This course provides a comprehensive guide to the research process for PhD students across different research fields. It is organized in two formally separate courses, Part A and Part B. Part A (in the Winter Term) is hands-on research and focuses on developing a draft research paper from scratch or beginning with the initial research proposal students might have. It covers all stages of the process, from formulating clear research questions, through detailed literature review, choice of research methodology and data analysis toolkit, to putting the first draft together. In Part B (in the Summer Term) students delve also into professional aspects of the academic research process. They first learn about research funding and related schemes. Then they develop comprehensive understanding of research design, practice presenting their research results effectively, thus preparing for seminars and conferences, and finally explore different stages of the publication process, including crafting cover letters for journal submissions and participating in the peer review process.

Students can start with either Term, although it is recommended to begin with Part A. Nevertheless, both Part A and Part B are designed to be independent and complementary. In the Summer Term in Part B, students who completed the Winter Term work on their assignments based on the draft research paper they completed in Part A. Instead, those students starting with Part B in the Summer Term work on their assignments using an established published paper of their choice from within their research field, as case study, to explore also these professional aspects of the research process. In the Winter Term in Part A, students who decided to complete Part B in the Summer Term first, thus working with an established published paper of their choice, work on writing their draft research paper and are expected to apply knowledge gained in Part B to their output later at their own discretion.

Key topics covered in part A are:
• Stages of the PhD research process.
• Develop research questions and hypotheses rigorously.
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review in a systematic way.
• Choose and implement research methodologies that match.
• Analyze and interpret research data from different sources.
• Write and present research findings effectively.

• Lectures providing input
• Take-home tasks (writing, application of newly acquired knowledge and competences)
• Student presentations incl. feedback

After successful completion of Part A, students will

Professional competence
• Understand the stages of the PhD research process.
• Present research findings effectively to various audiences.
• Apply effective presentation techniques.
• Write a coherent and compelling draft research paper.

Methodological competence
• Develop a clear and viable research question.
• Conduct thorough and critical literature reviews.
• Select and apply appropriate research methodologies.
• Analyze data using appropriate tools and techniques.

Social competence
• Collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Network and communicate effectively with peers.

Personal competence
• Use self-reflection to enhance communication skills.
• Understand personal strengths and areas for improvement in communication.
• Develop self-awareness in various communication contexts.

Im Zentrum des Modules „Kommunikationswerkzeuge in der Architektur“ liegt die Einführung in die Formen und Anwendungen von Kommunikation in der Architektur. Neben der Erstellung des eigenen Architekturportfolios werden auch Präsentationstechniken erarbeitet. Dabei werden sowohl analoge wie auch digitale Kommunikationsmethoden angewandt.

In Form von Vortrag, Projektarbeiten, Übungen, Recherche, Visualisierung, Peerfeedback, Diagrammen, Grafiken, Skizzen, Zeichnungen und Plänen

Modulnote = Lehrveranstaltungsnote, die ermittelt wird aus: Fachprojekt, Übungen, Mitarbeit am Unterricht; 70% Anwesenheitspflicht, prüfungsimmanent

In the Research Seminar course, students learn to apply in practice what they learned in the Research Methods course. The seminar covers issues related to identifying and formulating research questions, choosing a suitable research design to use in answering these questions, evaluating the feasibility of a planned research study, and writing research proposals. Together with faculty, students develop research proposals (so-called “exposés”) for their master’s theses.

• The course involves interactive seminars with workshops and regular presentations.

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence

• critical analyse state-of-the-art literature on selected research topics
• be able to write independently and scientifically about new research topics
• be able to present research ideas and designs

Methodological competence

• be able to understand and apply research methods in computer science and information systems
• be able to identify open research problems
• be able to identify feasible solution strategies for research problems

Social competence

• be able to effectively communicate their research ideas to their peers
• be able to effectively communicate their research ideas to their research supervisor(s)

Personal competence

• be able to plan and implement complex research tasks

Technological competence

• conduct proof-of-concept research experimentation and design

Seminar paper (70%), presentation (30%)

In their Master’s Thesis, students use scientific methods and work in accordance with standards of scientific writing. The master's thesis is typically related to one of the four subject areas that constitute the core of the curriculum (i.e., Business Process Management, Data and Application Security, Data Science, and Digital Innovation).

• The thesis is assessed by a faculty member from the Institute of Information Systems (professor, assistant professor, visiting professor or senior lecturer).The thesis is presented and defended in an oral examination. The examination committee is composed of the Academic Director, another faculty member, and an external expert appointed by the Vice-Rector for Teaching.The time for producing the completed thesis is defined on the thesis proposal (“exposé”) and may not exceed 22 weeks.

• After successful submission of the master's thesis, students will have demonstrated their ability to plan, execute and manage research projects autonomously.

Business Process Management provides an introduction to fundamental concepts, frameworks, models, theories, and methods in process management and covers the operation, improvement, and innovation of business processes. Business Process Management (BPM) 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 eight primary topics:

• Business process operations
• Business process change
• Strategic alignment
• Business process governance
• Quality management
• Six Sigma
• BPM skills
• Organizational culture

• The course involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
• The e-learning platform Moodle is used throughout the course to disseminate course material and for information and discussion.
• Case studies are used to discuss the course contents and to train students in using the methods covered.

After successful completion of the course, students will:

• understand the foundations and contextual roots of BPM (e.g., business process re-engineering, total quality management)
• understand the goals of BPM (e.g., time, cost, quality, sustainability)
• understand the core components of holistic BPM approaches (strategic alignment, governance, methods, technologies, people, culture)
• understand the key principles of good BPM

Written exam (90min)

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differences between journalism and public relations, corporate communication, basics of PR: from press release to press conference, storytelling

• erkennen Grenzen zwischen Marketing und PR
• erkennen Gemeinsamkeiten in Journalismus und PR (Relevanzkriterien, Wahrheitspflicht usw.)
• erkennen Trennendes in Journalismus und PR (objektiv/Interessen)
• erläutern nach Betriebsbesuch, wie internationale Konzernkommunikation funktioniert
• Führen in Gruppenarbeit eine PR-Kampagne von der Medienmitteilung bis zur Durchführung einer Medienkonferenz und Onlinebegleitung aus
• identifizieren Regierungs-PR in internationaler Berichterstattung (USA, Syrien, Ukraine, Russland,...)
• entwickeln Thesen für ein NGO-Konzept
• beurteilen konkrete vergangene Krisen auf gelungene7misslungene Konzernkommunikation

• 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.

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.

• 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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• Introduction to taxation of individuals and legal entities in selected jurisdictions: FL, AT, CH, DE
• Application of Double Tax Treaties, Exchange of Information and Mandatory Disclosure Obligations
• National and international taxation of Wealth Structures incl. their Settlors and Beneficiaries
• International Tax Planning and Investment Hubs: CH, FL, HK, IRL, LU, SG
• International Wealth Tax Management of UHNWI with Wealth Structures
• Onboarding of Private Clients (UHNWI) with Wealth Structures: Input Statements by banks & trustees
• Case studies on International Tax Planning of Private Clients (UHNWI) with Wealth Structures and Investments in Participations, Private Equity, Financial Instruments, Real Estate and Tangible Assets
• CFA level III: Topics in Private Wealth Management

Interactive lecture with input statements from local banks, trustees and asset managers

After successful completion of this module, students

• are familiar with tax features of several selected jurisdictions regarding individuals and legal entities;
• are familiar with the characteristics of the various legal entities and financial instruments as well as the national and international links to taxation of asset investments and structures;
• understand the legal basis of asset investments and structures, including tax directives and tax agreements;
• are familiar with practical implications of onboarding private clients with wealth structures
• are familiar with the most common wealth structures used on international tax planning for private clients

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