ML DevOps and Advanced ML Topics contains two parts. The first is about machine learning development operations. It coverskey aspects of how to turn a business problem into a machine learning product. It starts from requirements engineering, onto building prototypes onto deployment and maintenance. The second part covers several advanced topics in the field of machine learning. Students learn about contemporary ML topics and in particular, how to analyse large amounts of data. In more detail, the topics covered are:

• Requirements engineering for machine learning and business intelligence projects
• ML in Production - from models to products that are monitored and updated
• Advanced ML topics, e.g., AutoML, Time series analysis
• Distributed and parallel computing for machine learning and data processing with a focus on Spark

• The course involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.

After successful completion of the course, students will

Professional competence

• have deepened their understanding of the field of machine learning and acquired a large set of machine-learning techniques
• understand the challenges and solutions of processing large amounts of data
• gather requirements for projects in the field of machine learning

Methodological competence

• be able to apply a diverse set of methods to address a number of machine learning problems

Personal competence

• critically reflect on analytical outcomes
• improve and mitigate self-inflicted errors

Technological competence

• use Python libraries for automated machine learning such as hyperopt, time series analysis
• understand large scale data processing frameworks such as Spark

Written exam (60min)

In their Master’s Thesis, students use scientific methods to answer a research question 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.

• Exposé: The seminar paper that is developed in the Research Seminar module serves as an exposé for the master’s thesis if the student has passed the Research Seminar module and if the student has not submitted another exposé signed by the supervisor to the study administration (master.information-systems@uni.li) by the same deadline as for the Module Research Seminar.
• Regulations and forms: Students must adhere to the Guidelines for Writing Academic Papers in Economics and are asked to use the university’s official Template for writing their master’s theses. In addition, students must carefully review the Study and Assessment Regulations and Master Thesis Assessment Criteria. All documents are available on the university’s intranet (“Regulations and Forms”).
• Submission: The completed master’s thesis must be submitted by 30 June (summer semester) or 30 November (winter semester). Students must upload their completed theses as pdf documents to Moodle.
• Presentation and Defence: The master’s thesis must have been evaluated with a grade of 3.8 or higher to attend the Presentation and Defence course. A detailed schedule will be announced via Moodle and/or via e-mail. Students have 20 minutes to present their theses, another 15 minutes is for discussion. Apart from subject knowledge, grading criteria are presentation structure (information flow, line of argument etc.), design (formatting, figures, animations etc.), mechanics (grammar, typos, citation etc.), appearance (eye contact, gestures etc.), and elocution (language, clarity, rhetoric etc.).

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.

Sustainable Design Unit:
In this module, you will engage in a detailed analysis of a sustainability indicator such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), or building standards like LEED or DGNB. You will explore how these indicators can be integrated into a sustainability matrix. The scope and complexity of your research, as well as its relevance to architectural inquiries, will determine the workload, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your supervisor. Your interests and prior knowledge will be taken into consideration at the outset of the project. This elective module provides an opportunity to engage in research focused on defining sustainable building practices within the Alpine Rhine Valley. In alignment with ongoing research at the LSA, the module is centered on the development of a comprehensive catalogue of themes related to sustainable construction. Through comparative analyses of building labels and broader sustainability frameworks, you will examine how these themes can guide sustainable architectural practices in the region. This module presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the academic discourse on sustainability and to shape future building practices. Participants will conduct self-directed research working either individually or in collaborative groups. The scope of your work will be customized to align with the specific requirements of your project and will be overseen by the research unit. Essential literature and resources will be provided at the start of the course, with continual updates throughout the semester to support your research on sustainability in architecture.

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.

Im Grundlagenstudio – Entwerfen im kulturellen Kontext werden Grundlagen des architektonischen Entwerfens im kulturellen Kontext vermittelt. Im Verlauf des Semesters werden anhand von Analyse- und Entwurfsaufgaben architektonische Fragestellungen und Bautypologien in Bezug auf den kulturellen Kontext der Disziplin bearbeitet.
Grundlegende Kenntnisse von Bauelementen und Bautypologien sowie deren Beitrag zur Disziplin innerhalb des kulturellen Kontexts werden erforscht, weiterentwickelt und vermittelt. Dabei dient das Bauerbe als wertvolle, materielle und immaterielle Basis für das Bauen mit den aktuellen und zukünftigen Herausforderungen für eine
resiliente Gesellschaft.

Angeleitete Projektarbeit im Entwurfsstudio.
Eine Seminarwoche zum Projektschwerpunkt ist integrativer Bestandteil des Entwurfsstudios.

Nach erfolgreichem Abschluss der Lehrveranstaltung sind die Studierenden in der Lage

Erfolgreiche Absolvierung der Module «Grundlagenstudio: Vom Objekt zum Raum» und «Grundlagenstudio: Vom Raum zum Gebäude»

Minimum 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, kontinuierliche Abgaben, Zwischen- und Abschlusspräsentation.
Die Abschlussnote errechnet sich nach der Notengewichtung folgender Komponenten: Entwurfsprojekt (80%) und Schlusspräsentation (20%).

The aim of this seminar is to strengthen communication and presentation techniques. Through interviews, students will develop diverse content, which will be documented and presented using various applied exercises and methods as well as project representations.

The seminar includes interactive exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design, presentation and analytical skills. Case studies and projects are used to discuss seminar content and train students in the use of the methods and techniques covered.

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

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (70%) and presentation (30%).
A grade of at least 4.0 in both parts is required for successful completion.

submissions can be done in German

In their Master’s Thesis, students use scientific methods to answer a research question 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.

• Exposé: The seminar paper that is developed in the Research Seminar module serves as an exposé for the master’s thesis if the student has passed the Research Seminar module and if the student has not submitted another exposé signed by the supervisor to the study administration (master.information-systems@uni.li) by the same deadline as for the Module Research Seminar.
• Regulations and forms: Students must adhere to the Guidelines for Writing Academic Papers in Economics and are asked to use the university’s official Template for writing their master’s theses. In addition, students must carefully review the Study and Assessment Regulations and Master Thesis Assessment Criteria. All documents are available on the university’s intranet (“Regulations and Forms”).
• Submission: The completed master’s thesis must be submitted by 30 June (summer semester) or 30 November (winter semester). Students must upload their completed theses as pdf documents to Moodle.
• Presentation and Defence: The master’s thesis must have been evaluated with a grade of 3.8 or higher to attend the Presentation and Defence course. A detailed schedule will be announced via Moodle and/or via e-mail. Students have 20 minutes to present their theses, another 15 minutes is for discussion. Apart from subject knowledge, grading criteria are presentation structure (information flow, line of argument etc.), design (formatting, figures, animations etc.), mechanics (grammar, typos, citation etc.), appearance (eye contact, gestures etc.), and elocution (language, clarity, rhetoric etc.).

Written exam (60min)

The Free Master's Thesis builds on the student's preliminary study and is supervised individually by the unit. The thesis contains a developed hypothesis that is verified (or falsified) within the framework of a freely chosen design project. In addition to the actual design project, the free Master's thesis includes the design and production of the thesis book. This consists of three parts: the documentation of the design project, a theoretical report and a technical report. The formal aspects of the thesis and the thesis book are described in the Master's Thesis regulations.

Free project work, mentored by the unit.

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

Successful completion of 3 Advanced Studios in the Master's degree programme. In addition, the Preliminary Study must have been completed with a minimum grade of 5.0.

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%), presentation (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).

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 seminar Material Ecology focuses on providing a deep understanding of the selection, use and impact of building materials on the environment and indoor climate. This subject area that aims to promote sustainable and environmentally- friendly practices in the construction sector. As part of the seminar, students learn about various aspects of material ecology in the field of architecture. These include sustainable materials, life cycle analysis, energy saving and thermal insulation, waste and recycling management and ecological certification systems.

The seminar involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with critical analysis skills. Case studies are used to discuss the course contents. Theoretical material is demonstrated with relevant practical tools. Excursions.

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

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance and continuous assessment.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and active participation (20%).