• Urban design, housing, commercial and cultural buildings within the inner city and its periphery.
• Developpment of creative design skills against demanding constraints.
• Highly integrated, specific support by Courses Design Theory II.
• Scale from analytical work to architectural design projects between 1:2000 and 1:200.
• Debate on current topics from practice, theory and research within the lecture series.

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 Master-Thesis Design Theory seeks to establish the theoretical and professional frame to an integrated, intellectual and specific architectural debate and project making within the concentration Design Theory.
The topics center on issues to develop critical positions towards subjective reasoning in architecture and to further the ability to root these positions in the history and theory of architecture, as well as in the political, sociological, and cultural context of contemporary architecture and society. Theoretical planning and architectural articulation of space considering notions such as typology, morphology and style are fundamental topics in architectural education.
One or several excursions are complementary to the project studio work.

The aim of the module is to provide students with the necessary architectural tools and intellectual instruments and avareness to integrate the knowledge aquired in the entire MSc Degree-Program into a responsible and sustainable professional behaviour.
The Master-Thesis student is expected to submit a complete Thesis-Project that instigates the work of the students in the lower semesters and represents the architectural and intellectual culture of the concentration Design Theory.

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

• 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
• An understanding of the history of architecture reinterpreted considering political, sociological, and economical aspects.
• An insight into the structure and the workings of the outer organs of perception and perception in general.

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

• 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
• An understanding of the history of architecture reinterpreted considering political, sociological, and economical aspects.
• An insight into the structure and the workings of the outer organs of perception and perception in general.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students.
• 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.

• Intermediate colloquium and final review with externals
• Thesis Book

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

• Project Studio Master-Thesis Design Theory 100%

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

Lectures, seminars.

The module Electives Design Theory I seeks to establish complementary knowledge and integrative understanding for the concentration Design Theory. 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.

• Urban design, housing, commercial and cultural builings within the inner city and its periphery.
• Developpment of creative design skills against demanding constraints.
• Highly integrated, specific support by Courses Design Theory I
• Scale from analytical work to architectural design projects between 1:2000 and 1:200.
• Guest lecturers and professors coming from an international context teaching alternating contents as compact projects, which complement the regular Projects Studios Design Theory I.
• Debate on current topics from practice, theory and research within the lecture series.

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 Design Theory I seeks to establish the theoretical and professional frame to an integrated, intellectual and specific architectural debate and project making within the concentration Design Theory.
The topics center on issues to develop critical positions towards subjective reasoning in architecture and to further the ability to root these positions in the history and theory of architecture, as well as in the political, sociological, and cultural context of contemporary architecture and society. Theoretical planning and architectural articulation of space considering notions such as typology, morphology and style are fundamental topics in architectural education.

The compact projects are set to complement skills and knowledge acquired in the project studios and to broaden the horizon of the students.

The aim of the module is to provide students with the necessary architectural tools and intellectual instruments and avareness to integrate the knowledge aquired in the Courses Design Theory I into a responsible and sustainable professional behaviour.

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

• 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
• An understanding of the history of architecture reinterpreted considering political, sociological, and economical aspects.
• An insight into the structure and the workings of the outer organs of perception and perception in general.
• 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.

• Intermediate and final review with externals

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.

• Project Studio Design Theory 1 100%

• Discussion of manifestoes in Architecture and Urbanism with an explanation of architectural visions, and their reflection in photography and cinema.
• The construction of ideologies and their impact on the making of architecture, discussing the 'making of architecture' from various perspectives, such as political, economical, sociological and cultural.
• Architecture understood as a result of social behaviour, based on perception and cognition, and social observations developed as interactions between internalized archives and structures, and the result of using architecture.

Lectures, seminars.

The module Courses Design Theory II seeks to deepen the theoretical foundations elaborated in the module Theory I for the concentration Design Theory. The topics for the second semester center on issues regarding
the tectonic, urban, and artistic concepts that relate to the theoretical formulation and the making of architecture and the city. Furthermore, aspects of the construction of ideologies and their impact on the making of architecture considering various perspectives, such as political, economical, sociological and cultural will be discussed through the use of historical examples. The introduction of fundamental aspects of processes of perception that enable occupants of architectural spaces to mentally construct a representation of these spaces.

The aim is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and intellectual instruments to approach the problems discussed in the design project studios, and to foster their ability to consider these issues in their personal design thinking.

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

• An understanding of the critical relation that exists between the products of an epoch and the historical issues that determine it.
• Confidence in analysing these historical examples of architectural buildings and/or urban structures and the ability to infer principles and motivations based on the careful reading of primary and secondary sources.
• An understanding of language as social action and therefore architecture as an act of communication on a social level, considering the models of ontological and existential concepts in their reflections
• Demonstrate the ability to critically assess their personal design practice and projects, and to root them within the contextual frameworks discussed in this course.
• 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 history and theory of architecture.

• 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.

Concepts in Architecture 33%
History of Architecture 2 33%
Cognitive Science for Architects 2 33%

Further information for writing the master thesis

Information about deadlines: All necessary information regarding dates and deadlines are given in this module description and the adhering componentes "Kolloquium" and "Präsentation/Verteidigung". The already scheduled dates of the commencement ceremony are found in the menu bar on the left.

Please note the following deadlines:
-Submission of thesis proposal (Disposition) until 1st of Oct. (winter term) / 1st of March (summer term)
-Presentation in the Kolloquium (one month before final submission of thesis latest)
-The deadline for submission of the final version of the thesis is given in the course "presentation and defence" which is part of the module.

In case of any questions please contact the module director.

Language of the master thesis
Preferred language for the master thesis is English. In accordance with the supervisor the thesis could also be written in German.

Necessary steps for writing a master thesis:

>Writing the thesis proposal (Exposé)
>Submission of the thesis proposal (Disposition) signed by the student (handed in to the secretary at Institute of Information Systems)
>The signed proposal is sent out to the supervisors via email by the institute
>Master thesis writing (max. editing time 22 weeks)
>Registration for the Kolloquium
>Presentation in the Kolloquium
>Submission of the master thesis (central service counter, main building)
>Evaluation of the thesis (information about grade)
>Final presentation and defense (German: "Präsentation und Verteidigung")
>Commencement ceremony

The Study and Examination Regulations and the Guidelines for Academic Work contain the necessary regulations. >>Link

Please consider especially the following aspects:

>The thesis proposal is written in accordance with the supervisor and the co-supervisor. Both should be team members of the institute of information systems. External supervisors (e.g. of the student's employer) are usually integrated as an additional practical supervisor. In this case there are a supervisor, co-supervisor and a practical supervisor involved in a thesis project. An external co-supervisor can be agreed in exceptional cases only (please check with the administration office of the institute if a personal data sheet is necessary for this person).

>The official editing time is defined on the thesis proposal and may not exceed 22 weeks. A shorter editing time is possible.

>While editing the master thesis a colloquium with the supervisor must be held. The presentation in the colloquium is initiated by the student.

>The dates and deadlines given in this module description are the last possible dates for the adhering presentation and defensio. Thesis submission made after these deadlines are presented at the following date for presentation and defense.

>The registration for the commencement ceremony is handled by the study administration. Dates of the commencement ceremony are given in the menu bar located on the left / topic commencement ceremony

The evaluation of the master thesis will be published a few days before the final presentation.

• Introduction to BPM
• Aims and Tasks of BPM
• Strategy and Reference Framework
• Architectures and Frameworks
• Governance
• Tasks and Responsibles
• Strategic Alignment
• Methodological Context of BPM

• Legal Context of BPM
• Cultural Context of BPM

• Controlling
• Process Control
• Performance Measurement
• Change Management
• Application Areas
• Supply Chain Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Enterprise Content Management
• Quality Management

Students learn about the origins of BPM in approaches such as Kaizen, Business Process Re-engineering, Total Quality Management, and Process Innovation, and can explain relevant BPM terminology. They know about BPM as a management approach focusing on analyzing and improving end-to-end business processes in order to enhace organizational performance and competitive advantage. Students know about the goals (time, cost, quality, sustainability) and core areas (strategic aligment, governance, methods, technologies, culture, people) of business process management. They are thus empowered to identify areas of improvement and suitable architectures and frameworks. Besides, they can provide recommendations on the institutionalization of business process management in an organization. Moreover, students know and apply central methods of performance measurement and management. They are able to apply the BPM concepts to relevant areas of application, including supply chain management, enterprise content management, customer relationship management, and enterprise resource planning.

Specialisation in Bookkeeping
Specialisation in Finance
Group and International Accounting
Strategic Controlling
Specialisation in Auditing
Business Case Studies

Erwerb von vertiefender Fachkompetenz in den Bereichen Buchführung, Finanzierung, Konzernrechnungslegung und internationale Rechnungslegung sowie Revision. Befähigung zum Erkennen betriebswirtschaftlicher Fragestellungen und deren Umsetzung in der betrieblichen Praxis. Einbezug aktueller Probleme des Betriebs von Treuhandunternehmen vor dem Hintergrund sich ändernder rechtlicher und wirtschaftlicher Rahmenbedinungen. Ausblick und Prognose des zukünftigen Tätigkeitsfelds von Treuhandunternehmen.

Vertiefung Buchführung 30 %
Vertiefung Revision 30 %
Vertiefung Finanzierung 20 %
Konzernrechnungslegung und Internationale Rechnungslegung 20%

Zum erfolgreichen Bestehen des Moduls ist eine Mindestnote von 4.0 erforderlich. Zusätzlich müssen 80% der zu absolvierenden Einzelprüfungen eines Moduls mindestens mit der Note 3.5 abgeschlossen werden.

Professional Rules Governing Trustees
Off-shore Services
Specific Fiduciary Transactions
Specialisation in Due Diligence Legislation
Corporate Governance
Data Protection in Trust Services
Marketing for Trust Services
FMA Practice
Evening Discussions on Current Topics in Trust Services
Case Studies on Management Board Activities
Interdisciplinary Case Studies

Erwerb der Kompetenz in den Bereichen Berufsrecht für Treuhänder, spezielle Treuhandgeschäfte, Off-Shore-Service sowie Corporate Governance. Befähigung zum Erkennen unternehmerischer Fragestellungen und deren Umsetzung in der betrieblichen Praxis. Einbezug aktueller Probleme des Betriebs von Treuhandunternehmen vor dem Hintergrund sich ändernder rechtlicher und wirtschaftlicher Rahmenbedingungen. Ausblick und Prognose des zukünftigen Tätigkeitsfelds von Treuhandunternehmen.

Berufsrecht für Treuhänder, Spezielle Treuhandgeschäfte, Off-shore-Services, Marketing und Datenschutz 50%
Vertiefung SPG; Corportate Governance, FMA Praxis 50%

Zum erfolgreichen Bestehen des Moduls ist eine Mindestnote von 4.0 erforderlich. Zusätzlich müssen 80% der zu absolvierenden Einzelprüfungen eines Moduls mindestens mit der Note 3.5 abgeschlossen werden.

• Importance and impact of technology and innovation management (on society, on industry, importance of strategy)
• Industry dynamics of technological innovation (sources of innovation, types and patterns, standards battles and design dominance, timing of entry)
• Formulating of technological innovation strategy (definition of the organization's strategic direction, choosing innovation projects, collaboration strategies, protecting of innovation)
• Implementing of technological innovation strategy (organization for innovation, managing the new product development process, managing the new product development teams, crafting a deployment strategy)

Interactive lecture with discussion, exercises and case studies

At the end of the module, the students are able to describe the meaning of technology and innovation management. They can define the functions, characteristics and goals of technological innovation management. They have the ability to explain the importance of technological innovation management especially for industry. They are able to evaluate business strategies, particularly with regard to drawbacks and opportunities for innovations. The students remember the opportunities for the organization of innovation, understand the innovation process and are able to analyse innovation processes for simple examples out of industry. The students have the ability to explain the potential for conflicts within the innovation process.

The students gain appropriate skills for discussing and arguing in the economic life. They are able to analyse information and can estimate its importance for industry.

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"

• Einführung in die Steuerwissenschaften
• Steuersysteme: Liechtenstein, Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz
• Lösungsschema und Zusammenspiel: Nationales und Internationales Steuerrecht
• Nationales und internationales Steuerrecht: Liechtenstein, Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz
• Fallstudien: Besteuerung natürlicher und juristischer Personen (Liechtenstein, Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz)
• Vergleichende Analyse der Steuersysteme
• Anwendung von Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen