IT Law and Management

Contract Law | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472104

IT Contract Law and SLA

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Fundamentals of IT Contract Law – Introduction to key contract types in the IT sector – Overview of relevant legal framework conditions – Principle of freedom of contract vs. formal requirements – Practical case studies – … Service Level Agreements (SLA) – Concept, function and role of SLAs in IT practice – Typical content and structure of SLAs – Legal relevance and effect of SLAs – Practical case studies – …

Corporate Governance | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472103

Project Management and Change Management

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Project management – Basic concepts of project management – Elements of classic project execution – Agile project execution – Selected tools, frameworks, methods and instruments – Critical phases in project management – Success factors and practical case studies – … Change Management – Fundamentals and theories of change management – Psychological aspects and storytelling – Process, phases and tools of change management – Analysis methods in change management – Case studies from practice – …

Corporate Governance | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472102

Strategy, Organisation and Leadership

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Strategy and Strategy Development – Basic Concepts and Terminology – Strategic Environment Analyses – Strategic Scenarios and Decision Making – Basic Tools for Strategy Development – Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecards – Practical Case Studies – … Organisation and Leadership – Basic Concepts and Terminology – Fundamentals of Organisational Theory – Fundamentals of HR Management – Fundamentals of leadership / leadership styles – Organisations as systems – Practical case studies – …

Fundamentals of Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472101

IT Infrastructure and Web Technologies

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

IT infrastructure – Basic concepts and terminology – Core elements of IT infrastructure – Important protocols and services – Fundamentals of virtualisation and container technologies – Fundamentals of cloud computing – Fundamentals of the operational management of IT infrastructure – … Web technologies – Basic concepts and terminology – Overview of markup languages – Fundamentals of HTML, CSS and XML – Overview of important Internet server services – Fundamentals of dynamic content and responsive design – Fundamentals of usability and accessibility – … Fundamentals of e-government – Fundamentals and basic concepts – Electronic signatures – Applications in the field of e-government – European strategies in the field of e-government – Practical case studies – …

Interdisciplinary Skills 1 | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: m260472105

Legal English and Negotiation Skills

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

Legal English – Introduction to English legal language – Key Anglo-American legal terms and their meaning – Structure and layout of typical legal documents – Characteristic formulations and contract clauses in English – IT legal terminology – Practical case studies – … Negotiation Skills – Fundamentals of successful negotiation – Introduction to the Harvard concept and the role of BATNA – Strategies and tactical approaches in negotiations – Special features of negotiations in a legal context – Practical case studies – …

Interdisciplinary Skills 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472106

Team Building and Professional Communication

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Team building – Introduction to basic terms and concepts of team building and onboarding – Dynamics in groups and application of common role models – Practical case studies – … Professional communication – Fundamentals and principles of professional communication – Relevant communication models and their application in everyday working life – Conversation and questioning techniques for different operational contexts – Conflict management strategies – Practical case studies – …

Revision Course | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472108

Revision Course Business Administration

5.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Fundamentals of Business Administration – Introduction to the subject, tasks and central concepts of business administration – Overview of the historical development of business administration – Operational target systems and value creation processes – Fundamentals of internal and external accounting – Introduction to central concepts of supply chain management – Basic concepts and approaches of marketing – …

Revision Course | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472107

Revision Course Information Technology

5.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Fundamentals of Computer Science – Introduction to key terms, concepts and terminology of computer science – Overview of the historical development of computer science – Structure and functioning of hardware and hardware components – Operating system families and their characteristic features – Fundamentals and key concepts of programming – Overview of file systems and databases – Relevant file and data formats in practice – …

Revision Course | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472109

Revision Course Public and Private Commercial Law

5.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Fundamentals of public and private commercial law: – Basic legal terms and concepts – Fundamentals of the economic constitution – Fundamentals of EU law – Key aspects of civil law – Key aspects of corporate law – Key aspects of company law – Key aspects of intellectual property law – …

Data Science and Cybersecurity | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472201

Data Mining and Business Analytics

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Introduction to Data Science and Business Analytics – Key terms, concepts and methods of data science and business analytics – Typical applications and areas of use in business and society – Opportunities, challenges and future prospects – … Methods of data science and business analytics – Overview of basic procedures and analysis methods – Practical examples for an introduction to clustering methods – Practical examples for an introduction to classification methods – Practical examples for an introduction to regression methods – Biases, validity and quality criteria of analytical methods – …

Data Science and Cybersecurity | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472202

Introduction to Cybersecurity

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Fundamentals of cybersecurity – Introduction to key terms, threat scenarios and types of attacks – Essential security principles and protection concepts – Basic concepts of cryptography – Fundamentals of network security – Basic concepts of system and application security – Basic concepts of cloud and mobile security – Current challenges and trends in IT security – Ethical hacking: opportunities, limitations and practical examples – …

Digital Innovations and Entrepreneurship | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: m260472204

Digital and Green Entrepreneurship

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Fundamentals of green entrepreneurship – Introduction to key terms and concepts of sustainable entrepreneurship – The concept of sustainability in an economic, ecological and social context – Concepts of the Circular Economy, Sharing Economy, CleanTech and GreenTech – Success strategies and practical case studies – … Business plans in practice: – Introduction to basic concepts and structure of business plans – Environment, market and resource analyses as a basis – Creativity techniques for developing innovative business ideas – Application of the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas – Time planning, financial planning and risk analysis – Professional presentation and communication of business plans – …

Digital Innovations and Entrepreneurship | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472203

Digital and Hybrid Business Models

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Digital and Hybrid Business Models -Basic terms and fundamental concepts -Theoretical foundations of digital and hybrid business models -Internal and external framework conditions for business model development -Types and typologies of business models -Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of various business model approaches -Application of the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas -Practical case studies …

Digitalisation Law 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472205

Data Protection and Telecommunications Law

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

European data protection law – Introduction to the fundamentals and key concepts of data protection law – Overview of the European legal framework – Principles and fundamentals of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Rights and obligations of groups of persons involved – National and European authorities and institutions – Data security requirements and prerequisites for data exchange – Practical case studies – … Introduction to telecommunications law – Introduction to the basics and key concepts of telecommunications law – Consumer protection – Relevant authorities and institutions – Practical case studies – …

Digitalisation Law 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472207

Employment Law and Modern Forms of Work

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Fundamentals of employment law – Introduction to the fundamentals and key concepts of employment law – Legal sources and systematics of employment law – Rights and obligations of employees and employers – Working time and holiday regulations – Fundamentals of social security law – Protective rights and co-determination rights – Collective agreements and individual employment contracts – Modern forms of work in a legal context – Current developments and reform trends – Case studies from practice – …

Digitalisation Law 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472206

IT Standards, NIS2 and DORA

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

IT standards and norms – Introduction to basic concepts and fundamentals – Overview of international standards and their significance – Industry- and sector-specific standards in the IT field – Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) – Relevant certifications and their role in quality and compliance – Practical case studies – … European directives and regulations – Overview of the EU NIS and NIS2 directives (Network and Information Security Directive) – Introduction to the EU DORA regulation (Digital Operational Resilience Act) – Practical case studies – …

Master's Thesis and Master's Examination 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: m260472208

Methods of Interdisciplinary Research and Exposé

7.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Research processes – Overview of scientific research methods and designs – Fundamentals of scientific work – Quality criteria for scientific research – Working with legal databases – … Iterative writing of the exposé for the Master’s thesis – Topic search and narrowing down for two separate but related papers, both of which are to be written as part of the Master’s thesis (cumulative Master’s thesis) – Problems, research questions, methodologies and planned procedures – Presentation of relevant literature and scientific preliminary work – Compliance with norms, standards, templates and specifications of the degree programme – … Presentation of the contents of the exposé – Scientific presentation according to the templates and specifications of the degree programme – Discussion and defence of the planned procedures – Revision of the exposé based on the feedback received or peer reviews – …

Artificial Intelligence | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472301

Introduction to AI & Machine Learning

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to AI and machine learning – Key terms, concepts and historical development of AI – Fundamentals and functioning of tree-based methods – Fundamentals and functioning of neural networks – Functioning of language models and large language models (LLMs) – Overview of common tools, frameworks and platforms – Opportunities, challenges and future prospects – … Methods of AI and machine learning – Practical examples from the field of supervised learning – Practical examples from the field of unsupervised learning – Possible applications of language models or LLMs in business practice – Reflection on the ethical, legal and social implications of AI – …

Business Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472302

Controlling, Reporting and CSRD

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Basic concepts of controlling – Tasks, functions and instruments of controlling – Important key figures and key performance indicators (KPIs) – Cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting – Practical case studies – … Basic concepts of reporting – Regulatory framework in the area of reporting – Objectives and distinction between external and internal reporting – Sustainability reporting – Practical case studies – … Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – History, objectives and scope of the CSRD – Overview of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and Voluntary Standards for Sustainability Reporting for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (VSME) – Materiality analysis and the concept of double materiality – Practical case studies – …

Business Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472303

IT Governance and Quality and Risk Management

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

IT governance and compliance – Development and implementation of IT strategies – Legal and regulatory framework conditions (revision and advanced topics) – IT compliance as well as reporting, controlling and audits within the framework of IT governance – Practical case studies – … Operational quality management systems – Development of operational quality management systems – Application of the Deming cycle (PDCA cycle) – Certifications in the field of operational quality management systems – Practical case studies – … IT quality management – Fundamentals and basic concepts of IT quality management – Quality assurance in IT projects – Process and service quality as success factors – Practical case studies – … IT risk management – Fundamentals and basic concepts of IT risk management – Identification, analysis and assessment of IT risks – Methods and instruments of risk management – Emergency management and incident response – Practical case studies – …

Digitalisation Law 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472305

AI Law and Product Safety Law

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Fundamentals of the AI Regulation – Introduction to objectives, systematics and areas of application – Classification of AI systems into risk classes and legal consequences – Requirements for transparency, documentation and conformity assessment – Cross-references to corresponding EU legal acts – Practical case studies – … Product safety law – Basic concepts and key principles of product safety law – Cross-references to the AI Regulation and product liability law – Special requirements for connected products and digital services – Practical case studies – …

Digitalisation Law 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472306

Cybercrime and Social Media Law

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Cybercrime – Fundamentals, key terms and manifestations – Legal aspects of hacking, malware, phishing and ransomware – Legal aspects of identity theft and social engineering – Legal aspects of white-collar crime on the internet – Criminal and civil law consequences of cybercrime – Practical case studies – … Media law and social media law – Fundamentals and key terms – Personal rights in the digital space – Important media law provisions – Criminal and civil liability – Practical case studies – …

Digitalisation Law 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472304

Intellectual Property Rights

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights – Significance of intellectual property rights (IPR) in business, research and society – National, European and international legal sources – Fundamentals and basic concepts of copyright law – Fundamentals and basic concepts in the field of industrial property rights – Fundamentals and basic concepts in the field of trade secret protection – Licences and licence models with a focus on open source licences – Enforcement of IPR in the event of legal violations – Practical case studies – …

Interdisciplinary Skills 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472307

Ethics and Technology Assessment

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Ethics in applied computer science – Fundamentals and basic concepts of ethics in the IT context – Overview of ethical approaches and theories – Ethical issues in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning – Ethical issues in the fields of robotics and autonomous systems – Ethical issues in the fields of big data, profiling and algorithmic decision-making – Ethical issues in the fields of social media, disinformation and digital manipulation – Future prospects and global challenges – Practical case studies – … Technology assessment – Introduction to the fundamentals and concepts of technology assessment – Overview of methods and approaches to technology assessment – Practical case studies – …

Master's Thesis and Master's Examination 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: m260472308

Master's Thesis – Paper 1

7.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Preparation of a scientific paper (Paper 1 of the Master’s thesis) – Independent implementation of the planned research project according to scientific quality criteria – Writing a scientific paper according to specific norms, standards, templates and guidelines of the degree programme – Regular coordination and feedback loops with the assigned supervisor – Application of appropriate methods and techniques of scientific work – Critical reflection on the results – …

Interdisciplinary Skills 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: m260472402

Current Trends in Digitalisation

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Current trends in digitalisation – Current trends and developments in the field of computer science – Current trends and developments in the field of IT management – Current trends and developments in the field of digitalisation law – Practical case studies – …

Interdisciplinary Skills 3 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: m260472401

Interdisciplinary Methodology Laboratory

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Interdisciplinary Methodology Laboratory – Introduction to forms and methods of corporate education in an IT context – Design and planning of professional workshops or seminars based on current standards and didactic principles – Conducting corporate workshops or seminars in a team under realistic conditions – Constructive giving and receiving of professional feedback and reflective examination of one’s own role and performance – Promotion of teamwork, communication skills and professional conduct in a corporate environment – …

Master's Thesis and Master's Examination 3 | Modul/Final Examination (FA) | Coursecode: m260472405

Master's Examination

5.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Preparation for the final Master’s examination – Preparation of the presentation of the key points of the written Master’s thesis according to the templates and specifications of the degree programme – Preparation for the defence of the written Master’s thesis – Preparation for the examination on important content relevant to the curriculum – … Master’s examination – Presentation of the key points of the Master’s thesis – Defence of the Master’s thesis in the form of an examination interview – Expert explanation and discussion of important content relevant to the curriculum in the form of an oral examination – …

Master's Thesis and Master's Examination 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: m260472403

Master's Thesis Seminar

2.50

ECTS

1.50

SWS

Dissemination of initial results of the Master’s thesis – Presentation and defence of initial results of one’s own Master’s thesis – Reception, reflection and integration of professional feedback – Further development of the research project on the basis of constructive feedback – … Discussion of various research projects – Exchange of initial results of other Master’s thesis projects – Constructive provision of professional feedback – Promotion of a culture of academic discussion and critical reflection skills – …

Master's Thesis and Master's Examination 3 | Master's Thesis (MA) | Coursecode: m260472404

Master's Thesis – Paper 2 and Finalisation

15.00

ECTS

0.50

SWS

Writing a scientific paper (Paper 2 of the Master’s thesis) – Independent conduct of the planned research project according to scientific quality criteria – Writing a scientific paper according to specific norms, standards, templates and guidelines of the degree programme – Regular coordination and feedback loops with the assigned supervisor – Application of appropriate methods and techniques of scientific work – Critical reflection on the results – … Finalisation of the Master’s thesis – Combination of both papers into a consistent and coherent combined presentation in the form of the Master’s thesis – Ensuring the coherence of content and formal uniformity of the Master’s thesis in accordance with specific norms, standards, templates and guidelines of the degree programme – Regular coordination with the assigned supervisor – …