Program in English for International Students Courses

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Program in English for International Students

Courses offered by

Business School

winter term 2021/ 2022

Study Program for Guest Students

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Index

1. Courses offered in both Summer and Winter term ........................................................................ 4

Marketing ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Strategic Management ........................................................................................................................ 5

Strategic Management Case Studies ................................................................................................... 7

Successful Management in a Global World ......................................................................................... 9

Successful Negotiations in a Global World ........................................................................................ 10

Technology Management .................................................................................................................. 11

2. Courses offered in Summer Term only .......................................................................................... 12

International Cost Management ....................................................................................................... 12

International Strategic Management and Controlling ...................................................................... 13

Retail Controlling ............................................................................................................................... 15

Retail Lab: Accelarating Innovation in Retail and Consumer Business ............................................. 16

3. Courses offered in Winter Term only ............................................................................................ 17

Business Planning .............................................................................................................................. 17

CSR and Compliance Management……………………………………………………………………………………………….18

Current Issues in Economics………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20

Global Supply Chain Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………….22

International Project ......................................................................................................................... 23

Quantitative Methods for Management ........................................................................................... 24

Risk and Crisis Management ............................................................................................................ 25


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Every semester Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt offers guest students a full semester program in

English offering 2nd and 3rd year modules with a total of 30 European Credits. Please note, that classes with less than eight participants could be cancelled.

Semester schedule is:

Autumn / winter semester (WS): 1st week in October – end of February

Spring / summer semester (SS): 3rd week in March – end of July


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1. Courses offered in both Summer and Winter term

Marketing Module Marketing Lecturer Prof. Dr. Alexander Decker/ Prof. Dr. Andrea Raab-

Kuchenbuch Offered 4 SWS/ 5 ECTS /

weekly lecture/ winter term/summer term Language English Content

1. Strategic Marketing and Sales

1.1 Marketing for the 21st Century 1.2 Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans 1.3 Collecting Information and Forecasting Demand 1.4 Competitive Dynamics 1.5 Analyzing Consumer Markets 1.6 Identifying Market Segments and Targets, Positioning

2. Operative Marketing and Sales

2.1 Product Strategy and Branding 2.2 Developing Pricing Strategies and Programs 2.3 Designing and Managing Integrated Marketing Channels 2.4 Developing Communication Strategies and Programs

Objective The students will be able to - define the nature, function and basic principles of marketing. - describe the strategic planning processes of a company in order to understand marketing

as a market driven philosophy. - apply the marketing research process as a framework to analyze broad and task marketing

environment of a company. - understand the nature of positioning and differentiation. - describe the concept and key elements of the marketing mix and their application. - solve case studies on realistic marketing problems.

Learning methods lecture Prerequisite for attendance

Usability of the module for this or for other study programmes

Workload Course type SWS ECTS Time of attendance

WBT Self studies

total

le 4 5

Course evaluation written exam 90 min. Further information

Recommended literature • KOTLER, Philip and others, 2016. Marketing management. 3. edition. Harlow, England: Pearson. ISBN 978-1-292-14235-7 , 978-1-292-10608-3


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Strategic Management Module Strategic Management Lecturer Prof. Dr. Robert Wittmann Offered 3 SWS/ 4 ECTS /


- Introduction to Executive Management - The tools of strategy analysis - The analysis of competitive advantage - Business strategies in different industry contexts - Implementing and managing corporate strategies - Value Based Management

Objective The students

• are able to understand the leadership challenges in today´s world • understand the dimensions of Entrepreneurial Spirit • are able to put strategic questions and to apply instruments of strategic leadership and innovation • are ready to create the dimensions of a competitive Business Design

Learning methods lecture Prerequisite for attendance - Usability of the module for this or for other study programmes

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WBT Self studies

total

le 3 4

Course evaluation written exam 90 min. Further information

Recommended literature • WITTMANN, Robert G. and others, 2019. Strategy design innovation: how to create business success using a systematic toolbox. Completely revised 5. edition. Augsburg: ZIEL. ISBN 978-3-96557-077-1, 3-96557-077-3

• GRANT, Robert M., 2010. Contemporary strategy analysis. 7. edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0-470-74710-2, 978-0-470-74710-0

• HABERBERG, Adrian and Alison RIEPLE, 2008. Strategic management: theory and application. Oxford [u.a.]: Oxford Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0-19-921646-8

• HUNGENBERG, Harald, 2008. Strategisches Management in Unternehmen: Ziele, Prozesse, Verfahren. 5. edition. Wiesbaden: Gabler. ISBN 978-3-8349-1260-2

• MACHARZINA, Klaus and Joachim WOLF, 2008. Unternehmensführung: das internationale Managementwissen ; Konzepte, Methoden, Praxis. 6. edition. Wiesbaden: Gabler. ISBN 978-3-8349-1119-3

• WELGE, Martin K. and Andreas AL-LAHAM, 2008. Strategisches Management: Grundlagen, Prozess, Implementierung. 5. edition. Wiesbaden: Gabler. ISBN 978-3-8349-0313-6, 3-8349-0313-2


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• WHEELEN, Thomas L. and J. David HUNGER, 2008. Strategic management and business policy: concepts and cases. 11. edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0-13-606827-3, 0-13-606827-8

• WITTMANN, Robert and Matthias REUTER, 2008. Strategic planning: how to deliver maximum value through effective business strategy. London [u.a.]: Kogan Page. ISBN 978-0-7494-5233-9


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Strategic Management Case Studies Module Strategic Management Case Studies

Lecturer Gustl. F. Thum Offered 3 SWS/ 4 ECTS /


• Business Planning

• Business Models

• Business Development • Strategy Implementation


• can apply the instruments of strategic and operational management with a clear focus on customer advantage and competitive advantage • know how to develop certain topics of strategic management within a busi-ness framework • can apply business cases within certain topics of strategic management • have the competence to apply management tools

Learning methods lecture Prerequisite for attendance - Usability of the module for this or for other study programmes

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WBT Self studies

total

le 3 4

Course evaluation Seminar paper/presentation Further information

Recommended literature • WITTMANN, Robert G. und andere, 2019. Strategy design innovation: how to create business success using a systematic toolbox. Completely revised 5. Auflage. Augsburg: ZIEL. ISBN 978-3-96557-077-1, 3-96557-077-3

• GRANT, Robert M., 2010. Contemporary strategy analysis. 7. Auflage. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0-470-74710-2, 978-0-470-74710-0

• HABERBERG, Adrian und Alison RIEPLE, 2008. Strategic management: theory and application. Oxford [u.a.]: Oxford Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0-19-921646-8

• HUNGENBERG, Harald, 2008. Strategisches Management in Unternehmen: Ziele, Prozesse, Verfahren. 5. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Gabler. ISBN 978-3-8349-1260-2

• MACHARZINA, Klaus und Joachim WOLF, 2008. Unternehmensführung: das internationale Managementwissen ; Konzepte - Methoden - Praxis. 6. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Gabler. ISBN 978-3-8349-1119-3

• WELGE, Martin K. und Andreas AL-LAHAM, 2008. Strategisches Management: Grundlagen, Prozess, Implementierung. 5. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Gabler. ISBN 978-3-8349-0313-6, 3-8349-0313-2


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• WHEELEN, Thomas L. und J. David HUNGER, 2008. Strategic management and business policy: concepts and cases. 11. Auflage. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0-13-606827-3, 0-13-606827-8

• WITTMANN, Robert G. und Matthias REUTER, 2008. Strategic planning: how to deliver maximum value through effective business strategy. London [u.a.]: Kogan Page. ISBN 978-0-7494-5233-9


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Successful Management in a Global World Module Successful Management in a Global World Lecturer Dr. Peter Hahn Offered 2 SWS/ 3 ECTS or 5 ECTS /

blocked lecture/winter term/summer term Language English Content

Economical facts, historical developments as well as current living conditions of special countries (e.g. East- West: in particular USA, Europe, Asia (Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea, and Singapore) will be made a topic. According to particular participant`s interest special countries can be focused on. Introduction of cultural dimensions and their influence on management functions in business relations is one of the most important discussion points. Main management functions are: Organization, Planning, Human Resources, Leadership, and Controlling

These functions will be discussed in the context of cultural dimensions.

Firstly, the participants should be enabled to recognize culture specific features and peculiarities which are important to establish open-minded relations in business. This is a prerequisite for successfully executing business with customers abroad. Secondly, the participants will learn about the different management methods and styles which enable them to work abroad either in a foreign company or in a subdivision of their parent company. Objective • Students have cultural specific knowledge (East-West: USA-Europe-Asia) in relation to

international management. • are aware of communication-, management-, and leadership methods in different cultures. • know about culture related techniques and behaviors.

Learning methods The lectures will be interactive by using role plays, short movies, internet, and workshops.

Prerequisite for attendance - Usability of the module for this or for other study programmes

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WBT Self studies

total

le 2 5

Course evaluation Presentation (3 ECTS) Seminar Paper (2 ECTS) In order to obtain 5 ECTS both exam parts have to be completed

Further information

Recommended literature • ENGELEN, Andreas and Eva THOLEN , 2014. Interkulturelles Management . 1. edition. Stuttgart: Schäffer-Poeschel. ISBN 978-3-7910-3248-1 ; 3-7910-3248-8

• TROMPENAARS, Fons. Website [online]. [Accessed on: ]. Available via: https://www.crossknowledge.com/de/faculty/fons-trompenaars-biografie-de

• HOFSTEDE, Geert. Website [online]. [Accessed on: ]. Available via: https://geerthofstede.com/


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Successful Negotiations in a Global World Module Successful Negotiations in a Global World Lecturer Dr. Peter Hahn Offered 2 SWS/ 3 ECTS or 5 ECTS /

blocked lecture/winter term/summer term Language English Content

Economical facts, historical developments as well as current living conditions (East-West: in particular USA, Europe, Asia (Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea, Singapore). The cultural dimensions and their influence on negotiations in business relations will be introduced and discussed. Negotiation strategies and techniques will be a major topic and trained in role plays. The participants should be enabled to perceive culture specific features and peculiarities which is important to establish open-minded relations which again is a prerequisite for successfully negotiate with international business partners.

Objective The students are able: • to apply culture specific knowledge (East-West: USA-Europe-Asia) in negotiations. • to be aware management- and leadership styles. • to apply different negotiation strategies and techniques will be explained and trained in role-

plays. Learning methods Lecture with exercises and role plays Prerequisite for attendance



WBT Self studies

total

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Course evaluation Presentation (3 ECTS) Seminar paper (2 ECTS) In order to obtain 5 ECTS both exam parts have to be completed

Further information

Recommended literature • HECHT-EL MINSHAWI, Béatrice, 2008. Interkulturelle Kompetenz: Soft Skills für die internationale Zusammenarbeit ; [wichtige Infos in Englisch]. 2. edition. Weinheim [u.a.]: Beltz. ISBN 978-3-407-36469-2

• TROMPENAARS , Fons. Website [online]. [Accessed on: ]. Available via: https://www.crossknowledge.com/de/faculty/fons-trompenaars-biografie-de

• HOFSTEDE, Geert. Website [online]. [Accessed on: ]. Available via: https://geerthofstede.com/

• MAHBUBANI, Kishore, 2009. Can Asians think?. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish. ISBN 978-981-4276-01-6


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Technology Management Module Technology Management (virtual course) Lecturer Prof. Dr. Peter Augsdörfer Offered 2 SWS/ 3 ECTS or 5 ECTS/

weekly lecture/winter term/summer term Language English Content

The content of the course is divided in four sections: 1. Introduction to technology and innovation management 2. Understanding Technology, 3. Corporate Organisation of Innovation 4. National Innovation Systems

Objective The learning outcomes are compatible and complementary with the overall ob-jectives of: • business administration students wanting to gain knowledge about technol-ogy related issues in industrial firms • engineering students wanting to complement their education with business elements Students should have acquired the following specific competencies at the end of this course: 1. Students are familiar with the basic models and language of technology and innovation management. 2. Students are able to use the basic tools of technology and innovation management. 3. Students have developed a critical understanding for the evolution of technology. 4. Students will be able to evaluate the importance of technology-based competencies in corporate competitiveness. 5. Students should have acquired basic knowledge about how to effectively manage research, development and innovative activities in industrial firms. 6. With the help of the learned methods, students master situations with a strategic dimension

Learning methods Lecture Prerequisite for attendance


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WBT Self studies

total

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Course evaluation written exam 90 min. (3 ECTS) presentation (2 ECTS) In order to obtain 5 ECTS both exam parts have to be completed

Further information

Recommended literature • BURGELMAN, Robert A., Clayton M. CHRISTENSEN und Steven C. WHEELWRIGHT, 2009. Strategic management of technology and innovation. 5. Auflage. New York, NY [u.a.]: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-126329-2, 978-0-07-126329-0


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2. Courses offered in Summer Term only

International Cost Management Module International Cost Management Lecturer Oliver Specht Offered 4 SWS/ 5 ECTS/ weekly lecture/ summer term only Language English Content - Principles of cost accounting and cost management - Cost accounting:

- cost accounting techniques in different countries - process costing - cost center accounting - calculating the cost per product and per period - pricing a product

- Cost accounting systems and cost management techniques: - contribution margins - cost-volume-profit relationships - activity based costing - target costing - principles of planning and budgeting

Objective The students are able to - distinguish between financial accounting and cost accounting - apply the appropriate vocabulary when talking about cost and pricing - know about differences in cost accounting of German and angloamerican systems - calculate the cost per product and know how to detect cost inefficiencies - explain different cost management techniques and know which one to apply in specific

situations especially in international companies Learning methods The teaching method is a weekly lecture with exercise.

The lecture provides an overview and students can apply their skills in the exercises consisting of tasks and case studies. Apart from that, they are required to solve problems by themselves and/or as part of a group in preparation for their next lecture.

Prerequesite for attendance


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WBT Self studies

total

le 4 5 Course evaluation Written exam 90 min. Further information

Recommended literature - Horngren, Datar, Rajan (2014), Cost accounting : a managerial emphasis, 15th ed., Pearson Verlag

- Drury (2015), Management and cost accounting, 9th ed., South-Western

- Carey et al. (2014), accounting: a smart approach, 2nd ed., Oxford Press

- Schmidt (2014), Kostenrechnung, 7. Aufl., Kohlhammer Verlag

- Coenenberg et al. (2012), Kostenrechnung und Kostenmanagement, 12. Aufl., Schäffer-Poeschel Verlag


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International Strategic Management and Controlling Module International Strategic Management and Controlling Lecturer Prof. Dr. Robert Wittmann/ Reinhold Kohler Offered 4SWS/ 5 ECTS/ weekly lecture/ summer term only Language English Content International Strategic Management

- Principles, process and basic models in strategic management - Characteristics and peculiarities of strategic management in international companies - Analysis of macro and micro environment - Strategies on corporate, business unit and functional unit level

Controlling

- link between controlling and strategy - differentiation between controlling on strategic and operating level - balanced scorecard as an instrument to link strategic and operating level - further means and instruments of controlling e.g. KPIs - peculiarities of controlling in international companies

Objective The students are able to - classify the topic „Strategic Management“ - know the chances and risks of strategic controlling in the context of strategic management - define objectives and use the right instruments of strategic controlling in different stages of

strategic management The students - will have an overview about the function of strategic management and controlling and

the use of adequate controlling tools in an international setting - will be able to analyze a company using different sets of key performance indicators Learning methods The teaching method is a weekly lecture with exercise.

The lecture provides an overview and students can apply their skills in the exercises consisting of tasks and case studies. Apart from that, they are required to solve problems by themselves and/or as part of a group in preparation for their next lecture.

Prerequesite for attendance


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WBT Self studies

total

le 4 5 Course evaluation Written exam 90 min. Further information

Recommended literature - Baum, Coenenberg, Günther (2013): Strategisches Controlling, 5. Aufl., Schäffer-Poeschel Verlag.

- DAVID, Fred R., Y-Ling CHI and Peter SMITH, 2013. Strategic management: concepts and cases ; a competitive advantage approach. 14. edition. Bosnton ; Munich [u.a.]: Pearson. ISBN 978-0-273-76748-0, 0-273-76748-8.

- Weber, Schäffer (2008), Introduction to Controlling. Schäffer Poeschel Verlag.

- Vahlen Verlag.


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- Alter (2013), Strategisches Controlling, Unterstützung des strategischen Managements. 2. edition. München: Oldenbourg. ISBN 978-3-486-71883-6, 3-486-71883-5

- Kaplan, Norton (1996), Balanced Scorecard. Translating Strategy into action, Harvard Business Review Press.

- Hoffjan (2009), Internationales Controlling, Schäffer- Poeschel Verlag,

- Meier, Roehr (2004), Einführung in das Internationale Management, Verlag Neue Wirtschafts-Briefe


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Retail Controlling Module Retail Controlling Lecturer Prof. Dr. Thomas Vogler Offered 4 SWS/ 5 ECTS/

weekly lecture/summer term only Language English Content

- Specifics of retail companies - Retail controlling vs. industrial controlling - Controlling concepts for retailers - Balanced Scorecard in retail companies - Database of retail controlling - Data Warehouse - OLTP, OLAP and Data-Mining - Management Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning - Planning and Budgeting Objective The students know the basics of the organization of retail companies. Due to these prerequisites they are able to develop a specific controlling concept for retail companies. They are also able to adapt a balanced scorecard for retail companies. They know about the database for controlling in retail companies and are able to describe a Data Warehouse. They do also know about the difference between OLAP, OLTP and Data Mining and know the basics of planning and budgeting in companies. Learning methods Lecture Prerequisite for attendance Usability of the module for this or for other study programmes

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WBT Self studies

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le 4 5 Course evaluation Written examination 90 minutes Further information

Recommended literature • BERMAN, B and J EVANS, 2009. Retail Management: A strategic approach. 1. edition. ISBN 0136087582


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Retail Lab: Accelarating Innovation in Retail and Consumer Business Module Retail Lab: Accelarating Innovation in Retail and

Consumer Business Lecturer Prof. Dr. Marc Knoppe Offered 2 SWS/ 3 ECTS or 5 ECTS/

blocked lecture/ currently summer term (new lecture) Language English Content

Students will discuss new technologies, innovations and disruptive business models that are changing the face of retail and enhancing customer experience. Students will learn about new digital business models and non-traditional competitors. Students will explore what a disruptive business models will be. Students will learn to identify disruptive ideas, to analyse disruptive business models, to create disruptive business models and to develop a pitch.

Objective Students have to be prepared for a world that's changing fast. Students have to know more about disruptive business models, about revolution in thinking and creating unexpected solutions.

Students will learn how disruptive innovations and business models are shaping the future of retailing, shopping and consumer behaviour. We will look at disruptive busines models driven by Internet of me, augmented reality and so on. Students will learn how to apply inventive business models that drive retail and consumer business.

Learning methods Lecture Prerequisite for attendance Usability of the module for this or for other study programmes

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WBT Self studies

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le 4 5 Course evaluation Presentation (3 ECTS)

Seminar Paper (2 ECTS) In order to obtain 5 ECTS both exam parts have to be completed

Further information

Recommended literature • Williams, Luke (2016): Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business, 2nd Edition, Pearson FT Press


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3. Courses offered in Winter Term onlly

Business Planning Module Business Planning Lecturer Dr. Carsten Ungrade Offered 2 SWS/ 3 ECTS or 5 ECTS/

blocked lecture/ winter term only Language English Content

Key success factors like strategic planning, information sharing, incentives, budgeting, control, change management or the role of power and influence in a business venture will be discussed. Effective business planning will be divided in a comprehensive process of:

• Identifying business ideas • Screening the idea to determine feasibility • Developing a strategic plan • Developing an operating model • Transforming strategies to operational issues • Case studies, practical exercises and presentations

Objective This lecture enables the students to see the critical issues and feasibility of developing a business venture. With actual case studies students will be prepared to develop a strategic frame, an operating model and a systematic roadmap for execution. Students will understand the difficult political and organizational obstacles that accompany every business planning. Upon completion of all the cumulative lessons, the students will understand the process of an entrepreneurial business planning. Learning methods Lecture Prerequesite for attendance


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WBT Self studies

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le 2 5 Course evaluation Presentation (3 ECTS)

Seminar Paper (2 ECTS) In order to obtain 5 ECTS both exam parts have to be completed

Further information Recommended literature • Baringer, B.R., (2009), Preparing Effective Business

Plans: An Entrepreneurial Approach, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 9780132338233


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CSR and Compliance Management Module CSR and Compliance Management Lecturer Prof. Reinhard Büchl/ Jan-Marten Krebs/Dr. Christian Kühl Offered 4 SWS/ 5 ECTS /

Blocked lecture/ winter term only Language English Content

• CSR and the theory of business administration: contradiction in terms? • Is business part of society or “is the business of business business”? • Definition of CSR and relation to the concept of sustainability/sustainable development • Shareholder vs. Stakeholder approach • The four theories of CSR, or: why business should try to do good • Is there a “business case” for CSR? • Sustainability Controlling: green controlling and other measurement tech-niques • How to implement CSR: examples/case studies from the automotive (and other) industry • Definition of compliance with an international scope • Perception of compliance in different countries and companies • Structure and concepts for corporate compliance • Behaviour in compliance situation • Compliance challenges when making business in a global environment


• know the concept of CSR and are able to explain the theoretical back-ground to the concept.

• are able to embed the CSR concept into the framework of sustainable development in general and business administration in particular.

• know the shareholder and the stakeholder approach and have formed their own idea of what a business is there for and what place it takes in society.

• are able to work with the basic concepts of sustainability controlling and understand the most important key performance indicator (KPI) in that re-spect.

• are able to relate their theoretical knowledge to practical case studies and form an opinion on the CSR activities of companies.

• know the concept of compliance and are able to comprehend compliance as a major issue when doing business globally.

• understand how compliance influenced by law and company regulations is linked to the ethical behavior of each individual and how they can act accordingly.

Learning methods Lecture Prerequesite for attendance An in-depth study of literature is highly recommended.


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le 4 5 Course evaluation Oral exam 15 minutes Further information


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Recommended literature • FREEMAN, R. Edward und andere, 2011. Stakeholder Theory. The State of the Art. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press.

• CRANE, John. Compliance techniques [online]. [Zugriff am: 2014]. Ver-fügbar unter: http://www.thinkib.net/psychology/page/676/compliance-techniques

• PUFE, Iris, 2012. Nachhaltigkeit. Konstanz und München: UVK Lucius.

• WEBER, Jürgen und andere, 2012. Nachhaltigkeit und Controlling. ISBN Weinheim


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Current Issues in Economics Module Current Issues in Economics Lecturer Prof. Dr. Katharina Schauberger Offered 4 SWS/ 6 ECTS /

Weekly lecture/ winter term only Language English Content

• Gross domestic product, economic growth and productivity • The consumer price index • Unemployment: measurement, causes and consequences • The financial system: savings and investment • The monetary system and the role of central banks • The open economy: balance of payments, the exchange rate and their interrelations • Short-run economic fluctuations. business cycles and the influence of monetary and fiscal

policy


• have knowledge about the most important macroeconomic variables: gross domestic product, consumer price index, unemployment rate.

• understand the determinants of the large variation in living standards over time and across countries.

• identify the long-run determinants of the unemployment rate, including job search, minimum wage laws, the market power of unions and efficiency wages

• understand the functioning of the financial system and its relationship with savings, investment and the real interest rate.

• understand the theory of inflation and the role of the central bank in controlling the quantity of money.

• are able to interpret balance of payments, differentiate between the nominal and real exchange rate, to apply the theory of purchasing-power parity and to explain the relationship between the financial market and the foreign exchange market.

• are able to evaluate facts regarding the business cycle and to determine the influence of monetary and fiscal policy on aggregate demand.

Learning methods Lecture, case studies Prerequesite for attendance An in-depth study of literature is highly recommended.


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Recommended literature • MANKIW, Nicholas Gregory und Mark P. TAYLOR, 2017. Economics. 4. Auflage. Andover: Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-4737-2533-1 , 147372533X

• KRUGMAN, Paul R., Maurice OBSTFELD und Marc J. MELITZ, 2015. International economics: theory and policy. 10. Auflage. Boston, Mass. ; Munich [u.a.]: Pearson. ISBN 978-1-292-01955-0 , 1-292-01955-7

• DORMAN, Peter, 2014. Macroeconomics: a fresh start [online]. Berlin [u.a.]: Springer PDF e-Book. ISBN 978-3-642-37440-1 , 978-3-642-37441-8 . Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37441-8

• HEATHER, Ken und Simka STEFANOVA, 2017. Maths for economics: a companion to Mankiw and Taylor economics. Hampshire: Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-4737-2542-3

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37441-8


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Global Supply Chain Management Module Global Supply Chain Management Lecturer Prof. Dr. Michael Sternbeck Offered 4 SWS/ 5 ECTS /

Weekly lecture/ winter term only Language English Content

• Fundamentals of supply chain and basic terms • Role of purchase management and supply chain management in terms of finance and cost • Origin and concepts of purchase management: profit centre concept, inte-grated concept,

centralization vs. decentralization • Purchase policies and procedures, purchase cycle / ordering systems, make or buy decisions • Legal and economic aspects of purchase, delivery, transport logistic and transfer of risk in a

supply chain • Types of inventories, need for inventory control, factors influencing inventory, mechanics of

inventory control and systems • Requirement to understand the supply chain from the perspective of a pur-chase manager • Supply chain performance: achieving strategic fit and scope • Supply chain drivers and metrics • Designing distribution networks and applications to e-business • Network design of supply chain • Designing global supply chain networks • Coordination in supply chain

Objective The students know

• and apply concepts, methods and contribution of logistics to the success of international organizations.

• about the very critical impact that Supply Chain Management could exert on the profitability of an organization.

The students • understand the challenges and opportunities of global supply chains • understand that control of the critical factors is vital for maximizing the re-turns and staying

ahead of competition through lower cost

Learning methods Lecture Prerequesite for attendance An in-depth study of literature is highly recommended.


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Recommended literature • CHOPRA, Sunil und Peter MEINDL, 2013. Supply Chain Management. 5. Auflage. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.

• MONCZKA, Robert M. und andere, 2010. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 4. Auflage. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.


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International Project Module International Project (partial virtual course) Lecturer Prof. Dr. Peter Augsdörfer/ Christian Quotschalla Offered 4 SWS/ 5 ECTS/

weekly virtual lecture (partially blocked)/ winter term only Language English Content

The students work together in an international project. The aim is to learn and apply the following project management aspects and apply them in practice:

• Project management tools, methods and techniques • Running and coordinating an interdisciplinary and international project • Planning, scheduling, resource allocation, making decisions • Realisation and controlling • Regulation and performance measurement activities • Visualisation and communication • Conflict management • Case studies • Marketing and communicaton inputs

Objective The students will be able to:

• Define and describe common project management terminology • Use general project management tools to coordinate a team and document the

progress of a project • Avoid common cultural pitfalls and mistakes in managing projects • Define their role in the global project management process • Present key project data to an international audience

This course develops a foundation of concepts and solutions that supports the planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement activities required for successful completion of an international project. Learning methods Lecture Prerequesite for attendance


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WBT Self studies

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le 4 5 Course evaluation Seminar paper and presentation

Further information

Recommended literature • KÖSTER, Kathrin, 2009. International project management. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4129-4620-9, 978-1-4129-4621-6

• NICHOLAS, John M. and Herman STEYN, 2017. Project management for engineering, business and technology. F. edition. London ; New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-138-93734-5, 978-1-138-93735-2


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Quantitative Methods for Management Module Quantitative Methods for Management Lecturer Prof. Mustafa Akan Offered 2 SWS/ 3 ECTS/


• Review of mathematical techniques used in modelling of business problems • Decision theory-Decision trees • Forecasting and regression techniques • Deterministic Inventory Modelling • Linear programming • Transportation modelling • Project management-CPM and PERT • Game theory • Investment analysis • Portfolio theory • Simulation Ten different subjects will be covered in 30 hours over two weekends (Friday and Saturday). The lectures provide an overview and students can apply their skills in the exercises consisting of tasks and case studies. Apart from that, they are required to solve problems by themselves and/or as part of a group in preparation for their next lecture. Most subjects will be presented through power points. Students are advised to buy the compulsory books. Objective The students are able to • Review the mathematical techniques relevant for business administration and apply these

techniques in specific business cases. • Understand the relevance of statistic concepts for the evaluation of common business

problems and use statistic and other mathematical methods adequately. • Set up mathematical models of business problems and solve them those using appropriate

mathematical techniques. • Review the solutions of the models and interpret them in relation to real business life. Learning methods Lecture Prerequesite for attendance Usability of the module for this or for other study programmes

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le 2 3 Course evaluation Seminar paper (3 ECTS)

Further information

Recommended literature • RENDER, Barry und andere, 2018. Quantitative analysis for management. T. Auflage. Harlow, England: Pearson. ISBN 978-0-13-454316-1, 0-13-454316-5

• MONKS, Joseph G., 1996. Schaum's outline of theory and problems of operations management. s. Auflage. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-042764-X

• TAHA, Hamdy A., 2017. Operations research: an introduction. T. Auflage. Harlow, England: Pearson. ISBN 978-1-292-16554-7, 1-292-16554-5


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Risk and Crisis Management Module Risk and Crisis Management Lecturer Prof. Dr. Edward Borodzicz Offered 2 SWS/ 3 ECTS


No organisational system can afford to stand still in a rapidly turbulent world. Business praxis, political changes, ethical and social acceptability of organisational activities can all influence stakeholder behaviour as much as logistical, structural and systemic changes. Risk management is a collective term for all approaches to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational resilient. This course will consider and review the need for risk and crisis management, as part of organisational sustainability strategy. Specific areas of study including: Organisational Culture and Structure, Organisational Theory, Management Theory, Anthropology and Psychology, Risk and Security Management, Organisational Failure, Corporate Social Responsibility, Simulations and Games, Business Ethics, Environmental Management, Leadership and innovation. Students will be encouraged to consider the relationships and interactions between these areas of study as strongly as the differences between them. Objective The students are familiar with running an organisation within the contexts of crisis situations by using role play and scenarios to facilitate learning about organisational innovation and flexibility to solve complex problems.

Learning methods Lecture Prerequesite for attendance


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WBT Self studies

total

le 2 3 Course evaluation Seminar paper (3 ECTS)

Further information Recommended literature • BORODZICZ, Edward P., 2005. Risk, crisis and security

managment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN 0-470-86704-3, 978-0-470-86704-4

• , . Journal of contingencies and crisis management. Coventry: Blackwell Business.

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