{"id":101,"date":"2025-08-12T11:22:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/international-industrial-management\/master\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2025-08-13T09:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T07:54:35","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/international-industrial-management\/master\/en\/my-studies\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Current Curriculum<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 1. Semester<\/span>\n \n\n<\/svg> <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
\n \n Leadership & Project Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590112<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Leadership & Conflict Management<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Design of core areas relevant to human resources (staffing in the organisation, personnel development, employee retention and motivation)\n\u2022 Traditional and modern forms of remuneration and performance measurement\n\u2022 Management and employee relations\n\u2022 Traditional and modern concepts and theories of leadership (roles, skills and styles as well as leadership in a virtual, global and volatile environment)\n\u2022 Interpersonal competences\n\u2022 Intrapersonal competences\n\u2022 Methods in conflict management (manifestations & conflict analysis, conflict diagnosis and stages of conflict escalation including the basics of CSF)\n\nSpecial aspects of Leadership & Conflict Management of sustainability transformation.\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Leadership & Project Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590113<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Management Excellence<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Project management: state-of-the-art modern and agile approaches \n\u2022 Project controlling & steering: hybrid\/agile project portfolio management, multi-project controlling \n\u2022 Project communication, social skills \n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Marketing & Research |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590108<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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International Marketing & Market Research<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Course content:\n\u2022 Importance and positioning of international and strategic marketing in the company\n\u2022 Methods, instruments and channels of international marketing management\n\u2022 Importance of sales and distribution in marketing management\n\u2022 Market-, competitor-, dealer-, supplier- and customer-oriented strategies in terms of international business activities\n\u2022 International, global and multinational marketing strategies\n\u2022 Market entry strategies\n\u2022 Application of marketing tools throughout the product and market life cycle\n\u2022 Methods and instruments of market research in an international context\n\u2022 Cross-cultural differences in global marketing\n\u2022 International marketing controlling and key figures\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Marketing & Research |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590109<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Scientific Research Methods<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Building on the students’ previous knowledge of scientific work (courses in the Bachelor’s programme, writing seminar papers and Bachelor’s theses), the students’ knowledge of scientific work is deepened. The focus is on the following aspects:\n\u2022 Preparation: topic selection and planning of comprehensive scientific work (research projects and theses)\n\u2022 Discussion of methods\n\u2022 Professional handling of literature \n\u2022 Quantitative and qualitative analysis, in particular questionnaire development, data analysis and evaluation (e.g. using structural equation modelling), documentation\n\u2022 Critical appraisal\n\u2022 Scientific argumentation (incl. theses, hypotheses, verifications and falsifications)\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Operations Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590110<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Advanced Supply Chain Management<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Goals and trends in purchasing, supplier and supply chain management\n\u2022 Meta studies on purchasing trends and supply chain developments\n\u2022 Core tasks and central target dimensions in purchasing\n\u2022 Portfolio technology in purchasing\n\u2022 ABC\/XYZ analysis\n\u2022 Supplier management at a glance\n\u2022 Methods of supply chain design\n\u2022 Overview of supply chain concepts\n\u2022 Instruments of supply chain coordination\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Operations Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590111<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Factory Design & Lean Production<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Layout planning\n\u2022 lean management\n\u2022 planning system of target planning\n\u2022 preliminary\/rough-cut planning \n\u2022 ideal and real layout planning\n \nAnalysis of optimization and loss sources:\n\u2022 Throughput times\n\u2022 transportation\n\u2022 stocks\n\u2022 material flow\n\u2022 waiting time\n\u2022 overproduction\n\u2022 process method\n\u2022 rejects and rework\n\nKnowledge and use of tools such as:\n\u2022 value stream method\n\u2022 Kaizen\n\u2022 Kanban\n\u2022 Poka Yoke\n\u2022 5S\n\u2022 Heijunka\n\nLinks to sustainability aspects are addressed in all topics.\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Tools for Data Analysis |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590114<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Tools for Data Analysis<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Basics of applied statistics\n\u2022 Typical stumbling blocks of statistical data analysis\n\u2022 Statistical concepts & basic statistical terms: population, sample, variables, frequencies\n\u2022 Statistical data processing: data entry, import and preparation\n\u2022 Descriptive statistics: data types & scales, absolute, relative and cumulative frequency distributions, position and dispersion parameters, measures of relationship between two\/multiple characteristics, graphics for visual representation\n\u2022 Inductive statistics: parameter estimation, hypothesis tests, parametric and non-parametric significance tests in relation to location and dispersion parameters (multivariate) regression, correlation, elementary time series analysis\n\u2022 Graphical representation of the results\n\u2022 Critical interpretation of statistical results\n\u2022 Basic introduction to concepts\/methods of AI and Machine Learning and corresponding tools\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Specialisation Einstiegsmodul f\u00fcr AbsolventInnen eines techischen Bachelorstudiengangs:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Industrial Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590104<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Cost accounting & Controlling<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Basics of leading with figures\n\u2022 Subsystems of corporate accounting, in particular book keeping and cost accounting\n\u2022 Integrated planning & budgeting\n\u2022 Management accounting: \n – Management accounting cycle and instruments\n – Profitability analysis\n – Forecasting\n – KPI systems\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Industrial Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590107<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Digital transformation and trends in ICT\n\u2022 Value contribution, cost factor & risks of ICT\n\u2022 Examples of teaching participation, specialist and methodological skills for \u201csolution providers\u201d in the area of ICT\n\u2022 Role and tasks of the CIO in companies\n\u2022 Information systems in companies\n\u2022 Trends in the area of operational information systems\n\u2022 Integrated standard business application software (ERP-Systems):\n – Overview of SAP Business Suite as an example of an ERP system:\n – Technical architecture\n – Business architecture\n – Modules and integration relationships overview\n\u2022 Process Mining: How to optimize ERP business processes\n\u2022 Database Management Systems (DBMS): Functionality of DBMS, Data Warehouse, Categories of DBMS. Relational data models. Applications of commercial DBMS, SQL, NoSQL, Big Data\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Industrial Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590106<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Logistic & Process Management<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Logistics:\n\u2022 Logistics Operations\n\u2022 Logistics Processes\n\u2022 Logistics Costs and Service Level\n\u2022 Logistics Tasks\n\u2022 Material Management and Demand Planning\n\u2022 Logistics Metrics\nProcess Management:\n\u2022 Concepts and Ideas of Process Management\n\u2022 Identifying Core Processes and Support Processes (Process Map)\n\u2022 Process Discovery and Basics of Process Visualization\n\u2022 Measurement of Process Performance\n\u2022 Systematic Process Design\n\u2022 Application of Process Management Software Tools\n\nLanguage of Instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Industrial Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590105<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Production & Quality Management<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Production and quality management \n\u2022 Plant, materials and personnel management in production\n\u2022 Production program planning\n\u2022 Production logistics \n\u2022 Layout planning \n\u2022 Scheduling\n\u2022 Quality assurance methods \n\u2022 Ensuring quality in all areas of the company\n\u2022 Philosophy and methods of TQM \n\u2022 ISO 9000:2015\n\u2022 ISO\/TS16949\n\u2022 Toyota Production System (TPS)\n\u2022 Standardization of production processes\n\u2022 5S concept\n\u2022 OEE optimization\n\u2022 Deriving Q concepts\/models\/systems from the corporate strategy\n\u2022 Modular Production Systems (MPS) exercises\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Specialisation Einstiegsmodul f\u00fcr AbsolventInnen eines Wirtschaftsingenieur Bachelorstudiengangs:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Process Engineering |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590102<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Advanced Process Engineering<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Fundamentals of process and technology evaluation\n o Process models\n o Methods and instruments\n o Technical criteria\n o Economic criteria\n o Energy balances in the above-mentioned industries\n o Consequences for the environment\n\u2022 in selected industries, for example\n o Metal and metal processing industry\n o Electrical engineering\/electronics industry\n o Plastics industry\n o Wood industry\neach with links to sustainability aspects in these industries\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Process Engineering |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590101<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Process Engineering<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Basics of chemistry \n\u2022 Fundamentals of different processes and technologies in process engineering (thermal, mechanical & chemical process engineering)\n\u2022 Processes, apparatus and plants\n\u2022 Flow chart\n\u2022 Overview of core industries in Europe and Austria\n\u2022 Links to sustainability aspects in the industry\n\nLanguage of instruction: German\/English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Process Engineering |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590103<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Production Technologies in Practice<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Rapid Prototyping \/ Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Processes\n\u2022 New technologies for processing renewable and new raw and materials\n\u2022 Technologies for future Zero-Emission Production\n\u2022 Requirements for production technologies for Industry 4.0 and Robotics\n\u2022 Integration with Lean Manufacturing\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 2. Semester<\/span>\n \n\n<\/svg> <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
\n \n AI Applications & Automation |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590211<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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AI Applications & Automation<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Concepts and methods of AI and machine learning, and corresponding tools\n\u2022 Data preparation for AI applications\n\u2022 AI applications in industry, illustrated by selected examples\n\u2022 Classification, regression, prediction, clustering, AutoML, validation, deployment, selection, model accuracy\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Entrepreneurship & Finance |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590205<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Entrepreneurship<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Entrepreneur mindset (willingness to take risks, innovative strength, proactivity, customer view\/orientation & market tests)\n\u2022 Success factors, methods and concepts for start-ups and in the early phases of the start-up process\n\u2022 Entrepreneurship as the core of an innovative corporate culture\n\u2022 Methods and tools for technology assessment in the fields of production, product and market analysis\n\u2022 Business model development\n\u2022 Business planning and start-up financing \n\u2022 Structure and content of a business plan including the relevant contexts \n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Entrepreneurship & Finance |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590203<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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International Management Accounting<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Internationalisation of financial reporting (IFRS, US-GAAP)\n\u2022 Basic principles of financial reporting in accordance with IAS\/IFRS\n\u2022 Fair Value as an assessment tool (Identifying Fair Value – a three-stage-model, Revaluation Model, Impairment Test)\n\u2022 Selected aspects of realisation of proceeds (Multiple Element Arrangments, Construction Contracts (PoC))\n\u2022 Major differences in analysing annual accounts reports according to IFRS and the Austrian Enterprise Code (UGB)\n\u2022 Management Accounting aspects of IFRS\n\u2022 Key aspects of international controlling (e.g. risk management, valuation of company (divisions), currencies, management of international locations\/companies)\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Entrepreneurship & Finance |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590204<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Stratigic IT-Management<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 strategically relevant aspects and fields of action in the area of information and communication technology (ICT)\n\u2022 Cost and risk management in ICT with a special focus on IT-security\n\u2022 Management of ICT resources\n\u2022 Tasks of IT Enterprise Architecture Design (user level, data level, technology level)\n\u2022 Strategic issues of ICT in enterprises\n\u2022 Potential and costs of using (specific) IT systems\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Industrial Research Project |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590209<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Change Management<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Basics of Change Management\n\u2022 Types of change\n\u2022 Lewin’s 3 phase model\n\u2022 Kotter’s 8 Steps Process\n\nMicro- and macroeconomic success factors \n\u2022 Human factor in the change process (vision, leadership, communication, participation and integration, selling ideas)\n\u2022 Employee behavior in the change process, change curve\n\u2022 Current developments and new approaches in change management.\n\u2022 Overview of relevant methodological approaches for sustainably successful change process support.\n\nSpecial change aspects for transformations towards sustainability.\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ Englisch\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Industrial Research Project |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590210<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Industrial Research Project<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Students work on practice-relevant topics in cooperation with industrial companies or on research focal points of the degree program. Over a period of around four months, they analyze a problem relevant to industry, develop a solution concept and implement measures.\nIn addition to deepening their knowledge of the content, students learn about the aspects of customer orientation by implementing a specifically defined project task for an industrial customer or an internal client of the institute and managing the entire process from kick-off to the final presentation.\nAccompanying the preparation of project work\nInteract with customers\/clients and your employees in a professional setting.\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Law for managers |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590208<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Commercial & Enviromental Law<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Basics of trade law & differentiation from other areas of law\n\u2022 Freedom of trade and trade regulations (GewO)\n\u2022 Steps and requirements for business registration\n\u2022 Trades requiring a licence \n\u2022 Sanctions and penalties\n\u2022 Definition, principles and sources of environmental law \n\u2022 Industry-relevant aspects of immission, nature conservation and waste legislation\n\u2022 Authorisation procedures for environmentally relevant facilities\n\u2022 Environmental liability for environmental damage and its definition\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Law for managers |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590206<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Contract Law<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Basics of corporate law \n\u2022 Contractual components of different company-relevant contracts \n\u2022 Selected relevant aspects of civil law, such as non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, conflicting terms, defects and rectification of defects, contract manufacturer vs. subcontractor (contract law \/ liability law)\n\u2022 Relevant international agreements and legal provisions relevant to contract law, such as the European legal framework or EU regulations, the WTO and their effects on international business relationships\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Law for managers |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590207<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Labour Law<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Management-relevant aspects of labour law with special consideration of \n\u2022 Employment relationship\n\u2022 Labour law regulations\n\u2022 Employee Protection Act\n\u2022 Termination\/dismissal\n\u2022 Labour procedural law\n\u2022 Working Hours Act and holiday law\n\u2022 Selected aspects of the Labour Constitution Act, such as collective agreements, works agreements, works council\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Strategic Management & CSR |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590202<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English<\/small>\n
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Advanced Strategic Management<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Basics of strategic management – strategic analysis, developing strategies, implementing strategies and strategic control (theory)\n\u2022 Strategic analysis and developing strategies (case studies)\n\u2022 Strategic links to sustainability aspects in strategic management\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Strategic Management & CSR |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590201<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Corporate Responsibility & ESG<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Social responsibility and basic principles of sustainable management\n\u2022 Corporate social responsibility as a relevant dimension of value-oriented corporate management\n\u2022 Sustainability strategies and their impact on traditional strategic management\n\u2022 In-depth study of approaches and methods of sustainable management at company and product level (e.g. environmental management systems, ESG, GHG protocol, life cycle assessment, eco-design)\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 3. Semester<\/span>\n \n\n<\/svg> <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n
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Specialisation Smart Production & Services:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n AI & Big Data |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590310<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Advanced & Generative AI<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Various methods for AI and machine learning\n\u2022 Methods for data capture, manipulation, and cleaning\n\u2022 Recognizing patterns in time series\n\u2022 Predicting time series of hierarchical sizes such as sales\n\u2022 Complex image analyses for industrial use\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n AI & Big Data |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590309<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Big Data Analysis<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Technical capture and substantive analysis of sensor and production data\n\u2022 Application of data mining in manufacturing companies\n\u2022 Detection of data patterns using data mining to generate manufacturing strategies\n\u2022 Analysis of data from prototypes and production\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Innovative Production Methods |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590306<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Future of Work<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Examination of the changes in the world of work resulting from digitalization and Industry 5.0\n\u2022 Use and sustainably successful handling of assistance technologies such as XR (extended reality) and exoskeletons\n\u2022 Analyzing the impact of artificial intelligence on industrial workplaces\n\u2022 Exploring new working time and work location models made possible by digital transformation\n\u2022 Adapting the organization, employees and managers to the new requirements of the digitalized world of work\n\u2022 Preparing students to understand and successfully shape the challenges and opportunities of the future world of work\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Innovative Production Methods |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590303<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Industrial Service Engineering<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Definition of services, service design and engineering, process models\n\u2022 Tangible goods versus services and hybrid bundles\n\u2022 Methods and instruments (e.g. Service Blueprinting, Service Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Capstone Model according to Karni, Requirements Analysis, Conjoint Analysis, Quality Function Deployment, Process Modeling, Training (Training), Target Costing, Process Cost Accounting, Pricing, Creativity Techniques, Maturity Model of Customer Orientation, Kano Model, Market Analysis)\n\u2022 Working conditions in the service\n\u2022 Project and development organization of services\n\u2022 Integration of digital technologies into the service area to improve service offerings\n\u2022 Development of effective service concepts that increase customer value and contribute to the company’s added value\n\nLanguage of instruction: German\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Innovative Production Methods |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590304<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Production Controlling<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Correlation of production with other directly and indirectly related divisions of a business\n\u2022 Significance, tasks and instruments of management accounting in production\n\u2022 Connection between controlling and optimisation tasks in production\n\u2022 Production and productivity KPIs\n\u2022 Methods and instruments in production controlling (e.g: Cost unit accounting as an essential instrument in production controlling, time-driven activity-based costing, investment appraisal from the perspective of production)\n\u2022 Sustainability controlling for production\n\u2022 Energy controlling from an efficiency and sustainability perspective\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Smart Production & Prototyping |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590308<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n English, German<\/small>\n
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Seminar in Smart Production & Prototyping<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n In this seminar, current developments and research results will be presented. The following topics will be covered as examples:\n\u2022 Use of intelligent robots (collaborative robots)\n\u2022 Application of autonomous systems (autonomous machining)\n\u2022 Creation of prototypes\n\u2022 Establishment of IIoT Connectivity to the cloud and data analysis\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Smart Production & Prototyping |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590307<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Smart Production & Prototyping<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n In the Smart Production Lab, a large number of case studies on the topic of “Smart Production and Prototyping” are available for teaching purposes:\n\u2022 Modular Production System (MPS) incl. RFID connection to the ERP system\n\u2022 Vertical IT integration (ERP systems, MES and shop-floor integration) for end-to-end IT support in an assembly process\n\u2022 Simulation environment for “bridging the gap” from technology to profitability in order to make the effects of automation in production visible and easier to understand (downtimes and stoppages, profit and loss account)\n\u2022 Internet of Things (IoT) starter kits for setting up and programming applications for industry-relevant tasks such as condition-based monitoring\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sustainable & Digital Production |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590301<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Digital Production<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 The challenges of production planning\n\u2022 Concepts and applications of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in detailed planning\n\u2022 Differences in the way of working ( ERP vs. MES)\n\u2022 Selection and implementation of MES\n\u2022 MES use in practice\n\u2022 Modern production in the age of digitisation\n\u2022 Vertical IT integration \/ MES in the automation pyramid\n\u2022 Cost and benefit considerations when using MES\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sustainable & Digital Production |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590302<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Simulation & Digital Twin<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Applications and benefits of additive manufacturing\n\u2022 Limitations of Smart Production using examples\n\u2022 Integration of Lean business processes for Smart Production in a company\n\u2022 Fundamentals of simulation technology, the concept of Digital Twins, and their application in various industries\n\u2022 Case studies on the successful implementation of simulation and Digital Twins in the industry\n\u2022 Evaluation of own simulation models and Digital Twins for selected applications\n\nThe language of instruction is German\/English.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sustainable & Digital Production |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590305<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sustainable Production<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Principles of sustainability in production, including ecological, economic and social aspects\n\u2022 Sustainable design and use of products\n\u2022 Techniques for reducing waste and pollution in production processes\n\u2022 Strategies for resource conservation and energy efficiency\n\u2022 Life cycle analysis of products to assess their environmental impact over the entire life cycle\n\u2022 Sustainable production and operational management systems\n\u2022 Legal framework and standards for sustainable production\n\u2022 Case studies on the implementation of sustainable practices in various industries\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Specialisation Supply Chain Engineering:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Digital Supply Chain and Transformation Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590319<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German, English<\/small>\n
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Digital Supply Chain<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Procurement and supplier management processes\n\u2022 Deriving requirements for ICT\n\u2022 Target dimensions and potential in procurement computing\/supplier relationship management\n\u2022 Specific functionalities\/processes of ERP systems\n\u2022 Advanced functionalities\/process scenarios and economic analysis of SRM systems\n\u2022 Integration of ERP systems with internet-based portals (SRM systems)\n\u2022 Sales processes: Interactions with the customer\n\u2022 ICT potential in sales computing\n\u2022 Specific sales-relevant functionalities, processes of ERP systems\n\u2022 Integration of the sales area into other company areas (IT aspects)\n\u2022 Structure\/functionalities of CRM systems\n\u2022 Potential of CRM systems for sales and after-sales processes or the service area\n\u2022 Advanced supply chain analytics solutions\n\u2022 Advanced Planning Systems\n\u2022 Forecasting\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Digital Supply Chain and Transformation Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590318<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Transformation Management<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n The students train their skills in analysing scenarios, devising alternative strategies and decisions and have to present this both orally and in writing. \nKnowledge transfer is by means of case studies, which may be presented by experienced guest lecturers. The students develop specific approaches to finding a solution with respect to the challenges one can expect in an international business environment. Cases include: \n\u2022 Strategic Purchasing and Procurement in international business\n\u2022 Smart Supply Chain Processes by using modern technologies\n\u2022 Competitive Sales: Implementing Supply Chain Technologies for creating new business models for traditional industries\n\u2022 Advanced Transformation Methods in International Supply Chains (z.B. Transformation Map, Sense of Urgency, Stakeholder Analyse)\n\u2022 Sustainability in the supply chain\n\nLanguage of Instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sales & Procurement Excellence |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590312<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Procurement Excellence & Supplier Management<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Goals and trends in purchasing and supplier management\n\u2022 Core tasks and central target dimensions in purchasing\nDeriving procurement strategies\n\u2022 Material group management (e.g. MG keys such as eClass, UNSPSC)\nSupplier management\n\u2022 Supplier scouting & assessment \n\u2022 Supplier qualification and onboarding\n\u2022 Supplier evaluation and development\n\u2022 Phasing out suppliers\n\u2022 Conducting negotiations\nOrganizational aspects of purchasing management\n\u2022 Centralized\/decentralized purchasing\n\u2022 Lead buyer concept\n\u2022 Core competencies of a buyer\n\u2022 Maturity level management in purchasing\n\u2022 Case study “HiTech”\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sales & Procurement Excellence |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590311<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sales Excellence & CRM<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Concepts and approaches of customer-centred corporate management\n\u2022 Sales structures and processes\n\u2022 Importance and organisation of CRM in (internationally oriented) industrial companies\n\u2022 Lead management\n\u2022 Tasks of CRM\n\u2022 Key account management\n\u2022 Components of a CRM system\n\u2022 Implementation of a CRM system\n Language of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Engineering and Intralogistics |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590313<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Seminar in Supply Chain Engineering<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Current topics in the field of supply chain, sales and procurement, which are not explicitly on the curriculum. The lecture is a scientific specialisation of content from previous courses. Topics include:\n\u2022 Strategic Supply Chain Management and Mapping of Business Models (Supply Chain Operations Reference Model and Value Stream Mapping)\n\u2022 Route Planning and Transport Optimization\n\u2022 Smart Logistics Technologies and their implications on processes and business results.\n\u2022 New Business models in the Supply Chain applying Internet of things\n\u2022 Digital Procurement\n\u2022 Business Analytics in Supply Chains\n\u2022 Customs and foreign trade\n\nLanguage of Instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Engineering and Intralogistics |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590314<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Smart Intralogistics<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Automated Guided Vehicles\n\u2022 Autonomous Mobile Robots\n\u2022 Augmented Reality and Wearables\n\u2022 Tracking and Tracing\n\u2022 Warehouse and order picking\n\u2022 Material flow optimisation with simulation\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Simulation and Controlling |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590316<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Supply Chain Controlling<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Contribution of procurement to success\n\u2022 Measurement of purchasing performance & success\n\u2022 Importance of procurement & supply chain controlling\n\u2022 Strategic vs. operational procurement & supply chain controlling\n\u2022 Organisation of procurement & supply chain controlling in the company\n\u2022 Objectives, tasks, methods & instruments of procurement controlling\n\u2022 Selected instruments (in-depth): Total cost of ownership, working capital management, key figures & systems, target costing, degree of rigour models, balanced scorecard in sales\n\u2022 Recommendations for action for procurement controlling\n\u2022 Strategic vs. operational and internationally orientated (export) sales controlling\n\u2022 Structures, concepts, instruments\n o Sales cost accounting\n o CRM\/customer controlling\n o Key sales figures\n o International controlling: own sales vs. sales partners\n o Role of the controller in international sales\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Simulation and Controlling |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590315<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Supply Chain Simulation<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Conducting a simulated company game (currently TOPSIM Logistics) with several groups of students, who act as companies competing against each other on the market. \n\u2022 The focal points of the simulation game are in the fields of logistics, purchasing, sales and production planning, as well as the impact on corporate success – especcially business parameters. \n\u2022 The students gain the following learning effects from the simulation game: \n \u2022 Controlling the key functions of a virtual enterprise\n \u2022 Making decisions involving risk and uncertainty\n \u2022 Team and management communicatio\n\nLanguage of Instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Simulation and Controlling |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590317<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sustainable SCM & Resilience<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Supply chain resilience concepts\n\u2022 Risk management in the supply chain\n\u2022 Resilience capability vs. resilience costs\n\u2022 Sustainable supply chain management\n\u2022 Green supply chain management\n\u2022 Green logistics and decarbonisation\n\u2022 Social compliance in supply chain management\n\u2022 Waste reduction in packaging\n\u2022 Relevant regulations in the global supply chain\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Specialisation Business Transformation:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Digital Supply Chain and Transformation Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590319<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German, English<\/small>\n
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Digital Supply Chain<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Procurement and supplier management processes\n\u2022 Deriving requirements for ICT\n\u2022 Target dimensions and potential in procurement computing\/supplier relationship management\n\u2022 Specific functionalities\/processes of ERP systems\n\u2022 Advanced functionalities\/process scenarios and economic analysis of SRM systems\n\u2022 Integration of ERP systems with internet-based portals (SRM systems)\n\u2022 Sales processes: Interactions with the customer\n\u2022 ICT potential in sales computing\n\u2022 Specific sales-relevant functionalities, processes of ERP systems\n\u2022 Integration of the sales area into other company areas (IT aspects)\n\u2022 Structure\/functionalities of CRM systems\n\u2022 Potential of CRM systems for sales and after-sales processes or the service area\n\u2022 Advanced supply chain analytics solutions\n\u2022 Advanced Planning Systems\n\u2022 Forecasting\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Digital Supply Chain and Transformation Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590318<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Transformation Management<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n The students train their skills in analysing scenarios, devising alternative strategies and decisions and have to present this both orally and in writing. \nKnowledge transfer is by means of case studies, which may be presented by experienced guest lecturers. The students develop specific approaches to finding a solution with respect to the challenges one can expect in an international business environment. Cases include: \n\u2022 Strategic Purchasing and Procurement in international business\n\u2022 Smart Supply Chain Processes by using modern technologies\n\u2022 Competitive Sales: Implementing Supply Chain Technologies for creating new business models for traditional industries\n\u2022 Advanced Transformation Methods in International Supply Chains (z.B. Transformation Map, Sense of Urgency, Stakeholder Analyse)\n\u2022 Sustainability in the supply chain\n\nLanguage of Instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Innovative Production Methods |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590306<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Future of Work<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Examination of the changes in the world of work resulting from digitalization and Industry 5.0\n\u2022 Use and sustainably successful handling of assistance technologies such as XR (extended reality) and exoskeletons\n\u2022 Analyzing the impact of artificial intelligence on industrial workplaces\n\u2022 Exploring new working time and work location models made possible by digital transformation\n\u2022 Adapting the organization, employees and managers to the new requirements of the digitalized world of work\n\u2022 Preparing students to understand and successfully shape the challenges and opportunities of the future world of work\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Innovative Production Methods |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590303<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Industrial Service Engineering<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Definition of services, service design and engineering, process models\n\u2022 Tangible goods versus services and hybrid bundles\n\u2022 Methods and instruments (e.g. Service Blueprinting, Service Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Capstone Model according to Karni, Requirements Analysis, Conjoint Analysis, Quality Function Deployment, Process Modeling, Training (Training), Target Costing, Process Cost Accounting, Pricing, Creativity Techniques, Maturity Model of Customer Orientation, Kano Model, Market Analysis)\n\u2022 Working conditions in the service\n\u2022 Project and development organization of services\n\u2022 Integration of digital technologies into the service area to improve service offerings\n\u2022 Development of effective service concepts that increase customer value and contribute to the company’s added value\n\nLanguage of instruction: German\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Innovative Production Methods |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590304<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Production Controlling<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Correlation of production with other directly and indirectly related divisions of a business\n\u2022 Significance, tasks and instruments of management accounting in production\n\u2022 Connection between controlling and optimisation tasks in production\n\u2022 Production and productivity KPIs\n\u2022 Methods and instruments in production controlling (e.g: Cost unit accounting as an essential instrument in production controlling, time-driven activity-based costing, investment appraisal from the perspective of production)\n\u2022 Sustainability controlling for production\n\u2022 Energy controlling from an efficiency and sustainability perspective\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Simulation and Controlling |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590316<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Supply Chain Controlling<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Contribution of procurement to success\n\u2022 Measurement of purchasing performance & success\n\u2022 Importance of procurement & supply chain controlling\n\u2022 Strategic vs. operational procurement & supply chain controlling\n\u2022 Organisation of procurement & supply chain controlling in the company\n\u2022 Objectives, tasks, methods & instruments of procurement controlling\n\u2022 Selected instruments (in-depth): Total cost of ownership, working capital management, key figures & systems, target costing, degree of rigour models, balanced scorecard in sales\n\u2022 Recommendations for action for procurement controlling\n\u2022 Strategic vs. operational and internationally orientated (export) sales controlling\n\u2022 Structures, concepts, instruments\n o Sales cost accounting\n o CRM\/customer controlling\n o Key sales figures\n o International controlling: own sales vs. sales partners\n o Role of the controller in international sales\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Simulation and Controlling |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590315<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Supply Chain Simulation<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Conducting a simulated company game (currently TOPSIM Logistics) with several groups of students, who act as companies competing against each other on the market. \n\u2022 The focal points of the simulation game are in the fields of logistics, purchasing, sales and production planning, as well as the impact on corporate success – especcially business parameters. \n\u2022 The students gain the following learning effects from the simulation game: \n \u2022 Controlling the key functions of a virtual enterprise\n \u2022 Making decisions involving risk and uncertainty\n \u2022 Team and management communicatio\n\nLanguage of Instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Supply Chain Simulation and Controlling |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590317<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sustainable SCM & Resilience<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Supply chain resilience concepts\n\u2022 Risk management in the supply chain\n\u2022 Resilience capability vs. resilience costs\n\u2022 Sustainable supply chain management\n\u2022 Green supply chain management\n\u2022 Green logistics and decarbonisation\n\u2022 Social compliance in supply chain management\n\u2022 Waste reduction in packaging\n\u2022 Relevant regulations in the global supply chain\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sustainable & Digital Production |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590301<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Digital Production<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 The challenges of production planning\n\u2022 Concepts and applications of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in detailed planning\n\u2022 Differences in the way of working ( ERP vs. MES)\n\u2022 Selection and implementation of MES\n\u2022 MES use in practice\n\u2022 Modern production in the age of digitisation\n\u2022 Vertical IT integration \/ MES in the automation pyramid\n\u2022 Cost and benefit considerations when using MES\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sustainable & Digital Production |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590302<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Simulation & Digital Twin<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Applications and benefits of additive manufacturing\n\u2022 Limitations of Smart Production using examples\n\u2022 Integration of Lean business processes for Smart Production in a company\n\u2022 Fundamentals of simulation technology, the concept of Digital Twins, and their application in various industries\n\u2022 Case studies on the successful implementation of simulation and Digital Twins in the industry\n\u2022 Evaluation of own simulation models and Digital Twins for selected applications\n\nThe language of instruction is German\/English.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sustainable & Digital Production |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590305<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sustainable Production<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Principles of sustainability in production, including ecological, economic and social aspects\n\u2022 Sustainable design and use of products\n\u2022 Techniques for reducing waste and pollution in production processes\n\u2022 Strategies for resource conservation and energy efficiency\n\u2022 Life cycle analysis of products to assess their environmental impact over the entire life cycle\n\u2022 Sustainable production and operational management systems\n\u2022 Legal framework and standards for sustainable production\n\u2022 Case studies on the implementation of sustainable practices in various industries\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590401<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Global Economics<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Basic principles of macro economics \n\u2022 International economic development\n\u2022 International monetary policy\n\u2022 Monetary policy and the European Currency Union\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Masterthesis |\n Modul\/Final Examination\n (FA)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590403<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Diploma Eximination<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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0.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Presentation and defence of the Master Thesis\n\u2022 Examination discussion on contents relevant to the curriculum\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Masterthesis |\n Master's Thesis\n (MA)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590404<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Master Thesis<\/h5>\n
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19.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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0.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Analysis of the assignment\n\u2022 Devising and developing new, theoretical principles; assessment of different alternative solutions, also based on contemporarily incomplete research. \n\u2022 Independetly developing a solution to the problem\n\u2022 Completing a final, scientific paper in the form of a Master’s thesis. \n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Masterthesis |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590402<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Seminar Masterthesis<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n The diploma students should be supported in the preparation of their scientific work through courses similar to private seminars. Open questions can be clarified not only through 1:1 information, but also by presenting the problems to the group and answering them for everyone. The presentation of sub-chapters of the work completed up to that point, which must be presented at a scientific level, helps students to discuss open content-related questions in the group. \n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Elective Subjects:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590405<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Circular Economy (W)<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Principles of the circular economy (closed-loop, systems thinking)\n\u2022 Sustainable material management and resource efficiency\n\u2022 Business models for the circular economy (PaaS, sharing, reuse, recycling, etc.)\n\u2022 Fundamentals of product, production, after-sales and end-of-life management \n\u2022 Basic concepts and principles of product lifecycle management (PLM)\n\u2022 Analysis and processing of information generated during the product lifecycle\n\u2022 Discontinuation, phase-out management and obsolescence\n\u2022 Models and methods for organizing and managing product data and for managing engineering processes\n\u2022 IT systems in the area of PLM\n\u2022 Case studies and practical applications\n\nLanguage of instruction: English\/German\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590411<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Compulsory elective subject in the department (W)<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n It is possible to select a subject from all study programmes within the Department of Management at FH JOANNEUM (pending approval). Lectures in Master’s programmes at other departments\/universities require pre-approval from the Head of the Study Programme. The lecture must comprise 3 ECTS.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590409<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Global Operations & Services (W)<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Topics from real cases in production and supply chain will be discussed in this lecture. The following cases will be covered based on examples: \n\u2022 Generating greater flexibility in works organisations and processes\n\u2022 Standardising production methods\n\u2022 Selecting a global business location from a supply chain perspective\n\u2022 Principles of success in industrial management\n\u2022 Group dynamic processes in decision-making\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590407<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Innovation (W)<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Methods for identifying and analysing the need for and potential of innovations in manufacturing companies \n\u2022 Creativity techniques for generating innovations\n\u2022 Position and significance of technology strategies in the context of strategic management\n\u2022 Methods and instruments for technology assessment in the fields of production, product and market analysis\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590410<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Intercultural Management & Communication (W)<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Definition and elements of culture\n\u2022 Taxonomies of cultural patterns\n\u2022 Cultural intelligence, cultural relativism and cultural bias\n\u2022 Culture and communication\n\u2022 Corporate culture\n\u2022 The role of language in intercultural business communication and verbal communication styles\n\u2022 Non-verbal language in intercultural business communication \n\u2022 International business in selected countries\/regions\n\u2022 International Management & Strategies\n\u2022 Intercultural Negotiation\n\nLanguage of instruction: German \/ English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590408<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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International Project (W)<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Processing of relevant tasks within the framework of international projects\/blended intensive programmes (BIP)\n\u2022 Project management: planning, implementation and evaluation of international projects, including time management, resource allocation and team leadership\n\u2022 Intercultural communication: understanding and applying communication strategies in an international context and cultural sensitivity\n\u2022 Investigating global issues such as sustainability, digitalisation, technology, social justice and international business\n\u2022 Interdisciplinary Collaboration: working with team members from different disciplines and cultures to tackle complex problems.\n\u2022 Research methods: Apply methods for collecting, analysing and interpreting data in an international context\n\u2022 Investigating cultural and social aspects of different countries\n\nLanguage of instruction: English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Global Economics & Management |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M240590406<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Negotiations (W)<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Interests, divergent views and tension in a negotiation\n\u2022 Self- and external motivation\n\u2022 Preparation for a negotiation as a key element\n\u2022 Psychology of negotiations and fair play\n\u2022 Different negotiating tactics (win-win vs. confrontation)\n\u2022 Expression and effect of body language\n\u2022 Leading negotiations\n\u2022 Recognising unfair negotiating tactics\n\u2022 Negotiating options instead of sticking to principles\n\u2022 Leading negotiations from a strong\/weak position\n\nLanguage of instruction: English\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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