• Overview on different Forms and Asset Classes of Alternative Investments
• Chances and Risks of Alternative Investments
• Alternative Investments in a Portfolio Context
• Regulation of Alternative Investments
• Socially Responsible Investments and Impact
• Alternative Investments and Corporate Governance

• Interactive lecture with discussion.
• Guest lectures by business leaders to show how theory is transferred into practice.
• Case studies could be offered and discussed in class.

After successful completion of this course, students

• understand the characteristics of specific types of alternative Investments
• know how to Interpret empirical results of specific types of alternative Investments
• know how to evaluate specific types of alternative Investments
• are capable to understand and evaluate the impact of alternative Investments on asset management portfolios
• have a clear understanding of sustainable finance and their financial and non-financial Impact

See lectures within the module.

Neben hellen und dunklen Persönlichkeitseigenschaften von Führungskräften wird ein besonderer Fokus auf das Full Range Leadership-Modell gelegt, welches sowohl die transformationale (charismatische), die transaktionale und die Laissez-faire-Führung beschreibt. Die transformationale Führung gilt als besonders mächtige und idealisierte Form von Führung. Die transaktionale Führung fokussiert sich stärker auf Zielvereinbarungen und auf Austauschprozesse zwischen Führungskraft und Geführten. Eine besonders passive Form von Führung stellt die Laissez-Faire Führung dar, welche sehr negative Auswirkungen auf die Mitarbeitenden und die Organisation ausüben kann.

Essay, praktische Prüfung (Rollenspiel, Fallstudie)

Essay, praktische Prüfung (Rollenspiel, Fallstudie)

Architektur und gebauter Raum sind unumstösslicher Bestandteil fast aller Unternehmensprozesse. Produkte und Dienstleistungen werden in Gebäuden entwickelt, hergestellt und verkauft. Dennoch bleiben räumliche und architektonische Aspekte in der Managementpraxis und -lehre bisher weitgehend unberücksichtigt. Das Modul schliesst diese Lücke, indem es ein räumliches Organisationsverständnis präsentiert, das Architektur als Kommunikationsmittel ebenso in den Blick nimmt wie die Räumlichkeit von Kollaboration, Ko-Kreation, Produktentwicklung und Produktion. Dabei fokussiert das Seminar insbesondere auf Innovationsprozesse und kreative Arbeits- und Kollaborationsformen. Ausgehend von den eigenen Organisationen erarbeiten die Teilnehmenden Potenziale für räumliche Veränderungen zugunsten von neuen Kollaborations-, Innovations-, Distributions- und Vermarktungsformen. Zu diesem Zweck werden konzeptionelle Grundlagen ebenso präsentiert wie Beispiele aus der Unternehmenspraxis. Die Teilnehmenden diskutieren diese Inputs, evaluieren die vorgestellten Ansätze vor dem Hintergrund ihre bisherigen Erfahrungen und erarbeiten kreative Lösungsansätze und Umsetzungsstrategien für ihren beruflichen Alltag.

Präsentationen, Fallstudien

Präsentationen, Fallstudien

Präsentationen, Fallstudien

Practical project work

After completion of the module, the students have at their disposal practical experiences in handling a consulting project in the area of finance.

In the course of the assignment, they utilize a range of advanced procedures and techniques incorporated in the discipline and apply theoretical insights to practical solutions, so that they are directly prepared for their professional life.

Students develop original and creative answers for topics and problems and are able to evaluate the situation even without complete information.

They are able to reflect and enlarge their knowledge and capabilities. In addition, they master professional project assignment and presentation techniques and are trained to function in a team.

They are also able to assume responsibility within the team and to coordinate team assignments while taking into account the interest of the business.

See lectures within the module.

The design studio engages students with architecture as a responsible practice on a variety of scales applying a multitude of design- and research methods, preparing them for the demands of the broad field of architecture and planning. Architectural and urban design is practiced in the context of projects of varying complexity, ranging from constructive building details and structures, to devising groups of structures and entire settlements and habitats. Design projects are represented in drawings, models, images, and by using all other available media. Teamwork is conducted with particular attention to the internal organization and workings of the teams.

design studio, exercises, experiment, research, writing, visualising, modelling, presenting, case study, peer feedback

Professional competence

• Execute complex defined and self-defined projects of research, development or investigation and identify and implement relevant outcomes.
• Develop an architectural idea into a sustainable proposal, carefully taking into consideration the project's historical, theoretical, cultural, environmental (ecological) economic and social context.
• Communicate and articulate ideas and information fluently in English language and work comprehensively in visual, oral and written forms.
• Make formal presentations about specialist topics to informed and general/community audiences.
• Exercise autonomy and initiative in carrying out set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time and physical resources in relation to set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study as an individual and a group member.
• Deal with complex ethical and professional issues.
• Show confidence in analysing case studies and the ability to infer principles and motivations.

Methodological competence

• Apply a variety of design- and research methods and visualisation techniques
• Have knowledge of scientific or artistic methods within an interdisciplinary context

Social competence

• Explain competently, discuss and critique own work through oral presentations, writing or visual communication
• Understand how to work with confidence in the complex organisational and community settings within which the applied methods and design processes are typically deployed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for assignments, exercises, experiments, presentations etc

Personal competence

• Assess own work and put it into a historical, theoretical and social context.
• Gain confidence in own role and the persuasive and accountable manner in which it is expected to be performed.

mid-term and final reviews, participation, minimum 75% mandatory presence

The design studio engages students with architecture as a responsible practice on a variety of scales applying a multitude of design- and research methods, preparing them for the demands of the broad field of architecture and planning. Architectural and urban design is practiced in the context of projects of varying complexity, ranging from constructive building details and structures, to devising groups of structures and entire settlements and habitats. Design projects are represented in drawings, models, images, and by using all other available media. Teamwork is conducted with particular attention to the internal organization and workings of the teams.

design studio, exercises, experiment, research, writing, visualising, modelling, presenting, case study, peer feedback

Professional competence

• Execute complex defined and self-defined projects of research, development or investigation and identify and implement relevant outcomes.
• Develop an architectural idea into a sustainable proposal, carefully taking into consideration the project's historical, theoretical, cultural, environmental (ecological) economic and social context.
• Communicate and articulate ideas and information fluently in English language and work comprehensively in visual, oral and written forms.
• Make formal presentations about specialist topics to informed and general/community audiences.
• Exercise autonomy and initiative in carrying out set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time and physical resources in relation to set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study as an individual and a group member.
• Deal with complex ethical and professional issues.
• Show confidence in analysing case studies and the ability to infer principles and motivations.

Methodological competence

• Apply a variety of design- and research methods and visualisation techniques
• Have knowledge of scientific or artistic methods within an interdisciplinary context

Social competence

• Explain competently, discuss and critique own work through oral presentations, writing or visual communication
• Understand how to work with confidence in the complex organisational and community settings within which the applied methods and design processes are typically deployed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for assignments, exercises, experiments, presentations etc

Personal competence

• Assess own work and put it into a historical, theoretical and social context.
• Gain confidence in own role and the persuasive and accountable manner in which it is expected to be performed.

mid-term and final reviews, participation, minimum 75% mandatory presence

The design studio engages students with architecture as a responsible practice on a variety of scales applying a multitude of design- and research methods, preparing them for the demands of the broad field of architecture and planning. Architectural and urban design is practiced in the context of projects of varying complexity, ranging from constructive building details and structures, to devising groups of structures and entire settlements and habitats. Design projects are represented in drawings, models, images, and by using all other available media. Teamwork is conducted with particular attention to the internal organization and workings of the teams.

design studio, exercises, experiment, research, writing, visualising, modelling, presenting, case study, peer feedback

Professional competence

• Execute complex defined and self-defined projects of research, development or investigation and identify and implement relevant outcomes.
• Develop an architectural idea into a sustainable proposal, carefully taking into consideration the project's historical, theoretical, cultural, environmental (ecological) economic and social context.
• Communicate and articulate ideas and information fluently in English language and work comprehensively in visual, oral and written forms.
• Make formal presentations about specialist topics to informed and general/community audiences.
• Exercise autonomy and initiative in carrying out set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time and physical resources in relation to set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study as an individual and a group member.
• Deal with complex ethical and professional issues.
• Show confidence in analysing case studies and the ability to infer principles and motivations.

Methodological competence

• Apply a variety of design- and research methods and visualisation techniques
• Have knowledge of scientific or artistic methods within an interdisciplinary context

Social competence

• Explain competently, discuss and critique own work through oral presentations, writing or visual communication
• Understand how to work with confidence in the complex organisational and community settings within which the applied methods and design processes are typically deployed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for assignments, exercises, experiments, presentations etc

Personal competence

• Assess own work and put it into a historical, theoretical and social context.
• Gain confidence in own role and the persuasive and accountable manner in which it is expected to be performed.

mid-term and final reviews, participation, minimum 75% mandatory presence

The design studio engages students with architecture as a responsible practice on a variety of scales applying a multitude of design- and research methods, preparing them for the demands of the broad field of architecture and planning. Architectural and urban design is practiced in the context of projects of varying complexity, ranging from constructive building details and structures, to devising groups of structures and entire settlements and habitats. Design projects are represented in drawings, models, images, and by using all other available media. Teamwork is conducted with particular attention to the internal organization and workings of the teams.

design studio, exercises, experiment, research, writing, visualising, modelling, presenting, case study, peer feedback

Professional competence

• Execute complex defined and self-defined projects of research, development or investigation and identify and implement relevant outcomes.
• Develop an architectural idea into a sustainable proposal, carefully taking into consideration the project's historical, theoretical, cultural, environmental (ecological) economic and social context.
• Communicate and articulate ideas and information fluently in English language and work comprehensively in visual, oral and written forms.
• Make formal presentations about specialist topics to informed and general/community audiences.
• Exercise autonomy and initiative in carrying out set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time and physical resources in relation to set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study as an individual and a group member.
• Deal with complex ethical and professional issues.
• Show confidence in analysing case studies and the ability to infer principles and motivations.

Methodological competence

• Apply a variety of design- and research methods and visualisation techniques
• Have knowledge of scientific or artistic methods within an interdisciplinary context

Social competence

• Explain competently, discuss and critique own work through oral presentations, writing or visual communication
• Understand how to work with confidence in the complex organisational and community settings within which the applied methods and design processes are typically deployed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for assignments, exercises, experiments, presentations etc

Personal competence

• Assess own work and put it into a historical, theoretical and social context.
• Gain confidence in own role and the persuasive and accountable manner in which it is expected to be performed.

mid-term and final reviews, participation, minimum 75% mandatory presence

Mit gezielten Strategien sozialer Kompetenz und vielfältigen Interventionsmethoden werden Situationen und Kommunikationsprozesse wirksam gestaltet und für ein ressourcenorientiertes Management nutzbar gemacht. Soft Skills gekonnt anwenden zu können, eröffnet neue berufliche und persönliche Perspektiven. Dazu gehört das selbstverantwortliche und erfolgreiche Handeln in unterschiedlichen Rollen und Settings sowie die selbstbewusste und überzeugende Kommunikation mit verschiedensten Menschen und Menschengruppen (Stakeholder). Die Fertigkeit vielfältige Interventionsmethoden effizient und kontextbezogen nutzen zu können, soll verbessert werden, letztlich mit der Zielsetzung kompetent mit Entwicklungs- und Veränderungsprozessen in Organisationen umgehen zu können. Damit soll die emotionale und soziale Intelligenz im (Führungs-)Alltag gefördert und verstärkt genutzt werden.

Präsentationen, Fallstudien, Diskussionen

Essay, praktische Prüfung (Rollenspiel, Fallstudie)

Essay, praktische Prüfung (Rollenspiel, Fallstudie)

Die Lerninhalte aus der Managementlehre werden um Ansätze des Komplexitätsmanagements und des vernetzten Denkens ergänzt, um die Studierenden zu befähigen, komplexe Situationen zu bewältigen. Im Einzelnen werden vernetztes Denken und Netzwerktechnik sowie verschiedene Ansätze des Komplexitätsmanagements behandelt.

Präsentationen, Fallstudien, Diskussionen

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