The Master's Thesis builds upon the Preliminary Study. It includes a developed hypothesis which is verified (or falsified) within the context of a given or freely chosen design project.

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

Successfully passed module "Preliminary Study"

Grade drawn from: Thesis (80%), Presentation and Defense (20%);
75% mandatory presence

The module provides a practice-based understanding of communication as well as insights into research strategies in architecture. By way of exploring architectural firms or institutions the participants develop and learn their communication and research skills through observing, reflecting and developing communication and research practices of architectural firms.

exercises, research, writing, case study

Paper, Portfolio, exercises, minimum 70% mandatory presence, continuous assessment

This module provides an overview and a comparative analysis of specific building cultures. It defines parameters forming a building culture, provides a historical overview and identifies definitions of building cultures and their role in contributing to the formation of identities. Building cultures are not only assessed according to their architectural output, but also analysed and understood within their social, economic and environmental context. Different Architecture languages must be experienced as part of a general cultural discourse. The course will encourage students to actively investigate the specificities of different cultures, positions and tools as necessary components for a conscious architectural attitude. Beside lectures and excursions the students will be actively participate to the shaping of the module through short presentations and essays.

exercises, research, writing, case study

Paper, Portfolio, exercises, minimum 70% mandatory presence, continuous assessment

• Risk modelling
• Strategical and tactical asset allocation
• International diversification
• Forecasting moments of asset returns
• Foreign exchange rate risks and management
• Portfolio management
• Performance analysis
• Behavioural finance
• Dividend policy
• Company valuation
• Legal and tax issues in financial decisions

Seminar

• Students have at their command detailed knowledge of finance and have a critical understanding of the procedures and methods in the subject area
• Compiling and utilising available sources in order to acquire an overview of previously unfamiliar sub-areas
• Preparing research papers on assigned topics or shorter empirical or analytical research projects by applying exacting technical procedures and methods

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Von der Geschichte, politischem System, Wirtschaftsstruktur bis hin zu den aktuellen Herausforderungen des Fürstentums

Warum hat Liechtenstein eigentlich als Keinstaat mitten in Europa überhaupt überlebt?

Wie hat es Liechtenstein von einem armen Bauernvölkchen zu einem der wohlhabendsten Staaten der Welt gebracht? Warum hat Liechtenstein eine um einiges höhere Industriequoten (ca. 41%) im Vergleich zu seinen Nachbarstaaten?

Wer regiert in Liechtenstein? Welche Kompetenzen haben die einzelnen Organe? Wie viel Macht hat der Fürst nun wirklich?

Wie Möglichkeiten der politischen Teilhabe haben liechtensteinische Stimmberechtigte? Wie funktioniert ein Referendum und wie eine Volksinitiative?

Wieso sind in Liechtenstein die Abstimmungen so ausgegangen, wie sie ausgingen?

Wer wählt in Liechtenstein wen? Warum gab es in Liechtensteins Parlament lange nur zwei Parteien?

Wie ticken die Stimmberechtigten Liechtensteins? Welche Werte und Einstellungen haben sie? Und wie ist die politische Kultur Liechtensteins?

Wie abhängig ist Liechtenstein von anderen Staaten? Wie stark kann sich Liechtenstein auf dem internationalen Parkett einbringen? Wo liegen seine Prioritäten?

Wie gestalten sich die Beziehungen zwischen Liechtenstein und der EU? Wie funktioniert der Europäische Wirtschaftsraum (EWR)? Und wie Liechtensteins Assoziierung zu Schengen?

Warum haben die Liechtensteiner dem Beitritt zum Europäischer Wirtschaftsraum 1992 zugestimmt, obwohl sich die Schweiz dagegen entschieden hat? Und was hatte dies für Konsequenzen?

Welchen Einfluss hat die Grösse auf die liechtensteinische Politik?

Welche Unterschiede gibt es zwischen Liechtenstein und der Schweiz?

Antworten auf diese Fragen und zahlreiche weitere werden Dr. Christian Frommelt (Direktor des Liechtenstein-Instituts und designierter Rektor der Universität Liechtenstein) und Dr. Thomas Milic (Forschungsbeauftragter Politik am Liechtenstein Institut) im Rahmen von diesem fakultätsübergreifenden Wahlfach liefern.

Vorlesung

Am 29.03.2023 findet ausserdem eine schriftliche Lernkontrolle statt, die empfohlen wird zu besuchen, da es die Grundlagen abfragt, worauf die notenrelevanten Gruppenarbeiten später aufbauen. Weitere Details werden in der ersten Präsenzeinheit kommuniziert.

siehe Lernergebnisse

Die Studierenden…

erwerben Grundkenntnisse zur Geschichte, den Wirtschaftsstrukturen und zum politischen System Liechtensteins und erhöhen damit ihr Verständnis für die Zusammenhänge und Mechanismen im Staate Liechtenstein.

können aktuelle politische und wirtschaftliche Themen Liechtensteins in einen grösseren Kontext stellen und sind in der Lage einer Drittperson fachkundig darüber Auskunft zu geben.

Einzelne Buchkapitel bzw. Journalbeiträge (werden bereitgestellt), Sitzungsfolien

Benotung

Prüfungsmodus:

Prüfungsmodus:
Gruppenarbeit (100%; Bewertung: Note), min. 3 Personen, max. 4 Personen, Umfang 15-20 Seiten pro Gruppe

siehe Prüfungsmodalitäten

The Pro Bono Project gives the student an opportunity to draw a close connection to the practice. Through the preparation of a Pro Bono project, the students gain a deeper insight into the three main areas of professional activity: concept phase, execution phase and reflection phase. In this way the students can complement and/or test their theoretical studies with practice-relevant work.

Project work under supervision, project management,
Individual selection of methods

Grade drawn from:
Pro Bono Application
Conceptual Phase
Execution Phase
Reflection Phase
Project Documentation
Project Presentation/Critical Review

MASTER (please switch the language to German to see the description for Bachelor students):

• Architectural design with specific task related to the theme Upcycling in the context of the relevant parameters for the implementation of the task.
• The Integration of topics are dealt with in the design task by being directly accompanied by specialist lecturers from the subject field.
• Process-oriented approach in the analysis of the task and the development of innovative concepts.
• Examination of current questions from the field.
• Advanced knowledge of structural, technological and sociocultural challenges related to reuse and upcycling.
• Advanced knowledge of building regulations and economic parameters.

The essence of Upcycling consists of the recording, evaluation and qualitative development and upgrading of existing architecture and urban structures.
The history of building has always been the history of recycling and renewal. In times of structural changes material legacies can be found everywhere within areas of settlement. The use, rediscovery and qualitative development of the existing is no longer a question of ideology, but of resources, economy, spatial and constructive qualities of architecture and urban planning.

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

if taught in German, a German language certificate level
C1 needs to be provided

midterm and final reviews, participation, integration, portfolio
minimum 75% mandatory presence; continuous assessment;

This is an interactive and practical course on all kind of questions about managing personal and individual financial situations in daily life. A focus is offered on the specific needs of young people. Although the title seems to be very specific, this course invites students from all study areas to participate. Finance students will not be able to profit from advantages because of the very practical approach of this course.



We start with 2 entire input days at the beginning of the semester. Over these 2 days, we provide students with an overview on personal finance in order to construct a general understanding of the topic.

This is followed by 4 evenings in April and May 2023, reserved for active contributions of students. We will form several groups. Each group will provide 3 short presentations and 2 mini-essays (between 2 and 4 pages). Some of the topics to be discussed will be:

How to analyze your personal financial situation and possibilities? How to save money, what type of saving plans do exist and what are their advantages/disadvantages?

What type of banking relationships do exist and what is appropriate for my needs?

When should I start investing? How should I invest? What are the most important aspects to consider? Implications of costs and returns on my results? How to manage costs and results? How to select and invest in stocks, bonds, alternative investments, mutual funds and ETFs?

How to use a credit, debit and cash cards? How to choose the best card offer?

What insurance contracts are a must to have? Which type of insurances are not that necessary in your personal situation?

How to decide on several loan offers? How to finance my home (what is affordable, valuation aspects, fixed-rate versus floating-rate contracts)?

How to finance a car and other consumer goods? Is leasing an alternative? When will real estate planning become an issue?



In this course we will be able to react to all kind of additional questions of participants.



If possible, guest speakers will be invited to profit from their special knowledge and to give participants the opportunity to discuss issues of Personal Finance with experts. Guest speakers will represent the real estate market, the insurance market and debt counseling.

individual preparation (pre-reading); input by lecturers with discussions, problem-based teaching; per group 3 short presentations and 2 mini-essays

Participants …

• develop their own personal financial plan.
• will know bank services and instruments to manage their own liquidity and their own money.
• will learn how to assess, secure, and manage their own credit.
• will be able to make appropriate personal financing decisions (personal loans, purchasing and financing your home), based on basic concepts in finance.
• will be able to decide on their personal wealth protection (the most important insurance contracts to have).
• will learn to develop their personal investing scheme (investing instruments, asset allocation decisions).
• will be able to make appropriate decisions for their retirement and estate planning.

Participants …

• develop their own personal financial plan.
• will know bank services and instruments to manage their own liquidity and their own money.
• will learn how to assess, secure, and manage their own credit.
• will be able to make appropriate personal financing decisions (personal loans, purchasing and financing your home), based on basic concepts in finance.
• will be able to decide on their personal wealth protection (the most important insurance contracts to have).
• will learn to develop their personal investing scheme (investing instruments, asset allocation decisions).
• will be able to make appropriate decisions for their retirement and estate planning.

Grading

Each group will provide…

3 short presentations, weight 50%;
2 mini-essays (each between 2-4 pages), weight 50%.

80% mandatory presence

Grading

Each group will provide…

3 short presentations, weight 50%;
2 mini-essays (each between 2-4 pages), weight 50%.

80% mandatory presence

Dieses Modul behandelt Aspekte und Methoden des Personalmanagements. Dazu gehören insbesondere das strategische Human Resources Management (mit der Umfeldanalyse, strategischen Planung und Ausrichtung der HR-Organisation auf die Unternehmensstrategie und die Personalgewinnung) sowie der Personaleinsatz, welcher in externes und internes Personalmarketing, Personalrekrutierungsstrategien, Rekrutierungsmethoden und Arbeitszeitmodelle untergliedert ist. Weitere Themen sind die Personalbeurteilung mit dem Kreislaufkonzept, dem 360 Grad-Beurteilungskonzept, den Instrumenten der Personalbeurteilung und dem Entwicklungsgespräch sowie die Personalhonorierung (die in Gehaltskomponenten und deren Wirkung, Total Compensation und Fringe Benefits gegliedert ist). Zum Abschluss beschäftigt sich die Personalentwicklung mit den Instrumenten und Massnahmen, den zentralen W-Fragen nach Hilb, der Rollenverteilung und der Laufbahngestaltung.

Präsentationen, Fallstudien, Diskussionen

Präsentation, Fallstudienanalyse

MASTER (please switch the language to German to see the description for Bachelor students):

-Architectural design with specific task related to the theme Landscape in the context of the relevant parameters for the implementation of the task.
-The Integration of topics are dealt with in the design task by being directly accompanied by specialist lecturers from the subject field.

• In-depth knowledge of interactions between people and their environment.
• In-depth knowledge of planning and urban design.

-Process-oriented approach in the analysis of the task and the development of innovative concepts.
-Examination of specific questions from the field.

Landscape means an area, as perceived by people, whose character is the result of the action and interaction of natural and/or human factors. (European Convention (2000/2004): European Landscape Convention. Florence.)
Landscape is both, expression and imprint of culture.
Landscape is public good and resource, which we carefully use and design, in order to improve qualities of life.

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

if taught in German, a German language certificate level C1 needs to be provided

midterm and final reviews, participation, integration, portfolio
minimum 75% mandatory presence; continuous assessment;