Studying AI in Society
Study Program Regulations (SPO) 2024 and 2025
Starting with the winter term 2025/26, two study program regulations (SPOs) will apply in parallel for the AI in Society program.
- SPO 2024 applies to all students who started their studies before winter term 2025/26.
- SPO 2025 applies to all students who start their studies from winter term 2025/26 onwards.
Both SPOs remain valid – please make sure to follow the version that applies to your cohort
Documents
- Study Program Regulation 2024 PDF
- Draft Study Program Regulation 2025 (pending Senate approval)
Overview of Planned Changes
| Planned Change | SPO 2024 | Draft SPO 2025* |
|---|---|---|
| Expansion of Elective Area by 12 ECTS | 12 ECTS in total (recommended during 3rd semester) | 24 ECTS in total (recommendation: 6 ECTS during 2nd semester, 18 ECTS during 3rd semester) |
* Draft SPO 2025 is subject to final approval by the TUM Senate.
Study plan
SPO 2024 (valid for cohorts up to WS 2024/25)
Draft SPO 2025 (for cohorts starting WS 2025/26, pending approval)
Elective Courses
The following electives are available under both SPOs:
- SOT19953 Learning Analytics: Data Science Specialization
- SOT10143 Causal Inference: Contemporary Methods
- SOT86052 Responsible Data Science for Safe and Socially Aligned AI Applications
- SOT860810 Advanced Topic: Law in Action (Academic Prompt Engineering and Management: Responsible Use in Action)
- SOT56307 Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: Key Readings
- SOT10058 Advanced Analysis of Variance Procedures
- SOT10059 Development of Research Instruments
- SOT56404 Academic Prompt Engineering and Management: Theory and Practice
- SOT86608 Advanced Methods for Measurement and Modeling of Choice Behavior (with Application to Mobility Policy)
- SOT86097 Aligning Generative AI to Social Values (Lecture)
- SOT86074 Aligning Generative AI to Social Values (part of 6 ECTS module)
- SOT86083 Start-Up Skills - Legal Fundamentals
- SOT10046 Human-AI Interaction (only in SPO 2025)
* The complete list of electives can also be found in your TUMonline course catalog.
Timetable Winter Semester 2025
Semester 1
Semester 3 (only mandatory courses are shown)
FAQ
Which SPO applies to me?
- If you started your studies before WS 2025/26, you continue under SPO 2024.
- If you start your studies from WS 2025/26 onwards, the new SPO 2025 will apply once approved by the Senate.
What happens if the Senate does not approve the new SPO?
In that case, SPO 2024 will remain the only valid regulation, and no changes will take effect.
Can I switch from the old to the new SPO once it is approved?
No, switching between SPOs is not possible.