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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT,

ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL SCI-

ENCES

UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

MODULE CATALOGUE

ECONOMICS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR THE SINGLE MAJOR

BACHELOR PROGRAMME IN ECONOMICS

MODULE CATALOGUE - ECONOMICS - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

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EDITOR: Programme management of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

EDITORIAL STAFF: Helge Linnemann, Programme manager Economics

ADDRESS: Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Köln

E-MAIL: [email protected]

STATUS: 11.07.2018


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Contact

Study advisors: Carina Piek M.Sc.

Nicole Kienel, Dipl. Hdl.

Patrick Schröder, M.Sc.

WiSo Student Service

+49 (0)221/ 470 - 8818

[email protected]

Program manager: Helge Linnemann, M.A.

WiSo programme management

Academic program director: Dr. Julia Fath


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List of abbreviations

AM Advanced module PR Project

AS Assignment PRES Presentation

C Course SI Studium Integrale

CC Compulsory course SM Specialisation module

CM Core module SPM Supplementary module

CH Contact hours (= time spent in class) SPW Semester period per week

ECTS Credit point (ECTS) SSt Self-study

CS Case study TP Term paper

EC Elective course TPF Time required for preparation and follow-up

OE Oral examination TR Credit points transferred from an-other university

PRP Project report WL Workload

PCR Practical component report WT Written test


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Table of contents

CONTACT ................................................................................................................. III

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................... IV

1 ECONOMICS ....................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Content and objectives of the programme ............................................................... 1

1.2 Requirements .......................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Program structure and sequence ............................................................................. 2

1.4 Study Abroad Option ................................................................................................ 2

1.4.1 The Faculty’s Study Abroad Programme (STAP) .................................................. 3

1.4.2 Credit transfer options from studies abroad: .......................................................... 4

1.5 Model study plans sequence .................................................................................... 5

1.6 Modules with “mid-term examinations” ..................................................................... 7

1.7 Calculation of the overall mark ................................................................................. 7

1.8 Modularity ................................................................................................................ 8

1.9 Rules for failed attempts .........................................................................................10

1.10 Compulsory attendance of courses .......................................................................10

2 SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS ............................................................................. 11

2.1 Course occupancy in KLIPS 2.0 .............................................................................11

2.2 Exam registration in KLIPS 2.0 ..............................................................................11

2.3 Subject-specific advice and examination advice .....................................................11

2.4 Other sources of information and advice .................................................................12

3 MODULE TABLES AND DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................ 13

3.1 Core and advanced section ....................................................................................13

3.2 Supplementary section ............................................................................................13

3.3 Specialisation section .............................................................................................14

3.4 Studium Integrale ....................................................................................................15

3.5 Bachelor Thesis ......................................................................................................15

3.6 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................ 17

Preparation Module.......................................................................................................17

1 Core and Advanced Section ......................................................................................18

2 Supplementary Section ..............................................................................................42

3 Specialisation Section ................................................................................................54

4 Bachelor Thesis .........................................................................................................95


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1 Economics

Economics is a subset of economic science. It is concerned with macroeconomic conditions

and processes and examines, for example, how private households react to rising prices or

how companies respond to higher non-wage labour costs. It deals with the socially relevant,

fundamental problem of how scarce production facilities and resources should be managed

and proposes solutions. The Bachelor in Economics programme gives students the necessary

knowledge and skills to be able to systematically describe economic problems and identify

solutions for them.

1.1 Content and objectives of the programme

Students on the Bachelor in Economics programme learn core competencies that can be used

for a variety of purposes in economic life. Primarily, these competencies include economic and

formal analytical skills with which to analyse microeconomic and macroeconomic issues in

modern economies. This special methodological competence is what sets graduates with an

economic background apart from those in other fields of study.

Depending on students’ personal priorities, various career paths are open to them, working for

economic actors at home and abroad. These include, for example, private or public sector

enterprises, various ministries and departments at the national, federal-state and local level,

research institutes, foundations, trade unions, associations and chambers. These employers

offer job opportunities for graduates, who analyse complex economic contexts in order to ob-

tain information and draw up forecasts and recommendations regarding restrictions to market

access, agreements on the exchange of goods and services, pricing principles, market inter-

dependencies and consequences of regulatory intervention.

The specific profile of these graduates is defined by a solid knowledge of formal microeconomic

and macroeconomic analysis methods in combination with specific areas of application, such

as the labour, energy or capital market. Knowledge of business administration aspects and the

ability to analyse statistics are important for these areas of application and also form part of

the graduate profile.

1.2 Requirements

Successful students will have the following subject-related, methodical and personal strengths

and aptitudes:

good mathematical and analytical skills,

ability to think abstractly and conceptually,

good communication skills in German and English,


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ability to perform independent, goal-driven and result-oriented work and

a keen interest in economic issues.

Students with unsufficient knowledge in mathematics (e.g. only basic course in high school)

are recommended to attend a preparatory module in mathematics which is offered blocked

before the regular lectures begin. For further information have a look in the corresponding

module description in chapter 3.6.1.

1.3 Program structure and sequence

The Bachelor in Business Administration programme carries 180 credit points (CPs). The

standard period of study is six terms and the programme comprises the following subject cat-

egories:

The core and advanced category (90 CPs) consists of modules in fundamental economics and

methods, all of which are compulsory. The supplementary category (36 CPs) consists of busi-

ness administration modules, of which the core modules in accounting and Fundamentals of

Accounting are compulsory. The third category is the “Studium Integrale”, carrying 12 CPs,

which all students at the university are required to take. The specialisation category (30 CPs)

consists of two specialisation modules and the bachelor’s seminar. The students then com-

plete the programme by writing their bachelor thesis (12 CPs).

1.4 Study Abroad Option

The WiSo Faculty offers a broad range of study abroad options within an excellent network of

prestigious partner universities worldwide. The so-called Study Abroad Programme (STAP)


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includes ERASMUS exchanges and provides an opportunity for a single-term stay at one of

the WiSo Faculty's partner universities. Successful STAP applicants benefit from direct contact

and organisational support at the partner university and are exempt from paying tuition fees

there. The range of universities available depends on the master course on which the student

is enrolled – the possible options are listed in the WiSo EXchange (WEX) International Outgo-

ings Portal (access through the student's UoC account only), along with detailed information

on each university. Every year, in addition to the STAP programme, the WiSo Faculty organ-

ises an exclusive short-term study option WiSo@NYC which takes place in New York City.

In addition to these options offered by the Faculty, bachelor students can also apply for a non-

WiSo exchange, offered by Dezernat 9 – Internationales (Central International Office of the

University of Cologne) within the ‘fakultätsübergreifende Partnerschaften’ framework. Further

possibilities are going abroad as a freemover (i.e. as a student who organises his or her stay

abroad individually) or participating in short courses or summer schools offered under separate

terms and conditions.

For all study abroad options and opportunities, the International Relations Center (ZIB WiSo)

serves as point of information and advice.

1.4.1 The Faculty’s Study Abroad Programme (STAP)

Bachelor students should plan their application for a term abroad at the beginning of their

bachelor course. The STAP main selection round takes place once a year with application

deadline 1 December and allows for an application either for fall term or spring term of the

following academic year. Detailed information on the selection criteria and the best preparation

for a STAP application can be found online in the STAP Bachelor Application Manual. (As an

exception, if a certain number of slots are still available for spring term, a secondary STAP

selection round will be offered in May, with a limited choice of exchange opportunities):

https://wex-outgoings-wiso.uni-koeln.de/login/auth

https://wex-outgoings-wiso.uni-koeln.de/login/auth

http://www.international.wiso.uni-koeln.de/international-profile/contact/

http://www.international.wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/outgoing-students/term-abroad/stap-bachelor/


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1.4.2 Credit transfer options from studies abroad:

The WiSo Faculty has put a lot of emphasis on internationalisation in the design of its bachelor

courses, offering broad credit transfer options for all kinds of study abroad options. Each bach-

elor course includes at least one "Studies Abroad" module, with a broad range of courses

suitable for credit transfer. In addition, a single course-to-course credit transfer can be consid-

ered. For more information on credit transfer rules and regulations, please go to WiSo Credit

Transfer Center > Information > Studies Abroad. For any questions regarding credit transfer,

students can contact the ZIB WiSo or the WiSo Credit Transfer Center.

https://www.anrechnungwiso.uni-koeln.de/default/start?lang=en

https://www.anrechnungwiso.uni-koeln.de/default/start?lang=en


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1.5 Model study plans sequence

Note: In later terms you need to plan your studies more and more individually. This is caused

for example by the fact that some specialization modules cannot be finished within one term.

Furthermore, the bachelor’s seminar is closely connected with the bachelor thesis in some

areas and needs to be completed in the same term. Thus, the following sequences are only

recommendations, from which you can or have to diverge depending on your individual study

plan.

B.Sc. Economics (Start winter term)

CC/EC

Module

Winter term

Section CP

1 CC Core Module Microeconomics Core and Advanced Section 9

1 CC Core Module Mathematics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 CC Core Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 CC Core Module Business Administration Choice I

Supplementary Section 9

Summer term 30

2 CC Advanced Module Microeconomics Core and Advanced Section 9

2 CC Core Module Macroeconomics Core and Advanced Section 9

2 CC Advanced Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

2 CC Core Module Fundamentals of Ac-counting


Winter term 30

3 CC Studium Integrale Studium Integrale 6

3 CC Advanced Module Econometrics Core and Advanced Section 6

3 CC Advanced Module Economic Policy Core and Advanced Section 9

3 CC Core Module Business Administration Choice II


Summer term 30

4 CC Advanced Module International and Monetary Economics

Core and Advanced Section 9

4 CC Advanced Module Public Economics Core and Advanced Section 9

4 CC Core Module Accounting Supplementary Section 12

Winter term 30

5 CC Advanced Module Quantitative Meth-ods


5 EC Specialization Module I Specialisation Section 12


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5 CC Bachelor’s Seminar Economics Specialisation Section 6


Summer term 30

6 CC Advanced Module Institutions Core and Advanced Section 6

6 EC Specialization Module II Specialisation Section 12

6 CC Thesis Bachelor Economics Thesis 12

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B.Sc. Economics (Start summer term)

CC/EC

Module

Summer term

Section CP

1 CC Core Module Microeconomics Core and Advanced Section 9

1 CC Core Module Mathematics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 CC Core Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 CC Core Module Business Administration Choice I


Winter term 30

2 CC Advanced Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

2 CC Core Module Macroeconomics Core and Advanced Section 9

2 CC Core Module Business Administration Choice II


2 CC Core Module Fundamentals of Ac-counting


Summer term 30

3 CC Core Module Accounting Supplementary Section 12

3 CC Advanced Module Microeconomics Core and Advanced Section 9

3 CC Advanced Module Econometrics Core and Advanced Section 6

Winter term 27

4 CC Advanced Module Quantitative Meth-ods


4 CC Advanced Module Economic Policy Core and Advanced Section 9

4 CC Advanced Module Institutions Core and Advanced Section 6

4 EC Specialisation Module I Specialisation Section 12

Summer term 33

5 CC Advanced Module International and Monetary Economics



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1.6 Modules with “mid-term examinations”

Some modules have courses that only run for half a term but with twice the normal number of

classes. For these modules, the term is divided into two roughly equal halves. In the fall, “mid-

term” usually ends at the beginning of December; in the spring, it is usually in the middle or at

the end of May. Often, the examinations for these courses are held “mid-term”, enabling stu-

dents to reduce their examination load at the end of term.

1.7 Calculation of the overall mark

The marks for each examination are determined by the respective examiners. The overall mark

for the bachelor degree combines the marks for the various sub-categories, weighted based

on the respective number of credit points attainable and each sub-category’s contribution to-

wards the overall mark for the examinations for which marks are given. The marks for the sub-

categories are calculated as the mean of the examination results in line with the weighting for

each examination in terms of the credit points it contributes to the overall mark for the exami-

nations in the respective category for which marks are given. If the result of a module exami-

nation is calculated based on several components, the mark is calculated based on a weighting

given in the module description. The overall mark for the degree is calculated as the weighted

arithmetic mean of the marks for the subject categories and the mark for the bachelor thesis.

On the Business Administration programme, the weighting for the contributions to the overall

mark are as follows:

a) Mark for core and advanced subjects: 90 of 168 CPs

b) Mark for supplementary subjects: 36 of 168 CPs

c) Mark for specialisations: 30 of 168 CPs

d) Mark for bachelor thesis: 12 of 168 CPs.

5 CC Advanced Module Public Economics Core and Advanced Section 9


5 CC Bachelor’s Seminar Economics Specialisation Section 6

Winter term 30


6 EC Specialisation Module II Specialisation Section 12

6 CC Thesis Bachelor Economics Thesis 12

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1.8 Modularity

The subject categories on the bachelor programmes are divided into modules, the contents of

which are presented in the module descriptions. The bachelor module catalogue can be viewed

in the download section of the WiSo Student Services (“WiSo-Studienberatungszentrum”)

website. Students who pass the necessary examinations are awarded credit points as proof of

their successful participation in a module. The module examinations are taken at regular inter-

vals during the programme. Each module consists of various parts and can usually be com-

pleted in one or two terms (see the “Duration” section in the module description). A module

can consist of lectures, exercises and/or tutorials on the same subject. There are also modules

that only comprise one type of class, e.g. a seminar. In some cases, modules offer students a

choice between various courses and they are required to take one or more of them. In these

cases, the examination can consist of two components (written test in course 1 and a term

paper in course 2) or take the form of one, combined examination (a written test covering the

content of courses 1 and 2).

When planning your studies, please remember that not every module is offered every term. To

find out whether a module is being offered, refer to the “Module availability” section of the

module description.

Scenario 1: The module consists of complementary courses on the same subject.

http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/14833.html


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Scenario 2: Students are required to take a combination of courses, each of which

ends with its own axamination. The CPs are awarded once both examinations have

been passed.

Scenario 3: Students take a combination of courses and at the end they sit one exam-

ination, covering the content of all of the courses, in order to gain their CPs.


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1.9 Rules for failed attempts

Students may retake module examinations that they have failed. The number of attempts is

limited to three per module.

In addition, a further three resit attempts can be granted to students at any point of the

programme. If they wish to take additional resits, they must apply to do so in writing to the

WiSo Examination Office within three months of their examination result being announced. If

a student’s application is approved, the additional examination attempt must take place within

twelve months. Students who have accumulated at least 140 credit points are granted a further

additional attempt. If a student fails an examination in the three additional attempts and the

extra attempt for students with 140 points or more, they are deemed to have failed the

programme at the final attempt. However, students may only apply for additional attempts

beyond the initial three attempts if none of the first three examination attempts were failed due

to cheating or to an offence. We recommend all students who fail the initial three attempts to

seek advice from WiSo Student Services (“WiSo-Studienberatungszentrum”) before

embarking upon an additional attempt.

Where a module examination consists of several components, the candidate must obtain a

“bestanden” (pass) mark, or at least an “ausreichend (4,0)“ (sufficient) mark, in all of the ex-

amination components. All components marked “mangelhaft (5,0)” or “nicht bestanden” (fail)

must be retaken.

It is not possible to resit module examinations that have already been passed.

A failed bachelor thesis can be retaken once, with a new topic. Students must register for their

second attempt within six months of the result of their first attempt being announced.

1.10 Compulsory attendance of courses

The rules concerning compulsory attendance of courses are laid down in Section 64(2a) of the

“Hochschulzukunftsgesetz” (Higher Education Future Development Act). Consequently, the

rules concerning compulsory attendance laid down in WiSo Faculty’s examination regulations

no longer apply, which means that attendance is not compulsory for lectures or seminars.

Nonetheless, the WiSo Faculty does recommend students to attend courses regularly, partic-

ularly seminars. This is also in students’ own interests.


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2 Support for students

2.1 Course occupancy in KLIPS 2.0

Courses at the WiSo Faculty are managed via the “KLIPS 2.0” system and are all listed in the

electronic course catalogue. Students can search for the courses relevant to them and then

draw up their own personal timetable online.

Students must always use KLIPS 2.0 to register for courses. Information concerning whether

registration is required and how to register (including deadlines) is usually provided in the com-

ments box for the course in question. Students can use the KLIPS information page to find

out more about when courses can be dropped/added.

2.2 Exam registration in KLIPS 2.0

Examinations on the various programmes are always managed via KLIPS 2.0. Students must

register for them within specified deadlines. Please note that registration for courses via KLIPS

and registration for module examinations are two completely separate processes. Most exam-

inations in written test form are offered twice per term. Often, this will be to “space out” the

dates, i.e. so students can choose the date that best fits their examination schedule. In some

cases, however, the second examination may be a genuine repetition of the first, depending

on the department/institute concerned.

Access to examination papers: All WiSo Faculty examination candidates are entitled to see

their examination papers after they have been marked. For more information, please visit the

WiSo Examination Office website.

2.3 Subject-specific advice and examination advice

General advice for students, especially regarding study options and programme requirements,

is available from WiSo Student Services (“WiSo-Studienberatungszentrum”) for all pro-

grammes at the WiSo Faculty. The Student Services centre also offers subject-specific recom-

mendations for students’ study plans for the first semester plus information on how the individ-

ual programmes are structured. WiSo Student Services is also the first place students should

turn to if they have any other questions or problems concerning their studies. The centre can

be contacted by telephone, in person or, of course, by email. The opening hours and contact

data can be found on the corresponding webpage.

https://klips2.uni-koeln.de/

http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/de/studium/klips/klips-20/

http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/wiso-sbz.html


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Subject-specific advice is provided during the designated times by the University’s faculty

members and associated teaching staff (“akademische Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter”) in-

volved in the teaching on the programme. The designated times are announced by means of

notices in the institutes and on the departments’/institutes’ websites.

Legally binding information concerning examinations and examination procedures is provided

by the WiSo Faculty Examination Offices. These offices also issue transcripts of records in

German and English, ranking certificates and letters of assignment to the appropriate term of

the programme. All the necessary information, contact details and opening hours can be found

on the corresponding webpage.

2.4 Other sources of information and advice

International students who study at the WiSo Faculty for part of their programme can turn to

the International Relations Center (“Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen” or “ZIB”)

for help with any questions they have. Cologne University students preparing to study abroad

can also contact the ZIB for support. The Center also runs a variety of summer schools, short

programmes and Business English courses. The services, courses and people to contact can

be found on the corresponding webpage.

The Faculty’s Credit Transfer Centre (“Zentrum für die Anrechnung auswärtiger Leis-

tungen”) is responsible for recognising credits accumulated in other institutions. This applies

both to credits students have gained at other higher education institutions in Germany or

abroad prior to studying at the WiSo Faculty, and to (advance) transfer of credits that students

plan to accumulate abroad or have already accumulated abroad as part of a WiSo Faculty

programme. This system does away with the need to make individual inquiries to depart-

ments/institutes and examination offices. Students can find out everything they need to know

about the transfer process on the corresponding webpage.

The WiSo Career Service offers advice and support for students from the WiSo Faculty look-

ing for an internship or profession that is right for them. It also helps them as they plan their

career and apply for jobs. In addition, the WiSo Career Service organises seminars, presenta-

tions and special events in cooperation with employers and external and internal experts. It

also works with other partners in the Faculty and the University to support and guide students

as they decide on a career path.

The WiSo IT Service runs regular courses dealing with standard software and field-specific

programs.

http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/pa.html

http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/international.html

https://www.anrechnungwiso.uni-koeln.de/

http://www.wiso-career.uni-koeln.de/

http://www.wiso-it.uni-koeln.de/


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3 Module tables and descriptions

3.1 Core and advanced section

In accordance with Section 31(1), No. 1 of the Examination Regulations, students must accumulate 90 CPs in the core and advanced section.

Group Module CPs C/E Reqd.

CPs

Economics and Methods Core module Microeconomics (Economics) 9 C 90

Core module Macroeconomics (Economics) 9 C

Core module Statistics 6 C

Core module Mathematics 6 C

Advanced Module Statistics 6 C

Advanced Module Econometrics 6 C

Advanced Module Quantitative Methods 6 C

Advanced Module Institutions 6 C

Advanced Module Microeconomics 9 C

Advanced Module International and Monetary Economics 9 C

Advanced Module Economics Policy 9 C

Advanced Module Public Economics 9 C

3.2 Supplementary section

In accordance with Section 31(1), No. 2 of the Examination Regulations, students must accumulate 36 CPs in the supplementary section.


CPs

Business Administration Core module Accounting 12 C 36

Core module Fundamentals of Accounting 6 C

Core module Corporate Development 9 E

Core module Finance 9 E

Core module Marketing 9 E

Core module Supply Chain Management 9 E


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3.3 Specialisation section

In accordance with Section 31(1), No. 3 of the Examination Regulations, students must accumulate 30 CPs in the specialisation section.


CPs

Specialisation modules Specialisation module Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability 12 E Min.

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Specialisation module Energy Markets and Regulation (Bachelor) 12 E

Specialisation module Institutional Economics and economic Policy Advice 12 E

Specialisation module Macroeconomics, Money and Financial Markets 12 E

Specialisation module Growth, Education and Inequality 12 E

Specialisation module Managerial Economics 12 E

Specialisation module Media Economics 12 E

Specialisation module Behavioral Economics 12 E

Specialisation module Public Economics 12 E

Specialisation module Quantitative Methods in Man-agement, Economics and Social Sciences

12 E

Specialisation module Accounting and Taxation I 12 E Max.

12 Specialisation module Strategy, Organization and Human Resources 12 E

Specialisation module Financial Management 12 E

Specialisation module Financial Institutions 12 E

Specialisation module Marketing 12 E

Specialisation module Supply Chain Management 12 E

Specialisation module Economic Geography 12 E

Specialisation module Cooperative Self-Help 12 E

Specialisation module Social Policy 12 E

Studies Abroad 12 E

Seminar Bachelor‘s seminar Economics 6 C 6


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3.4 Studium Integrale

All of the Faculty’s bachelor programmes include an interdisciplinary component, known as the

“Studium Integrale”, in which students accumulate 12 credit points. The “Studium Integrale”

has both theoretical and practical content, enabling students to focus on more academic as-

pects or topics related to their future careers and intended to enhance their employability. It

aims to teach and develop skills that go beyond subject-specific knowledge or that are related

to basic academic and personal traits: scientific curiosity, systematic and analytical thinking,

ability to deal with complexity, a solution-minded outlook plus other abilities such as teamwork

and foreign language skills.

The “Studium Integrale” courses are run jointly by the faculties and the University’s Profes-

sional Center. They enable students to pursue their own interests in more depth, gain an insight

into other subjects and departments, attend courses dealing with issues of relevance to soci-

ety, acquire skills relevant to their future careers and attend language classes. The “Universi-

tas“ segment offers formats especially designed for the “Studium Integrale”, such as lecture

series on societal issues with related workshops. In addition, the “Studium Integrale” offers

students assistance with their learning and studying, helping them with such questions as how

to write an academic paper or how to conduct literature reviews. Periods of training abroad

and work experience can also be credited in the “Studium Integrale”. The “Studium Integrale”

carries 12 credit points in total and formally counts as a module. There is no restriction on the

number of attempts possible for “Studium Integrale” examinations. At least half of the credit

points must be obtained through examinations; no mark is awarded for the module.

Any credit points attained in the “Studium Integrale” over and above the 12 credit points spec-

ified are shown on the diploma supplement.

3.5 Bachelor Thesis

The bachelor thesis carries 12 CPs and is written at the end of the programme. Its aim is to

illustrate that the candidate is capable of working and reflecting independently on a specific

problem related to the subject matter covered on the programme, using the necessary meth-

ods and within a specified period. On the Economics programme, the topic of the bachelor

thesis must reflect economics methods learned during the programme. Group bachelor theses

can also be permitted if a clear distinction between and assessment of each candidate’s con-

tribution is possible. Objective criteria that make a clear distinction possible, such as sections,

page numbers or topics, are used to indicate which student made which contribution. The total

workload required for a group thesis must exceed that required for an individual bachelor theis

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The total workload required of each group member must exceed the requirements for individual

bachelor theses to an appropriate extent. The difficulty and content of a group thesis must

meet the same requirements as for theses undertaken individually and independently. The

contribution made by each individual must meet the requirements for bachelor theses.

To be allowed to register for the bachelor thesis component, candidates must have acquired at

least 100 credit points. In line with the number of credit points it carries, the workload allotted

for the thesis is 360 hours, i.e. 12 weeks. Bachelor theses should not be more than 40 pages

long. Candidates who have earned all of the necessary credit points, except for the bachelor

thesis, must register within a period of one year to write their bachelor thesis. Further and more

detailed information concerning bachelor theses can be found in the examination regulations.


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3.6 Module descriptions

Preparation Module

Preparation Module Mathematics

Module code Workload 180

ECTS credits none, school‘s additional offer

Module langu-age German

Module availa-bility every term

Duration 1 term

1 Courses Preparation Course for mathe-matics for economists

Contact hours 60 h

Self-Studies 120 h

Course Language German

2 Learning Objectives

Students... ...repeat and apply the essential learning content of mathematics, which they have learned in school and is essential for the Bachelor programme. ...complement their school’s knowledge relating to topics that were not part of exams or the sched-ule and apply that knowledge.

3 Module Content

• formal/technical calculating/arithmetic

• vector and matrix algebra

• functions, sequences and marginal values

• differential calculus for functions of one variable

• integral calculus for functions of one variable

4 Teaching and learning methods lecture with integrated exercise

5 Module entry requirements No recommendations

6 Mode of end-of-module examination none

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points no awarding of ECTS credits, school’s additional offer

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Business Administration:

Core and Advanced Section Bachelor of Science Economics:

Core and Advanced Section

Bachelor of Science Economics and Social Sciences:

Core and Advanced Section Bachelor of Science Social Sciences:


9 Module Manager

Dr. Christoph Scheicher

10 Miscellaneous • The participation in the preparation course is optional and is recommended to students who


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chose basic course in Mathematics in school or did not gained good results in the advanced course.

• The preparation course normally takes place as block course in the month before the lecture starts

• An application is not required.

1 Core and Advanced Section

Core Module Microeconomics

Module code 1289BMMi00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module

availability every term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Fundamentals of Microecono-

mics

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 195h


2 Learning objectives Students...

... describe the fundamental terms and concepts used in microeconomics.

… describe the market form of perfect competition in terms of the supply of goods and

price formation.

… describe the basic principles of price formation in monopolies and oligopolies.

… use formal analysis tools to describe price formation in fundamental forms of market.

… use models to identify the effects of political instruments.

3 Module content This course gives an introduction to the mentality, methods and issues prevalent in mi-

croe-conomics. It focuses specifically on the allocation of scarce resources on markets

and the economic behaviour of specific economic actors, primarily individuals and

households as well as businesses. The main areas covered are: • Fundamentals of supply and demand • Consumer behaviour • Individual demand and market demand • Production • Cost of production • Profit maximisation and competitive supply • Analysis of competitive markets • Analysis of monopoly markets • Fundamentals of welfare economics

4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture

5 Module entry requirements none


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6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (90)

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Mathematik: VWL BA Mathe/Wirtschaftsmathe Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsmathematik: VWL BA Wirtschaftsmathe

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Oliver Gürtler

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Macroeconomics

Module code 1302BMMa00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Fundamentals of macroecono-

mics

Contact

hours 90h

Self-Studies 180h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... explain basic characteristics of neoclassical and Keynesian theory and apply the

methods that underlie them. ... determine macroeconomic allocation and its determinants in the real and monetary

econ-omies, credit services sector and stock market. ... describe causes of growth, inflation, financial crises and unemployment. ... discuss the government’s role in fiscal and monetary policy. ... relate their newly acquired knowledge to current economic issues. ... develop the skills necessary in any job requiring a basic understanding of macroeco-

nomic contexts.

3 Module content • Neoclassical and Keynesian theory • Real and monetary economies, credit services sector and stock markets • Growth, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Mathematics



8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Mathematik: VWL BA Mathe/Wirtschaftsmathe Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsmathematik: VWL BA Wirtschaftsmathe

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Barbie Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Funk


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10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Statistics

Module code 1314BMSt00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Descriptive and economic sta-

tistics

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 105h


2 Learning objectives Students... ...apply the fundamental methods used in descriptive and economic statistics. ...present data in a table or graph. ...group and describe one-dimensional and multi-dimensional data using appropriate

statistics ...assess and interpret the most important statistics. ...evaluate data using a computer. ...interpret statistics and communicate their meaning both in their professional and per-

sonal environment.

3 Module content • Characteristics and data • Evaluation of one-dimensional data • Concentration and disparity measurement • Index numbers • Evaluation of multidimensional data • Multiple linear regression • Time series analysis





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich


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9 Module manager Prof. Dr. Rainer Dyckerhoff Dr. Bastian Gribisch

10 Miscellaneous Lecture with weekly exercises. Compulsory reading: Mosler, Schmid: Beschreibende

Statistik und Wirtschaftsstatistik.


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Core Module Mathematics

Module code 1314BMMa00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Mathematics for economists

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 105h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... reflect basic techniques used in mathematical economic analysis. ... apply these mathematical methods and interpret the results. ... decide which of the mathematical methods they have learned is suitable for specific

eco-nomic issues.

3 Module content • Repetition of relevant school knowledge • Basics of linear algebra • Fundamentals of financial mathematics • Functions in several variables • Differential calculus for functions of several variables and use thereof in economics • Constrained and unconstrained optimisation for functions of several variables • Integral calculus for functions of one or more variables and their application in statis-

tics • Combinatorics


5 Module entry requirements No recommendations; students whose knowledge of school-level mathematics is rela-

tively poor are recommended to attend the optional preparatory course in mathematical

methods.



8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich

9 Module manager Dr. Christoph Scheicher


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10 Miscellaneous Compulsory reading: Mosler, Dyckerhoff, Scheicher, Mathematische Methoden für

Ökono-men.


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Advanced Module Statistics

Module code 1314AMSt00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Probability calculus and deduc-

tive statistics

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 105h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... apply the fundamental methods used in probability calculation and statistical infer-

ence. ... model risks using random variables and special probability distributions. ... calculate probabilities and interpret statements concerning probabilities. ... justify the statistical method chosen. ... conduct and evaluate statistical analyses using a computer. ... interpret and communicate the results of statistical analyses meaning both in their

professional and personal environment.

3 Module content • Random processes and probabilities • Random variables and distributions • Joint distribution and limit theorems • Samples and sample functions • Parameter estimation techniques • Hypothesis tests • Multiple linear regression


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Statistics, Core Module Mathematics



8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Basis- und Aufbaubereich


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9 Module manager Prof. Dr. Rainer Dyckerhoff Dr. Bastian Gribisch

10 Miscellaneous Compulsory reading: Mosler, Schmid: Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung und schließende

Statis-tik.


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Advanced Module Econometrics

Module code 1314AM0e00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module

availability every second

term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Applied Econometrics (Winter

term)

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... analyse economic data using econometric methods. ... specify, estimate and test econometric models. ... use econometric software.

3 Module content • Estimation and testing of hypotheses in multiple regression models • Model selection and prediction • Estimation of instrumented variables


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Mathematics, Core- und Advanced Module Statistics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Mathematik: WiWi BA Mathe/Wirtschaftsmathe VWL BA Mathe/Wirtschaftsmathe Bachelor of Science Gesundheitsökonomie: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsmathematik: WiWi BA Wirtschaftsmathe VWL BA Wirtschaftsmathe


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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jörg Breitung

10 Miscellaneous


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Advanced Module Quantitative Methods

Module code 1289AMEr00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Mathematics II (Winter Term) b) Applied Computational Econ-

ometrics (Winter term)

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 60h

Self-Studies a) 120h b) 120h

Course Language a) German b) English

2 Learning objectives Students... ...acquire additional methodical knowledge and prepare for further study in various ar-

eas of economics.

"Mathematics II" …develop more advanced mathematical knowledge. …think analytically and provide precisely reasoned arguments. …use mathematical methods required for economic analyses.

"Applied computational econometrics" ...develop forecasting models for time series and cross-sectional data …forecast economic data and formulate the uncertainty associated with these forecasts …interpret regression diagnostics and regression results …use the computer to independently implement forecasting models

3 Module content Mathematics II: • Formal analytic thinking and writing. Demonstration and demonstration methods. • Set theory und algebraic structures. • Topology and functional analysis. • Optimisation, particularly the Kuhn-Tucker method. • Fixed-point theorems and economic applications (equilibrium existence theorems).

Applied Computational Econometrics: • Basics of "Scientific Computing" • Empirical research from different fields of economics • Forecasting models from microeconomics and macroeceonomics • Analysis and evaluation of forecasting models • Usage of statistical and econometric software


5 Module entry requirements Core module Mathematics, Core module Statistics, Advanced module Statistics, Core

module Econometrics


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7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test of either course a) or b)

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johannes Pfeifer Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alexander Westkamp

10 Miscellaneous Additional information is provided in the online systems on time. If you are willing to fin-

ish the module in german, please choose "Mathematics II".


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Advanced Module Institutions

Module code 1289AMIn00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Law for Economists (WiSe) b) Economic History (Summer

term)

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 60h


Course Language a) German b) German

2 Learning objectives Students... ... analyze institutions from a historical or judicial perspective ... elucidate the interaction of economic problems, their solution and their embedment in

the sociopolitical background of past and presence ... analyze questions of responsibilities within governmental structures. (Law for econo-

mists) ... match practical issues in public and administrative law to the relevant legal norms.

(Law for economists) ... outline basic features of the law on governmental organisation, economically relevant

basic rights, constitutional procedural law and administrative and administrative proce-

dural law. (Law for Economists) ... weigh public goods and requirements up against each other. (Law for Economists) ... discuss practical issues in the relationship between citizens/business and authorities.

(Law for Economists) ... understand the interaction between the development of historical institutions and the

creation and diffusion of knowledge-based technologies (Economic History) ... gain a basic understanding for the reasons of growth, stagnation and convergence in

the european economic history (Economic History)

3 Module content Law for economists: • Public and administrative law, European law • Law on governmental organisation • Economically relevant basic rights and freedoms • Constitutional procedural law • Administrative procedural law

Economic history: • Introduction to economic history from the 6th century to present • Explanation of growth and and stagnation using elementary economic theories • Topics covered: Genesis of growth, Specialisation, Mechanisms of population growth,

Technological progress, Institutions, Money and debit, International trade and inequality




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7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test of either course a) or b)

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Erik Hornung

10 Miscellaneous In the course "Law for Economists" there is no exercise. For this reason, the share of

self-study is higher in this course.


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Advanced Module Microeconomics

Module code 1979AMMi00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Microeconomics II

Contact

hours 90h

Self-Studies 180h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... are aware of economically relevant issues and problems in strategic interactions. ... analyse economic problems (using methods and theories) with the help of game the-

ory and with a particular focus on issues related to industrial economics. ... solve formal tasks concerning economic problems with strategic interactions. ... apply game theory concepts to social and economic contexts.

3 Module content Introduction to game theory and its applications in industrial economics.


5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics



8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund VWL China Bachelor of Arts Medienwissenschaft: BA Medienmanagement und Medienökonomie Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Ost- und Mitteleuropa: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Lateinamerika: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Psychologie: Interdisziplinäre Vernetzung


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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Höffler Univ.-Prof. Dr. Axel Ockenfels

10 Miscellaneous


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Advanced Module International and Monetary Economics

Module code 1302AMIn00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) International Economics

(AM) b) Monetary Theory and Mone-

tary Policy

Contact

hours a) 45h b) 45h



2 Learning objectives Students... ...acquire the necessary skills to work in areas with an international and/or monetary fo-

cus (multilateral organizations, governmental departments and other government bod-

ies, multinational firms, banks and other financial service providers, , research institu-

tions, associations and interest groups, media). …qualifiy for further studies of international and monetary economics.

International Economics (AM): Students… ...describe empirical regularities in international trade, …explain what they observe using selected theories of foreign trade, … examine the role of multinational firms, … study the use and the impact of foreign trade policy instruments (e.g. tariffs) and de-

rive recommendations for foreign trade policy based on their knowledge,

Monetary Theory and Policy: Students… ...describe empirical regularities, linking macroeconomic factors and monetary policy

measures, …explain what they observe using macroeconomic theories, …derive recommendations for monetary policy on that basis.

In both parts of the module, students scrutinize the way in which the methods selected

restrict the analytical process.

3 Module content International Economics: • Basic and advanced theory of foreign trade •International trade policy

Monetary Theory and Monetary Policy: • Functions of money • Money supply and central bank operations • Empirical evidence concerning the links between prices, interest rates and money

supply • Demand for money • Financial intermediation and central bank reserves • Monetary policy in open economies and exchange rate policy


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• Foreign debt and currency crises • The European Monetary Unions


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Macroeconomics, Core

Module Mathematics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Students have to pass the written test. Both courses are mandatory and the written test

is based on the content of both courses.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund VWL China Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Ost- und Mitteleuropa: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Lateinamerika: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Susanne Prantl Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Schabert

10 Miscellaneous None


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Advanced Module Economic Policy

Module code 1302AMMa00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Economic Policy I b) Economic Policy II

Contact

hours a) 45h b) 45h



2 Learning objectives Students... ... explain the fundamentals of general economic policy. ... evaluate the role of the government and under what conditions government interven-

tion can be helpful (normative analysis). ... explain why certain government interventions occur and what reforms are necessary

in specific areas of the economy (positive analysis). ... discuss the essential empirical facts relating to labour markets and labour market

policy ... evaluate the theoretical and empirical effects of labour policy measures. ... evaluate the potential consequences of proposed social policy measures concerning

regulation/deregulation of the labour market.

3 Module content Economic policy I: • Efficient markets • Market failure • Distribution objectives • Aggregate social welfare functions • Politico-economic analysis • Time consistency • Social security systems • Competition policy • Business cycle stabilisation policy • Current issues

Economic policy II: • Gainful employment and unemployment: Definitions • Unemployment in the economic cycle • Women’s participation in gainful employment • Immigration policy • Unemployment insurance • Asymmetrical information and moral hazard in unemployment insurance • Protection against dismissal • Minimum wage • Short-time working • Other labour policy measures such as training schemes



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5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Macroeconomics, Core

Mod-ule Mathematics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test. Students must take both courses. The written test is based on

the content of both courses.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund VWL China Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Ost- und Mitteleuropa: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Lateinamerika: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Michael Krause , Ph.D.

10 Miscellaneous


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Advanced Module Public Finance

Module code 1259AMFi00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Introduction to Public Finance

Contact

hours 90h

Self-Studies 180h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... assess current fiscal debates from a scientific perspective. ... acquire knowledge on trends in fiscal research, (i) in relation to the relevant basic re-

search, (ii) in relation to specific issues in the German and European contexts. ... use the basic concepts of allocation and welfare theory: market failure, public goods,

externalities. ... gain an understanding of the conflict between efficiency and distribution goals. ... depict the links between theoretical models and empirical research. ... illustrate the links between normative economics and the political economy. ... scrutinize how behavioural economics impacts on public economics

3 Module content • Effects of taxation • Optimal taxation • Distribution policy • Externalities and public goods • Public debt • Tax competition • Fiscal federalism


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core and Advanced Module Microeconomics, Core and Advanced

Module Macroeconomics



8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund VWL China Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Ost- und Mitteleuropa: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre:


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Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Lateinamerika: Volkswirtschaftslehre Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Bierbrauer

10 Miscellaneous further module manager: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matthias Messner.


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2 Supplementary Section

Core Module Accounting

Module code 1016Acco00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Financial Accounting b) Cost accounting

Contact

hours a) 45h b) 45h



2 Learning objectives Students... ... know fundamental methodological competence in company accounting. ... acquire knowledge enabling them to understand external and internal accounting. ... solve new problems and cases, using the subject-related and methodological compe-

tence taught in the module.

3 Module content Financial Accounting: • Structure and content of a balance sheet • Structure and content of a profit and loss statement • Annexes and management report • National and international accounting standards • Valuation in annual financial statements • Special aspects of accounting and valuation

Cost Accounting: • Basic concepts and systems used in Kosten‐ und Leistungsrechnung • Cost types and recognition thereof • Cost centre accounting • Cost unit accounting • Performance analysis • Cost unit period accounting • Budget costs‐ and planned activity-calculation




7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test. Both courses have to be chosen, the exam is based on both

courses.


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8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Carsten Homburg Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Kuhner Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Overesch

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Fundamentals of Accounting

Module code 1016BMTR00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Fundamentals of accounting

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 135h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... know basic principles in accounting. ... acquire knowledge with which they can understand bookkeeping. ... understand legal aspects of accounting in Germany. ... assign items to external or internal accounting. ... recognise the point of balance sheets, which provides them with an essential basis

for further accounting courses. ... apply the double-entry bookkeeping technique to new business transactions.

3 Module content • Distinction between external and internal accounting • Balance sheets and balance sheet changes • Double-entry bookkeeping • Structure of bookkeeping and financial accounting • Organisational structure of bookkeeping • Legislation relating to bookkeeping • Complete bookkeeping system from the opening to the closing balance sheet,

overview of general ledgers • More in-depth look at booking trade in goods, taxes, payroll entries, write-

downs, accruals/deferrals, provisions, securities and foreign exchange





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Gesundheitsökonomie: Ergänzungsbereich


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9 Module manager Dr. Stefanie Liesenfeld

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Corporate Development

Module code 1253BMCD01

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Corporate Development

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 225h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... understand strategic business management and the consequences it has in terms of

organisation design and HR management. ... recognise what business management entails, its objectives and the processes

used. ... analyse various forms of corporate governance in terms of the rights and duties of

share-holders, management and employees. ... formulate implications of company-wide strategies and departmental strategies. ... apply strategy formulation tools to selected business case studies. ... shape in a responsible and systematic manner the conditions and structures for HR

selec-tion and development decisions. ... critically analyse the way in which incentive schemes work. ... assess the establishment and development of organisational structures. ... identify various dimensions of organisation design (division of labour, coordination,

man-age-ment organisation, division of decision-making powers, process organisation)

and apply them. ... critically discuss the conditions under which key organisational forms can be used.

3 Module content • Fundamentals of business management • Strategic and responsible business management • HR selection and development decisions • Incentive schemes • Establishment and development of organisational structures • Theories related to strategic HR decisions and organisational structures





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund BWL China


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Bachelor of Arts Lehramt: Basisbereich Lehramt Bachelor of Arts Medienwissenschaft: BA Medienmanagement und Medienökonomie Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Gesundheitsökonomie: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Psychologie: Interdisziplinäre Vernetzung

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernd Irlenbusch Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dirk Sliwka

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Finance

Module code 1259BMFi01

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Finance

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 210h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... know fundamental capital-market hypotheses and modelling theories (e.g. Fisher

separation, Markowitz diversification, Tobin separation, equilibrium and no-arbitrage hy-

potheses). ... calculate the capital required for investment projects. ... assess investment decisions using different capital budgeting methods, drawing a

distinc-tion between approaches using performance indicators and those using mone-

tary values. ... validate and discuss selected forms of financing. ... examine fundamental valuation issues, focusing on equity and bond financing. ... consider opportunities and risks of investment projects, using different capital budget-

ing methods, to justify key financial decisions. ... discuss the knowledge and methods learned in class by working independently on

appli-cation-based exercises and case studies.

3 Module content a) Fundamentals of capital budgeting • Fundamental questions related to terminology and decision theory • Capital budgeting under certainty • Prospects of capital budgeting under uncertainty b) Fundamentals of financing • Internal financing • External financing





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund BWL China Bachelor of Arts Lehramt: Basisbereich Lehramt


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Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Gesundheitsökonomie: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Psychologie: Interdisziplinäre Vernetzung

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alexander Kempf Dr. Alexander Pütz Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinrich R. Schradin

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Marketing

Module code

1266BMMa00

Workload

270h

ECTS credits

9

Module Lan-

guage

German

Module availa-

bility

every term

Duration

1 Term

1 Courses

a) Introduction to marketing

b) Principles of marketing (only

summer term 2019)

Contact hours

a) 60h

b) 60h

Self-Studies

a) 210h

b) 21 h

Course Language

a) German

b) English

2 Learning objectives

Students...

... recognise the importance of marketing plays for a business.

... describe marketing analyses in relation to the marketing environment, customer behaviour and

market research and apply them in an exemplary manner.

... describe planning methods both for strategic and operational marketing and apply them in an

exemplary manner.

... assess the advantages of different marketing strategies and activities.

... classify the marketing mix instruments and explain theoretical concepts and methods that help

in making optimal marketing decisions.

3 Module content

The module covers concepts and methods with which to analyse key marketing tasks and de-

velop sound recommendations on how to manage them. To this end, it looks at how consumers

respond to marketing activities and why (consumer behaviour), how information about markets

and market partners can be generated to provide important background data for decision-making

(market research), how to strategically develop markets (marketing strategy) and how marketing

tools (brand/product policy, pricing policy, communication policy, distribution policy) can be used.

4 Teaching and learning methods

practice

lecture

5 Module entry requirements

6 Mode of end-of-module examination

Written test: WT (60)

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points

Passing the written test.

8 Other programmes that use the module

Bachelor of Arts Regional Studies China:

Verbund BWL China

Bachelor of Arts School Teacher:

Core Section School Teacher

Bachelor of Science Business Administration:


Bachelor of Science Economics:

Supplementary Section

Bachelor of Science Information Systems:


Bachelor of Science Health Economics:


Bachelor of Science Psychology:

Interdisciplinary Networking


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9 Module Manager

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Werner Reinartz

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Franziska Völckner

10 Miscellaneous

The course will be offered in German and English in summer term 2019.


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Core module Supply Chain Management

Module code 1271BMSC01

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Supply Chain Management

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 225h


2 Learning objectives Students... ... understand the basic principles of production and service process management. ... develop and solve analytical models, taking into account any interdependencies be-

tween decisions. ... quantify and model key interdependencies for the purposes of optimisation calcula-

tions. ... apply the methods presented to practical excercises. ... know case examples for applying modern methods of Supply Chain Management.

3 Module content • Fundamental production and logistics issues • Demand forecasting • Production system infrastructure (e.g. location planning, process design) • Logistics processes (incl. inventory management) • Linear programming • Production planning • Production management systems (push, pull, lean management) • Supply chain management





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund BWL China Bachelor of Arts Lehramt: Basisbereich Lehramt Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik:


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Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Gesundheitsökonomie: Ergänzungsbereich Bachelor of Science Psychologie: Interdisziplinäre Vernetzung

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Horst Tempelmeier Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrich W. Thonemann

10 Miscellaneous


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3 Specialisation Section

Specialisation module Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability

Module code 1289SMEC00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Introduction in Energy, Cli-

mate Change and Sustainability b) Seminar in Energy, Climate

Change and Sustainability

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 30h


Course Language a) English b) English

2 Learning objectives Students... ...acquire the skills necessary for work in the media, parties, research institutes, banks

and other institutions where a good understanding of energy economics, economics of

climate change and sustainability is useful. ...prepare for more advanced research in these areas. ...conduct independent conceptual work in energy economics, economics of climate

change and sustainability. ...develop a knowledge of empirical facts and institutional parameters related to the

subject matter dealt with and can assess them critically to determine their relevance. ...examine the theoretical, empirical and applied literature on said subject matter. ...discuss and assess the subject matter dealt with, using the economic knowledge they

have gained on the programme. ...work independently on a project in the seminar, analysing current scientific and ap-

plied issues using the economic knowledge they have gained on the programme. ...summarise their findings in a written paper; present the findings in a seminar and dis-

cuss them with the other seminar participants.

3 Module content • Economic and technical fundamentals of the energy sector • Energy budgets • Energy demand • Economics of climate change • Sustainability (incl. corporate social responsibility) • Resource economics • Environmental economics

4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture



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6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (60) Combined examination: PRES, TP

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points 1.) Passing the written test for course a). 2.) Passing the combined exam for course b)

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Bettzüge

10 Miscellaneous The examination components contribute equally to the end-of-module mark.


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Specialisation module Energy Markets and Regulation (Bachelor)

Module code 1289SMER01

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Introduction to Energy Mar-

kets and Regulation b) Seminar in Energy Markets

and Regulation

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 30h



2 Learning objectives Students... ... develop a knowledge of empirical facts and institutional parameters related to the

subject matter and assess them critically to determine their relevance. ... examine critically the theoretical, empirical and applied literature on said subject mat-

ter. ... discuss and assess the subject matter dealt with, using the economic knowledge

they have gained on the programme. ...work independently on a project in the seminar, analysing current scientific and ap-

plied issues or selected research literature using the economic knowledge they have

gained on the programme. ...summarise their findings in a written paper, present the

findings in a seminar and discuss them with the other seminar participants. ...apply their knowledge on case studies from the electricity market and discuss them

with other participants of the seminar.

3 Module content • Economic and technical fundamentals of the energy sector • Energy markets • Functioning of the electricity market • Transmission grids • Regulation





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung:


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Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Höffler



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Specialisation Module Institutional Economics and Economic Policy Consulting

Module code 1289SMIP00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Theory of economic policy

(Winter term) b) New political economy (Sum-

mer term) c) Economic basics of health

economics (Summer term) d) Seminar Current topics in

economic policy

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 60h c) 45h d) 30h

Self-Studies a) 120h b) 120h c) 135h d) 150h

Course Language a) German b) German c) German d) German

2 Learning objectives Students... ...work in a systematic and problem-oriented manner. ...develop lines of reasoning that are intersubjectively verifiable and therefore accessi-

ble to discourse. ...develop criteria and analytical tools for scientifically validated policy advice. ...apply the concepts to specific economic policy issues. ...work in a problem-oriented, systematic manner. ...analyse interdependencies in areas of relevance to economic policy. ...evaluate current political events. ...engage in academic discourse.

3 Module content The module focuses on identifying economic factors in complex, real-life problems,

analys-ing them using economic methods and deriving reform possibilities based on a

problem-solving approach.

The main topics covered are: • Elements of scientific theory • Role of normative posits in economic policy advice and combination thereof with sci-

entifi-cally validated, intersubjectively verifiable economic policy. • Identification and analysis of real-life economic policy problems. • Economic policy theory and how it is used in problem-oriented analysis of real-life

econom-ic policy issues. • Combination of economic analysis and theoretical models with institutional knowledge • Interdependencies between the economic system and political, cultural and legal as-

pects of social order. • Economic analysis of politics and bureaucracy. • Study of topics and methods that support economists in their role as policy advisors.



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5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Macroeconomics, Core Module Mathemat-

ics, Advanced Module Economic Policy

6 Mode of end-of-module examination Combined examination: OE, PO

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the module exam which consists of a portfolio exam (written tests) and an oral

exam.


9 Module manager IWP - Institut für Wirtschaftspolitik Dr. Steffen J. Roth

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisiation module Macroeconomics, Money and Financial Markets

Module code 1302SMMM00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Seminar Macroeconomics,

Money and Financial Markets b) Topics in Macroeconomics,

Money and Financial Markets A

(Winter term) c) Topics in Macroeconomics,

Money and Financial Markets B

(Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 45h c) 45h

Self-Studies a) 150h b) 135h c) 135h

Course Language a) English b) English c) English

2 Learning objectives Students... ...acquire the skills necessary for work in financial service companies, authorities, inter-

national organisations, research institutes, trade unions, employer associations, media,

parties and other institutions where a good understanding of the subject matter dis-

cussed in the “topics” is useful. ...prepare themselves for more advanced research in these areas. ....conduct independent conceptual work in macroeconomics, monetary economics and

financial markets in the seminar. ...develop a knowledge of empirical facts and institutional parameters related to the

subject matter dealt with in the “topics” and can assess them critically to determine

their relevance. ...discuss and assess the subject matter dealt with in the “topics”, using the macroeco-

nomic knowledge they have gained on the programme. ...independently analyse current scientific and applied issues in the seminar, using the

macroeconomic and financial knowledge they have gained on the programme. …examine critically the scientific and applied literature on the topics, summarise their

findings in a written paper, present the findings and discuss them with the other semi-

nar partic-ipants. ...engage in academic discourse.

3 Module content This module covers topics in the fields of macroeconomics, monetary economics and

fi-nancial markets, particularly those related to recent macroeconomic trends or of ma-

jor relevance in current economic policy debate. The main topics covered will be financial market frictions, financial intermediation, as-

set pricing, central bank operations, yield curves, public debt and financial market regu-

lation, all seen from the macroeconomic perspective. Examples of relevant current is-

sues (which will mainly be discussed in the seminars) are the background to the latest

financial crisis, conventional and unconventional responses in terms of monetary and

fiscal policy, organi-sation and implementation of macroprudential regulation and coor-

dination of fiscal policy in the euro region.

4 Teaching and learning methods seminar


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practice lecture

5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Macroeconomics, Core Module Mathe-

matics, Advanced Module International and monetary economics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points 1.) Passing the written test for course a). 2.) Passing the written test for course b) or c)

. The written test is based on the content of one of the courses b) or c)


9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Schabert

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation Module Growth, Education and Inequality

Module code 1302SMAP00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Seminar in Growth, Educa-

tion, Inequality b) Topics in Growth, Education

and Inequality B

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 45h


Course Language a) German and Eng-

lish b) English

2 Learning objectives Students... ...develop the skills necessary for work in international organisations, government min-

istries, research institutes, trade unions, employer associations, media, parties and

other institutions where a good understanding of the subjects growth, education and in-

equality discussed in the “topics” is useful. ...prepare for more advanced research in these areas. ...conduct independent conceptual work in applied macroeconomics and macroeco-

nomic policy. ...develop a knowledge of empirical facts and institutional parameters related to the

subject matter dealt with in the “topics” and can assess them critically to determine their

relevance. ...examine the theoretical, empirical and applied literature on said subject matter. ...discuss and assess the subject growth, education and inequaliy dealt with in the “top-

ics”, using the macroeconomic knowledge they have gained on the programme. ...independently analyse current scientific and applied issues in the seminar, using the

macroe-conomic knowledge they have gained on the programme. ...examine critically the scientific and applied literature on the topics, summarise their

findings in a written paper, present the findings and discuss them with the other seminar

participants.

3 Module content This module covers topics in the fields of applied macroeconomics and macroeco-

nomic policy, particularly those related to recent macroeconomic trends or of major rele-

vance in economic policy advice.


5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Macroeconomics, Core Module Mathemat-

ics, Advanced Module Economic Policy



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7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points 1.) Passing the written test for course a). 2.) Passing the written test for course b) . The

written test is based on the content of the course b)


9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Funk

10 Miscellaneous In the winter term lecture and seminar will be held in german, in the summer term in

english respectively.


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Specialisation module Managerial Economics

Module code 1289SMME00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Managerial Economics (Win-

ter term) b) Competition Policy (Bache-

lor) (Summer term) c) Economics, Strategy and

Management (Winter term)

Contact



Course Language a) German b) English and Ger-

man c) English

2 Learning objectives Students... ...explore optimum pricing policies for different market scenarios. ...examine the incentive effects of market frictions on economic agents. ...assess the strategic incentives offered by different market institutions. ...apply formal methods to solve problems. ...model strategic decision situations and develop solutions based on microeconomic

and game-theory concepts. ...apply the theoretical and formal knowledge they have gained to specific problems

facing companies and markets. ...discuss current research in economic theory and management. ...present and discuss scientific papers. ...engage in academic discourse.

3 Module content • Analysis of monopolistic and oligopolistic behaviour • Pricing policy • Market institutions • Microeconomic and game-theory concepts • Current research in economic theory and management

4 Teaching and learning methods seminar lecture

5 Module entry requirements Basic knowledge in microeconomics and mathematics



or c) The combined exam is based on the content of one of these courses.


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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Oliver Gürtler

10 Miscellaneous The module can be completed in one or in two terms depending on the courses cho-

sen.


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Specialisation Module Media Economics

Module code 1289SMMe01

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Media Systems (Summer

term) b) Seminar Media markets

(Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 30h



2 Learning objectives Students... ...apply microeconomic models to media markets. ...identify possible forms of market failure and government failure on media markets. ...understand implications for diversity of opinion in society. ...examine the influence of market frictions on behaviour and market outcome. ...apply the theoretical knowledge they have gained to problems and developments on

me-dia markets. ...develop their own standpoint on media issues.

3 Module content • Special features of media markets • Market failure and government failure on media markets • Industrial economics of media markets • External effects on media markets • Politico-economic aspects of media markets • Current trends on media markets


5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics



8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich


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Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johannes Münster

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation module Public Economics

Module code 1302SMPE00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Topics in Public Economics b) Public finance in political

practice (Summer term) c) Seminar in Public Economics d) Seminar Public finance in po-

litical practice

Contact

hours a) 45h b) 60h c) 30h d) 30h

Self-Studies a) 135h b) 120h c) 150h d) 150h

Course Language a) English b) German c) English d) German

2 Learning objectives Students... …examine current financial issues and their illustration in formal economic models in

the Topics in Public Economics course, …gain more in-depth knowledge of established and more recent findings of research in

the field of finance, …apply common formal methods that are suitable for solving a wide range of financial

issues, …are introduced to the possibilities and limitations of state intervention in various areas,

particularly with regard to information problems. ...identify various levels of value judgements in economic analysis and policy assess-

ment in the course 'Public finance in political practice'. ...identify and consider conflicting requirements on the practical design of fiscal policy. ...apply new fiscal or social policy objectives to the existing institutional framework for

fiscal policy and discuss their feasibility. ...have a solid knowledge of the main institutions of the financial system and fiscal pol-

icy practice. ...develop, based on that knowledge, the ability to judge the relevance and feasibility of

fiscal proposals.

3 Module content 'Topics in Public Economics' and associated seminar: • Direct and indirect taxation • Distribution policy • Social security • Public goods

'Public finance in political practice' and associated seminar: The course delivers basic knowledge and assessment criteria for scientifically sound

advice on budget and fiscal policy. • Financial policy advice in the light of the “Werturteilsstreit” (German for “value

judgement dispute”) • Fiscal policy seen as welfare policy • Macroeconomic role of fiscal policy • Fiscal policy seen as interpersonal and intergenerational distribution policy • Fiscal policy seen as social policy with a steering effect (merit goods, nudging,

etc.)


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• Fiscal policy and rent seeking • New political economics of public finance • Budgetary institutions in Germany and reform thereof • Other fiscal institutions in Germany and reform thereof There is some controversy with regard to the influence economic advice has on how

policy instruments are designed. The influence of economic expertise in fiscal policy is,

by nature, limited but it is tangible. Economic literature puts the focus on expert opin-

ions and special reports; these are usually meant to deliver specific input for instrument

and institution de-sign. In the seminars, the students will analyse expert opinions/re-

ports issued by key or particularly interesting players in scientific policy advice.


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Advanced Module Finance, Advanced Module Economic Policy, Core

Modul Microeconomics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points 1.) Passing the written test for course a) or b). The exam is based on one of the two

courses. 2.) Passing the combined exam for course c) or d)


9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Bierbrauer

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation Module Quantitative Methods in Economics and Social Sciences

Module code 1314SMQW00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Analysis of multivariate data

(Summer term) b) Selected quantitative meth-

ods (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 60h



2 Learning objectives Students... ...are proficient in selected quantitative methods used in economics and social science. ...apply those methods and interpret the results. ...decide which of the methods they have learned is suitable for dealing with specific

eco-nomic and social science issues.

3 Module content Selected quantitative methods used in economics and social science


5 Module entry requirements Core and Advanced Module Statistics, Advanced Module Econometrics

6 Mode of end-of-module examination Oral examination: OE (30) Written test: TP

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points 1.) Passing the written test for course a). 2.) Passing the written test for course b)


9 Module manager Dr. Bastian Gribisch Univ.-Prof. Dr. Roman Liesenfeld



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Specialisation Module Behavioral Economics (Bachelor)

Module code NEU 14

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Behavioral Economics with

practise course b) Seminar Behavioral Econom-

ics

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h


Course Language a) English

b) English

2 Learning objectives Students... ...identify phenomena that influence economic decisions and stop deci-sion makers

from behaving completely rationally in homo economicus fashion. ...analyse the economic consequences of those phenomena. ...solve formal problems that include decision and behavioural theory issues.

3 Module content This specialisation module combines insights and methods from modern behavioural

economics and traditional decision theory, the aim being to draw a realistic picture of

how people make economic decisions. The “Behavioral Decision Theory” lectures teach

students the underlying concepts and present theoreti-cal and experimental findings.


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points 1.) Passing the written test for course a). 2.) Passing the combined exam for course b) .

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Schwerpunktbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Axel Ockenfels

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation module Accounting and Taxation I

Module code 1016SMAT01

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Fundamentals of taxation

(winter and summer term) b) Fundamentals of business

taxation (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 45h b) 45h



2 Learning objectives Students ... know methodological competence in taxation law and accounting. ... understand taxation law and accounting. ... solve new cases, using the subject-related and methodological competence taught in

the module.

3 Module content • Fundamentals of taxation • Fundamentals of external accounting


5 Module entry requirements Reccomended: Core module Accounting


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test. Both courses have to be chosen, the exam is based on both

courses.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Kuhner Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Overesch

10 Miscellaneous The written exam takes place in every term.


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Specialisation Module Strategy, Organization and Human Resources

Module code 1253SMSO00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Human Resource Manage-

ment b) Organizational Design c) Current Topics in Strategy,

Organization and Human Re-

sources*

Contact



Course Language a) English b) German c) German and Eng-

lish

2 Learning objectives Students... ... gain in-depth insights into strategic business management and the design of organi-

sational structures and HR instruments. ... identify factors that influence organisational design at the job and organisation level

and derive and assess various possible courses of action on that basis. ... assess companies’ internationalisation decisions with regard to their market-entry,

product, market and value-adding strategies. ... understand how organisations secure their future by adjusting to a complex and

ever-changing environment. ... assess, using organizational design parameters, which organisational structures are

beneficial under which conditions. ... recognise key challenges, identify design possibilities and develop methods for im-

plementing organisational change processes. ... formulate strategic and operational HR plans. ... systematically analyse HR instruments. ... apply the knowledge gained to create practical designs for HR instruments, working

in small groups. ... understand basic HR-related aspects of labour law. ... develop an awareness of equal opportunity and diversity in the world of work.

3 Module content • Market-entry, product, market and value-adding strategies • Theories concerning international management • Basic concepts of behavioural decision theory • Contingency theory of organisation • Shaping organisational change • HR instruments • HR selection • HR development • Co-determination and corporate governance • Equal opportunity and diversity • Compliance management • Corporate responsibility


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5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Corporate Development, Core Module Corporate and

Business Eth-ics, Core- und Advanced Module Statistics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in the written test. Students must take two courses. The written test will be

based on the content of two courses.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Ergänzungsbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mark Ebers Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernd Irlenbusch Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dirk Sliwka

10 Miscellaneous The written examination is only held in the spring term. *Please consult KLIPS2.0 to as-

certain whether this course will be taking place and what it will be covering.


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Specialisation Module Financial Management

Module code 1259SMFM00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Investment Management b) Corporate Finance c) Corporate Governance

Contact



Course Language a) German b) English c) English

2 Learning objectives Students... ... discuss market information efficiency and consider the pros and cons of active and

pas-sive investment strategies based on the degree of market efficiency. ... analyse the optimum structure for a portfolio. ... design methods with which to manage portfolio risks. ... consider the opportunities and risks involved in employing derivatives. ... evaluate the success of investment strategies. ... determine the validity of financial statement analysis in the context of financial is-

sues, e.g. liquidity assessment. ... analyse the effects of investment and financing decisions on financial ratios and cost

of capital. ... know financial planning techniques to generate cash flow forecasts as input for com-

pany valuations. ... compare different company valuation methods and discuss their applicability under

real-word conditions. ... develop an analytical as well as practical understanding of (principal-agent) problems

of corporate governance and leadership, which result from the separation of ownership

and control when information and contracts are incomplete ... understand the concept of agency costs, the prevalence of opportunistic behavior

and problems that arise due to asymmetric information between the parties in principal-

agent relations ... analyze the economic role of corporate governance and its mechanisms ... understand the different governance systems and their regulation ... know analytical and empirical methods to assess firm and investment performance

as well as the costs of insufficient corporate governance ... understand and interpret empirical studies on corporate governance and its value im-

pli-cations

3 Module content Investment Management • Portfolio theory • Risk management • Investment strategies Corporate Finance • Financial management • Valuation of a company • Financing strategies • Cost of capital


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• Value-based investment policy Corporate Governance • Principal-agent theory of Corporate Governance, issues of asymmetrical information

and agency-costs • internal and external mechanisms of Corporate Governance (e.g. management

compen-sation, Board of Directors, asset-side investors and company acquisitions • Corporate Governance-Systems and Regulation • analytical and empirical methods to assess i) the value and success of corporations,

ii) the costs of insufficient corporate governance, and iii) decisions made by regulators • Analysis and interpretation of empirical studies and methods in the field of Corporate

Governance


5 Module entry requirements Core module Finance





9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dieter Hess Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alexander Kempf Dr. Alexander Pütz

10 Miscellaneous The written exam takes place in every term.


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Specialisation Module Financial Institutions

Module code 1259SMFI00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Bank management b) Insurance management c) Leasing

Contact



Course Language a) German b) German c) German

2 Learning objectives Students... ... know the insurance and financial services market, the structure of the service provid-

ers and the products offered. ... identify the regulatory parameters. ... calculate the product prices. ... apply the basic principles of risk/return control to business decisions.

3 Module content a) Bank Management • Banking market • Bank accounting • Bank regulation • Bank cost accounting • Risk/return control

b) Insurance Management • Primary insurance and re-insurance markets • Underwriting risks • Institutional parameters • Insurance companies’ capital requirements

c) Leasing • German leasing market • Leasing agreements • Leasing instalments • Capital costs of leasing • Impacts on balance sheets and taxation


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Accounting, Core Module Finance. It is also useful to

have at-tended the supplementary module in Financial management..



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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hartmann-Wendels Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinrich R. Schradin

10 Miscellaneous Examinations will be held for all three exam components every term.


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Specialisation Module Marketing

Module code 1266SMark0

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Methods of Marketing Mix

Management b) Concepts of Marketing Mix

Management

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 60h



2 Learning objectives Students... ... identify and systematise decision-making problems related to the marketing mix. ... classify and assess the advantages of different marketing strategies. ... analyse, discuss and interpret market research methods and approaches. ... design and conduct market research projects and to verify presumed interde-penden-

cies.

3 Module content • Marketing mix decisions (e.g. brand policy, new product development, pricing and

commu-nication policy) • Design of market research projects • Sample selection and data collection methods • Measurement and questionnaire design • Uni- und bivariate analyses • Using multivariate techniques for marketing mix decisions


5 Module entry requirements Core module Marketing


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in the written test. Students must take both courses; the written test is based on



9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marc Fischer


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10 Miscellaneous The written test is held every term.


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Specialisation module Supply Chain Management

Module code 1271SMSC01

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Supply Chain Management

and Management Science I + II

(Winter term) b) Supply Chain Management:

Strategy and Innovation (Sum-

mer term) c) Supply Chain Management

und Produktion (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 120h b) 120h c) 120h


Course Language a) English b) English c) German

2 Learning objectives Students... ... understand the fundamentals of supply chain management. ... discuss relationships and interdependencies between decision-making problems in

the context of supply chain management. ... identify and use modern theories and methods for analysing and assessing existing

situa-tions. ... develop solutions for specific problems. ... apply modern solutions in exercises reflecting real life. ... apply their gained knowledge with case studies.

3 Module content • Supply chain planning and control • Analysis and structuring of in-company and cross-company supply chains • Configuration of supply chain networks


5 Module entry requirements Core module Supply Chain Management


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Students must take one course. The written exam is based on the content of one

course.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich


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Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Ergänzungsbereich

9 Module manager AD Dr. Johannes Antweiler Univ.-Prof. Dr. Fabian Sting Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrich W. Thonemann

10 Miscellaneous Course b) contains of “Part 1: Strategy: Innovation and Planning” as well as “Part 2: Im-

plementation: Projects and proccesses”. Course c) subdivides into “Part 1: Basics” as

well as “Part 2: Applications”. The written test for course a) takes place in winter term,

the writ-ten test for courses b) or c) takes place in summer term.


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Specialisation Module Economic Geography

Module code 1343SMWi00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Basics in economic geogra-

phy b) Seminar in economic geog-

raphy

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h


Course Language a) German and Eng-

lish b) German and Eng-

lish

2 Learning objectives Students... ... analyse subnational and regional processes and networks of actors against the back-

drop of developments in the global economy. ... identify company/locational decision processes in the international, transnational and

suprana-tional context. ... problematise selected global/local processes of socioeconomic change at various

spatial levels. ... develop an understanding of the distribution of capacity and powers in transnational

corpora-tions’ globalisation processes and global value chains. ... understand the role of local and global knowledge. ... discuss current theories in economic geography and regional studies plus empirical

case stud-ies from various regions of Europe, the emerging countries and the Global

South. ... consider regional structures, institutions and actors from an interdisciplinary perspec-

tive. ... assess selected case studies based on theoretical concepts. ... assess current socioeconomic developments from a practical perspective. ... apply economic geography methods. ... engage in academic discourse.

3 Module content • Theories with which to explain empirical developments at locations in the global econ-

omy in various regions of Europe, the emerging countries and the Global South • Globalisation and local development processes • International distribution of powers and the role of knowledge, technology and innova-

tion





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8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund SoWi China Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Ost- und Mitteleuropa: Sozialwissenschaften Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Lateinamerika: Sozialwissenschaften Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martina Fuchs

10 Miscellaneous The seminar is offered every term although the lectures only run in the winter term. Stu-

dents can therefore attend the seminar in the summer term in order to complete the

modulein one term..


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Specialisation Module Management of Co-Operative

Module code 1343SMkW00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Basics in Management of

Co-Operative (Winter term) b) General and current prob-

lems of management of co-op-

erative (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h



2 Learning objectives Students... ...outline the major theoretical and practical aspects of solidarity-based enterprise in

Germany, Europe, and developing countries. ...focus on cooperatives, a type (and legal form) of enterprise run by its members in

their interest. …describe collective/cooperative/solidarity-based self-help practised in cooperatives as

opposed to individual self-help or help by third parties (foremost the state), as well as

about the fundamental principles and specific structural features of a cooperative. ...discuss the function as a business structurally and legally mandated to support its

members, a demo-cratic constitution is a key characteristic of any cooperative and con-

sider the roles of members as owners as well as “users” (customers or suppliers) of the

cooperative. ...analyze the the cooperative principles and characteristics which create a fundamen-

tally different type of enter-prise. ...assess the potentials for using cooperatives or other forms of cooperation in different

regulatory environments. ...evaluate potential and empirical contributions of solidarity-based forms of enterprise

to the economic, social and cultural development at the macro and micro levels, e.g.

using the concept of empowerment. ...prepare for their bachelor thesis by writing term papers for the seminar and practise

writing texts on their own, as well as giving presentations. ...work on tasks efficiently and in a limited amount of time using their acquired

knowledge.

3 Module content • The lectures give an overview of various theories that attempt to explain solidarity-

based self-help, presenting the basic principles of solidarity-based enterprise plus con-

cepts and theories used to analyse specific problems related to cooperatives. This pro-

vides an outline of the fundamental problems involved in solidarity-based enterprise ac-

cording to coopera-tive principles is given. The main focus is on the Third Sector as

well as non-profit organisa-tions engaged in solidarity-based economic activity. Rather

than solely regarding the micro-economic level, the students will also consider the con-

tributions cooperatives make to the economic and social development of social

groups/countries/societies. The methods ap-plied hail from disciplines such as business

administration, economics, sociology, political science, history and law. • The seminars provide more in-depth knowledge on fundamental and current specifics

of solidarity-based economic/business forms.


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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frank Schulz-Nieswandt

10 Miscellaneous Lecturers responsible: Dr. Johannes Blome-Drees and Dr. Ingrid Schmale


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Specialisation Module Social Policy

Module code 1320SMSo00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Anthropological foundations

of social policy (Summer term) b) Aging and social environ-

ment in welfaremix (Summer

term)

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h



2 Learning objectives Students... ...define social policy as an interdisciplinary combination of Lebenslagen- und Le-ben-

slaufperspektive. ...use this basis to identify a theory of sociopolitical intervention and compare it with a

mor-phology-based multi-sector theory of welfare production. ...reflect on and understand how social policy is seen from the perspective of fundamen-

tal ontology, ontotheology and philosophical anthropology, focusing on theories of dia-

logical personalism. ...differentiate different aspects of the change happening in the social morphology of

mod-ern society (demographic, epidemiological, socio-structural, etc. change) and the

emer-gence of complex needs (chronic disease, multimorbidity, need for assistance or

care, cognitive impairments, weak networks, need for psychosocial support or counsel-

ling, etc.) and thus recognise the benefits of considering transsectoral and multidiscipli-

nary networks from a sociophysical perspective.

3 Module content • Fundamental ontology, philosophical and theological anthropology, transactionalism,

eco-nomic welfare theory and criticism thereof, legal philosophy of public services, the-

ory of the third sector and forms of civic engagement, theory of cooperatives from the

perspective of the anthropology of giving and reciprocity, intervention theory, basic

characteristics of the institutional architecture of welfare policy. • Anthropology and ethics of personhood, legal philosophy of inclusion, basic charac-

teristics of multi-dimensional social morphology in modern society, theory of integrated

health care and social structures, research findings on issues of socio-physical network

formation, of transsectoral multi-disciplinarity, theory and practice of de-institutionalisation from an eco-

nomic, legal and psychodynamic perspective.

4 Teaching and learning methods lecture




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7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test. Students must take both courses. The written test is based on


8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frank Schulz-Nieswandt

10 Miscellaneous Students will be advised of compulsory reading on a term-by-term basis.


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Specialisation module Studies Abroad

Module code 1014SASb00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Learning objectives Students... ... describe approaches to business administration, economics and social science from

an inter-national perspective. ... explain international business administration, economic and social science issues. ... discuss and compare different business administration, economic and social science

theories and approaches. ... develop new intellectual perspectives in relation to their own educational background. ... are better equipped to cope effectively with the dynamic global dimensions of their fu-

ture professional lives.

3 Module content depends on course(s) chosen

4 Teaching and learning methods je nach Kurswahl

5 Module entry requirements depending on course selection

6 Mode of end-of-module examination TR - depending on course selection

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points depending on course selection


9 Module manager AD Dr. Johannes Antweiler

10 Miscellaneous This module can be studied at foreign higher education institutions or at one of the sum-

mer schools organised by the WiSo Faculty. A standardised credit transfer procedure

then applies. Credit is only transferred for courses that: - are clearly linked to the sub-

jects covered at the WiSo Faculty and - have not already been taken at the University of


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Cologne. Information concerning the credit transfer procedure is available from the In-

ternational Relations Center (ZIB). Further information concerning the procedure and

the deadlines applicable can be found on the WiSo Credit Transfer Centre’s platform at:

https://www.anrechnungwiso.uni-koeln.de/.


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Specialisation Module Behavioral Management Science

Module code 1271SMBMSc

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Behavioral Management Sci-

ence – Lecture (Summer term) b) Behavioral Management Sci-

ence – Seminar (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h



2 Learning objectives Students... ... analyse the borders of rational decision models. ... valuate the validity of Management Science Models by using experimental data. ... examine which problems occur by cognitive distortion. ... evaluate the consequences of social preferences. ... create scientific experiments discretely. ... transfer acquired knowledge to practical managerial problems.

3 Module content • Rationales, beschränkt rationales, und irrationales Verhalten • Kognitive Verzerrungen und Heuristiken von Individuen • Soziale Präferenzen (u.a. Altruismus, Fairness) • Robuste Managementsysteme • Design und Programmierung von Experimenten


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Fundamental knowledge in statistics and mathematics


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points 1.) A pass in the written test for course a) 2.) A pass in the combined examination for

course b).



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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dirk Sliwka

10 Miscellaneous Course a) takes place in the first term, course b) takes place in the second term


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Bachelorseminar Economics

Module code 1287BSVo00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bachelor's seminar Economics

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h


2 Learning objectives Students... ...work independently on a current economic topic. ...identify, search for, select, analyse and synthetise the relevant academic literature for

their task. ...independently familiarise themselves with their chosen topic. ...familiarise themselves with fundamental modelling tasks, if appropriate. ...use subject-specific software by way of example, if appropriate. ...write a term paper on their chosen topic. ...give a presentation, on their own or in a group, of their findings, using, for example,

Pow-erPoint. ...give brief presentations discussing other participants’ presentations as appropriate. ...actively discuss the topics dealt with in the presentations during the seminar. ...engage in academic discourse.

...take care of the basics of academic practice.

3 Module content The contents of the seminar will vary and cover different economic aspects.

4 Teaching and learning methods seminar

5 Module entry requirements All core Modules

6 Mode of end-of-module examination Combined examination: PRES, TP

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the combined exam.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich

9 Module manager Dr. Julia Fath

10 Miscellaneous


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4 Bachelor Thesis

Thesis Bachelor VWL

Module code 1287BaVo00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Learning objectives Students... ...discuss the current debate on business administration theory and methods. ...identify specifically defined academic questions and issues. ...work on those specific questions independently, sharing ideas with teaching staff and

stu-dents and using the main primary and secondary literature. ...use theoretical and methodical (qualitative and/or quantitative) approaches to produc-

ing an academic paper. ...draw up a research design and implement it independently. ...organise and design and academic research process that ensures the tasks are

clearly de-fined. ...develop conclusions of academic and social relevance. ...share their knowledge with teaching staff, other students and persons with an interest

in the subject. ...present their findings in oral and written form in accordance with academic standards.

3 Module content On the Economics programme, the topic of the bachelor thesis must reflect economics

methods learned during the programme.

4 Teaching and learning methods Bachelorthesis

5 Module entry requirements It is recommended that students should have accumulated 100 ECTS.

6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test 12 weeks

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in the written test.

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Bachelorarbeit

9 Module manager Dr. Julia Fath


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