Language of instruction
English
Strategic Management – Cases in international Business (Success and Pitfall Studies)
This integrated lecture aims at introducing students to the principles and key concepts of strategic management. In the course of the semester they learn how to analyse a company’s internal and external environment with adequate tools. Additionally, students learn about strategy levels, how to explain the strategic process, formulate business strategies, execute them and analyse their success. The overall lecture is supported by relevant case studies that illustrate different cases of success or failure in international business settings, preparing students for their future roles in middle or higher management.
Language of instruction
English
Climate Change and Dynamics
In this lecture the climate system “Earth”, the paleoclimate and climate history, climate observations, climate classifications, climate physical mechanisms and geobiochemical cycles, the energy balance of the Earth and the anthropogenic imbalance as well as climate models and climate predictions are examined in detail. The lecture will also deal with the topics climate engineering (technical processes that change the radiation balance) as well as humanity and climate change in more detail. Physical climate change is seen as a challenge for the economy and society. Current research topics and debates in the field of climate and environmental change as well as measures to reduce climate change are analysed with the students.
Language of instruction
English
Environmental Process Engineering
In this lecture students are introduced to the evaluation of process engineering processes as well as material flows and states. Flow diagrams, process diagrams as well as process engineering disciplines with associated term definitions should be understood. Great attention will be paid to material and energy balances as well as to the so-called green technologies. Based on the lecture from the bachelor’s programme, energy savings in production plants will be examined in more detail.
Language of instruction
English
Digital Modelling and Big Data Simulation
This integrated lecture provides an introduction to digital system thinking (basic principles, system analysis, etc.), deals with definitions (e.g. model, simulation, data, data analysis), modeling concepts (model design, classification, verification), simulations (constraints, numerical equation solver, static and dynamic simulation, etc.), optimizations (e.g objective function, solution algorithms) and monitoring (structure, data validation). In addition, the students will develop big data strategies (analysis strategies, error sources, error management) and deepen their theoretical knowledge with the help of different software platforms, using practical examples.
Language of instruction
English
Advanced Traffic Technologies
In the course of this integrated lecture, students learn about various vehicle concepts (e.g. hydrogen, e-mobility, CNG, etc.) as well as traffic planning methods (e.g. traffic analysis, traffic modeling). In addition, students will focus on the topics of traffic efficiency and traffic signal controls, taking into account the integration of public transport, scheduling, planning and assignment of vehicles and goods, network traffic control and intelligent maintenance strategies.
Language of instruction
English
This integrated lecture deals with the planning and construction of traffic and transport infrastructures. Planning aspects, interpretations and design of various infrastructures in road and rail construction (including curves, gradients, crests, separations, drains, telecommunications equipment, traffic management systems, control systems, etc.) and their consequences for subsequent planning and building will be discussed with the help of practical examples.
Language of instruction
German
Trends in International and Urban Mobility
This integrated lecture provides an overview of new urban trends in mobility their impact on urban and rural systems (e.g. city of short distances, walkability, bikeability, healthy mobility, mixed usage of public space, etc.). Topics like, for instance, integrated planning, implementation and the impact of new mobility services on mobility behavior and their sustainability (car & ride sharing, micro-public transport, city logistics, financing new business models) are discussed in detail with the help of practical examples.
