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.

Sustainable Design Unit:
Research in Sustainable Architecture - Focus on Fluidglass This elective module invites participants to explore the transformative potential of Fluidglass technology within the realm of sustainable architecture. In alignment with the ongoing research at the LSA, this module allows you to examine how innovative facade technologies such as Fluidglass can influence the future of construction. Participants will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Fluidglass in the context of sustainability and contemporary building practices. Depending on the desired credit allocation, tailored work packages will be developed. These may include an exploration of current advancements in facade technology, competitor and market analyses, or technical and cost simulations. Your interests and prior knowledge will be taken into account during the initial phase of the project. Participants will engage in self-directed research, working either individually or in collaborative groups. The scope of your work will be customized to meet the specific requirements of your selected work packages and will be guided by the research unit. While there are no formal prerequisites for this module, it is advisable to undertake it in the third semester to build upon foundational knowledge. Essential literature and resources will be provided at the commencement of the course, with regular updates throughout the semester to support your work and great importance is placed on equipping the participants with a strong foundation for future projects and scientific work in the field of sustainability.

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.

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:
Research in Sustainable Architecture - Focus on Fluidglass This elective module invites participants to explore the transformative potential of Fluidglass technology within the realm of sustainable architecture. In alignment with the ongoing research at the LSA, this module allows you to examine how innovative facade technologies such as Fluidglass can influence the future of construction. Participants will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Fluidglass in the context of sustainability and contemporary building practices. Depending on the desired credit allocation, tailored work packages will be developed. These may include an exploration of current advancements in facade technology, competitor and market analyses, or technical and cost simulations. Your interests and prior knowledge will be taken into account during the initial phase of the project. Participants will engage in self-directed research, working either individually or in collaborative groups. The scope of your work will be customized to meet the specific requirements of your selected work packages and will be guided by the research unit. While there are no formal prerequisites for this module, it is advisable to undertake it in the third semester to build upon foundational knowledge. Essential literature and resources will be provided at the commencement of the course, with regular updates throughout the semester to support your work and great importance is placed on equipping the participants with a strong foundation for future projects and scientific work in the field of sustainability.

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.

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:
Modern architecture came to Liechtenstein in 1924: on a bicycle in the form of the young German architect Ernst Sommerlad. Sommerlad reinterpreted international modernism for the Alpine region and created dozens of residential buildings in the Principality as well as in Appenzell, St. Gallen, Graubünden and Vorarlberg. On the occasion of a scientific symposium at the University of Liechtenstein in fall 2025, we are taking a close scientific look at Sommerlad' s broad and exciting oeuvre in cooperation with the state and the OST (Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences). Be part of it!

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.

Students explore theoretical foundations of environmental issues, sustainability, policy, ethics and ecological systems to develop a deep understanding of environmental challenges and solutions at local, national and global levels. The course covers key topics such as environmental systems thinking, ecological principles, environmental ethics and philosophy, environmental policy and governance, sustainability science, environmental justice and equity, climate change and adaptation, environmental economics, risk assessment and management, global environmental issues, interdisciplinary
approaches.

Lecture with provision of specialised literature and lecture notes.
Self-study of own notes and documents provided.

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

A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.

Written or oral examination (to be announced at the beginning of the course)

submissions can be done in German

• Beschreibende Statistik
• Häufigkeitsverteilungen (Aufbereitung qualitativer und quantitativer Daten)
• Kennzahlen für uni- und bivariate Daten (Lage-, Streuungs-, Konzentrations- und Zusammenhangsmaße)
• Graphische Darstellungen (Stab-, Balken-, Streudiagramme, Histogramme, Box-Plot)

• Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung
• Wahrscheinlichkeitsraum und Additionssätze für Wahrscheinlichkeiten
• Bedingte Wahrscheinlichkeiten (Pfadregeln, Satz von Bayes, Unabhängigkeit von Ereignissen)
• Zufallsvariablen und ihre Verteilungen, Lage- und Streuungsmaße sowie Schiefe und Kurtosis (Binomial-, Poisson-, Normal-, Exponential-, Student-t-, Chi-Quadrat-, F-Verteilung & zugehörige Grenzwertsätze)
• Unabhängigkeit von Zufallsvariablen und Rechenregeln für Erwartungswert und Varianz

• Induktive Statistik
• Punkt- und Intervallschätzungen für Mittelwert, Varianz und Wahrscheinlichkeiten
• Grundlagen des Testens von Hypothesen über Mittelwerte und Mittelwertdifferenzen
• (Teststatistik, Fehler 1. Art, Fehler 2. Art, Entscheidungsregeln)
• Chi-Quadrat Test auf Unabhängigkeit zweier Zufallsvariablen

• Einfache lineare Regression
• Prinzip der kleinsten Quadrate
• Standardfehler der Residuen
• R^2-Koeffizient
• Überprüfung der Modellannahmen (Tukey-Anscombe-Plot; Q-Q-Plot)
• Varianzanalyse (ANOVA-Tabelle)

Vorlesung

• Technik des Jahresabschlusses (mit/ohne Abschlusstabelle),
• Elemente des Jahresabschlusses (Bilanz, Gewinn- & Verlustrechnung, Anhang, Lagebericht),
• Bilanzierung im Allgemeinen,
• Bewertungsmassstäbe (Anschaffungskosten, Herstellungskosten, beizulegender Wert),
• Bilanzierungsgrundsätze (Vorsichtsprinzip, Realisationsprinzip, Niederstwertprinzip, Höchstwertprinzip),
• Gewinn- & Verlustrechnung nach Gesamtkosten- und Umsatzkostenverfahren,
• Ergebnisverwendung bei Kapitalgesellschaften (mit/ohne Ausschüttungssperren) und bei Personengesellschaften,
• Aktivierungswahlrechte, Passivierungswahlrechte,
• Anlagenspiegel, Forderungenspiegel,
• Fremdwährungsforderungen und -verbindlichkeiten,
• Rückstellungenspiegel, Verbindlichkeitenspiegel,
• ausgewählte Sonderformen der Rückstellungen,
• Eventualverbindlichkeiten,
• Verbuchung verschiedener Zuschüsse,
• gewinnabhängige Steuern und Mehr-Weniger-Rechnung,
• Unternehmen in der Krise (Überschuldung),
• latente Steuern (aktive und passive latente Steuern).

Vorlesung

• Grundlagen des betrieblichen Rechnungswesens,
• Inventur und Inventar,
• Buchungsarten (Bestandsbuchung, Erfolgsbuchungen, Privat-Buchungen, Verbuchung des Warenverkehrs),
• Rechnungsausgleich unter Berücksichtigung von Warenrücksendungen, Rabatten und Skonti,
• Erfolgsermittlung,
• Belegorganisation,
• Systematik und Verbuchung der Umsatzsteuer,
• Verbuchung sonstiger laufender Geschäftsfälle im Handels- und Produktionsbetrieb,
• Lohn- und Gehaltsverbuchung,
• Debitoren- und Kreditoren-Buchhaltung,
• Buchungsprobleme des Anlagevermögens (planmässige Abschreibung, ausserplanmässige Abschreibung, Zuschreibung, Sonderformen der Abschreibung, Anlagenverzeichnis),
• Buchungsprobleme des Umlaufvermögens (Wareneinsatzermittlungsarten, Arten der Forderungsbewertung, Bestandsveränderungen),
• Rechnungsabgrenzungen, Rückstellungen, Verbindlichkeiten,
• Problematik stiller Reserven (Bildung bzw Aufdeckung).