Geschäftsideen und Marktchancen

• Analyse von Geschäftsideen und Marktchancen.
• Identifikation und Beschreibung von Kernkompetenzen und möglichen Kundensegmente (B2B & B2C).
• Identifikation von Markten und Marktsegmenten.
• Herausarbeitung von Problem- und Lösungsansätzen.
• Identifizierung und Validierung von potenziellen Mitbewerbern, Ressourcen und Fähigkeiten.
• Entwicklung und Anwendung agiler Fokussierungsstrategien.

Team & Self-Leadership

• Konfliktlösungsstrategien im Team.
• Selbstmanagement, Selbstführung und Reflexion.
• Identifikation eigener Stärken und Schwächen.
• Effiziente Planung und Gestaltung von Arbeitsabläufen.

Pitching / Story Telling

• Entwicklung von Rhetorik- und Präsentationskompetenzen.

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 Free Master's Thesis builds on the student's preliminary study and is supervised individually by the unit. The thesis contains a developed hypothesis that is verified (or falsified) within the framework of a freely chosen design project. In addition to the actual design project, the free Master's thesis includes the design and production of the thesis book. This consists of three parts: the documentation of the design project, a theoretical report and a technical report. The formal aspects of the thesis and the thesis book are described in the Master's Thesis regulations.

Free project work, mentored by the unit.

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

Individual list of literature defined in Preliminary Study.

Successful completion of 3 Advanced Studios in the Master's degree programme. In addition, the Preliminary Study must have been completed with a minimum grade of 5.0.

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%), presentation (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).

This optional module allows for various kinds of research studies. It is closely connected to the five units of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and is usually part of ongoing research projects. The supervision consists of directing the students towards clear results within a given field of research. The individual study is reviewed within the respective unit.

Built Heritage & Upcycling Unit:
Whenever there was a shortage of building materials in history, creativity was called for and a circular approach was often the answer. In the 16th century, the Frenchman Philibert de l'Orme invented a new construction method, known as "à petit bois", in which large roof surfaces were built from small pieces of wood. Instead of comprehensive designs, his architectural work was characterized by adapting, integrating and building on. We examine de l'Orme's circular approaches using the example of the roof truss of the Caserne Rochambeau in Mont-Dauphin (F). Could this method be one of the earliest concepts for planned circular building solutions?

Self-defined design or research studies, developed individually or in groups agreed upon with research units and under the guidance of mentors. The size of the module is determined by the respective unit.

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

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor.

Group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions.

The content of the course is the analysis of different business models/case constellations at the interface of different competing areas of financial market law, such as banking supervision, asset management and payment services as well as e-money. In addition, reference is made to Liechtenstein's current blockchain regulation.
Furthermore, in the area of asset management, current regulatory developments, such as in the area of sustainable asset management, will be discussed.

Interactive lecture. Lecture, presentations, joint discussion of the presentations

After completing the course, students will be able to discuss business models based on various regulations and develop comprehensible solutions to current legal issues.

The mark is made up of a presentation (oral presentation; 40 %), a written version of the presentations (40 %) and the discussion and participation in the course (20 %); Attendance is mandatory (80%)

Das Modul vermittelt gesellschaftsbezogene Aspekte der Architektur, von der Architekturtheorie bis zu den Grundlagen der Soziologie. Es bietet Einblicke in das Verhalten von Akteuren und die Entwicklung von Perspektiven verschiedener Gesellschaften, die die Raumproduktion beeinflussen. Nach Abschluss des Moduls sollen die Studierenden fähig sein, das eigene Schaffen in mehreren gesellschaftlichen Kontexten kritisch zu reflektieren sowie den ethischen, kulturellen und politischen Wert von Architektur im digitalen Zeitalter zu erkennen.

siehe nachfolgende Lehrveranstaltungen

Die Lernergebnisse und zu erwerbenden Kompetenzen dieses Moduls ergeben sich aus den nachfolgend beschriebenen Lehrveranstaltungen.

Die Abschlussnote wird errechnet aus den Noten der beiden Lehrveranstaltungen mit einer Gewichtung von jeweils 50%. Ein erfolgreicher Abschluss setzt zudem voraus, dass in beiden Lehrveranstaltungen jeweils mindestens die Note 4.0 erreicht wurde. Modalität siehe Lehrveranstaltung.

Data and Application Security provides an introduction to cyber security and covers topics related to information and communication security. This is one of the core subject areas of the degree programme, and the course provides a foundation for choosing further electives in the area of cybersecurity. The course covers the following topics:

• Security goals and design principles
• Economic aspects of security and risk analysis
• Basics of cryptography
• Authentication and access control
• Key instruments of network security
• Key instruments of web security
• Software security, vulnerabilities, and attacks
• Email and mobile device security

• The module involves interactive lectures to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
• The module involves practical exercises in which students investigate security problems and find appropriate countermeasures.
• Lab exercises are used to support the acquisition of practical skills.
• Theoretical material is demonstrated with relevant practical tools.

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence
• understand the main security objectives and design principles
• understand basic theoretical concepts in the above mentioned security fields
• understand elementary attacks against security instruments
• be able to find solutions for basic security vulnerabilities

Methodological competence
• be able to administer basic security instruments
• be able to implement simple programs related to the security instruments

Social competence
• be able to organise learning materials and work in groups
• be able to divide problems into meaningfully tasks, work on them and help each other within the group

Personal competence
• be able to address new challenges and independently identify viable solutions
• be able to think “out of the box” and apply knowledge in an unusual context

Technological competence
• be familiar with programming in Python and its security related libraries
• be familiar with remote access tools such as VPN and SSH

• Students are provided with the lecture slides and supplementary material (e.g., selected journal articles).

Exercise: Assignments
Lecture: Written exam

The Master's Thesis is carried out by the student as part of an Advanced Studio and is supervised by the unit. The thesis contains a developed hypothesis that is verified (or falsified) as part of the design project. In addition to the actual design project, the Master's thesis includes the design and production of the thesis book. This consists of
three parts: the documentation of the design project, a theoretical report and a technical report. The formal aspects of the thesis and the thesis book are described in the Master's thesis regulations.

Mentored project work in 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 3 Advanced Studios in the Master´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 (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).

The Master's Thesis is carried out by the student as part of an Advanced Studio and is supervised by the unit. The thesis contains a developed hypothesis that is verified (or falsified) as part of the design project. In addition to the actual design project, the Master's thesis includes the design and production of the thesis book. This consists of
three parts: the documentation of the design project, a theoretical report and a technical report. The formal aspects of the thesis and the thesis book are described in the Master's thesis regulations.

Mentored project work in 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 3 Advanced Studios in the Master´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 (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).