To support the holistic educational aim of artistic and technically skilled graduates, this report unites technical disciplines embedded in the curriculum into a compulsory document/ report.
It is coordinated with the lecturers of the theoretical subjects that are supporting it by iterative consultations.

exercises, research, writing, case study

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

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

Practise communicative and cultural skills and competences in German on level A1 - A2 (cf. CEFR descriptors).

Interactive teaching

Develop German language competence on level A1 - A2 (cf. CEFR descriptors), develop cultural competence

• listen to, understand, and react to simple texts and dialogues
• read and understand simple texts and dialogues
• know and use basic grammar and vocabulary
• write simple texts
• use learning strategies successfully
• develop cultural competence

Available on Moodle

Parts of assessment
A: written and oral assessment during the semester
B: written test

Attendance: minimum 80%

Grading

cross-faculty course:
Rules for registration: www.uni.li/cross-faculty

Practise communicative and cultural skills and competences in German on level A2 (cf. CEFR descriptors).

This is a suggested schedule but, if practicable, changes can be made in accordance with the wishes of the participants.

Information about the placement test is provided on the website of the cross-faculty elective subjects > language courses and by the International Office

Interactive teaching

Develop German language competence on level A2 (cf. CEFR descriptors), develop cultural competence

• listen to, understand, and react to simple texts and dialogues
• read and understand simple texts and dialogues
• know and use basic grammar and vocabulary
• write simple texts
• use learning strategies successfully
• develop cultural competence

Develop German language competence on level A2 (cf. CEFR descriptors), develop cultural competence

• listen to, understand, and react to simple texts and dialogues
• read and understand simple texts and dialogues
• know and use basic grammar and vocabulary
• write simple texts
• use learning strategies successfully
• develop cultural competence

Available on Moodle

Parts of assessment
A: written/oral assessment during the semester
B: oral test

Attendance: minimum 80% required

Grading

After successful completion of the seminar, a language certificate (University of Liechtenstein) may be offered. It is based on the performance record of the standardized language placement test onSET.

cross-faculty course:
Rules for registration: www.uni.li/cross-faculty

Digital Innovation covers the fundamentals of digital innovation and the development and implementation of novel and original solutions in which the innovation process, its outcomes, or the ensuing organisational and social transformation is embodied in or enabled by digital technologies. Digital Innovation is one of the core topics of the degree programme, so the course also provides a basis on which students can choose their electives. The course covers six primary topics:

• Fundamental properties of digital technologies and digital innovation
• Organising for digital innovation
• Digital platforms and ecosystems
• Digital innovation and capital creation
• Digital business models
• Digital entrepreneurship

• The module involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
• Case studies are used to discuss the course contents. Contemporary scientific publications from Information Systems and Management are discussed in class.

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence
• understand the basics of the fundamentals of digital innovation and the development and implementation
of novel and original solutions that are relevant to the field of information systems
• understand the main concepts, theories, and methods related to digital innovation

Methodological competence
• be able to apply the understanding and the methods into their projects or illustrative cases
• be able to analyse the role of digital technologies in existing business models
• be able to develop business models that consider options created through digital technologies

Social competence
• be able to collaborate and work in teams
• support each other during the learning process

Personal competence
• critically reflect on technological outcomes

Written exam (90min)

• The discussion of the central historical and architectural theoretical foundations of tectonics.
• The study of the communicative potential of tectonics and the question of its relevance and validity in the contemporary context.
• The practical approach to the phenomenon of the tectonic through exercises (drawing and model).

exercises, research, writing, case study

• The focus of this course is to provide knowledge of the historical development, contextual significance, and laws of tectonics as an original architectural language form.

The students

• have an idea of the potential synergy between theoretical background knowledge, design creativity and constructive know-how.
• understand the connection between the choice of a building material and the possibilities of joining architectural form according to constructive-design aspects.
• are able to transform the constructive-design analysis of existing solutions into their own creative interpretations.
• are able to process, bundle and interpret a multitude of specifications and information and to use them within the design process in a way that is relevant to execution.
• have a basic understanding of how to collaborate with colleagues to develop design ideas.
• are able to communicate complex information to different audiences and with different objectives.
• Are capable of critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of ideas, concepts, information, and concerns relevant to the discipline of architecture.
• are able to draw on a variety of sources in forming a judgment.

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

• Praktische Einblicke in das Umfeld verschiedener Unternehmungen
• Verknüpfung der betriebswirtschaftlichen Theorie mit der Praxis
• Diskussionen mit Unternehmern
• Interkulturelle Verschiedenheiten kennen und verstehen lernen

• Einwöchige Exkursion
• Praktische Einblicke in ein neues Umfeld
• Interaktive Übungen
• Workshops

Introduction to methodology, the basics of research foundations, research philosophies and approaches, development and the implementation and analysis of research projects.

Für die Anmeldung zum Modul Research Methods I müssen die Module Statistik, Wirtschaftsmathematik, English I und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten erfolgreich absolviert sein.

The successfull completion of this module is necessary for registering in the Module Research Methods II.

The MILSA mentoring program provides students with the opportunity to develop their intercultural awareness and intercultural learning as students and future professionals. The program is offered twice yearly with a duration of approx. twelve months. It starts in April respectively in October.
The mentoring program provides an immersive intercultural learning experience in an international location. Students' learning is supported by pre-departure and post-sojourn workshops, and by Skype interviews and guided blog writing during the study abroad. The mentor is lecturer of the University of Liechtenstein.
The pre-departure workshop introduces students to explore aspects of intercultural learning and helps them prepare for their experience in a different society and culture.
During the stay abroad, students will talk to the mentor via Skype and write guided blog contributions about their intercultural learning. They stay in contact and complete group task together. Upon their return, students meet with the mentor in a post-sojourn workshop to discuss and reflect upon their experiences and the importance of their intercultural learning for their future professional lives.
The subject includes content on notions of culture, interculturality, intercultural learning,
stereotypes, identities, cultural practices, and reflection and reflective writing.
The First Steps in Intercultural Learning Workshop is held before students depart. This workshop provides essential content, discussion and activities to prepare students for their intercultural learning, international experience and to guide their completion of assessment tasks.
The Coming Home Workshop takes place after students return from their stay abroad and allows them to reflect on their experience, particularly their intercultural learning and its
application to their future professional lives. Students also present their group assignment.

Workshops, discussions, writing blog contributions, Skype interview, online survey

• To acquire and improve intercultural learning skills
• To reflect on expectations for study abroad
• To reflect on and discuss experiences while studying abroad; to reflect on the
• behaviours and values in the host and home cultures
• To practice observation and reflection in writing and in conversation
• To reflect on one's use of the language of the host country and other languages used during study abroad
• To encourage students to think about the study abroad experience in terms of their professional life

• Filling in Intercultural Development inventory
• Attending Individual IDI Evaluation Coaching Session before and after the Semester Abroad
• Attending the First Steps in Intercultural Learning and Coming Home workshops
• Writing three blog contributions

o- Completing one peer group task

• Filling in online survey

Compulsory attendance 100%

Grading

cross-faculty course:
Rules for registration: www.uni.li/cross-faculty