• The various contents of the Elective Courses are discussed in the descriptions of the single courses.

Lectures, seminars.

The module Electives UrbanScape I seeks to establish complementary knowledge and integrative understanding for the concentration UrbanScape. The students choose 4 courses from 6 possible courses.

The aim is to provide students with the complementary professional knowledge and intellectual instruments to approach the problems discussed in the design project studios.

At the end of the module each student should have the ability to demonstrate and/or work with:

• Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas concerning the discipline.
• An understanding of professional vocabulary and concepts.
• Confidence in analysing case studies of urban structures and the ability to infer principles and motivations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for assignments, readings and protocols.
• The ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts comprehensibly in visual, oral and written forms.
• Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas concerning the various fields discussed, and the ability to integrate these aspects in an individual design thinking and work.

• The various assessment methods are discussed in the descriptions of the single courses.

All 4 chosen courses in the module have to be passed with a sufficient grade (minimum grade of 4.0).
The module grade will be determined from the average of the single course grades.

• Theoretic concepts in landscape, planning and design issues
• Case studies of key projects in each of three thematic fields
• Crossdisciplinary strategies for urban and landscape change
• Recent developments in urban planning and landscape policy and practice

Lectures, seminars.

The three course packages in urban design strategies, spatial and traffic planning as well as in landscape architecture integrate into a firm fundament which guides the design and planning proposals. Each course focuses on theoretical, interdisciplinary and practical issues. The theoretical part clarifies the specific historical meanings and discourses of urban space and landscape in each thematic field and gives an overview of the relevant theoretical discourses and practical achievements. The analyses of case studies allow for an empirical discussion of the impact of socioeconomic, politial, cultural and physical determinants on urban development strategies. The courses of the module 'Courses UrbanScape II' thereby create the interdisciplinary knowledge background of theoretical and practical aspects needed for the project studio and informs the students of the elective courses on the complex determination of urban and regional contexts of architecture.

At the end of the module each student should have the ability to demonstrate and/or work with:

• A broad knowledge of the tasks and current issues of urban and landscape realities.
• An understanding of the basic professional vocabulary and an awareness of evolving meanings of these terms over different historical periods.
• Confidence in analysing case studies of urban structures and the ability to infer principles and motivations.
• The Ability to connect the contents of the courses with the design and planning work.
• The ability to work with other students for assignments and seminars.
• The ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts comprehensibly in visual, oral and written forms.
• Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas concerning the discipline of Urban Design.

• The various assessment methods are discussed in the descriptions of the single courses.

All courses in the module have to be passed with a sufficient grade (minimum grade of 4.0).
The module grade will be determined from the weighted average of the single course grades.

• Urban Design Strategies 2 33%
• Urban Space 33%
• Landscape Architecture and Planning 2 33%

• According to the chosen concentration in the MSc Degree-Program at Hochschule Liechtenstein, students can direct their studies in a similar orientation, or study complementary courses that can be integrative to their concentration.
• The content is given by partner universities.

Generally studio delivered and project based, with students being tutored individually and in groups. This is supported by lectures that explain the principles that underlie architectural design and provide the intellectual and cultrual context for the study in achitecture.
Lectures, seminars.

The module Study Abroad/ Special Studies gives the opportunity to study in an architectural program proposed by one of our none german speaking partner universities in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. The module aims to establish intercultural relationships and learning experiences. Students are confronted to new building cultures and traditions.

At the end of the module each student should have the ability to demonstrate and/or work with:

• Cultural awareness and sensibility.
• A researched understanding of design in order to take a position as a designer reflected in the ability to devise and implement strategies.
• A critical understanding of the intellectual and aesthetic content of self-selected buildings that supports architectural judgement.
• Researched and critical evaluation of the briefing and performance of buildings.
• The ability to define what type of research is relevant, what questions to ask, and which formats to record the findings to best serve as a springboard to design decisions.
• Execute complex defined and self-defined projects of research, development or investigation and identify and implement relevant outcomes.
• Ability to plan and compose buildings exhibiting complexity in terms of function, scale and context.
• Knowledge on the humanistic currents through the reading of selected literature
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for.
• The ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts comprehensibly in visual, oral and written forms.
• Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas concerning the various fields discussed in this module, and the ability to integrate these aspects in their individual design thinking and work.

• According to partner university

The module has to be passed with a sufficient grade (minimum grade of 4.0).

• According to partner university

According to partner university and country

Die Studierenden führen in Gruppen vom maximal 4 Personen jeweils ein Projekt für eine profit bzw. non-profit Organisation durch.

Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung ist die Bearbeitung eines konkreten Projekts.
Dies bedeutet, dass sowohl Auftragsklärung wie auch Präsentation der Ergebnisse i.d.R. beim Kunden stattfinden. Hierzu ist eine entsprechende Flexibilität notwendig, um sich auf die zeitlichen Möglichkeiten der Ansprechpartner einzustellen.
Ebenso werden die Coachings für jede Gruppe spezifisch gestaltet werden. Dies bedeutet, dass die Coachings meist nach Vereinbarung stattfinden.

* Arbeit in Kleingruppen
* Coaching durch die Dozenten
* Feedback auf laufende Ausarbeitungen
* Feedback zum abschließenden Bericht
* schriftlichen Projektbericht für den Auftraggeber erstellen
* Präsentation der Ergebnisse vor dem Auftraggeber
* Reflexion zu Entwicklungsstufen des Projekthandbuchs
* Projekthandbuch erstellen, laufende Überbeitung, Projektsteuerung, Zwischenberichte
* die Studierenden bewerben sich schriftlich für eines der ausgeschriebenen Projekte

Die Studenten wenden die im Studium erworbenen Kenntnisse auf eine Fragestellung eines existierenden Auftraggebers an. Damit wird - unterstützt durch die Dozenten - der Transfer in die Praxis ermöglicht.

Ebenso erkennen die Studenten, wo Ihre Kenntnisse noch ausbaufähig sind und können so die verbleibende Zeit bis zum Studienabschluss nutzen, um sich diese noch anzueignen.

Durch Project Work wird der Blick der Studierenden auf Organisationen und das Verhalten der Menschen in Organisationen geschärft, womit für den Berufseinstieg eine rasche Orientierung und ein "making sense" unterstützt werden.

Die eingebauten Reflexionsschleifen helfen dem Studierenden zu erkennen, wie wichtig ein Ausstieg aus dem laufenden Projekt ist, um blinde Flecken zu erkennen.

Die Studierenden
* können die Methoden des Projektmanagements auf konkrete Projekte anwenden,
* verstehen, wie eine Auftragsklärung mit dem Auftraggeber durchgeführt wird, und sind in der Lage dies selbständig zu tun,
* erfassen die besondere Situation des Auftraggebers und definieren damit einen klaren Projektauftrag,
* planen ein Projekt, führen dieses durch und präsentieren die Ergebnisse (mündlich und schriftlich) dem Auftraggeber
* kennen die verschiedenen Rollen in Projekten und verstehen, welche Konflikte daraus entstehen können,
* kennen die Instrumente um ein Projekt zu steuern, können diese anwenden und Abweichungen entsprechend argumentieren,
* sind in der Lage als Team zu arbeiten und Konflikte im Team zu bearbeiten,
* kommunizieren professionell mit dem Auftraggeber.

The following conditions need to be met prior to registering for the module:
Successful completion of English I

Die ist eine prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung, bei der während des Semesters mehrere Teilleistungen zu erbringen sind.

Beachten Sie, dass weitere Termine je nach Bedarf vereinbart werden.

In the research proposal, the dissertation project is to be described in the form of a research plan including details of the methodical approach. At the colloquium on the research proposal, the doctoral students present their thesis project and justify their methodical approach.

Details are listed in the Regulatory Statutes for the Doctoral Degree Programme.

The supervisor and the co-supervisor decide on the acceptance of the research proposal and recommend a grade.

This module aims at fostering professional competences. In particular, an overview on theories of the firm is given in order to provide students with a profound background for better understanding the various current topics of their discipline.

The set of theories dealt with in the course will continuously be reviewed and adapted. So far, the following theories of the firm are considered to be particularly relevant for all three doctoral programs currently being offered by the graduate school:

• Introduction to the Theory of the Firm (Prof. Dr. Stefan Güldenberg)
• The Nature of the Firm and the Problem of Social Cost (Ass.Prof. Dr. Tanja Kirn)
• Agency Theory (Prof. Dr. Marco Menicetti)
• Property Rights and Contractual Theory (Prof. Dr. Michael Hanke)
• Information Processing Theory (Prof. Dr. Jan vom Brocke)
• Resource-based Theory of the Firm (Prof. Dr. Christian Marxt)
• Behavioral Theory of the Firm (Prof. Dr. Stefan Güldenberg)
• Knowledge-based Theory of the Firm (Prof. Dr. Stefan Güldenberg)

Lecture; self-study; presentation and paper by students

• Basic understanding of the fundamental research questions connecting to the existence and boundaries of organizations
• Basic understanding of the different approaches which try to explain the existence and boundaries of organizations from various perspectives
• Basic understanding of the underlying assumptions of these approaches

Students will be able to:

• gain an overview about various theories of the firm and their history
• critically review and discuss different theories of the firm
• apply theories of the firm as guiding theoretical framework to own thesis topic and research questions

The students will be assessed in this module through:

• paper (5000 - 7000 words)
• Presentation of paper

This module helps the student to further broaden and intensify his knowledge and methodological skills needed for his dissertation.
This module could focus on Banking, Finance or Taxation.

Lecture or seminar or self-study, possibly combined with preparation and presentation of a paper.

Based on lectures offered on the master's level, 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 the scientific and/or cultural progress for an academic or non-academic environment.

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.

The students will be assessed in this module through:

• competitive selection process of the research seminar
• specific mechanisms of the research seminar

Module availability:
On application at an internationally renown PhD program, such as organised e. g. by London School of Economics, University of Constance, Zürich, St. Gallen, Innsbruck.

This module aims at supporting methodological competences of knowledge discovery and creation. In particular, students will be given a introductory overview of different research strategies and research methods to broaden their expertise and to assist them composing their own tailored research design.

The subjects that are likely to be covered include:

• Research Design
• Analytical and Experimental Evaluation of Research
• Survey Research
• Qualitative Methods
• Case Study and Action Research
• Mixed Methods Approach
• Design Science Research
• Theory Building
• Literature Review
• Research Methods for the Built Environment

self-study; presentation and paper by students

• Basics in research design, hypotheses and their verification, the role of theory and the concept of causality.
• Basics in quantitative and qualitative methodology and mixed focuses.
• Basics in observational and experimental methodology.

Students will be able to:

• gain an overview about currently used empirical methods
• review and qualify empirical articles from a diversity of fields
• choose the right design for their thesis

The students will be assessed in this module through:

• paper (3000 words)
• presentation of paper

The Introduction Week introduces you to living in Liechtenstein and studying at Hochschule Liechtenstein.

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.

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

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.

Die Studierenden führen in Gruppen vom maximal 4 Personen jeweils ein Projekt für eine profit bzw. non-profit Organisation durch.

Anmerkung: Das Modul Project Work wird im WS 12/13 in dt. Sprache durchgeführt.

Bitte beachten Sie auch die Anmerkungen im Feld "Kommentar"!

* die Studierenden bewerben sich schriftlich für eines der ausgeschriebenen Projekte
* 2 Tage Intensiv-Workshop zu Projektmanagement, inkl. Erarbeitung der Grundlagen für das eigene Projekt
* Auftragsklärung mit dem Auftraggeber (und Feedback durch die Dozenten)
* Projekthandbuch erstellen, laufende Überbeitung, Projektsteuerung, Zwischenberichte
* laufendes Coaching für die Projektteams durch die Dozenten
* Feedback zum abschließenden Bericht durch die Dozenten
* Präsentation der Ergebnisse vor dem Auftraggeber
* schriftlicher Projektbericht für den Auftraggeber
* Reflexion zu Entwicklungsstufen des Projekthandbuchs

Die Studierenden
* können die Methoden des Projektmanagements auf konkrete Projekte anwenden,
* verstehen, wie eine Auftragsklärung mit dem Auftraggeber durchgeführt wird, und sind in der Lage dies selbständig zu tun,
* kommunizieren professionell mit dem Auftraggeber,
* planen ein Projekt, führen dieses durch und präsentieren die Ergebnisse (mündlich und schriftlich) dem Auftraggeber
* erfassen die besondere Situation des Auftraggebers und definieren damit einen klaren Projektauftrag,
* kennen die verschiedenen Rollen in Projekten und verstehen, welche Konflikte daraus entstehen können,
* kennen die Instrumente um ein Projekt zu steuern, können diese anwenden und Abweichungen entsprechend argumentieren,
* sind in der Lage als Team zu arbeiten und Konflikte im Team zu bearbeiten.

The following conditions need to be met prior to registering for the module exam:

• successful completion of all first year full-time programme modules

Additionallly:
For students who started their studies in 2008:

• succesful completion of the module "Communication in English for Business"

or, alternatively,

• BEC II certificate

For students starting their studies in 2009:

• succesful completion of the module "Communication in English for Business"

Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung ist die Bearbeitung eines konkreten Projekts.
Dies bedeutet, dass sowohl Auftragsklärung wie auch Präsentation der Ergebnisse i.d.R. beim Kunden stattfinden. Hierzu ist eine entsprechende Flexibilität notwendig, um sich auf die zeitlichen Möglichkeiten der Ansprechpartner einzustellen.
Ebenso werden die Coachings für jede Gruppe spezifisch gestaltet werden. Dies bedeutet, dass nicht alle Coachings im Zeitfenster am Freitag Nachmittag stattfinden können.