Das nachhaltige Agieren innerhalb der historischen Baukultur wird kritisch analysiert und Lehren für die zeitgenössische
Architektur und Baukonstruktion entwickelt. Das Modul gibt einen Überblick über die Geschichte der Architektur von der Antike bis zur Neuzeit sowie für die Architektur und das Bauwesen relevanten technischen Entwicklungen. Anhand von ausgewählten Beispielen werden Methoden und Problemstellungen in der Architekturgeschichte diskutiert und die Genese des Architekturberufs analysiert. Das Thema Konstruktionsgeschichte wird ebenfalls chronologisch anhand
ausgewählter Bauten mit Einblicken in Ressourcengewinnung, Bauablauf und Fügung aufbereitet.

siehe nachfolgende Lehrveranstaltungen

Die Lernergebnisse und zu erwerbenden Kompetenzen dieses Moduls ergeben sich aus den nachfolgend beschriebenen
Lehrveranstaltungen.

Die Abschlussnote wird errechnet aus den Noten der beiden Lehrveranstaltungen mit einer Gewichtung von jeweils 50%. Ein erfolgreicher Abschluss setzt zudem voraus, dass in beiden Lehrveranstaltungen jeweils mindestens die Note 4.0 erreicht wurde. Modalität siehe Lehrveranstaltung.

Students learn to assess environmental impacts, use LCA tools, interpret results, and communicate findings effectively. The course covers an introduction to LCA and life cycle thinking, methodology and phases, data collection and analysis, impact assessment, normalising and weighting, case studies and applicants, interpretation and communication of results, tools and software, standards and guidelines, current trends and future directions.

Lecture with provision of specialised literature and lecture notes.
Self-study of own notes and documents provided.

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

Written or oral examination (to be announced at the beginning of the course)

submissions can be done in German

Research Methods 1

• Planung und Umsetzung Forschungsprozess.
• Überblick über die Methoden der Sozialforschung.
• Definition der Forschungsfrage und Ableiten von Unterfragen.
• Forschungsdesigns zur Operationalisierung der Forschungsfrage.
• Forschungsrelevante Literatur zur Beantwortung der Forschungsfrage.
• Literaturarbeit (State of the Art) zu einem allgemeinen Forschungsthema.

Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung ist es, das akademische Schreiben und Präsentieren zu wiederholen und zu vertiefen. Die Lehrveranstaltung behandelt folgende Themenfelder:•Forschungsplanung und -gestaltung•Recherche und Datenbanken•Darstellung einer problemorientierten Abhandlung•Aufbau und Gliederung•Bemessung und Begrenzung der Forschungstiefe•Differenzierung und Auswahl von Zitationsstilen•Vermeidung von Plagiat und Selbstplagiat•Verbesserung von Ausdrucksweise und Schreibstil•Auswahl der adäquaten Argumentationsmethode•Rhetorik und Ausdruck•Präsentations- und Vortragsmethoden•Rechtsphilosophie•Auslegung vs. Rechtspolitik

Im interaktiven Seminar werden die Grundkonzepte vermittelt, anhand von praktischen Fallbeispielen angewendet und vertieft. Im Rahmen der schriftlichen Prüfung werden der Lernerfolg und die vermittelten Fertigkeiten überprüft.

Die Studierenden erwerben die Kompetenz zur Darstellung einer problemorientierten Abhandlung. Sie beherrschen die Erstellung eines sinnvollen Aufbaus und einer sachgerechten Gliederung einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit. Sie werden sensibilisiert für die Wahl der angemessenen Forschungstiefe. Die Studierenden erlernen die korrekte Zitierweise und vergleichen dabei diverse Zitationsstile. Die Studierenden werden mit ethischen Fragen der research governance befasst und werden insoweit mit der aktuellen Thematik von Plagiaten konfrontiert. Besonderes Augenmerk gilt der prekären Situation des Selbstplagiats. Die Studierenden werden im Hinblick auf die Ausdrucksweise und den Stil geschult. Die Lehrveranstaltung dient ferner dazu, die rhetorischen Fähigkeiten der Studierenden zu verbessern.

Der vertiefte Umgang mit Literatur und Rechtsprechung soll zur Erhöhung der Selbstsicherheit beim wissenschaftlichen Schreiben führen und Schreibblockaden vorbeugen.

This course is provided through Coursera and is offered by the University of California, Davis.

This Specialization is intended for working professionals early in their career and for organizations who look to improve interpersonal relationship skills among their employees, clients, and customers.

Through four courses, you will explore the use of emotional and social intelligence, practice a formula for problem solving, cultivate a growth mindset, and build skills related to adaptability and resilience in an ever-changing environment. These skills show up in business relationships and communication and ultimately impact professional effectiveness. You will be able to demonstrate sound judgment by engaging in critical thinking to reach decisions and solve problems independently. You will be able to develop a competitive advantage by learning, adapting, and harnessing insights from past endeavors. You will assess your own expectations in your current or anticipated work roles and settings, and how those may align with or differ from what is required by employers and other stakeholders now and in the future.

Professional Skills for the Workplace

Applied Learning Project

Learners will be required to take a look at themselves and decide who they want to be as a professional . They will practice new skills through activities, personal assessments, reflection and quizzes. These skills can be applied immediately to help them to grow and change within an organization.

Instructor: Lisa Montanaro (University of California, Davis) and others.

This FU consists of 4 courses:

Course 1: Emotional and Social Intelligence
Course 2: Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional
Course 3: The Growth Mindset
Course 4: Adaptability and Resiliency

The course starts on 10th of February 2025.
The course must be completed by 23rd of May 2025.

All parts of this course are free of charge.

Online courses

• Resiliency
• Problem Solving
• Growth Strategies
• Emotional Intelligence
• Adaptability

see the course descriptions

Attenance min. 80% mandatory

Grading

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.

In Project Seminar, students analyse a real-world case from a specific industry. Students divide into groups according to their preferences and work on one of four cases through the lens of process management, data and application security, data science, or digital innovation. The course topics change from semester to semester.

Projects will address various aspects of digital innovation, focusing on developing and implementing novel solutions. Exemplary topics include but are not limited to digital transformation strategies, AI management, innovation ecosystems, digital product design, and the impact on organizational and social transformation. Projects are expected to deliver conceptual designs or practical case studies demonstrating how digital technologies enable or embody the innovation process and its outcomes.

• The course involves interactive seminars with workshops and regular presentations.
• The faculty and a jury of representatives from regional companies evaluate the students’ solutions in terms of innovativeness and usefulness and provide them with feedback and advice.

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence

• be able to analyse real-world cases
• integrate knowledge to identify areas of improvement or innovation
• use appropriate methods to develop recommendations for a case company

Methodological competence

• manage a (small) project
• identify and structure existing information
• work with domain experts (external partners)

Social competence

• self-organise within a group
• work in a group and with external partners
• handling criticism and demonstrate the ability to criticise in a constructive manner

Personal competence

• reflect on limitations of their own work
• work on tasks independently within a group
• manage time

Seminar paper (50%), presentations (50%); attendance is mandatory (80%)

The digitization of society and business is transforming the way we consume, work, interact and create, leading to a new era centered on the digital user and their evolving needs. This shift presents both opportunities and challenges for companies, forcing them to adapt their business models and strategies.
Building on the fundamentals of Digital Innovation, this lecture will explore the integration of digital technologies, par-ticularly within established companies, and how organizations can develop digital transformation strategies that foster innovation, optimize operations, and drive cultural change. The course is structured around three core themes:

• Digital Transformation of Value-Based Offerings: Examining how firms can utilize digital tools and technologies to create and enhance value propositions.
• Optimization of Existing Business Processes: Analyzing ways in which digital technologies can help streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Driving Cultural Change in Organizations: Investigating the organizational dynamics and leadership strategies essential for fostering a digital culture.

Through real-world case studies, students will engage with practical examples of successful digital transformation ef-forts, focusing on incumbent firms. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies can drive sustainable change and competitive advantage.

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

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence

• understand the strategic significance of digital transformation and its impact on incumbent firms
• analyze and evaluate various digital business models and strategies

Methodological competence

• apply digital transformation theories and frameworks to real-world cases
• develop skills in process analysis and optimization using digital tools

Social competence

• Engage in collaborative projects, enhancing teamwork and communication skills
• Present findings and analyses, fostering public speaking and presentation abilities

Personal competence

• Critically reflect on their learning and the implications of digital transformation for society
• Cultivate a mindset for continuous learning and adaptability in a digital landscape

Written exam (60min)

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%)

• The purpose of this course is twofold: First, invited talks by researchers from other institutions (and, occasionally, from the University of Liechtenstein) bring students in touch with cutting-edge research in their field. Second, students learn how to give an academic presentation of one of their research papers. Students will receive feedback on their performance. Our goal is to provide research colloquia for all specializations, but the course may not be offered for all specializations in each academic year. Students from two specializations may be gathered into one colloquium for organizational reasons. Key topics covered are: Current research in business economics Structure and content of an academic paper discussion

Presentations, discussions with feedback.

• After successful completion of the course, students will Professional competence Prepare and deliver a presentation of a research paper at a research seminar. - Social competence Interact with scientists in different phases of their career. Formulate critical questions in a neutral and professional manner. - Personal Competence Reflect on one’s own performance and professional behavior.

For the specialisations in Entrepreneurship and Management and Information Systems the module is not offered internally at the moment. The process flow for external modules can be found on
uni.li/legal. It is not possible to register directly for the desired module here. The module coordinator for ENT and IS is Prof Dr Michael Hanke. If you have any further questions, please contact doktorat@uni.li.

For the specialisations in Economics and Finance the module is offered as part of the Finance Research Seminar. The module coordinator for ECO and FIN is Ass.-Prof. Dr Sebastian Stöckl. Please register for the desired module directly in the module.

Finance Research Seminar