Advanced Studio Upcycling: This could be: New life for “closed” churches in Venice (e)
Advanced Studio Upcycling: This could be: New life for “closed” churches in Venice (e)
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture
Master's degree programme in Architecture
Project Description
MASTER (please switch the language to German to see the description for Bachelor students):
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.
- 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.
Teaching Method
design studio, design seminar, exercises, experiment, research, writing, visualising, modelling, presenting, case study
Requirements (formal)
if taught in German, a German language certificate level C1 needs to be provided
Assessment Methods
midterm and final reviews, participation, integration, portfolio
minimum 75% mandatory presence; continuous assessment;
minimum 75% mandatory presence; continuous assessment;
Activation in English I
Activation in English I
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Sprachkurse und Extracurriculare Veranstaltungen
Teaching Method
Interaction, coaching
Learning Results
Develop skills and competences to reach the B2 threshold level (cf. CEFR descriptors, Council of Europe)
Reading:
Speaking:
Writing:
Accuracy:
Reading:
- follow argumentation in texts
- understand texts concerned with contemporary problems
Speaking:
- interact fluently with other speakers
- express different views in discussions.
- present clear descriptions on a wide range of subjects.
Writing:
- write texts showing a clear line of argumentation
Accuracy:
- possess high degree of grammatical control
Grade
Hinweis für reguläre Studierende der Universität Liechtenstein: Bei den Sprachkursen handelt es sich um extracurriculare Module, die bei erfolgreicher Teilnahme im Diplomzusatz (Diploma Supplement) als "Extracurriculare Studienleistungen" ausgewiesen werden. Die erworbenen Credits können nicht im curricularen Studienplan angerechnet werden.
Financial Management
Financial Management
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Management
Project Description
Growth Finance
Controlling & Corporate Valuation
Tax & Law
- Investitionsentscheidungen im Wachstumsprozess.
- Verfahren der Investitionsrechnung.
- Statische Methoden und Dynamische Methoden.
- Investitionsprozess.
- Investitions- und Finanzierungsentscheidungen im Unternehmen.
Controlling & Corporate Valuation
- Grundlagen und Funktionen des Controllings.
- Organisation des Controllings in Gründungsunternehmen.
- Aufbau, Struktur und Zusammenhänge von Bilanz, GuV/Erfolgsrechnung und Mittelflussrechnung.
- Unternehmensplanung und Budgetierung.
- Kennzahlen und Kennzahlensysteme für die Analyse und Planung der Vermögens-, Liquidität- und Ertragslage des Unternehmens (inkl. besondere Relevanz für Ratings von Klein- und Gründungsunternehmen durch Kreditinstitute).
- Berichtswesen (mit Fokus auf Aussenfinanzierungsquellen wie z.B. Kreditinstitute und Venture-Capital-Unternehmen).
- Anlässe der Unternehmensbewertung.
- Unternehmensanalyse zum Erkennen möglicher Wertoptimierungen.
- Prognose von Bilanz, Erfolgsrechnung/GuV und Cash Flow.
- Methoden und Instrumente zur Bewertung von Unternehmen.
Tax & Law
- Grundlagen der nationalen und der internationalen Besteuerung von Unternehmen in Liechtenstein, Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.
- Einfluss der Europäischen Integration auf die internationale Besteuerung von Unternehmen.
- Unterschiede in der internationalen Steuerbelastung von Unternehmen.
- Besteuerung der Umstrukturierung eines Unternehmens.
Educational Journey
Educational Journey
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Management
Project Description
Die Studienreise vertieft die Inhalte des Semesters in einem extrem wachstumsorientierten Umfeld und erläutert an Beispielen aus der Unternehmenswelt:
- Praktische Einblicke in ein internationales Umfeld.
- Internationalisierung erfahren und mit Unternehmern diskutieren.
- Sinn und Zweck von Internationalisierungsstrategien verstehen und mit Investoren diskutieren. Beispiele für bisherige Studienreisen: USA, China, Skandinavien.
- Workshops an Universitäten, Gespräche mit Investoren, Unternehmern und Policy Makern.
- Praktische Umsetzung von Internationalisierungsstrategien.
- Erklären von landesspezifischen Besonderheiten.
- How to do Business in der jeweiligen Destination.
Statistics
Statistics
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Statistics is an important module of the MSc in Finance program, with the purpose of making students familiar with the statistical methods and tools necessary not only for producing high quality research output in finance but also necessary to understand and apply the quantitative tools that are at the core of a modern and innovative financial business.
- This involves in particular the concept of statistical learning (the foundation of machine learning and artificial intelligence).
- In this context students will briefly recapture simple statistical concepts such as hypothesis testing within financial data while at the same time learning to use R, a statistical software package that has become standard in research as well as practice.
- Additionally, they will learn to find and download data from professional providers (Refinitiv) as well as the internet.
Teaching Method
Exercise and lecture
Learning Results
- Students understand and can apply simple and multiple linear regressions as well as corresponding diagnostic tests.
- Students understand the concepts of supervised and unsupervised learning, can give examples and apply such methods to financial datasets.
- Students understand the pitfalls related to financial time series and know the corresponding methods and tools to overcome them.
Seminar in Applied Finance
Seminar in Applied Finance
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Current topics in Basic principles for writing academic textsInternational EconomicsDevelopments in Banking and FinanceInnovation FinanceSustainable Finance
Teaching Method
Lecture, seminar
Learning Results
- Know, understand and are able to apply the guidelines of scientific writing at the University of Liechtenstein.Students are able to conduct thorough literature reviews.Students are able to produce texts with a systematic structure.Students can illustrate main themes and debates in international economics and their relation to International FinanceStudents are able to assess the impact of macroeconomics, political forces and international agreements on finance companiesStudents are able to explain instruments in innovation finance compare them with traditional instruments Students can distinguish between different investment strategies in Sustainable Finance Students are in position to communicate acquired information comprehensibly to specialists and laities.
Course Materials
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Qualitative Methods
Qualitative Methods
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Overview and introduction to different forms of qualitative methods in finance
- Key concepts of experimental research approaches
- Experimental methods to test market and trader behavior
Teaching Method
Interactive lecture
Learning Results
- Students are able to perform a survey.
- Students are able to test market and trader behavior with an experimental research approach.
- Students can decide when to use a qualitative or a quantitative research approach.
- Students know and can apply them most important qualitative research methods in Finance.
Assessment Methods
See lecture(s) within the module
International Business Finance (CPE)
International Business Finance (CPE)
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Management
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Global Financial Environment
- International Parity Conditions
- Foreign Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting
- The Foreign Exchange Market and the Use of Foreign Currency Derivatives
- Foreign Exchange Exposure
- Financing the Global Firm
- Foreign Investment Decisions
- International Trade Finance
- Working Capital Management
Teaching Method
Lecture
Learning Results
After attendance of this course, students …
- have at ones disposal comprehensive and integrated knowledge of the majority of core areas in international business finance
- independently solve problems in international business finance by means of acquired concepts
- applying procedures and techniques that are specialised and state-of-the-art
- identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract issues and problems in international business finance
- communicate acquired information comprehensibly to specialists and laities
Financial Markets
Financial Markets
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Introduction to financial marketsInterest rates and bond pricesThe structure of interest ratesMarket efficiencyMonetary policyMoney marketsBond marketsMortgage marketsDerivative markets
Teaching Method
Interactive lecture
Learning Results
- After completing this course, students...know how interest rates and bond prices are related and influence each otherknow different structures and theories of interest ratesare able to explain what market efficiency is and know evidence for different stagescan explain how monetary policy is used to influence financial marketsknow the dynamics of money, bond, derivatives and mortgage markets
Assessment Methods
see lecture(s) within the module
Financial Economics
Financial Economics
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Project Description
- Introduction to financial economics Equilibrium and arbitrage Valuation, state prices, risk-neutral probabilities Expected utility, risk aversion, mean-variance theory Optimal portfolios
Teaching Method
Interactive lecture
Learning Results
- After completing this course, students...understand basic principles in financial economics (e.g., absence of arbitrage) and can apply them in discrete-time markets,link absence of arbitrage, state prices, and risk-neutral probabilities in complete and in incomplete markets,understand the implications of portfolio restrictions in financial markets, understand the classical models of risk and risk aversion and apply them to financial decision-making,are familiar with consumption-portfolio models and their optimization in discrete time.
Assessment Methods
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