The research proposal is a research plan. The contents of the research proposal are governed by the curricula of the doctoral degree programmes. If a cumulative dissertation is intended, it is necessary to mention the publication journals and the number of publications planned. The formal aspects of the research proposal must comply with the "Guidelines for Writing Academic Papers at the University of Liechtenstein".

In the colloquium on the research proposal, the doctoral student shall present his/her dissertation project and provide reasons for his/her chosen approach.

The grade for the research proposal will be determined by taking the average of the grades given by the supervisor and the co-supervisor.

Ziel des Moduls ist es, den Studierenden die Historie sowie die Grundlagen des liechtensteinischen Rechtssystems zu vermitteln. Besonderer Fokus liegt auf dem Zivil-, Gesellschafts-, Stiftungs- und Trustrecht sowie auf den Grundlagen des öffentlichen Rechts, des Strafrechts sowie des Bank- und Finanzmarktrechts. Das Modul schafft ein umfassendes Verständnis sowohl der nationalen als auch der internationalen rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen.• Historische Entwicklung des liechtensteinischen Verfassungs-, Privat- und Strafrechts• Rezeptionsgeschichte des liechtensteinischen Zivil- und Gesellschaftsrechts• Überblick über das politische System Liechtensteins• Einführung in das öffentliche Recht• Grundlagen des EWR-Rechts im liechtensteinischen Kontext• Einführung in das liechtensteinische Strafrecht• Einführung in das Bank- und Finanzmarktrecht• Zivilrecht mit Fokus auf liechtensteinische Besonderheiten• Grundlagen des Personen- und Kapitalgesellschaftsrechts• Ausgewählte Personengesellschaften (einfache Gesellschaft, Kommanditgesellschaft, Kollektivgesellschaft)• Ausgewählte Kapitalgesellschaften (Aktiengesellschaft, GmbH, segmentierte Verbandsperson)• Liechtensteinisches Stiftungs- und Anstaltsrecht• Einführung in das liechtensteinische Trustrecht• Internationales Privat- und Gesellschaftsrecht

Im interaktiven Seminar werden die Grundkonzepte vermittelt, anhand von praktischen Fallbeispielen angewendet und vertieft. Im Rahmen der schriftlichen Prüfung werden der Lernerfolg und die vermittelten Fertigkeiten überprüft.

Im ersten Modul des Doktoratsstudiengangs erwerben die Studierenden fundierte Kenntnisse in verschiedenen Bereichen des öffentlichen Rechts sowie des nationalen und internationalen Zivil-, Gesellschafts-, Stiftungs- und Trustrechts von Liechtenstein.Zunächst erhalten sie eine Einführung in die liechtensteinische Rechts- und Rezeptionsgeschichte, insbesondere in den Bereichen des Privat-, Gesellschafts-, Verfassungs- und Strafrechts. In diesem Kontext werden die Studie-renden auch mit den spezifischen Besonderheiten in der Rechtsanwendung vertraut gemacht. Auf dieser Basis werden das politische System Liechtensteins, eine Einführung in das öffentliche Recht sowie die Grundlagen des EWR-Rechts im liechtensteinischen Kontext vermittelt, um die besondere Rolle Liechtensteins innerhalb des Euro-päischen Wirtschaftsraums zu verdeutlichen. Anschliessend werden die Studierenden mit den Grundlagen des Strafrechts vertraut gemacht, wobei besondere Aufmerksamkeit den spezifischen Aspekten des liechtensteini-schen Strafrechts gilt. Darüber hinaus wird eine Einführung in das Bank- und Finanzmarktrecht gegeben, die einen Überblick über die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen und Besonderheiten in Liechtenstein bietet.Im weiteren Verlauf des Moduls erhalten die Studierenden eine vertiefte Einführung in das Zivilrecht, wobei der Fokus auf den Spezifika der liechtensteinischen «Mischrechtsordnung» liegt. Darüber hinaus erwerben die Studie-renden die Grundstrukturen des Gesellschaftsrechts und setzen sich eingängig mit den verschiedenen Gesellschaftsformen auseinander. Neben ausgewählten Personengesellschaften (einfache Gesellschaft, Kommanditge-sellschaft, Kollektivgesellschaft) stehen insbesondere Kapitalgesellschaften (Aktiengesellschaft, GmbH, segmen-tierte Verbandsperson) im Fokus. Hierbei erlernen die Studierenden die Einsatzmöglichkeiten und erlangen tiefgreifende Kenntnis über die Gründung, Organisation oder Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten der behandelten Gesellschaftsformen. Praktische Fragestellungen der Rechtsformwahl und die Analyse der Vor- und Nachteile der erlern-ten Gesellschaftsformen werden ebenfalls behandelt. Weitere Schwerpunkte des Moduls sind das liechtensteinische Stiftungs- und Anstaltsrecht sowie das Trustrecht. Hierbei stehen die Geschichte, Einsatzmöglichkeiten und Gestaltungsvarianten des jeweiligen Rechtsinstituts im Vordergrund. In einem weiteren Schritt werden die Grundlagen des internationalen Privat- und Gesellschaftsrechts vermittelt, insbesondere unter Berücksichtigung der liechtensteinischen Besonderheiten.Anhand praktischer Fallbeispiele wird das erworbene Wissen vertieft und angewendet. Nach Abschluss des Moduls sind die Studierenden in der Lage, die Hintergründe des liechtensteinischen Rechts zu verstehen, die spezifischen liechtensteinischen Rechtsformen in der Praxis anzuwenden und die Besonderheiten des liechtensteinischen Rechts im europäischen Kontext einzuordnen. Sie können die wesentlichen Prinzipien des internationalen Privat- und Gesellschaftsrechts anwenden und eine fundierte Analyse verschiedener Rechtsfragen durchführen.

Wird themenspezifisch im Seminar bekanntgegeben.

• In Research Methods, students learn to identify pertinent research questions, conduct systematic literature reviews, apply appropriate research methods, and report on their results. The course covers nine primary topics:Introduction to scientific researchScientific writingEthical standardsLiterature reviewsQualitative researchQuantitative researchMixed-methods researchDesign science researchTheories used in Information Systems research

• The course involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence

• understand the historical development and concept of scientific research
• understand key approaches to research in the field of IS
• understand the fundamentals of scientific writing
• be familiar with the most common issues related to research ethics, including plagiarism
• know the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Code of Research Conduct

Methodological competence

• be able to identify appropriate theories to explain empirical phenomena
• be able to identify suitable research methods so they can seek answers to specific research questions
• be able to use appropriate qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and design-oriented approaches to scientific research

Social competence

• learn to critically question and evaluate choices pertaining to research procedures

Personal competence

• get to know several methods and gaining flexibility with respect to research approaches and strategies

Technological competence

• select and use of different scientific methods

• Students are provided with the lecture slides and supplementary material (e.g., selected journal articles).
• Oates, B.J. (2006). Researching Information Systems and Computing. London, UK: Sage Publications.
• Recker, J. (2012). Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner’s Guide. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Written exam

This module, optionally to be undertaken in the third semester, serves as a basis for an individual Master’s Thesis, if successfully completed with a minimum grade of 5.0. The sustainable operation within a self-chosen area is critically analysed and applied. It contains a research question, an in-depth theoretical investigation as well as a conceptual outline for a Theoretical Report and a Technical Report. In the Preliminary Study the supervision consists of directing the preparation of the thesis proposal and the research design as well as the development of the student’s clear conceptual position. The Preliminary Study needs to be completed at the University of Liechtenstein and is reviewed before a panel of experts of the related research unit.

The Preliminary Study, optionally to be undertaken in the third semester, serves as a basis for an individual Master’s Thesis. It contains a research question and a theoretical investigation that serve as a conceptual outline for the Theoretical and Technical Report of the aspired Master’s Thesis. Site, programme and user profile for a design proposal are evaluated and proposed.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Relevant reading will be made available at the beginning of the course. A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment and regular meetings with instructors.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

The Built Heritage seminar poses the question of architectural heritage, values and valences as well as long-lasting processes, typologies and buildings against a global horizon. In times of resource scarcity and climate change, the already built space is playing an increasingly central role in planning. This raises the significance of the history of architecture. Knowledge of the built heritage and its conditions is becoming more important for architects than ever. The networking of the world, its exchange and cultural transfer have inspired architecture for centuries. A focus purely on European architectural history no longer seems appropriate in view of our globalised economy and the often globally socialised and working young generation of architects, facing global problems. A special emphasis of the seminar will be on the many forms of worldwide architecture with a low carbon footprint, using natural and local materials while creating a strong identity. The aim of the seminar is to broaden the classical frame of reference both temporally and, above all, spatially and to analyse connections, longevity, and differences.

Seminar with provision of specialised literature and lecture inputs.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Relevant reading will be made available at the beginning of the course. A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance and continuous assessment.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

The Advanced Studio - Urban Design & Spatial Development focuses on the design of urban spaces and systems in various densely populated territories. Students develop urban design projects that are generated from prototypical solution approaches, strategic intervention methods and the physical realities of the city. The foundations for understanding urban transformation processes are laid and thinking on different scales is encouraged.

Guided project work in the design studio. A seminar week focussing on the studio topic is an integral part of the design studio.

Relevant reading will be made available at the beginning of the course. A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.

BSc AR 24: Successful completion of all four foundation studios (Grundlagenstudios)
MSc AR 24: none

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment, midterm and final reviews.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: design project (80%) and final presentation (20%).

The Advanced Studio - Craft & Structure focuses on the design with materials and how they fit together to form a logical structure. This interaction is investigated on a wide range of scales, from architectural design in the urban context to construction on a 1:1 scale and tested in experimental prototypes. The knowledge generated in this process deepens the understanding of sustainably built and tectonically structured architecture. Analog tools meet digital productions:
Traditional and innovative methods are applied and transferred into sustainable constructions based on the focus on craft and structure.

Guided project work in the design studio. A seminar week focussing on the studio topic is an integral part of the design studio.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Relevant reading will be made available at the beginning of the course. A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.

BSc AR 24: Successful completion of all four foundation studios (Grundlagenstudios)
MSc AR 24: none

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment, midterm and final reviews.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: design project (80%) and final presentation (20%).

The MILSA mentoring program provides students with the opportunity to develop their intercultural awareness and intercultural learning as students and future professionals. The program is offered twice yearly with a duration of approx. twelve months. It starts in April respectively in October.
The mentoring program provides an immersive intercultural learning experience in an international location. Students' learning is supported by pre-departure and post-sojourn workshops, and by Skype interviews and guided blog writing during the study abroad. The mentor is lecturer of the University of Liechtenstein.
The pre-departure workshop introduces students to explore aspects of intercultural learning and helps them prepare for their experience in a different society and culture.
During the stay abroad, students will talk to the mentor via Skype and write guided blog contributions about their intercultural learning. They stay in contact and complete group task together. Upon their return, students meet with the mentor in a post-sojourn workshop to discuss and reflect upon their experiences and the importance of their intercultural learning for their future professional lives.
The subject includes content on notions of culture, interculturality, intercultural learning,
stereotypes, identities, cultural practices, and reflection and reflective writing.
The First Steps in Intercultural Learning Workshop is held before students depart. This workshop provides essential content, discussion and activities to prepare students for their intercultural learning, international experience and to guide their completion of assessment tasks.
The Coming Home Workshop takes place after students return from their stay abroad and allows them to reflect on their experience, particularly their intercultural learning and its
application to their future professional lives. Students also present their group assignment.

Workshops, discussions, writing blog contributions, Skype interview, online survey

• To acquire and improve intercultural learning skills
• To reflect on expectations for study abroad
• To reflect on and discuss experiences while studying abroad; to reflect on the
• behaviours and values in the host and home cultures
• To practice observation and reflection in writing and in conversation
• To reflect on one's use of the language of the host country and other languages used during study abroad
• To encourage students to think about the study abroad experience in terms of their professional life

"Culture and the primary socialization process" by Janet Jackson"

Supplied during the course
Maximizing Study Abroad, A Students' Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use
By R. Michael Paige, Andrew D. Cohen, Barbara Kappler Mikk, Julie C. Chi, & James P. Lassegard, Minnesota University Press

• Filling in Intercultural Development inventory
• Attending Individual IDI Evaluation Coaching Session before and after the Semester Abroad
• Attending the First Steps in Intercultural Learning and Coming Home workshops
• Writing three blog contributions

o- Completing one peer group task

• Filling in online survey

Compulsory attendance 100%

Grading

The Educational Journey covers lectures at a foreign university, company visits, and leisure activities. Course topics change from semester to semester.

• Planning security: Even if the study trip cannot take place, there is the possibility that you can acquire the 3 ECTS through an alternative examination performance

Written exam (60min)

The trip typically lasts from Monday to Friday/Saturday (including travel). A detailed schedule will be announced during a kick-off session at the University of Liechtenstein in May. Attendance at all days and events is mandatory.

The sustainable operation within a complex architectural or urban environment is critically analysed and applied. The Bachelor’s Thesis students take part in one of the Advanced Studios within the Bachelor´s degree programme. The thesis includes a developed hypothesis which is verified (or falsified) within the context of a design project.

Guided project work in the design studio. A seminar week focussing on the studio topic is an integral part of the design studio.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Relevant reading will be made available at the beginning of the course. A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.

Successful completion of all four foundation studios and one Advanced Studio within the Bachelor's degree programme.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment, midterm and final reviews.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: design project (60%), final presentation (20%) and thesis book (20%).

The Bachelor's Thesis comprises the design and production of the Bachelor's thesis book, in which the entire research and design process of the design project is documented. The formal aspects of the Bachelor's Thesis are described in the Bachelor's Thesis regulations. The thesis book can be written in German or English.