Dieses Modul bietet den Studierenden die Möglichkeit, die Rolle von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) im Radio- und Journalismusbereich zu erforschen und praktisch anzuwenden mit Produktionen von Podcasts. Mit dem Start der ersten KI-Moderatorin am Campus Radio der Universität Liechtenstein wird ein innovatives Medienkonzept umgesetzt, das weiterentwickelt und untersucht wird. Die Studierenden beschäftigen sich mit der Nutzung von KI-Tools zur Unterstützung und Gestaltung journalistischer Inhalte und lernen, wie KI in der Programmplanung, der Moderation und der Content-Produktion zum Einsatz kommen kann. Die zentrale Frage: Wie kann KI den Journalismus und das Radio bereichern und was bedeutet das für die Zukunft des Mediums?

• Broadcasts und Audios: Produktion und Moderation von Sendungen, die KI-gestützte Inhalte beinhalten.
• Praxisorientierte Workshops: Einführung in relevante KI-Technologien für den Journalismus.
• Fallstudien und Gruppenarbeiten: Diskussion realer Anwendungsfälle von KI im Mediensektor und deren Umsetzung im Campus Radio.

Schwerpunkte der Lernziele:

• Die Studierenden lernen, wie KI-Tools die Recherche und Planung von Sendungen bereichern können.
• Sie entwickeln Kompetenzen im Bereich der Moderation und Umsetzung KI-gestützter Radioformate.
• Sie analysieren Trends und ethische Fragestellungen rund um den Einsatz von KI im Radiojournalismus und erlangen ein Verständnis für die Balance zwischen menschlicher und maschineller Kommunikation.
• Die Studierenden erweitern das Campus Radio der Universität Liechtenstein, in dem sie Formate entwickeln, die die Stärken von KI einbeziehen.
• Kritische Analyse: Die Studierenden verstehen und bewerten aktuelle Entwicklungen im Bereich KI im Journalismus und reflektieren deren Implikationen.
• Technische Fähigkeiten: Praktische Anwendung von KI-Tools in der Radio- und Podcast-Produktion, wie z.B. Sprachsynthese und Automatisierungstools.
• Planung und Produktion: Planung und Erstellung von Radioformaten, die die Stärken von KI nutzen und diese mit traditioneller journalistischer Qualität verbinden.

• Technische Ausstattung: Smartphone, Mikrofon, Laptop, Audio-Software (z.B. Audacity)
• KI-Software: Zugang zu Text- und Sprachgenerierungs-Tools sowie weiteren relevanten KI-Anwendungen, die in der Medienbranche Verwendung finden.

• A: Präsentation (40%) - Die Studierenden präsentieren ihre Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse über den Einsatz von KI im Campus Radio und deren Potenziale und Herausforderungen im journalistischen Kontext.

• B: Audio-Projekt (60%) - Produktion eines KI-gestützten Radio-Beitrags oder Podcasts (in Deutsch oder Englisch), der die erlernten Methoden und Technologien zeigt.

• Anwesenheitspflicht (80%) - Da praktische Arbeit einen großen Teil des Moduls ausmacht, ist eine hohe Anwesenheit erforderlich.

Benotung

Das Modul ist ein perfekter Einstieg in die Welt der modernen Medien und Kommunikation im Kontext KI-gestützter Radio- und Multimediaformate. Die Studierenden lernen, wie sie durch die Kombination von KI und journalistischen Fähigkeiten innovative Radioformate für ein globales Publikum gestalten können. In den Campus Talks haben sie die Möglichkeit, mit hochkarätigen Gästen über die Rolle der KI in der Medienlandschaft zu diskutieren und die aktuelle Entwicklung kritisch zu hinterfragen.

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).

In the viva voce examination the doctoral student proves that he/she meets the requirements on the dissertation by publically defending his/her dissertation.

The Chairperson of the Board of Examiners, the supervisor and the co-supervisor(s) shall determine a grade for the viva voce examination.

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.

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.

Craft & Structure Unit:
Clay is traditionally known as an materia prima for brick manufacturing especially in the Netherlands, Belgium and the Region around Liechtenstein but has an even longer history in local uses in all the partner countries, where different techniques like rammed earth, pisé or adobe bricks were widely used next to other local building traditions like wood constructions. It is the focus of this research module to unveil these local traditions, to collect knowledge about the former uses and to transfer experiences into current building processes.
Clay construction is originally one of the most sustainable building systems which has been neglected since the last century and has lost its role dramatically due to the focus on industrial building processes. Since the recent changes in perspective on the building sector, the interest has grown on the different types of use of clay in Europe. Clay is widely available and can be locally processed almost everywhere. In this research, we will explore the broad varieties of the traditional use of clay in the Bodensee Rheintal Vorarlberg region: clay infills in timber frame constructions, hybrid wattle and daub systems consisting of interwoven sticks or reeds, with a covering of mud or clay similar to Bahareque and other techniques, that were widely used and often rendered, and were more typical than rammed earth walls.
The Independent Study module is part of the Erasmus+ project "Crafting Clay - Exploring circularity with local earth" that aims to develop a wide interest in the use of clay on various levels of teaching and researching. In interlinking the knowledge of the different Universities, of local experts as well as regional manufacturers on an international level, a broad range of unexpected outcomes are expected, and new results of hybrid construction techniques and possible uses will be produced.

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.

Asset pricing is the process of determining the fair value of financial assets. It involves using various financial theories and models to estimate the price of these assets based on factors like time discounting, future cash flows, interest rates, and risk. By analysing historical data, empirical asset pricing seeks to validate or refine theories about how prices are set, how risks are compensated, and how various factors influence asset prices. Ultimately, it aims to enhance our understanding of financial markets and improve investment strategies.
Key topics covered are:

• Efficient Markets and the Valuation of Assets
• The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
• Empirical Validation of the CAPM
• The Arbitrage Pricing Theory
• Multi Factor Models and Anomalies
• Pricing of Alternative Asset Classes
• Predictability in Financial Markets

• Lectures
• Asset pricing exercises
• Asset pricing project
• Short paper presentation

After successful completion of the course, students will
Professional competence

• understand cornerstones of asset pricing theory.
• apply crucial empirical methods to validate or challenge the fundamental theory.
• understand the concepts of market efficiency, risk factors, and the impact of investor behaviour on asset prices.
• evaluate the correct pricing of assets.
• recognize the challenges of outperforming the market.

Methodological competence

• estimate and evaluate expected returns.
• apply empirical asset pricing methods to realistic scenarios in R.
• evaluate a model’s asset pricing performance.

Social competence

• collaborate effectively in an asset pricing project.
• develop and enhance presentation skills.

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

Short paper presentation (10%), Written exam (60%), Empirical asset pricing project (30%); Attendance is mandatory (80%)

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).

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." (Mahatma Gandhi)

"Führen kann nur, wer sich selbst führt." (Urs Baldegger)

"Wenn das Leben keine Vision hat, nach der man strebt, nach der man sich sehnt, die man verwirklichen möchte, dann gibt es auch kein Motiv, sich anzustrengen." (Erich Fromm)

"Erkenn dich selbst." (Delphi)

"The very great achievers have always managed themselves." (Peter Drucker)

"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." (Nelson Mandela)

Wer andere erfolgreich führen möchte, sei es nun als Projektleiter, Führungskraft, Architektin oder Themenexperte, muss zuerst die eigene Self-Leadership Kompetenz stärken. Aber auch unabhängig davon setzt ein selbstbestimmtes, sinnerfülltes und glückliches Leben eine vertiefte Auseinandersetzung mit der eigenen Person voraus, um eine gewisse Klarheit zu erlangen, wo und wie man wirken möchte. Dieses Modul basiert sehr stark auf erfahrungsbasiertem Lernen. Es setzt bei den Studierenden eine hohe intrinsische Motivation und die Bereitschaft sich mit sich selbst und den anderen Modulteilnehmenden aktiv auseinander zu setzten voraus. Im Sinne des Johari Fensters die Quadranten "Blinder Fleck", "Mein Geheimnis" und "Unbekanntes" zu verkleinern, was einer Erhöhung der Selbsterkenntnis gleichkommt. Die Studierende werden dabei mit sehr unterschiedlichen Modellen und Übungssettings konfrontiert, unter anderem aus der Leadership und Resilienz Forschung, Projektmanagement, Coaching (Systemisches Coaching, Berufungscoaching WaVe, Laufbahncoaching), Mentaltraining (Spitzensport) und Mindfulness (MBSR nach Kabat-Zinn, Search Inside Yourself nach Google).
Einem drei Phasenmodell folgend, geht es in der ersten ("reflect") und in der zweiten Phase ("develop") darum sich klar(er) zu werden, was möchte ich mit meinem Leben anfangen (Lebensvision verfassen), was ist mir wirklich wichtig (Leitwerte festlegen), was sind meine Stärken (Stärkenprofil erstellen) und Bedürfnisse (notwendige Rahmenbedingungen erkennen).
In der dritten Phase ("implement") liegt der Fokus darauf, wie kann ich meine selbst gesteckten Ziele erfolgreich umsetzen (Zielsetzungskompetenz, Projektmanagement) und wie gehe ich konstruktiv mit den Stolpersteinen auf dem Weg dorthin um (Resilienz, Lösungskompetenz).

Termine vor Ort und Asynchrone Einzelarbeit im Ausmass von 6 Lektionen basiered auf konkretem Arbeitsauftrag.

Lehrvortrag, Lehrgespräch, Anwendungsaufgaben, Übungen, forschendes Lernen, Projektarbeit und Literaturstudium.
In Einzel-, Partner- und Gruppensettings

Die Studierenden...

• erhöhen ihre Self-Leadership Kompetenz
• stärken ihre Resilienz
• verbessern ihre Leadership-, Selbstreflexions- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten
• erlernen die Fähigkeiten einen abwechslungsreichen Workshop zu konzeptionieren, durchzuführen und üben sich darin sich selbst und anderen zur Workshopdurchführung potenzialorientiertes Feedback zu geben

Die Studierenden...

• erhöhen ihre Self-Leadership Kompetenz.
• verbessern ihre Leadership-, Selbstreflexions- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Werden in der ersten Einheit kommuniziert und teilweise auch digital zur Verfügung gestellt (z.B. Reader mit wissenschaftlichen Journal Artikeln, Fachbücher, digitale Quellen)

Werden via Moodle zur Verfügung gestellt

Benotung

Prüfungsmodus:
Teilleistung A: Realisierung und Dokumentation eines persönlichen Self-Leadership Projekts (inkl. Accountablity Group Treffen) (60% der Modulnote)
Teilleistung B: Leitung eines Workshops passend zum Modul in der Gruppe (40% der Modulnote)
Teilleistung C: Asynchrone Einzelarbeit als Kompensation für 6 Präsenzlektionen (pass/fail)

Anwesenheitspflicht: mindestens 80% verpflichtend

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.

Sustainable Design Unit:
In this module, you will engage in a detailed analysis of a sustainability indicator such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), or building standards like LEED or DGNB. You will explore how these indicators can be integrated into a sustainability matrix. The scope and complexity of your research, as well as its relevance to architectural inquiries, will determine the workload, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your supervisor. Your interests and prior knowledge will be taken into consideration at the outset of the project. This elective module provides an opportunity to engage in research focused on defining sustainable building practices within the Alpine Rhine Valley. In alignment with ongoing research at the LSA, the module is centered on the development of a comprehensive catalogue of themes related to sustainable construction. Through comparative analyses of building labels and broader sustainability frameworks, you will examine how these themes can guide sustainable architectural practices in the region. This module presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the academic discourse on sustainability and to shape future building practices. Participants will conduct self-directed research working either individually or in collaborative groups. The scope of your work will be customized to align with the specific requirements of your project and will be overseen by the research unit. Essential literature and resources will be provided at the start of the course, with continual updates throughout the semester to support your research on sustainability in architecture.

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.

This year again, CFA Society Switzerland will be hosting the CFA Institute Research Challenge in Switzerland which is the local competition within the global CFA Institute Research Challenge. We also welcome all other universities and especially universities of applied sciences in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to join the Challenge this year.

The Challenge is an annual competition between teams of students in preparing an investment case consisting of a detailed research report and a presentation of a listed Swiss company. For the coming competition Straumann has been selected. The Swiss company is headquartered in Basel and listed at the Swiss Stock exchange since 1998. Straumann is a global leader in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry which offers products and services to dentists and dental laboratories in more than 70 countries world-wide.

The students will be supported by industry mentors and will have to present their final results in front of a panel of senior investment professionals. The Challenge provides students with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the investment world and to interact intensively with investment professionals and CFA charterholders.

Guided self-study seminar

• Ability to identify sources of value in a business and transform them in investment thesis
• Write an equity analyst report
• Perfect an equity analyst pitch
• Develop soft skills in handling Q&A sessions