Higher Education Study Programs Orientation on the Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

The development of science and technology in recent years, due to the requirements of different areas for the implementation of these technologies, has oriented higher education institutions at the international level, to adapt and focus on the educations of professionals and development of advanced technological skills and competencies [1]. These needs are particularly evident in the field of applied sciences and medicine, where great achievements have been recorded in recent years [2]. Meanwhile, in our country, although in many areas of life there are advances in the implementation of smart technologies and artificial intelligence [7], there is still a low level of professional training, advanced university education on the big data analysing, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). AI can provide a great support to learners through academic sustainability or discontinuation predictions [3]. Many examples show how it evolves and exerts its potential over time. By utilizing AI in education, we can increase its potential use of applications, its visualization, prognosis and prediction [6]. In our study we made a wide analysis of the AI contribution in different areas of applications and explore the present situation of how the higher education institutions (HEIs) in Albania are prepared and focused to provide various programs or courses in AI knowledge provision, learner evaluation, and learner counselling methods. Our findings highlight the expertise required for future study programs updating by HEIs in Albania in AI application in different fields. Regarding practical implications, this study addresses the topic of AI innovations affecting all life domains, relevance to applied sciences and medicine. Based on our research, we highlight the implications in the review of the content of the study programs, starting from the review of existing literature and also the updating the content with AI applications the study programs [12].