Just as the doctoral consortium, the summer school serves multiple purposes in the educational programme of the students: Whereas the doctoral consortium aims at presenting the own work in an international frame, the summer school intends to deepen methodological skills in a specific field of choice relevant to the PhD theses of the students. In addition, working together with professors and PhD-students from abroad also contributes to social and communicative skills of the students in an international and intercultural environment.

Doctorate entrepreneurship and management students participating in an international Ph.D. summer school study contemporary issues in research design and/or methodology.

The primary objective of the summer school is to get further insights into the research methods applied by the PhD students and to discuss evolving questions with other young scientists and leading experts in the field.

The students will be assessed in this module through:

• competitive selection process of the summer school
• specific mechanisms of the summer school

Module availability:
On application at an internationally renown summer school, such as organised e. g. by the Swiss National Science Foundation or Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis and Collection.

Research Methods in International Financial Services can be very different, depending on the specific research area of Banking, Finance and Taxation. This module description is developed for a student with a need for advanced methods in econometrics. For students with different needs appropriate courses will be choosen and credited.

• Principles of Estimation and Testing
• Limited Dependent Variable Methods
• Longitudinal Data Models
• Stationary Time Series Models
• Stochastic Trends and Co-Integration

Lecture and self-study; presentation and paper by students is possible.

The module "Research Methods in International Financial Services " aims at deepening the students' competences regarding knowledge in their research design.

• This course should help - based on research methods offered on the master's level - to apply advanced econometric research methods, currently used by the research community.
• This course helps the student to independently develop a research concept for specific research questions.
• This course helps students to discuss methodological issues with colleagues working in the same area.

Students will be able to:

• Have an advanced overview of econometric principles for cross-sectional, panel, and time-series data sets.
• Apply econometric techniques in the area of microeconomics, macroeconomics and finance.

Required Reading:

• Copeland, T.E., Weston, J.F., Shastri , K. (2005), Financial Theory and Corporate Policy. Boston: Pearson Addison Wesley.
• Cochrane, J. (2001). Asset Pricing. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
• Specific articles and books on Econometrics.

The students will be assessed in this module through:

• Written exam or presentation and paper (about 4000 - 5000 words)

The module "Research Methods in Information and Process Management Science" aims at deepening the students' skills in research design. It focuses on pivotal issues of conducting and structuring research activities as part of information and process management research.

Subjects dealt with in the model comprise (but are not limited to):

• Introduction into design science
• Design science vs. behavioural science
• Rigour vs. relevance
• Design science in information systems research
• The design science research process
• Reviewing the literature
• Design science examples
• Design science challenges
• Theorizing in design science
• Publishing design science

• Lecture
• Self-study
• Presentation by students

Students successfully participating in the module will

• know how to explain the design science approach as related to 'traditional' approaches in research,
• be able to differentiate between major constructs and issues in information systems research, such as relevance, rigour, truth, and utility,
• know about the major contributions on design science published in information systems research,
• be able to structure the design science research process,
• be capable of conducting rigorous literature reviews as part of design science research,
• know about major evaluation methods,
• be aware of the role of theories in design science research, and
• know the major information systems outlets for publishing design science research.

• Required Reading:
• Hevner, A. R., March, S. T., Park, J. and Ram, S. (2004). Design Science in Information Systems Research. MIS Quarterly, 28 (1), pp. 75-105.
• March, S. T. and Smith, G. F. (1995). Design and Natural Science Research on Information Technology. Decision Support Systems, 15 (4), pp. 251-266.
• Peffers, K.; Tuunanen, T., Rothenberger, M. A., Chatterjee, S: A Design Science Research Methodology for Information Systems Research. Journal of Management Information Systems 24 (3), pp. 45-77.
• Peffers, K., Tuunanen, T., Gengler, C. E., Rossi, M., Hui, W., Virtanen, V. and Bragge, J. (2006). The Design Science Research Process: A Model for Producing and Presenting Information Systems Research. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 2006), Claremont, pp. 83-106.
• vom Brocke, J., & Buddendick, C. (2006). Reusable Conceptual Models. Requirements Based on the Design Science Research Paradigm. Paper presented at the First International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 06), Claremont, CA, USA.
• vom Brocke, J., Simons, A., Niehaves, B., Riemer, K., Plattfaut, R., & Cleven, A. (2009). Reconstructing the Giant: On the Importance of Rigour in Documenting the Literature Search Process. Paper presented at the 17th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2009), Verona, Italia, accepted for publication.

The students will be assessed in this module through:

• Presentations
• Discussions

The doctoral consortium is an opportunity to sharpen and deepen both focus and methods of research, supervised by a group of external professors and/or advisors. It is designed to foster the presentational, critical and discursive skills in a group of international peers. By submitting their work-in-progress and interim results to an international doctoral consortium candidates also learn how to position their work in a competitive research environment.
Applications are refereed through an academic committee. Participants benefit from understanding others' experiences and results and receive valuable feedback from consortium chairs and other participants. A joint publication is to result from a consortium. A doctoral consortium will take the form of a multi-institution and often international seminar, workshop or summer school - an example can be found on www.dokonara.org, the consortium on sustainable spatial development our University participates in each year.

Students will be assisted by lecturers of the Institute of Architecture and Planning at the University of Liechtenstein in preparing their proposal and application for their doctoral consortium participation. Insights acquired will be discussed and reinforced by your doctoral supervisor and other advisors at the University of Liechtenstein.

The primary objective of the doctoral consortium is for the candidates' doctoral research to be presented, argued and advanced in an international and scientific setting.

Successful participation will strengthen research content, method and students' ability to engage in focused, critical discourse.

The students will be assessed in this module through:

• competitive selection process of the doctoral consortium
• research paper submitted to the doctoral consortium
• assessment by the Professors reviewing proposals at the doctoral consortium

Module availability:
In coordination with supervisor: upon application at an international doctoral consortium, e. g. international doctoral research workshops, seminars or symposia on architectural design theory; low-carbon building technology and building integrated sustainability systems; or sustainable spatial development, urban and regional planning and design, or an approved related field.

Short description
The course focuses on management information systems, which are large-scale application software packages that support end-to-end processes, information and document flow, reporting, and data analytics in different organizational settings.

Topics

• Enterprise Applications
• E-Commerce
• Managing Knowledge
• Enhancing Decision Making
• Building Information Systems
• Managing Projects and Global Systems
• Case study: Enterprise processes in SAP

Learning objectives

• Students will know the fundamental concepts and definitions in the area of enterprise systems and application systems like ERP, CRM, and SCM systems.
• Students will understand the benefits of management information systems for sustainable competitive advantage and describe their relevance for process integration along the value chain.
• Students will assess the applicability of software solutions in different business scenarios using comprehensive evaluation schemes.
• In a case setting, students will identify business problems that typically emerge in the design and use of enterprise systems and develop solutions.

Methods

• The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in interactive lectures and seminars focusing on hands-on experience with SAP software.
• The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.

Recommended previous knowledge
Motiwalla L., Thompson J. (2011). Enterprise Systems for Management: International Version (2nd ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education.

Laudon K.C., Laudon J.P. (2015). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. Global Edition (14th ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education.

Compulsory reading
Papers and case study material will be provided in class.

Further Reading:
Giachetti, R. E. (2010). Design of Enterprise Systems: Theory, Architecture, and Methods. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Snabe J.H., Rosenberg A., Moller C., Scavillo M. (2009). Business Process Management: The SAP Roadmap. Bonn, Boston: Galileo Press.

Im Rahmen eines Praktikums, welches mind. 4 Monate Vollzeit dauert, wenden die Studierenden ihre BWL-Kenntnisse aus dem Studium an und reflektieren die Erfahrungen.
Durch die regelmässigen individuellen Gespräche mit dem Dozenten werden die Studierenden angehalten, ihre Lernziele zu formulieren und schrittweise zu schärfen. Die Fähigkeit organisatorische Abläufe zu beobachten und zu verstehen, um so zu verstehen, wie Organisationen funktionieren, bzw. warum welche Tätigkeiten (nicht) gemacht werden, wird geschärft.

• Praktikumstätigkeit im Umfang von mind. 4 Monaten Vollzeit
• Schriftliche Berichte
• Individuelle Coachings und Beratungsgespräche mit dem Dozenten
• Lerntagebuch

Jene Quellen aus dem Grundstudium, die zur Erreichung der Lernziele hilfreich sind.

Bei Bedarf Quellenempfehlungen durch den Dozenten zur Unterstützung bei der Bearbeitung der Lernziele.

Empfohlene Voraussetzungen:

Abschluss der Semester 1-3, um über ausreichend BWL-Kenntnisse zu verfügen, die im Praktikum eingesetzt und reflektiert werden sollen.

Notwendige Voraussetzungen:

Das Wahlmodul "Praktikum" kann nur nach Rücksprache mit dem Studienleiter belegt werden. Dabei werden Inhalt, Umfang, Anspruch und Bezug zu studienrelevanten Themen geprüft. Diese Abklärung hat mind. 2 Monate vor Beginn des Praktikums zu erfolgen.

• Schritliche Ausarbeitung der Ausgangslage und der Zielsetzungen (siehe Kriterien für schriftliche Arbeiten; Klarheit der Zielsetzungen, Bezug zu Themen des Curriculums; Begründung für die Wahl der Zielsetzungen) (20%)
• Reflexionsberichte (mind. alle 2 Monate) und eigene Lernzielüberprüfung (30%)
• Eigenständigkeit bei der Anwendung theoretischer Modelle in der Praxis (Transferleistung); Arguementationen in Coachings (20%)
• Abschlussbericht (Lessons Learned) (30%)

The module aims at understanding technology and innovation management in companies, answering questions such as the definition of innovation and how it can be promoted or the connection between strategy and innovation. In addition to inputs in general lecture style, the students will develop and prototype a product or service based on a given technology.

Further core topics include:
- Importance and impact of technology and innovation management on society and industry, as well as the importance of according strategies
- Industry dynamics of technological innovation (sources of innovation, types and patterns, standards and design dominance, timing
- Formulating of technological innovation strategy (definition of the organization's strategic direction, choosing innovation projects, collaboration strategies, protecting of innovation)
- Implementing technological innovation strategy (organization for innovation, managing the new product development process, managing the new product development teams, crafting a deployment strategy)

Voraussetzung für die Anmeldung zum Modul:

• erfolgreicher Abschluss von English I
• erfolgreicher Abschluss von weiteren Modulen des 1. Regelstudienjahres im Umfang von weiteren 45 Credits.

• Einführung in die Grundlagen des strategischen Managements
• Theories of the Firm und strategische Schulen
• Strategieprozess
• Umfeldanalysen
• Unternehmensanalysen
• Strategische Konzepte und Generic Strategies
• Strategische Zielsetzungen und strategische Umsetzung
• Strategische Kontrolle und strategisches Lernen
• Umgang mit strategischen Risiken, Risikomanagement
• Geplante, emergente und realisierte Strategien
• Case Study Methode
• Internationale Strategie
• Das Management des strategischen Wandels
• Strategische Implementierung in der Praxis