BIP Consulting on Change - AI & Circularity
BIP “Consulting on Change”: a multidisciplinary International Project
The International Business project “Consulting on Change” will be an international challenge in cooperation with several foreign partner universities all over Europe. This program will be an international challenge with students from Fontys International Business and students from our partner universities all over Europe.
A week with inspiring workshops and guest lecturers, working on real cases from real companies from the Eindhoven Brainport Region in the areas of Circularity and Artificial Intelligence.
This BIP includes:
- Guest lectures
- Workshops
- Company visits
- Lunches
- Dinner (Thursday)
- Several social activities
General information
- Coördinators: Richard Boon, Maurits van Linder en Lonneke Hoefeijzers
- Study program: International Business
Partners
- ESIC University – Madrid, Spain
- TH Rosenheim – Rosenheim, Germany
- Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
- Vilniaus Kolegija - Vilnius, Lithuania
- Seinäjöki AUS - Seinäjöki, Finland
Description of the project
Organizations must constantly adapt to external factors to align with their customers, gain efficiency and transform internal operations. In this project students will learn more about why organizations need to transform and how to manage the change process. The project will focus on the areas Circularity and Artificial Intelligence. The project is done in close cooperation with companies who serve as clients for the project. Students will analyse challenges of these organizations and present recommendable solutions to transform and maximize opportunities based on their research.
This Blended Intensive Program equals 3 ECTS. Students will receive a signed Certificate stating their participation and credits.
Practical information
- Virtual sessions: 3 online sessions about AI, for more info see below
- Physical week: 19 - 23 January 2026
- Location: Fontys Business and Communication, Fontys campus Rachelsmolen in Eindhoven, the Netherlands
- Travel, accomodation, breakfast and dinner is not included.
Application and registration
Partner universities will nominate 5 to 7 students and send their contact information (first and last name, email address and study program) to Fontys Business and Communication. With the BIP Grant agreement code student can registrer for the Erasmus+ funding.
Contact Fontys Business and Communication:
Lonneke Hoefeijzers - lonneke.hoefeijzers@fontys.nl
Virtual sessions
Workshop 1: AI in 21st century business - Tuesday 6 January - 15.30 - 17.00 CET
This workshop explores how AI is revolutionizing the business landscape in the 21st century, including its impact on decision-making, customer experiences, and market competitiveness.
Workshop 2: AI in business processes - Wednesday 7 February - 15:30 - 17:00 CET
This workshop delves into the practical integration of AI into core business processes, emphasizing efficiency, automation, and optimization.
Workshop 3: AI in business ethics - Thursday 8 February - 15:30 - 17:00 CET
This workshop focuses on the ethical implications of AI adoption in business. We will explore frameworks for ensuring responsible AI usage, accountability, and societal impact.
