Program Overview

Program Overview

The Academy for Further Education at the University of Bremen offers a variety of programs for continuing education, including the Senior Studies and courses on topics such as education, health, management, and IT.

Senior Studies

The Senior Studies is a program designed for seniors, offering a range of courses and activities, including:

• Semester program: A semester-long program with various courses and events
• Lecture program: A lecture program with guest speakers and discussions
• Scientific study trips: Scientific study trips to various destinations
• SeniorCitizens: A program for senior citizens to engage in academic and social activities

Course Offerings

The Academy for Further Education offers courses in various fields, including:

• Education
  • Teaching Competence for Adult Education
  • Inclusive Pedagogy
• Health & Nursing
  • Management in healthcare (Healthcare Management)
  • Health Communication
  • LIFE: Modular Studies (LIFE: Modular Studies)
• Management & Future Skills
  • Decision Management
  • Future Skills
  • life_online: Sustainability (life_online: Sustainability)
• Law & Social Sciences
  • Work - Consulting - Organization
  • Mediation
• IT & Digitalization
  • Data Train Advanced
  • Profi plus in Bremen
  • Basic Knowledge: Practical Computer Science
  • Basic Knowledge: Theoretical Computer Science
  • Basic Knowledge: Technical Computer Science
  • Basic Knowledge: Media Computer Science
  • Basic Knowledge: Computer Science
  • Usability engineering
  • Media engineering
  • LIFE: Modular Studies (LIFE: Modular Studies)
• Sustainability and Technology
  • LIFE: flexible continuing education (LIFE: Flexible Continuing Education)
  • LIFE_online: Sustainability (LIFE_online: Sustainability)
  • Profi plus in Bremen

Specific Course: Art of Governance, Art of Living

This course explores the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and philosopher. The course covers topics such as:

• Good governance
• Good Philosophy
• "Pagan" philosophy and Christianity (Pagan Philosophy and Christianity)
• The Work on Oneself

The course is taught by OStR Ingrid Davids and consists of 4 sessions, with a fee of 70 euros. The course is offered in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation options.