Scientific Writing
Scientific Writing
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doctoral degree programme in Business Economics
Project Description
The module is designed to guide students in developing their scientific writing skills in particular, and critical thinking in general. Students learn how to make their scientific arguments clear and how to convey them convincingly in writing. They also gain insights into academic publishing and learn about different editorial and review processes. More importantly, the module prepares students to participate meaningfully in the global scientific discourse of their academic disciplines.
The module covers three areas:
The module covers three areas:
- The structure and style of scientific manuscripts
- Peer-review and other editorial processes in academic publishing
- The principles of academic writing
Teaching Method
Simulation of editorial processes
- Workshop
- Presentation
- Simulation of editorial processes
Learning Results
After completing this module successfully, students are able to:
- Apply the principles of academic writing in their scientific manuscripts
- Structure their scientific manuscripts for coherence and cohesion
- Convey their arguments clearly in their scientific manuscripts
- Review scientific manuscripts constructively
- Understand different editorial and review processes
Examination
The students will be assessed in this module through:
- Essay or other sample texts
- Peer-review and editorial review
- Presentation
- Essay or other sample texts
- Peer-review and editorial review
- Presentation
Preliminary Study
Preliminary Study
Study Programmes
Doctoral degree programme in Business Economics
Project Description
The research proposal is a research plan. The contents of the research proposal are governed by the curricula of the doctoral degree programmes. If a cumulative dissertation is intended, it is necessary to mention the publication journals and the number of publications planned. The formal aspects of the research proposal must comply with the "Guidelines for Writing Academic Papers at the University of Liechtenstein".
In the colloquium on the research proposal, the doctoral student shall present his/her dissertation project and provide reasons for his/her chosen approach.
In the colloquium on the research proposal, the doctoral student shall present his/her dissertation project and provide reasons for his/her chosen approach.
Examination
The grade for the research proposal will be determined by taking the average of the grades given by the supervisor and the co-supervisor.
Disputation
Disputation
Study Programmes
Doctoral degree programme in Business Economics
Learning Objectives
In the viva voce examination the doctoral student proves that he/she meets the requirements on the dissertation by publically defending his/her dissertation.
Examination
The Chairperson of the Board of Examiners, the supervisor and the co-supervisor(s) shall determine a grade for the viva voce examination.
Research Colloquium
Research Colloquium
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doctoral degree programme in Business Economics
Doctoral degree programme in Architecture and Planning
Project Description
This module is a cross-faculty elective course of all PhD programmes of the University of Liechtenstein. It is a joint course, involving students from different schools, in order to broaden the students` horizon beyond their individual disciplinary focus and to enable them to reflect and discuss their own work from the perspective of different disciplines.
The course is organized in form of a Doctoral Consortium, in which participants present their research and discuss it with the faculty and fellow PhD students of the course. The primary objective of the research colloquium is to present and justify the PhD students' research in an interdisciplinary research colloquium.
Assessment by the professors enables candidates to appraise if their research ideas meet the requirements and goals of a dissertation. Since the research colloquium is mentored by an interdisciplinary academic committee, this module also serves to further develop the communicative and social competences of the students.
Students receive feedback on their research by faculty members of different faculties. Moreover, they benefit from listening to the other students' experiences and results. As a research colloquium the module aims at deepening both, methodological and professional research skills of the students. In addition, the module is designed to position and reflect their work in academic research communities beyond their own fields.
The interdisciplinary nature of the course is an important element to enable the students to engage with other in making contributions of value to society. We understand that such solutions do not come from single disciplines but live on the interdisciplinary discourse, which requires both methodological as well as conceptual and social skills, which are delivered in this course.
Students benefit from listening to the other students' experiences and debating results with a focus on the specific disciplines, styles of inquiry, and learning cultures at the University of Liechtenstein. Key elements include the problematization, research question, relevant theoretical lenses and conceptual frameworks, specific strategies of inquiry, and measures to comply with the respective research standards.
This module addresses the researcher's ability to manage projects, work autonomously, think analytically, and be creative, inquisitive, and original.
The course is organized in form of a Doctoral Consortium, in which participants present their research and discuss it with the faculty and fellow PhD students of the course. The primary objective of the research colloquium is to present and justify the PhD students' research in an interdisciplinary research colloquium.
Assessment by the professors enables candidates to appraise if their research ideas meet the requirements and goals of a dissertation. Since the research colloquium is mentored by an interdisciplinary academic committee, this module also serves to further develop the communicative and social competences of the students.
Students receive feedback on their research by faculty members of different faculties. Moreover, they benefit from listening to the other students' experiences and results. As a research colloquium the module aims at deepening both, methodological and professional research skills of the students. In addition, the module is designed to position and reflect their work in academic research communities beyond their own fields.
The interdisciplinary nature of the course is an important element to enable the students to engage with other in making contributions of value to society. We understand that such solutions do not come from single disciplines but live on the interdisciplinary discourse, which requires both methodological as well as conceptual and social skills, which are delivered in this course.
Students benefit from listening to the other students' experiences and debating results with a focus on the specific disciplines, styles of inquiry, and learning cultures at the University of Liechtenstein. Key elements include the problematization, research question, relevant theoretical lenses and conceptual frameworks, specific strategies of inquiry, and measures to comply with the respective research standards.
This module addresses the researcher's ability to manage projects, work autonomously, think analytically, and be creative, inquisitive, and original.
Teaching Method
Interactive, seminar style presentations and discussions
Learning Results
After completing the module, students will be able to
- assess the nature and quality of their research.
- identify boundaries of their own research.
- identify opportunities to engage with other disciplines to bring their research to fruition.
- get further insights into the research methods applied by other scientists and to discuss evolving questions with an academic committee.
- develop research designs, including problematization, research questions, philosophical assumptions, general strate-gies of inquiry, and specific methods for collecting and analyzing data.
- present their research to an audience outside their own discipline.
- position their work in a wider context academic and societal context and appreciate the range of research styles and cultures across the University of Liechtenstein and beyond.
Examination
The students will be assessed in this module through:
- Research paper
- Assessment by the professors discussing the proposal and defense of the research paper
- Research paper
- Assessment by the professors discussing the proposal and defense of the research paper
Basic Studio Upcycling: Brauerei
Basic Studio Upcycling: Brauerei
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture
Project Description
- Architektonischer Entwurf mit konkreter Aufgabenstellung aus dem Themenfeld Upcycling im Kontext der relevanten für die Umsetzung der Aufgabe wichtigen Parameter.
- Integrierende Themen werden in der Entwurfsaufgabe bearbeitet und durch Fachdozierende aus dem Themengebiet direkt begleitet.
- Prozessorientierte Vorgehensweise in der Analyse der Aufgabe und der Entwicklung von zukunftsweisenden Konzepten.
- Basiswissen zu strukturellen, bautechnischen und sozio-kulturellen Herausforderungen in Umnutzung und Aufwertung.
- Grundlegendes Verständnis von ökonomischen und baurechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen.
Upcycling: Im Zentrum von Upcycling steht die Erfassung, Bewertung und qualitative Weiterentwicklung von Baubestand sowie die Aufwertung von bestehenden urbanen Strukturen. Die Geschichte des Bauens und Planens war immer auch eine Geschichte der Wieder- und Weiterverwendung. Materielle Hinterlassenschaften, meist im Zuge von Strukturwandel, finden sich überall im Siedlungsraum. Der Umgang mit Bestand ist nicht länger eine Frage von Idealismus, sondern von Ressourcen, Ökonomie sowie räumlicher und konstruktiver Qualitäten in der Architektur und Städtebau.
Teaching Method
Blockunterricht mit Projektstudio
Mögliche Methoden:
angeleitetes Praktikum Experiment, Modell, Plan, Projektarbeit, Recherche, Reflexion, Skizze, Übung,
Visualisierung, Diskurs, Exzerpieren, Foto, Zeichnung.
Mögliche Methoden:
angeleitetes Praktikum Experiment, Modell, Plan, Projektarbeit, Recherche, Reflexion, Skizze, Übung,
Visualisierung, Diskurs, Exzerpieren, Foto, Zeichnung.
Assessment Methods
Modulnote = Lehrveranstaltungsnote, die ermittelt wird aus:
Projektentwürfe, Präsentation mit Kritik, Mitarbeit im Unterricht; Integrationsarbeit; Portfolio; 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, prüfungsimmanent
Projektentwürfe, Präsentation mit Kritik, Mitarbeit im Unterricht; Integrationsarbeit; Portfolio; 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, prüfungsimmanent
Basic Studio Landschaft: "Us and Them?" Über eine gemeinsame Zukunft
Basic Studio Landschaft: "Us and Them?" Über eine gemeinsame Zukunft
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture
Project Description
- Architektonischer/ städtebaulicher Entwurf mit konkreter Aufgabenstellung aus dem Themenfeld Landschaft im Kontext der relevanten für die Umsetzung der Aufgabe wichtigen Parameter.
- Integrierende Themen werden in der Entwurfsaufgabe bearbeitet und durch Fachdozierende aus dem Themengebiet direkt begleitet.
- Prozessorientierte Vorgehensweise in der Analyse der Aufgabe und der Entwicklung von zukunftsweisenden Konzepten.
- Basiswissen zu den Wechselwirkungen zwischen Menschen und ihrer Umgebung.
- Grundlegende Kenntnisse in Planung und Gestaltung.
- Die Vertiefung des in den Projektstudios behandelten Lerninhaltes wird durch eine Verbindung in die regionale Praxis erarbeitet.
- Anhand von Fallbeispielen sollen die Lerninhalte überprüft, vertieft und weiterentwickelt werden.
Landschaft ist ein vom Menschen als solches wahrgenommenes Gebiet, dessen Charakter das Ergebnis des Wirkens und Zusammenwirkens natürlicher und/oder anthropogener Faktoren ist .
Landschaft ist sowohl Ausdruck als auch Prägung von Kultur.
Landschaft ist Kollektivgut und Ressource, die wir sorgfältig nutzen und gestalten, um Lebensqualitäten aufzuwerten.
Teaching Method
Blockunterricht mit Projektstudio
Mögliche Methoden:
angeleitetes Praktikum Experiment, Modell, Plan, Projektarbeit, Recherche, Reflexion, Skizze, Übung, Visualisierung, Diskurs, Exzerpieren, Foto, Zeichnung.
Mögliche Methoden:
angeleitetes Praktikum Experiment, Modell, Plan, Projektarbeit, Recherche, Reflexion, Skizze, Übung, Visualisierung, Diskurs, Exzerpieren, Foto, Zeichnung.
Assessment Methods
Modulnote = Lehrveranstaltungsnote, die ermittelt wird aus:
Projektentwürfe, Präsentation mit Kritik, Mitarbeit im Unterricht; Integrationsarbeit; Portfolio; 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, prüfungsimmanent
Projektentwürfe, Präsentation mit Kritik, Mitarbeit im Unterricht; Integrationsarbeit; Portfolio; 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, prüfungsimmanent
Basic Studio Handwerk: Einfaches Bauen mit Naturbaustoffen
Basic Studio Handwerk: Einfaches Bauen mit Naturbaustoffen
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture
Project Description
- Konstruktiver Entwurf mit konkreter Aufgabenstellung aus dem Themenfeld Handwerk im Kontext der relevanten für die Umsetzung der Aufgabe wichtigen Parameter.
- Grundlagen der Tragstruktur, Bautechnik und Bauphysik.
- Integrierende Themen werden in der Entwurfsaufgabe bearbeitet und durch Fachdozierende aus dem Themengebiet direkt begleitet.
- Prozessorientierte Vorgehensweise in der Analyse der Aufgabe und der Entwicklung von zukunftsweisenden Konzepten.
- Die Vertiefung des in den Projektstudios behandelten Lerninhaltes wird durch eine Verbindung in die regionale Praxis erarbeitet.
- Anhand von Fallbeispielen sollen die Lerninhalte überprüft, vertieft und weiterentwickelt werden.
Handwerk spannt den Bogen von Material über Gestaltung bis zur Konstruktion im Massstab 1/1.
Die Kunst des Fügens wird durch bautechnische Expertisen vertieft und durch eine ganzheitliche Lehre in Architekturgeschichte und Theorie ergänzt. Dabei treffen analoge Werkzeuge auf digitale Produktionen. Traditionelle und innovative Methoden werden angewendet und material- und konstruktionsspezifische Schwerpunkte werden gesetzt. Kooperationen mit lokalen Expertinnen und Experten fördern die Umsetzung von praxisnahen Projekten, welche einen Mehrwert für die Gesellschaft bringen.
Teaching Method
Blockunterricht mit Projektstudio
Mögliche Methoden:
angeleitetes Praktikum Experiment, Modell, Plan, Projektarbeit, Recherche, Reflexion, Skizze, Übung,
Visualisierung, Diskurs, Exzerpieren, Foto, Zeichnung.
Mögliche Methoden:
angeleitetes Praktikum Experiment, Modell, Plan, Projektarbeit, Recherche, Reflexion, Skizze, Übung,
Visualisierung, Diskurs, Exzerpieren, Foto, Zeichnung.
Assessment Methods
Modulnote = Lehrveranstaltungsnote, die ermittelt wird aus:
Projektentwürfe, Präsentation mit Kritik, Mitarbeit im Unterricht; Integrationsarbeit; Portfolio; 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, prüfungsimmanent
Projektentwürfe, Präsentation mit Kritik, Mitarbeit im Unterricht; Integrationsarbeit; Portfolio; 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, prüfungsimmanent
Seminar In Finance
Seminar In Finance
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- 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
Teaching Method
Seminar
Learning Results
- 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
Course Materials
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Risk Management
Risk Management
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Identifying, Measuring, and Management of Financial Risks
- Risk Categories and Associated Models: Market, Credit, Operational and Liquidity Risks
- Rating Agencies and Credit Ratings
Teaching Method
Lecture
Learning Results
- understand both the importance and the potential of financial risk management,
- relate financial risk management to other areas of finance and within financial institutions,
- know about the risks associated with financial derivatives as well as their potential for applications in risk management and financial engineering,
- apply appropriate methods to identify, measure and manage financial risks,
Assessment Methods
see lecture(s) within the module
Master's thesis
Master's thesis
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Identification of a research problem and development of a research questionThematically 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 field of specialisation by drawing on scientific work methods. Completion of presentation documentation on a research problem within their specialised - field. 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.
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.