Cognitive Industry Engineering

Yes. The university course is designed as a blended-learning programme and combines face-to-face sessions with self-study and practical application.

There are 12 days of face-to-face teaching on campus. In addition, there is digital communication between lecturers and participants.

The following is required:

•     A completed technical qualification (e.g. Higher Technical College Diploma with University Entrance Qualification)
•     or equivalent qualification, demonstrated by relevant professional experience

Also required:

•     Basic technical understanding
•     Basic programming experience

Specific prior knowledge is recommended for individual modules, e.g. in:

•     Python
•     Network technology
•     Statistics

Yes, specifically.

The university course is specifically aimed at specialists and managers in the manufacturing industry. The course provides an understanding of strategy, technology and methodology. Modules I (Technical Fundamentals) and III (Sustainable System Design) are particularly relevant for managers who:

•     make technology decisions
•     manage digitalisation and AI projects
•     need to take regulatory and sustainability requirements into account

The EU AI Act is a key component of Module III (Sustainable System Design).

Participants will gain knowledge of:

• AI risk management
• Safe and trustworthy AI systems (Safe & Secure AI)
• Regulatory requirements for industrial AI applications

The focus is on the practical implementation of regulatory requirements within industry.

Practical relevance is a key element of the course.

A key component is a practical project in which participants:

• work on a specific task from their own professional environment
• apply the methods and concepts they have learnt in practice
• document their findings in a written report
• discuss these in a final presentation

In addition, there will be:

• Presentations by experts and interactive workshops
• Practical exercises and code demos
• Work on real-world case studies from the industrial sector

Depending on demand or requirements, the course may be taught in German or English.

As a rule, depending on the lecturer, the courses are taught in German or English.  

The course runs over a period of 9 weeks and includes 12 days of face-to-face teaching on campus.

The course load is 125 hours in total, comprising face-to-face teaching, self-study and a practical project, and is equivalent to 5 ECTS credits.

Upon successful completion of the entire university course, participants will receive a certificate from Graz University of Technology (5 ECTS).

Upon successful completion of individual modules:

    A microcredential from Graz University of Technology worth 1.5 or 2 ECTS

Participants who do not sit the examination will receive a certificate of attendance.

The maximum number of participants is 20, to ensure a high standard of teaching, interaction and support.