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.

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).

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%).

Die interdisziplinare Kommunikation in der Architektur basiert zur Vermeidung von Fehlinterpretationen und Missverständnissen auf objektiven Darstellungsregeln und perfektionierten Vermittlungsmethoden. Im Modul Werkzeuge und Methoden 4 wird den Studierenden die Klarheit in der Vermittlung von Material, Form und Gestalt sowie die zeitliche und technische Organisation von Informationsflüssen in der Projektrealisierung vermittelt.

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.

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

None.
It is recommended to complete this course in the third semester. The prerequisite for admission is a subject registration and the approval of the responsible unit.

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.

Master students have the opportunity to take part in educational journeys to the world’s most important financial centres. Taking place

Excursion

• After successfull completion of this module, students know the role of international enterprises and organizations including banks, asset or hedge fund management services, portfolio managers, insurance companies, chambers of foreign trade, chambers of commerce, supranational organisations, ambassadors, politicians or universities in structuring the competitiveness of a financial market;know the specifities of the visited financial market; established an international and intercultural network.

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Im Rahmen des vierten Moduls werden den Studierenden die wichtigsten Wirtschaftsstrafbestimmungen im Nebenstrafrecht vorgestellt. Sie erwerben profunde Kenntnisse im Steuer- und Zollstrafrecht, im Bilanz- und Kapitalmarktstrafrecht sowie über Bestimmungen zum strafrechtlichen Schutz von Geheimnissen und zu internationalen Sanktionen. Die Erläuterung der Delikte erfolgt praxisnah und wissenschaftlich fundiert anhand aktueller Judikatur und Lehrmeinungen. Aufgrund der starken Akzessorietät dieser Delikte wird den Studierenden auch ein Grundlagenwissen in den zugrundeliegenden Bereichen des Steuer- und Zollrechts, der Rechnungslegung sowie des Kapitalmarktrechts vermittelt. Auf diese Weise erhalten sie einen umfassenden Einblick in diese komplexe Strafrechtsmaterie. Anhand praxisnaher Übungsfälle wird das erworbene Wissen vertieft und unmittelbar in die Praxis übertragen.
Das Modul behandelt folgende Themenfelder:
• Steuer- und Zollstrafrecht
• Grundlagen und Wesensmerkmale des liechtensteinischen Steuer- und Zollrechts
• Kapitalmarktstrafrecht
• Grundkenntnisse des Kapitalmarktrechts
• Bilanzstrafrecht
• Grundlagenwissen auf dem Gebiet der Rechnungslegung, Bilanzerstellung und Bilanzanalyse
• Strafrechtlicher Schutz von Geheimnissen
• Internationale Sanktionen
• Erfahrungsberichte aus der Praxis
• Typische Fallbeispiele

Interaktive Vorlesung mit eingehender Diskussion.

Die Studierenden erwerben die Fachkompetenz, zentrale Wirtschaftsstraftaten im Nebenstrafrecht – insbesondere im Steuer- und Zollstrafrecht, Bilanz- und Kapitalmarktstrafrecht sowie im strafrechtlichen Schutz von Geschäftsgeheimnissen und internationalen Sanktionen – zu analysieren und anzuwenden. Sie sind in der Lage, die relevanten Delikte unter Einbeziehung der zugrunde liegenden zivil-, steuer- und kapitalmarktrechtlichen Regelungen zu beurteilen, frühzeitig relevante Sachverhalte zu erkennen, komplexe Praxisfälle zu bearbeiten und präventive sowie zielgerichtete, rechtlich fundierte Handlungsempfehlungen für Unternehmen, Kanzleien und Behörden abzuleiten.

• Introduction to Private Wealth Management, Estate and Succession planning
• Structuring and Governance of Wealth and Wealth Management Structures
• International Wealth Tax Management of UHNWI with Wealth Structures
• The Liechtenstein Wealth Management Centre and other Wealth Management Hubs: BM, BS, CH, SG
• International asset protection, family office and next generation issues
• Onboarding of Private Clients (UHNWI) with Wealth Structures: Input Statements by banks & trustees
• Case studies on International Wealth Management: Input Statements by banks & trustees
• CFA level III: Topics in Private Wealth Management

Interactive lecture

After successful completion of this module, students

• are familiar with the basic economic and legal principles in international private wealth management and can apply them;
• 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 goals connected with international and intertemporal tax management for cross-border asset investments and structures for natural persons as well as the particular instruments employed for achieving goals within the framework of tax management;
• understand the framework of structuring wealth management;
• understand the implications of onboarding private clients;
• are familiar with tax planning matters considering various wealth structures.

see course(s) within the module

• Crypto InvestmentsSmart ContractsTokenonomicsCrypto ExchangesDecentralized FinanceIntroduction into the FinTech Landscape

Interactive seminar with guest lecturers.

After successful completion of the course, students…
Professional competence

• understand the concept of smart contracts and implement a simple ERC20 token at a basic level.
• understand the principles of token economics and apply them to simple crypto-based business and investment cases.
• describe different types of assets that can be tokenized and explain the underlying tokenization process.

Methodological competence

• analyse and evaluate crypto exchanges with respect to their business models, functionalities, and risk profiles.
• apply basic investment approaches in different areas of crypto finance.
• structure and assess developments in the FinTech landscape, including DeFi applications.

Social competence

• work effectively in groups to analyse crypto-based use cases and FinTech business models.
• discuss and critically reflect on current developments in crypto markets, DeFi, and FinTech.
• present results of group work and analyses in a clear and structured manner.

Personal competence

• demonstrate an awareness of the current state of development in the FinTech sector.
• understand and reflect on recent developments in InsurTech, PropTech, and Social Trading.
• think critically about opportunities and risks of crypto investments and digital financial innovations.

30% Active participation, 30% Presentation, 40% Final Exam; Attendance is mandatory (80%)

The module aims at understanding technology and innovation management in companies, answering questions such as the definition of innovation and how it can be promoted or the connection between strategy and innovation. In addition to inputs in general lecture style, the students will develop and prototype a product or service based on a given technology.

• To register for modules in the specialization, students must have successfully completed the modules Statistics, Business Mathematics, and English I.
• In addition, to register for the IME specialization, students must have successfully completed the Strategic Management module.