills - Legal FundamentalsNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will learn the legal basics relevant to the founding and operation of a startup. By the end you will be able to choose an appropriate legal form, assess financing options, and understand the essential regulations on intellectual property, labeling, data protection, and competition law.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86083The Psychology of Teamwork: Theory and Practice in OrganizationsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central psychological theories and perspectives that are important for teams and groups in organizations. In the end you will understand how teams emerge, function and which factors influence their success; you can also apply concepts to professional and everyday situations.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT10125Academic Prompt Engineering and Management: Theory and PracticeNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT56404AI Applications in Non-Governmental OrganizationsNo ratings for this module yet.In the module you will learn how artificial intelligence is used in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – with a focus on sustainability, humanitarian aid and health. By the end you will be able to design AI-assisted solutions for NGO challenges, assess their ethical, technical and societal implications, and present your results in a practice-oriented manner.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86106AI Regulation & Law (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You receive an introduction to the legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on the European legal framework as well as an overview of developments in the USA, the UK and other countries. You will learn legal questions concerning General Purpose AI and the use of AI in various sectors (e.g., contract law, healthcare, human resources, transport) and, at the end, be able to name central risks, opportunities and fundamental regulatory concepts.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86062Aligning Large Language Models with Human Instructions, Preferences and ValuesNo ratings for this module yet.You deal with problems and methods for aligning large language models (LLMs) to human instructions, preferences and values. After the seminar you will understand the goals, assessment methods and current research approaches of LLM alignment research and be able to discuss perspectives for improvements.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86064Explainable AI -- A Comprehensive Seminar on Transparent and Ethical AINo ratings for this module yet.You will learn fundamentals, techniques and applications of Explainable AI (XAI). The goal is to make AI systems more interpretable, transparent and verifiable, and to understand and critically assess their significance for ethics, fairness and societal consequences.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86051Gaze-based Human-Computer InteractionNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT10030Informationsmanagement für Digitale GeschäftsmodelleNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will learn models and concepts of information management and apply them. You understand information economy, information systems and information and communication technology as well as leadership tasks of information management. In the end you will be able to assess the role of information in companies, link IT with corporate strategy, and analyze and develop business models.6 ECTSno date this semesterIN8024Machine Learning and Society (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You learn how machine learning influences societal structures, values and decisions and which ethical, social and technical challenges arise from it. In the end you will be able to critically assess ML systems, identify possible biases and harms, and apply approaches to alignment, auditing and safeguarding (red teaming) of ML systems.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86066Machine Learning and Society (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with the societal, ethical, and technical impacts of Machine Learning. In the end you will be able to critically evaluate ML systems, recognise potential biases and harms, practically apply methods such as auditing and red teaming, and assess the importance of alignment for large language models.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86065Mathematics Preparatory CourseNo ratings for this module yet.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT10153Paths to Artificial General IntelligenceNo ratings for this module yet.5 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86116Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: Key ReadingsNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT56307Rationality and ChoiceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central theories and debates on rationality and decision making – historical foundations, formal decision models and game-theoretic thinking as well as behavioral and contextual critique. In the end you can critically assess formal models, analyze decision processes under bounded rationality and evaluate strategic behavior in data-driven, digital contexts.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86129The Augmented Human: Exploring the Future of Human-Technology SymbiosisNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT10085Value Creation with AI at Scale: Strategy, Tech, People and GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how companies can create value at scale with AI – strategically, technologically, organizationally and responsibly. In the end you will be able to design a comprehensive AI value-creation strategy (including tech stack, people approach and governance) for a concrete company and convincingly present its benefits as well as risks.3 ECTSno date this semesterMGT001485