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Controlling

Controlling

Study Programmes
Master of Business Administration in Technology & Innovation
Project Description
Im Modul Controlling werden neben einem allgemeinen Überblick zum Thema Controlling insbesondere die Kostenrechnung sowie die Investitionsrechnung betrachtet. Im Speziellen umfasst die Kostenrechnung die fixen und variablen Kosten, die Break-even-Analyse, die Divisions- und Zuschlagskalkulation, die Deckungsbeitragsrechnung und die Normalkostenrechnung. Die Investitionsrechnung hingegen beschäftigt sich mit dem statischen Rechnungsverfahren, dem dynamische Rechnungsverfahren und dem Cashflow-basierten Rechnungsverfahren.
Teaching Method
Präsentationen, Fallstudien, Diskussionen
Assessment Methods
Schriftliche Prüfung (90min)
Module number:
4208729
Semester:
WS 16/17
ECTS Credits:
2
Courses:
16 L / 12 h
Self-study:
48 h
Language:
German
Scheduled Semester:
2

Topics in IS research

Topics in IS research

Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in IT and Business Process Management
Project Description
In the module Topics in IS Research, students develop an exposé for their master’s thesis.
Teaching Method
The module consists of a seminar where students learn how to write a master’s thesis exposé. Students receive guidance as to how to translate their research ideas or interests into well-formulated research questions of theoretical and practical relevance in the field of IS.

The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.

Students will be assigned to supervisors with similar research interests. All faculty members will introduce their research areas during the first lecture. In the course of writing the exposé, students will benefit from individual supervision, nevertheless independence and initiative are expected from them and have impacts on the overall assessment.

Generally, each supervisor allocates three appointment slots for each student to discuss the research progress. Exceptions are rare and must be approved by all involved parties.
Assessment Methods
Evaluation of the master’s thesis exposé
Module number:
4203922
Semester:
WS 16/17
ECTS Credits:
5
Courses:
60 L / 45 h
Self-study:
105 h
Language:
English
Scheduled Semester:
3

Master's thesis

Master's thesis

Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Banking and Financial Management
Project Description
  • Identification of a research problem and development of a research question
  • Thematically formulating a problem and developing a solution through application of scientific methods
  • Independence in handling a research problem determined in the course of an assessment. Discussion with the advisor about methodological and content issues in solving a research topic.
  • Completion of a comprehensive assignment where the students deal with a theoretical or practice-oriented problem in their area of specialisation by drawing on scientific work methods.
  • Mid-term report about the current stage of the progress during the Colloquium.
  • Completion of presentation documentation on a research problem within their specialised area.
  • Defense of the elaborated research topic and in-depth discussion with the examination board.
Learning Results
After completion of the module, the students have acquired a detailed knowledge and a critical understanding of their research topic. They have at their disposal specialised knowledge of methods and procedures for processing data and explaining it in a structured manner. Furthermore, they exhibit originality and creativity in the application of their knowledge.

The students complete research and development projects, applying specialised research methods, survey and development techniques by drawing on their previously acquired skills. Additionally, they present the significant findings of their project to academic and real economy specialists, thereby utilising various communication methods in order to illustrate complex data on a scientific level.

Upon positive evaluation of the thesis module the Master's degree is awarded to the candidate.
Course Materials
Expose and thesis template are available here: Regulations and Guidelines
Assessment Methods
  • Colloquium presentation (attendance at Colloquium day obligatory)
  • Evaluation of the written thesis paper
  • Presentation and defense in front of the examination board
Examination
Web-based online evaluation upon completion of module
Grade
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

Start of Master Thesis: 1.07.2016
Colloquium: 1.09.2016
Deadline Master Thesis: 1.12.2016, 4PM (at latest) at the Central Services Desk
Presentation and Defence: 25./26.01.2017

Graduation Cermony: April 2017

The submission of master's thesis must include: (1) a CD ROM containing thesis' digital copy (at the central service desk) and (2) four hard copies of your master thesis.
Module number:
4204198
Semester:
WS 16/17
ECTS Credits:
30
Courses:
39 L / 30 h
Self-study:
871 h
Language:
English
Scheduled Semester:
4

CF_Introduction to the Food Studies: Food cultures, culinary heritage and diet trends

CF_Introduction to the Food Studies: Food cultures, culinary heritage and diet trends

Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration
Master's degree programme in Architecture
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Master's degree programme in Finance
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship
Project Description
Die Popularitätswelle von Essen, Nahrungsmittel und Kulinarik in Alltag, Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft ist gross: Streetfood-Festivals, Popup-Restaurants und Märkte mit lokalen Spezialitäten boomen. Diskussionen um Ernährungspraktiken (z.B. Fleischverzehr, vegane Küche), das richtige, gute Essen und Fast Food werden hitzig geführt. Figuren wie Foodies sind prominent in sozialen und populären Medien. Und, Spekulationen um Nahrungsmittel und nachhaltige Versorgung zählen zu global verhandelten Themen.
In diesem Einführungskurs nähern wir uns u.a. mittels symbolischer Erklärungsansätzen, (sozio-)ökologisch-ökonomischer und materialistischer Konzepte den Food Studies an. Wir arbeiten insbesondere entlang der drei Themen kulinarisches Erbe (z.B. Regionalität und Kulinarik), Ernährungstrends (z.B. nose to tail eating) und Esskulturen (u.a. in sozialen und populären Medien).
Dabei werden anhand von theoretischer, explorativer und anwendungsorientierter Auseinandersetzungen Fragen diskutiert wie z.B. Wie sind Globalisierung und regionale Nahrungskulturen miteinander verstrickt? Wie lassen sich kulturhistorische Kontexte, gegenwärtige Ernährungstrends und kulinarische Vielfalt deuten? Welche Rolle spielt Essen bei der Bildung von Identitäten und Communities? Welche Essgewohnheiten und -rituale werden vom wem in welcher Weise promotet, welche verschmäht? Was sieht es mit der Geschmackssache und Distinktion in Esskulturen aus und in welchem Zusammenhang stehen sie mit gesellschaftlichen Machtdynamiken?
Teaching Method
Seminar mit Einzel- und Gruppenarbeiten: Präsentationen, Recherche-, Lese- und Visionierungsaufgaben, Selbststudium und Diskussionsrunden.
Learning Results
Die Studierenden...
¢ kennen ausgewählte Konzepte und Ansätze der kultur- und sozialwissenschaftlichen Nahrungsforschung
¢ wissen um die Bedeutsamkeit von kulturhistorischen und sozialen Kontexten von Essen und Nahrung
¢ deuten anhand von theoretischem Wissen ihre eigenen alltägliche Erfahrungen und gesellschaftlich diskutierte Phänomene gegenwärtiger Esskulturen
¢ verstehen transkulturelle Verschränkungen, Dynamiken und Komplexitäten einzelner ausgewählter Themen der Esskultur
¢ können gegenwärtige Strömungen der Esskultur einordnen und damit verbundene Fragen zu Identitätskonstruktionen und Community-Bildung erklären
Course Materials
Die Pflichtlektüre und ausgewählten Texte werden zu Beginn des Semesters auf moodle bereit gestellt.
Assessment Methods
Prüfungsmodus:
Teilleistung A: 50 %
Lesekarten und Medienbearbeitung zu den drei Themen, damit verbunden sind interaktive Aufgaben während des Veranstaltungszyklus und die Teilnahme am Campus Gespräch vom 5.10.2016.
Teilleistung B: 50 %
Esskulturdiagnosen: Exploration, Recherche und Reflexion zu einem Thema (inkl. Dokumentation und Diskussion).

Anwesenheitspflicht: 80%, aber verpflichtend
Examination
Bestanden / nicht bestanden

  • Die geforderten Leistungsnachweise werden entsprechend der unter "Beurteilung" aufgeführten Modalitäten ausgestellt.
  • Bei prüfungsimmanenten Lehrveranstaltungen besteht grundsätzlich Anwesenheitspflicht.
  • Die Erfüllung der Anwesenheitspflicht ist eine notwendige Voraussetzung für den positiven Abschluss einer prüfungsimmanenten Lehrveranstaltung.
  • Die Anwesenheit muss für mind. 80% der Kontaktzeiten nachgewiesen werden.
  • Die Überprüfung und schriftliche Dokumentation der Anwesenheitspflicht obliegt dem/der jeweiligen Dozierenden, der/die diese zumindest bis zum Abschluss des Semesters aufbewahrt.
  • Für Fehlzeiten, die über die definierten Abwesenheiten hinausgehen, gilt Attestpflicht.
Es obliegt der Leitung der Koordinationsstelle für fakultätsübergreifende Wahlfächer den Versäumnisgrund zu genehmigen.
  • Der Besuch einer anderen Veranstaltung der Universität gilt nicht als entschuldigte Abwesenheit.
Grade
Cross-faculty elective subject:
Notice the special Multi-stage allocation process.
Module number:
4208717
Semester:
WS 16/17
ECTS Credits:
3
Courses:
30 L / 23 h
Self-study:
68 h
Language:
German
Scheduled Semester:
1-6

Corporate Finance & Risk Management

Corporate Finance & Risk Management

Study Programmes
Master of Business Administration in Technology & Innovation
Project Description
Das Modul ist aufgeteilt in die übergeordneten Themengebiete Geldflussrechnung und Finanzplanung sowie in Bilanz und Erfolgsanalyse.

In der Geldflussrechnung und Finanzplanung wird näher auf die Cashflow-Rechnung, die Mittelflussrechnung, die Liquiditätsplanung und die Investitionsplanung eingegangen. Dem gegenüber umfasst die Bilanz- und Erfolgsanalyse die Aufbereitung des Zahlenmaterials, die Analyse von Bilanz- und Erfolgsrechnung sowie die Analyse von Geschäftsberichten.
Teaching Method
Präsentationen, Fallstudien, Diskussionen
Assessment Methods
schriftliche Prüfung
Module number:
4308728
Semester:
SS 17
ECTS Credits:
2
Courses:
16 L / 12 h
Self-study:
48 h
Language:
German
Scheduled Semester:
3

HR Management & Leadership

HR Management & Leadership

Study Programmes
Master of Business Administration in Technology & Innovation
Project Description
Dieses Modul behandelt Aspekte und Methoden des Personalmanagements, und beleuchtet verschiedene Führungsmethoden. Im Themenkreis der Führungslehre wird insbesondere auf moderne, adäquate Führungskonzepte eingegangen. Dabei spielen das Strategisches Human Resources Management, mit der Umfeldanalyse, Strategische Planung und Ausrichtung der HR-Organisation auf Unternehmensstrategie und die Personalgewinnung und der Personaleinsatz, die in externes und internes Personalmarketing, Personalrekrutierungsstrategien, Rekrutierungsmethoden und Arbeitszeitmodelle untergliedert ist, eine wichtige Rolle. Weitere Themen im Bereich HR Management & Führung sind die Personalbeurteilung mit dem Kreislaufkonzept der Personalbeurteilung, dem 360 Grad-Beurteilungskonzept, den Instrumenten der Personalbeurteilung und dem Entwicklungsgespräch sowie die Personalhonorierung, die in Gehaltskomponenten und deren Wirkung, der Total Compensation und den Fringe Benefits gegliedert ist. Die Personalentwicklung beschäftigt sich mit den Instrumenten und Massnahmen der PE, den zentralen W-Fragen nach Hilb, der Rollenverteilung in der PE und der Laufbahngestaltung. Die transformationale Führung mit dem idealisierten Einfluss, der inspirierenden Motivation, der intellektuellen Stimulierung, der individuelle Zuwendung sowie der transformationalen und charismatischen Führung sind auch ein Teilbereich der HR Management und Führung. Die letzten zwei Teilbereiche beschäftigen sich mit der transaktionalen Führung, die in Contingent Reward, aktives und passives Management by Exception, zielorientierte Führung und Management by Objectives untergliedert ist, und mit dem Full-Range Leadership Modell.
Teaching Method
Präsentationen, Fallstudien, Diskussionen
Assessment Methods
Essay
Module number:
4208727
Semester:
WS 16/17
ECTS Credits:
2
Courses:
16 L / 12 h
Self-study:
48 h
Language:
German
Scheduled Semester:
2

CF_Anthropological Approaches to the World of Finance

CF_Anthropological Approaches to the World of Finance

Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration
Master's degree programme in Architecture
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Master's degree programme in Finance
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship
Project Description
Within the last decades, anthropologists and sociologists have started to study financial markets from an ethnographic perspective. In doing so, they have stressed the importance to understand everyday human activities as a critical part of financial markets. Soon, attention shifted from a strictly actor-centered approach to also studying the infrastructure and the impacts of technology on the development of financial markets. This has created a considerable body of literature, addressing questions such as gender relations, recruiting processes, bodily performances, the role of technology, the construction and circulation of financial products, or the use of alternative currencies in a globalized economy. In this course, we will have a look at this growing body of ethnographic literature on finance. We will discuss the perspective they apply, the theoretical concepts they put forward and ask in what terms these ethnographies help us to gain new insights on how financial markets work in reality.
Teaching Method
The course consists of three one-day sessions plus one introductory event. In the first session, we will discuss the main theoretical concepts and the methodology used in the "anthropology of finance." For the two following sessions, each student will read, summarize and present one ethnographic monograph on financial markets. This will allow us to gain an overview on the books that have been published so far and provide us with the necessary knowledge to engage in a discussion on what ethnographic studies can contribute to the understanding of the nature of current financial markets.
Learning Results
  • Student is familiar with the existing literature of the "anthropology of finance"
  • Student has read, summarized and presented one ethnography that focuses on finance
  • Student is familiar with ethnography as a method and is aware of its added value when trying to understand financial markets
Assessment Methods
Assessment tasks:
Part A: Presentation (50%)
Part B: Extended Handout (50%)

Compulsory attendance (min. 80%)
Examination
Passed / Failed

  • Course based on continuous assessment, details see under "assessment".
  • Meeting attendance obligations is an essential pre-requisite for successfully completing a course based on continuous assessment.
  • Attendance must be proven for at least 80% of the stipulated contact time. Responsibility for checking and providing written proof of this obligatory attendance lies with the course lecturer who is required to store this information at least until the end of the semester.
  • In the case of absenteeism that exceeds the specified limits of absence, a medical certificate is required. Responsibility lies with the head of the Coordination Office for Cross-Faculty Elective Subjects to approve the reason for the student's failure to attend.
  • Participation in other activities of the university are not recognized as an excused absence.
Grade
Cross-faculty elective subject:
Notice the special Multi-stage allocation process.
Module number:
4208715
Semester:
WS 16/17
ECTS Credits:
3
Courses:
30 L / 23 h
Self-study:
68 h
Language:
English
Scheduled Semester:
1-6

CF_Hotspot universities: International frameworks for efficient academic learning

CF_Hotspot universities: International frameworks for efficient academic learning

Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration
Master's degree programme in Architecture
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Master's degree programme in Finance
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship
Project Description
The module includes a wide range of aspects related to international frameworks for higher education. It will start with a focused study of various academic systems of higher learning in various countries by developing a multiperspective analysis of academe. After a closer view of the mechanisms of various universities and their environments the module will turn to applying these to personal academic benefits. Finally, the various study programmes offered at institutions, in the international area around Lake Constance too, will give an exemplary insight into global higher educational systems. This module therefore offers a look behind the scene of academic work for students who want to be informed about careers in higher education, about management, administration and consultancy in the academic sector and for those who want to take part in think-tanks or keep up relationships with public bodies such as universities, NGOs or ministries of education, science and research.
Teaching Method
Live seminars, where attendees will experience:
  • Lecture-units with group discussions / plenary methods
  • Case studies
  • Question and answer sessions with respect to the literature
  • Workshop units
  • Role-playing in simulated educational set-ups
Excursions (if suitable and possible)
Learning Results
  • Students will learn to differentiate between the numerous forms of international academic learning set-ups.
  • Participants will gain knowledge to explain the theoretical bases of various institutions of higher learning.
  • Students will be able to develop their own examples of well-functioning university managements.
  • Attendees will be in a position to express themselves on the significance of efficient learning.
  • Students will have the ability to draw conclusions from the material they studied in order to deal successfully with future challenges in the academic/public sector.
  • Develop an understanding for the mechanisms of international academe.
  • Use and relate to new and previous academic experiences for the students own professionalization.
  • Understand and appreciate learning environments and criteria for successful future interaction in sectors of higher learning and in public life.
Assessment Methods
Assessment tasks:
Part A: Participation in group and plenary discussions (30%)
Part B: Summaries of reading assignments (40%)
Part C: PP-Presentation of a specifically elected university (30%)

Compulsory attendance (min. 80%)
Examination
Passed / Failed

  • The course is based on continuous assessment, for details see under "assessment".
  • Meeting attendance obligations is an essential pre-requisite for successfully completing a course based on continuous assessment.
  • Attendance must be proved for at least 80% of the required contact time. Responsibility for checking and
providing written proof of this obligatory attendance lies with the course lecturer who is required to store
this information at least until the end of the semester.
  • In the case of absenteeism that exceeds the specified limits of absence, a medical certificate is required. Responsibility lies with the head of the Coordination Office for Cross-Faculty Elective Subjects to approve the reason for the student's failure to attend.
  • Participation in other activities of the university are not recognized as an excused absence.
Grade
Cross-faculty elective subject:
Notice the special Multi-stage allocation process.
Module number:
4208711
Semester:
WS 16/17
ECTS Credits:
3
Courses:
30 L / 23 h
Self-study:
68 h
Language:
English
Scheduled Semester:
1-6

German as a foreign language - elementary level

German as a foreign language - elementary level

Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Sprachkurse und Extracurriculare Veranstaltungen
Project Description
>Spoken and written communicative competence in various everyday situations
>Cultural competence
Teaching Method
Interactive teaching
Learning Results
>Building German language competence
>Developing basic communicative competence
>Cultural competence
>Grammar and vocabulary
>Learning strategies
Grade
The modules in "German as a Foreign language" deepen the competences acquired throughout the introduction week. They can also be chosen independently.
Module number:
4304261
Semester:
SS 17
ECTS Credits:
3
Courses:
28 L / 21 h
Self-study:
69 h
Language:
German
Scheduled Semester:
1 - 6

German as a foreign language - advanced level

German as a foreign language - advanced level

Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Sprachkurse und Extracurriculare Veranstaltungen
Project Description
>Spoken and written communicative competence in various every day situations.
>Cultural competence
Teaching Method
Interactive teaching
Grade
The module "German as a Foreign language" deepens the competences acquired during the introduction week. It can also be chosen independently.

The Introduction week at University of Liechtenstein introduces international students to living in Liechtenstein and studying in Liechtenstein.
Module number:
4304262
Semester:
SS 17
ECTS Credits:
3
Courses:
28 L / 21 h
Self-study:
69 h
Language:
German
Scheduled Semester:
1 - 6
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