In der mündlichen Prüfung weist der Doktorand nach, dass er die Anforderungen an die Dissertation erfüllt, indem er seine Dissertation öffentlich verteidigt.

Der Vorsitzende des Prüfungsausschusses, der Betreuer und der/die Mitbetreuer legen die Note für die mündliche Prüfung fest.

Enrollment from WS23/24
These admission requirements:

• To register for modules in the specialization, the modules Statistics, Business Mathematics, and English I must have been successfully completed.
• In addition, the module Information Systems must have been successfully completed in order to register for the IMIT specialization.

Enrollment before WS23/24
Either the above admission requirements or:

• To register for modules in the specialization, modules worth at least 45 ECTS credits from the first year of study and, in addition, the module English I must have been successfully completed.
• Elective courses are not taken into account at all for these regulations.

Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung ist es, die bereits im Diplom- oder Masterstudium der Rechtswissenschaften erlernte Methodenlehre im Hinblick auf die zu verfassende Dissertation zu vertiefen und auf hohem wissenschaftlichem Niveau anzuwenden. Die Lehrveranstaltung behandelt folgende Themenfelder:
• Methodenkanon
• Gesetzesauslegung
• Rechtsfortbildung
• Europäische Methodenlehre
• Richtlinienkonforme Interpretation
• Rechtsvergleichung
• Ökonomische Analyse des Rechts
Alle Themenfelder werden anhand von praxisbezogenen Fallstudien im Kontext des liechtensteinischen und des europäischen Rechts erarbeitet. Besondere Berücksichtigung finden grenzüberschreitende Sachverhalte sowie die Rezeptionsrechtsordnungen Österreich, Schweiz und Deutschland.

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.

Die Studierenden vertiefen ihre Methodenkompetenz sowohl theoretisch als auch anhand von praktischen Fallbeispielen. Die Studierenden identifizieren methodische Fragestellungen in praxisnahen Sachverhalten und lösen diese mithilfe der anerkannten Methoden der Rechtswissenschaft. Neben dem klassischen Methodenkanon, Auslegung und Rechtsfortbildung befassen sich die Studierenden intensiv mit der europäischen Methodenlehre. Dabei werden insbesondere die Unterschiede zur Auslegung im nationalen Recht in den Blick genommen und die richtlinienkonforme Interpretation, deren Bedeutung stetig zunimmt, schwerpunktmässig behandelt. Die Studierenden können nach Besuch der Lehrveranstaltung abschätzen, inwieweit die Rechtsvergleichung eine zielführende Methode im jeweiligen Rechtsgebiet darstellen kann. Daneben erlernen die Studierenden Grundzüge der ökonomischen Analyse des Rechts und erfassen Chancen ebenso wie Gefahren interdisziplinärer Ansätze. Der vertiefte Umgang mit Auslegungs- und Methodenfragen soll dazu dienen, selbstständig eine korrekte Auslegung von Rechtsquellen vornehmen zu können, wie sie sowohl in der Theorie als auch der Praxis des liechtensteinischen und des europäischen Rechts unumgänglich ist.

Wird themenspezifisch im Seminar bekanntgegeben.

• Overview on financial markets and financial system
• Financial markets: money market, bond market, stock market, mortgage market, foreign exchange markets
• International financial market
• Market efficiency
• The nature and variety of financial intermediation and financial intermediaries
• Bank risks, spot lending and credit risk
• Bank capital structure and objectives of bank regulation

Lecture

Enrollment from WS23/24
These admission requirements:

• To register for modules in the specialization, the modules Statistics, Business Mathematics, and English I must have been successfully completed.
• In addition, the module Finance must have been successfully completed in order to register for the IFS specialization.

Enrollment before WS23/24
Either the above admission requirements or:

• To register for modules in the specialization, modules worth at least 45 ECTS credits from the first year of study and the module English I must have been successfully completed.
• Elective courses are not taken into account at all for these regulations.

• Communication skills
• Writing skills
• Business English

• Exercise with max. 30 participants
• Group and individual work
• Discussions and role plays
• Presentations and mini-lectures

To register for the English II module, you must have successfully completed the English I module.

• Communication skills
• Writing skills
• Business English

• Exercise with max. 30 participants
• Group and individual work
• Discussions and role plays
• Presentations and mini-lectures

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 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.

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 module identifies key parameters to guarantee sustainable construction. Sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, assembly and recycling are put into relation with contemporary architectural practice. A critical approach to current design paradigms and consequent positions in design are developed.

exercises, research, writing, case study

Literature lists are issued and updated each semester

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.