Das Modul Masterthesis setzt sich zusammen aus:

a) der Erstellung der Masterthesis

b) Kolloquium
Im Kolloquium der Masterthesis wird der aktuelle Stand der Masterthesis geprüft und bewertet. Gravierende Mängel könnten zu einem frühzeitigen Abbruch der Masterthesis führen.

c) der Präsentation & Verteidigung der Masterthesis
In der Präsentation & Verteidigung der Masterthesis weist der Studierende die Befähigung wissenschaftlicher Arbeitsweise sowie die für die Ausübung des Berufes erforderlichen fachlichen Kompetenzen und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten nach.

In der Masterthesis wird ein studiengangsspezifisches Problem auf wissenschaftlicher Grundlage selbständig erarbeitet.

Das Kolloquium muss positiv bewertet werden.

Die Benotung der Masterthesis setzt sich aus der Note für die schriftliche Arbeit und der Note für die Präsentation und Verteidigung im Verhältnis 70% zu 30% zusammen.

Hat der Studierende die Masterthesis nicht bestanden, so kann er dieses Modul frühestens zum nächstmöglichen Prüfungstermin wiederholen. Eine zweite Wiederholung ist nicht möglich und das Masterstudium gilt als endgültig nicht bestanden.

The sustainable operation within a complex architectural or urban environment is critically analysed and applied. The Bachelor’s Thesis students take part in one of the Advanced Studios within the Bachelor´s degree programme. The thesis includes a developed hypothesis which is verified (or falsified) within the context of a design project.

Guided project work in the design studio. A seminar week focussing on the studio topic is an integral part of the design studio.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Successful completion of all four foundation studios and one Advanced Studio within the Bachelor's degree programme.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment, midterm and final reviews.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: design project (60%), final presentation (20%) and thesis book (20%).

The Bachelor's Thesis comprises the design and production of the Bachelor's thesis book, in which the entire research and design process of the design project is documented. The formal aspects of the Bachelor's Thesis are described in the Bachelor's Thesis regulations. The thesis book can be written in German or English.

This optional module allows for various kinds of research studies. It is closely connected to the five units of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and is usually part of ongoing research projects. The supervision consists of directing the students towards clear results within a given field of research. The individual study is reviewed within the respective unit.

Built Heritage & Upcycling Unit:
Whenever there was a shortage of building materials in history, creativity was called for and a circular approach was often the answer. In the 16th century, the Frenchman Philibert de l'Orme invented a new construction method, known as "à petit bois", in which large roof surfaces were built from small pieces of wood. Instead of comprehensive designs, his architectural work was characterized by adapting, integrating and building on. We examine de l'Orme's circular approaches using the example of the roof truss of the Caserne Rochambeau in Mont-Dauphin (F). Could this method be one of the earliest concepts for planned circular building solutions?

Self-defined design or research studies, developed individually or in groups agreed upon with research units and under the guidance of mentors. The size of the module is determined by the respective unit.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, regular meetings with instructors, continuous assessment, portfolio and final review.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor.

Group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions.

Specialisation in Bookkeeping
Specialisation in Finance
Group and International Accounting
Strategic Controlling
Specialisation in Auditing
Business Case Studies

Erwerb von vertiefender Fachkompetenz in den Bereichen Buchführung, Finanzierung, Konzernrechnungslegung und internationale Rechnungslegung sowie Revision. Befähigung zum Erkennen betriebswirtschaftlicher Fragestellun-gen und deren Umsetzung in der betrieblichen Praxis. Einbezug aktueller Probleme des Betriebs von Treuhandun-ternehmen vor dem Hintergrund sich ändernder rechtlicher und wirtschaftlicher Rahmenbedingungen. Ausblick und Prognose des zukünftigen Tätigkeitsfelds von Treuhandunternehmen.

• Vertiefung Buchführung: 30 %
• Vertiefung Revision: 30 %
• Vertiefung Finanzierung: 20 %
• Konzernrechnungslegung und Internationale Rechnungslegung: 20%

Zum erfolgreichen Bestehen des Moduls ist eine Mindestnote von 4.0 erforderlich. Zusätzlich müssen 80% der zu absolvierenden Einzelprüfungen eines Moduls mindestens mit der Note 3.5 abgeschlossen werden.

This module, optionally to be undertaken in the third semester, serves as a basis for an individual Master’s Thesis, if successfully completed with a minimum grade of 5.0. The sustainable operation within a self-chosen area is critically analysed and applied. It contains a research question, an in-depth theoretical investigation as well as a conceptual outline for a Theoretical Report and a Technical Report. In the Preliminary Study the supervision consists of directing the preparation of the thesis proposal and the research design as well as the development of the student’s clear conceptual position. The Preliminary Study needs to be completed at the University of Liechtenstein and is reviewed before a panel of experts of the related research unit.

The Preliminary Study, optionally to be undertaken in the third semester, serves as a basis for an individual Master’s Thesis. It contains a research question and a theoretical investigation that serve as a conceptual outline for the Theoretical and Technical Report of the aspired Master’s Thesis. Site, programme and user profile for a design proposal are evaluated and proposed.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment and regular meetings with instructors.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

This optional module, allows for various kinds of research studies in collaboration with planned or ongoing research projects. It is closely linked to the five units of the School of Architecture and is undertaken individually or in small teams of students. Supervision consists of guiding students towards clear results in a particular area of research. The research project is reviewed before a panel of experts from the supervising research unit.

Built Heritage & Upcycling Unit:
Would you also like to be a border crosser and cross borders with us? Ernst Sommerlad (1895-1977) was one of the first architects in the Principality of Liechtenstein and brought the architectural language of Modernism here. Despite the most adverse political circumstances, he did not allow himself to be limited by borders either architecturally or physically, and also built in Germany, Vorarlberg, St. Gallen, Appenzell and Graubünden. On the occasion of a symposium at the University of Liechtenstein in the fall of 2025, we will analyze the fast and exciting oeuvre of Sommerlad under close scientific scrutiny in cooperation with the country and the OST (Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences)

Research or design studies defined by research units and under the guidance of mentors, usually closely related to current research projects, developed individually or in groups. The offers of the research semester vary each se-mester depending on the units and are coordinated with the academic director of the Master's degree pro-gramme.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment and regular meetings with instructors.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following com-ponents: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor; group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions;

start, final submission and presentation can be individually
defined with the respective tutors.

Registration via the intranet of the University of Liechtenstein is not binding and is only valid in combination with the written consent of the respective unit. This applies to all Individual Electives in the Master's degree programme in Architecture.

This optional module allows for various kinds of research studies. It is closely connected to the five units of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and is usually part of ongoing research projects. The supervision consists of directing the students towards clear results within a given field of research. The individual study is reviewed within the respective unit.

Urbanism, Architecture & Society:
Do you like writing, or want to gain more experience scientific writing?
Are you interested in learning about and applying methods of urban research?
Want some credit points for that?
Urbanism, Architecture & Society Unit (UASU) is happy to support independent study projects utilizing our methods and approaches, either (1) pursuing questions relevant to our group, or (2) supporting you in finding your own research questions. We can provide topics for independent study related to our research areas in the Alpine Rhine Valley, as well as various locations across the Global South.
We also encourage aligning independent study projects with our other concurrent courses including: Raum & Gesellschaft, Studio Jozi, Urban Theory, Planning & Places, Architectural Theory, or Pro Bono.

Self-defined design or research studies, developed individually or in groups agreed upon with research units and under the guidance of mentors. The size of the module is determined by the respective unit.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, regular meetings with instructors, continuous assessment, portfolio and final review.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor.

You can register for this independent study alone or in a group. For registration and enrolment, please get in touch with Lindsay Howe: lindsay.howe@uni.li

• Developing research questions and hypothesis
• Designing qualitative and quantitative research
• Writing and communicating research proposals

Seminar

• Students conduct structured literature reviews and identify research gaps.
• Students derive research questions and testable hypotheses, motivated on the basis of existing literature.
• Students select and apply appropriate methods to answer the hypotheses.
• Students will produce rigorous research proposals in the area of finance.
• Students will effectively communicate academic research proposals.

The thesis process starts immediately after the deadline of the Exposé.

• Overview on different Forms and Asset Classes of Alternative Investments
• Chances and Risks of Alternative Investments
• Alternative Investments in a Portfolio Context
• Regulation of Alternative Investments
• Socially Responsible Investments and Impact
• Alternative Investments and Corporate Governance

• Interactive lecture with discussion.
• Guest lectures by business leaders to show how theory is transferred into practice.
• Case studies could be offered and discussed in class.

After successful completion of this course, students

• understand the characteristics of specific types of alternative Investments
• know how to Interpret empirical results of specific types of alternative Investments
• know how to evaluate specific types of alternative Investments
• are capable to understand and evaluate the impact of alternative Investments on asset management portfolios
• have a clear understanding of sustainable finance and their financial and non-financial Impact

See lectures within the module.