Research Methods in Information and Process Management Science
Research Methods in Information and Process Management Science
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doctoral degree programme in Business Economics
Project Description
The module "Research Methods in Information and Process Management Science" aims at deepening the students' skills in research design. It focuses on pivotal issues of conducting and structuring research activities as part of information and process management research.
Subjects dealt with in the model comprise (but are not limited to):
Subjects dealt with in the model comprise (but are not limited to):
- Introduction into design science
- Design science vs. behavioural science
- Rigour vs. relevance
- Design science in information systems research
- The design science research process
- Reviewing the literature
- Design science examples
- Design science challenges
- Theorizing in design science
- Publishing design science
Teaching Method
- Lecture
- Self-study
- Presentation by students
Learning Results
Students successfully participating in the module will
- know how to explain the design science approach as related to 'traditional' approaches in research,
- be able to differentiate between major constructs and issues in information systems research, such as relevance, rigour, truth, and utility,
- know about the major contributions on design science published in information systems research,
- be able to structure the design science research process,
- be capable of conducting rigorous literature reviews as part of design science research,
- know about major evaluation methods,
- be aware of the role of theories in design science research, and
- know the major information systems outlets for publishing design science research.
Assessment Methods
The students will be assessed in this module through:
- Presentations
- Discussions
Doctoral Consortium or International Conference Participation
Doctoral Consortium or International Conference Participation
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doctoral degree programme in Business Economics
Project Description
The primary objective of the doctoral consortium or the International Conference Participation is to present and defend the PhD students' research in a competitive and international scientific environment.
Since successful applications are invited to be discussed by a selective academic committee this module also serves to further develop the communicative and social competences of the students.
Students' participating in this module arranged in the context of an internationally well-regarded doctoral consortium or a conference in International Financial Services receive critical comments and feedback on their research project by experienced faculty members and student participants. Moreover, they benefit from listening to the other students' experiences and results.
Since successful applications are invited to be discussed by a selective academic committee this module also serves to further develop the communicative and social competences of the students.
Students' participating in this module arranged in the context of an internationally well-regarded doctoral consortium or a conference in International Financial Services receive critical comments and feedback on their research project by experienced faculty members and student participants. Moreover, they benefit from listening to the other students' experiences and results.
Teaching Method
Preparation of paper and presentation
Learning Objectives
This module helps to enable the student
- to further intensify the existing knowledge and methodology needed for the dissertation project;
- to independently develop a research concept for specific research questions;
- to develop, analyze and synthesize new complex ideas;
- to develop a social, scientific and/or cultural progress for an academic or non-academic environment;
- to discuss methodological issues with colleagues working in the same area and also with laymen.
Learning Results
Students will be able to:
- Have an advanced and intensified overview on specific topics needed for the dissertation project;
- Develop their own research project;
- Apply the methodological structures of these specific topics for their dissertation project;
- Present, discuss and defend their research results to academics and make it understandable for laymen.
Assessment Methods
The students will be assessed in this module through:
- competitive selection process
Grade
Module availability:
On application at an internationally renown doctoral consortium or conference on International Financial Services.
On application at an internationally renown doctoral consortium or conference on International Financial Services.
Disputation
Disputation
Study Programmes
Doctoral degree programme in Business Economics
Doctoral degree programme in Architecture and Planning
Learning Objectives
In the defence the doctoral students prove whether they have fulfilled the requirements of the dissertation.
Assessment Methods
The defence can be held when the dissertation has been recommended for acceptance in the written appraisal of the supervisors and each supervisor has awarded a minimum grade of 4.0.
The Doctoral Examination Board holds the defence and determines which grade is awarded.
The Doctoral Examination Board holds the defence and determines which grade is awarded.
Finance
Finance
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Executive Master in Entrepreneurial Management
Diplomlehrgang Betriebswirtschaft
Project Description
- Geldflussrechnung und Finanzplanung.
- Bilanz- und Erfolgsanalyse.
- Kostenrechnung.
- Investitionsrechnung
Teaching Method
Interaktive Vorlesung mit Übungen und Fallstudien.
Learning Results
- Geldflussrechnungsverfahren und Finanzplanungsverfahren erklären.
- Einfache Geldflussrechnungsverfahren und Finanzplanungsverfahren durchführen.
- Bilanz- und Erfolgsanalyse-Verfahren erklären.
- Einfache Bilanz- und Erfolgsanalysen durchführen.
- Geschäftsberichte kritisch hinterfragen.
- Kostenrechnungsverfahren erklären.
- Einfache Kostenrechnungsverfahren in ihrem Unternehmensumfeld implementieren.
- Kostenrechnungen im unternehmerischen Alltag kritisch hinterfragen.
- Investitionsrechnungsverfahren erklären.
- Einfache Investitionsrechnungsverfahren in ihrem Unternehmensumfeld implementieren.
- Investitionsrechnungsverfahren im unternehmerischen Alltag kritisch hinterfragen.
Assessment Methods
Das Modul wird mit einer schriftlichen Prüfung mit 2 Teilen (betriebliches und finanzielles Rechnungswesen, mit je 50 Prozent gewichtet) von 120 Minuten evaluiert.
Introduction week: German and culture in Liechtenstein
Introduction week: German and culture in Liechtenstein
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Sprachkurse und Extracurriculare Veranstaltungen
Project Description
The Introduction Week introduces you to living in Liechtenstein and studying at Hochschule Liechtenstein.
Learning Results
By the end of the week you will have
- met other international students and the International Office team
- become familiar with university departments and support services
- familiarised yourself with the local area and important Liechtenstein institutions
- built a foundation level of passive and active German language skills
- received information about Liechtenstein as a country and place to study
- experienced culture and lifestyle in Liechtenstein and the surrounding area
- presented your impressions of this week to an audience
The German lessons and afternoon activities are key elements of the introduction week. Afternoon activities promote the practical application of language skills introduced in the German lessons and will help you practise using German for communication in real-life situations.
- met other international students and the International Office team
- become familiar with university departments and support services
- familiarised yourself with the local area and important Liechtenstein institutions
- built a foundation level of passive and active German language skills
- received information about Liechtenstein as a country and place to study
- experienced culture and lifestyle in Liechtenstein and the surrounding area
- presented your impressions of this week to an audience
The German lessons and afternoon activities are key elements of the introduction week. Afternoon activities promote the practical application of language skills introduced in the German lessons and will help you practise using German for communication in real-life situations.
Assessment Methods
To obtain 2 ECTS you will need to:
- Participate actively in all lectures and events of the introduction week
- Do outside of class work as required (see schedule)
- Give a presentation at the end of the week
- Participate actively in all lectures and events of the introduction week
- Do outside of class work as required (see schedule)
- Give a presentation at the end of the week
Grade
After the Introduction Week, German lessons continue on a weekly basis as of the second week of March (Thursdays 17.15-19.45, 3 teaching units, 3 ECTS credit points). Please note that you need to register for this class within the registration period.
Activation in English I
Activation in English I
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Sprachkurse und Extracurriculare Veranstaltungen
Teaching Method
Interaction, coaching
Learning Results
Develop skills and competences to reach the B2 threshold level (cf. CEFR descriptors, Council of Europe)
Reading:
Speaking:
Writing:
Accuracy:
Reading:
- follow argumentation in texts
- understand texts concerned with contemporary problems
Speaking:
- interact fluently with other speakers
- express different views in discussions.
- present clear descriptions on a wide range of subjects.
Writing:
- write texts showing a clear line of argumentation
Accuracy:
- possess high degree of grammatical control
Research Methods
Research Methods
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration
Requirements (formal)
Voraussetzung für die Anmeldung zum Modul:
- erfolgreicher Abschluss aller Module des 1. Regelstudienjahres
LLM Tax: Module 5: International Tax Planning: Wealth Structures - Fiscal Offence Law: FL, CH, DE, AT
LLM Tax: Module 5: International Tax Planning: Wealth Structures - Fiscal Offence Law: FL, CH, DE, AT
Study Programmes
Executive Master of Laws in International Taxation
Project Description
Nationales, Internationales und Europäisches Steuerrecht
Internationale Steuerplanung: National und international tätige Unternehmen und Konzerne
Internationale Steuerplanung: National und international tätige Unternehmen und Konzerne
Technology entrepreneurship
Technology entrepreneurship
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship
Project Description
- Bedeutung von Open Innovation in einer globalisierten Wirtschaft.
- Strategisches Technologiemanagement in incumbent firms.
- Opportunity recognition in technologieorientierten Unternehmen.
- Produktentwicklung und Prototyping.
- Ursprung und Umsetzung von Innovationen.
- Funktionsweise von Innovationsteams.
- Technologien und Unternehmensentwicklung.
- Innovation und Unternehmensgründung.
- Intellectual Property Management.
Learning Objectives
- Zusammenhänge zwischen Innovationstätigkeit und Unternehmenserfolg erklären.
- Technologische Wettbewerbsposition des Unternehmens analysieren und beurteilen.
- Verschiedene Typen von Innovationsstrategien kennen und verstehen.
- Produktinnovation und Prototyping in der Theorie verstehen und in der Praxis umsetzen.
- Ausgewählte Werkzeuge des Technologie- und Innovationsmanagements anwenden.
- Bedeutung des Intellectual Property Managements für die Strategie und Innovationstätigkeit eines Unternehmens beschreiben und unterschiedliche Schutzstrategien kennen.
Assessment Methods
Für sämtliche Lehrveranstaltungen in diesem Modul besteht eine PRÄSENZPFLICHT!
Im Rahmen der Modulprüfung Technolgy Entrepreneurship wird die Literatur und die Inhalte der Lehrveranstaltungen (inkl. Firmenbesuche) in Form einer schriftlichen Prüfung von 120 Minuten Bearbeitungszeit abgefragt.
Im Rahmen der Modulprüfung Technolgy Entrepreneurship wird die Literatur und die Inhalte der Lehrveranstaltungen (inkl. Firmenbesuche) in Form einer schriftlichen Prüfung von 120 Minuten Bearbeitungszeit abgefragt.
Master thesis
Master thesis
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship - Major Finance
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship
Project Description
Das Modul Masterthesis setzt sich zusammen aus (SPO Art. 44):
a) der Masterthesis,
b) dem Kolloquium zur Masterthesis und
c) der Präsentation und Verteidigung der Masterthesis.
a) der Masterthesis,
b) dem Kolloquium zur Masterthesis und
c) der Präsentation und Verteidigung der Masterthesis.
Teaching Method
In der Masterthesis wird ein studiengangsspezifisches Problem auf wissenschaftlicher Grundlage selbständig erarbeitet (SPO Art. 46).
Learning Objectives
Mit der Masterthesis wird ermittelt, ob folgende Ziele erreicht wurden (SPO Art. 42):
a) eine umfassende Ausbildung auf universitären Niveau,
b) die Befähigung zu wissenschaftlicher Arbeitsweise,
c) die für die Ausübung des Berufes erforderlichen Grundlagen und fachlichen Kompetenzen
und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten vorhanden sind.
a) eine umfassende Ausbildung auf universitären Niveau,
b) die Befähigung zu wissenschaftlicher Arbeitsweise,
c) die für die Ausübung des Berufes erforderlichen Grundlagen und fachlichen Kompetenzen
und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten vorhanden sind.
Course Materials
Detaillierte Information zur Planung und Bearbeitung der Masterthesis finden sich im Moodle.
Assessment Methods
In der SPO sind die Bewertung der Masterthesis (Art. 49), das Kolloquium (Art.51-53) und die Präsentation und Verteidigung der Masterthesis (Art.54-59) geregelt.