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WiSe 21/22: Bachelor's Programmes

Bachelor's programme in Economics (as of winter semester 2018/19)

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  • Einführung in die Betriebswirtschaftslehre (Introduction to Business Administration)

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    learning objectives::
     The students have basic knowledge about key issues, basic theories and methods of analysis of business administration. They have an overview of the key issues of modern business administration, the classification of the subject and know its problem-solving approaches. The students are able to analyze business models and apply them to practical problems.

    course content:
     Classification of Business Administration; business administration doctrines; internal company regulations and economic order, legal forms; corporate governance; value creation processes; control theory; operational planning; corporate strategies.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 10110201 Lecture
      Introduction to Business Administration (V) (Markus Helfen)
      Schedule: Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-15)
      Location: HFB/Audimax (Garystr. 35-37), Fr HFB/Foyer Erdgeschoss (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10110202 Practice seminar
      Introduction to Business Administration (Ü) (Markus Helfen, Linda Hofsäss)
      Schedule: Do 21.10. 09:00-18:00, Fr 22.10. 08:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-21)
      Location: HFB/ AS-Saal (Akademischer Sen

  • Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre (Introduction to Economics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain essential basic knowledge about economics. They learn to describe economic terms, methods, and content and interpret economic concepts and relationships. They learn about the importance of scarcity and choice, the role of supply and demand in markets, macroeconomic relationships, and the effects of economic policy decisions. This knowledge helps them to better understand economic issues and events as well as economic policy problems and to develop potential solutions. In addition, they gain knowledge regarding basic conditions related to gender, fields of action, economic instruments, and how to use them.

    course content:
     The module presents basic questions in economics, supply, demand, market equilibrium, welfare, incomplete competition, national accounts, consumption and investment, money market, labor market, aggregate demand and aggregate supply.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 10120001 Lecture
      Introduction to Economics (V) (Ronnie Schöb)
      Schedule: Do 08:30-09:45, Do 10:15-11:30 (Class starts on: 2021-10-28)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10120005 Tutorial
      Introduction to Economics (Ü/T) (Tom Günther)
      Schedule: Mo 12:00-14:00, Mo 12:15-13:45, Di 12:15-13:45, Mi 08:30-10:00, Mi 12:15-13:45, Do 12:15-13:45, Fr 12:15-13:45, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-11-01)
      Location: Hs 104 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Grundlagen der Makroökonomie (Fundamentals of Macroeconomics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn to define and interpret macroeconomic issues using the relevant theoretical and empirical concepts and extrapolate the implications for economic policy. With the knowledge they gain, student can then characterize markets (goods, finances, labor) and describe the conditions for equilibrium as well as fluctuations. In addition to the theoretical aspects, students also learn to assess the economic classification of countries on the basis of national accounts. Students will also deal with how economic concepts relate more broadly to questions of gender and diversity.

    course content:
     Principles of macroeconomic theory, principles of national accounts, the function and significance of important macroeconomic agents (from households and businesses to the state and central banks) and markets (labor, goods, and money markets).

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 10120201 Lecture
      Fundamentals of Macroeconomics (V) (Steffen Ahrens)
      Schedule: Fr 10:00-12:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-29)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10120202 Practice seminar
      Fundamentals of Macroeconomics (Ü) (Christopher Prömel, Alessio Fotia, Karl Seeger)
      Schedule: Di 12:00-14:00, Di 14:00-16:00, Di 16:00-18:00, Fr 12:00-14:00, Fr 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: Di Online - zeitABhängig, Di Online - zeitUNabhängig, Fr Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Staat und Allokation (Government and Allocation)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn the theoretical principles of allocation in finance and gain a fundamental understanding of the role of the state in the market. They also learn how to apply relevant concepts from welfare theory and other theoretical instruments and use them as interpretive tools. With the knowledge they gain, participants can assess and evaluate abstract questions of resource allocation.

    course content:
     Normative justification for state interventions in the use of economic resources; market failure theory; positive analysis of state interventions controlling the use of resources; basic outline of group decision-making theory.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 10121001 Lecture
      Government and Allocation (V) (Timm Philip Bönke)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-19)
      Location: HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10121002 Practice seminar
      Government and Allocation (Ü) (Markus Krecik, Alessio Fotia)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00, Di 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-19)
      Location: HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)

  • Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler (Mathematics for Economists)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn the essential mathematical methods they need in order to understand the formalized economic relationships that they will encounter during their studies. The methods will also enable them to develop solutions to problems related to these economic relationships. The methods include a fundamental understanding of linear algebra and analysis as well as how to apply that to economic problems. In addition, the module treats the students’ individual and cultural diversity as a positive contribution that supports student and teacher success.

    course content:
     Vectors, matrices, determinants, linear systems of equations, functions of one or more variables, ordinary and partial derivatives, extreme values of functions with and without constraints, integral calculus.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 10120301 Lecture
      Mathematics for Economists (V) (Dieter Nautz)
      Schedule: Mo 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-25)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10120302 Practice seminar
      Mathematics for Economists (Ü) (Dieter Nautz)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10120305 Tutorial
      Mathematics for Economists (T) (N.N.)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00, Di 16:00-18:00, Mi 08:00-10:00, Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 12:00-14:00, Mi 14:00-16:00, Mi 16:00-18:00, Do 08:00-10:00, Do 10:00-12:00, Do 12:00-14:00, Do 14:00-16:00, Do 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: 328 Hörsaal (Boltzmannstr. 16-20)

  • Schließende Statistik (Inferential Statistics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn to make decisions based on statistical data and assess the quality of these decisions. They learn how to solve three central types of statistical problems: Estimating unknown parameters of a distribution (point estimation), determining the confidence interval for an unknown parameter (confidence interval), making statements about the equality or inequality of distributions (tests). Students learn to apply these techniques themselves using empirical data and with the help of computer technology. The diversity of perspectives, experiences, and skills that the students bring with them to the group is treated as a positive contribution to the quality of research they produce and entails great benefits.

    course content:
     Continuous distribution models, sampling functions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 10120501 Lecture
      Inferential Statistics (V) (Jan Pablo Burgard)
      Schedule: Do 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-21)
      Location: HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10120502 Practice seminar
      Inferential Statistics (T) (Jan Pablo Burgard)
      Schedule: Do 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-21)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10120505 Tutorial
      Inferential Statistics (T) (N.N.)
      Schedule: Di 08:00-10:00, Do 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: Di Online - zeitABhängig, Do Hs 107 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Do Online - zeitABhängig

  • Volkswirtschaftstheorie (Theoretical Economics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students in this seminar are prepared to complete their own independent academic research through work on a current issue in economic theory. They master techniques used to study source material and research literature effectively. They learn different citation styles and gain an overview of methodological demands in the specific field of economics as they pertain to academic research. Students develop their own research paper on a certain issue and present it in the seminar. These tasks help them develop their ability to present academic material and to participate in the discourse on economic issues.

    course content:
     Current research topics in economic theory.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10123101 Lecture
      Verhalten auf Märkten (V) (Jana Friedrichsen)
      Schedule: Do 09:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-21)
      Location: HFB/B Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10123110 Proseminar
      Verhalten auf Märkten (S) (Jana Friedrichsen)
      Schedule: Fr 21.01. 09:00-16:00, Sa 22.01. 09:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2022-01-21)
      Location: Fr HFB/B Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37), Sa Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10123401 Lecture
      Behavioral Macroeconomics (V) (Steffen Ahrens)
      Schedule: Mi 14:00-18:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-20)
      Location: Mi Hs 108a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Sa Online - zeitABhängig, So Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10123410 Proseminar
      Behavioral Macroeconomics (S) (Steffen Ahrens)
      Schedule: -
      Location: keine Angabe
    • 32701 Seminar
      Topics in Economic Development (Phoebe W Ishak)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-19)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig
    • 32702 Advanced Seminar
      Macroeconomy of Economic Inequality (Julia Püschel)
      Schedule: Do 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-21)
      Location: 201 Seminarraum (Lansstr. 7 / 9)

  • Volkswirtschaftstheorie: Ausgewählte Fragestellungen (Theoretical Economics: Selected Topics)

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    learning objectives:
     Students are given the opportunity to work on current and/or traditional problems in economic theory. This module in particular gives them the chance to examine and discuss issues related closely to neighboring disciplines (e.g. Finance, economic policy, quantitative methods).

    course content:
     Microeconomics, macroeconomics, game theory, the history of dogmas, economic policy.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10102001 Lecture
      Theoretical Economics: Selected Topics (V) (Peter Mohr)
      Schedule: Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2022-02-28)
      Location: Mo Online - zeitABhängig, Di Online - zeitABhängig, Mi Online - zeitABhängig, Do Online - zeitABhängig, Fr Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10102026 Methods Tutorial
      Theoretical Economics: Selected Topics (Ü) (Peter Mohr)
      Schedule: Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2022-02-28)
      Location: Mo Online - zeitABhängig, Di Online - zeitABhängig, Mi Online - zeitABhängig, Do Online - zeitABhängig, Fr Online - zeitABhängig

  • Grundlagen und Kontroversen der Marxistischen Wirtschaftstheorie (Principles and Controversies of Marxist Economic Theory)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn how Marxist theory, in conjunction with Keynes’ and Schumpeter’s approaches, can be used to analyze today’s economic problems and develop strategies based on this knowledge. In addition, they analyze Marx’s relevance in today’s theoretical debates. Students also deal with current interpretations of Marx critics and determine to what extent their critique is justified.

    course content:
     Principles of political economy, monetary system and capital, added value, accumulation of capital, profit and profit rate, economic crises, overaccumulation, internationalization, state intervention.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Paradigmen und Kontroversen ökonomischer Theorien (Paradigms and Controversies of Economic Theories)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain deeper knowledge about current issues and fundamental questions in economic theory. They learn to reflect critically on the basic assumptions behind the issues and how to develop solutions for problems in today’s global economy. They continue to develop their knowledge of theory and methods to include pluralistic and interdisciplinary approaches, which they also analyze and evaluate. They come to understand fundamental theories and compare them with contemporary interpretations. They also learn to recognize their potential and limitations on both the national and international level.

    course content:
     Each week different students present on economic approaches from a range of theories. Discussion and critical evaluation of current economic events as well as political and social problems on the global scale. Critical debates help students to take apart and identify nuanced differences and realistic concepts as well as develop new problem-solving approaches. Demonstrating intercultural and international diversity is an integral part of research questions and independent work.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Wirtschaftswachstum (Economic Growth)

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    learning objectives:
     Students learn the basic methods used to analyze long-term economic growth. Students are also introduced to fundamental empirical findings and explanatory approaches that can be used to solve problems and describe models of economic growth. They also learn to understand how economic policy measures aimed at achieving stronger economic growth work.

    course content:
     Growth theories, stylized facts, growth policy, transformation, Eastern Europe

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10121501 Lecture
      Economic Growth (V) (Joonseok Oh)
      Schedule: Fr 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-22)
      Location: Online - zeitUNabhängig
    • 10121526 Methods Tutorial
      Economic Growth (Ü) (Joonseok Oh)
      Schedule: Mo 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-25)
      Location: Online - zeitUNabhängig

  • Mikroökonomie (Microeconomics)

    0171dB1.7

    learning objectives:
     Students learn about microeconomic market analysis and the relationship between competition and welfare. They learn in particular how to describe and characterize the interactions between markets and businesses. They learn to understand the welfare effects of a company’s price and production choices, competitive behavior in an oligopoly, market entry strategies, the role of cartel agreements, and other restraints of competition. Students understand how business decisions affect market efficiency and are therefore able to describe in which sectors legal intervention concerning competition law would benefit efficiency.

    course content:
     Welfare and competition, monopoly market behavior, oligopolistic competition, competition restraints.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

    close
    • 10120901 Lecture
      Microeconomics (V) (Peter Mohr)
      Schedule: Mo 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-18)
      Location: HFB/D Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10120926 Methods Tutorial
      Microeconomics (ü) (Boryslav Brekhov)
      Schedule: Fr 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-22)
      Location: HFB/C Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)

  • Statistische Modellierung (Statistical Modeling)

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    learning objectives:
     Students are advised to take “Introduction to Econometrics” before starting this module. Students learn how to analyze data for which the regression model is not appropriate. Students deal with the most important models used in the analysis of nominal, ordinal, and integer characteristics so that they can describe the models and also apply them empirically. Students will continue to discuss the analysis of general dependency patterns. They also learn the relevant methods and how to interpret the results obtained through use of these methods. In the tutorial section, students learn how to use the appropriate software and interpret the results based on examples. Everyone is given an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas and concepts.

    course content:
     Logit and probit models, threshold models, cumulative probit models, count data models, generalized linear model, log-linear model, models for longitudinal data.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10121301 Lecture
      Statistical Modeling (V) (Jan Pablo Burgard)
      Schedule: Mi 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-20)
      Location: Mi Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10121326 Methods Tutorial
      Statistical Modeling (Ü) (Christopher Caratiola)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-20)
      Location: Mi Online - zeitABhängig

  • Stichprobenverfahren (Sampling Procedure)

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    learning objectives:
     Students gain an introduction into the field of survey statistics and learn the basic methods of sampling theory. They also learn about the most important sampling techniques and how to use them. In addition, they use example cases to learn how to deal with nonreponse and how to use calibration methods. In the tutorial section, students learn how statistics software can be used to draw samples, for example, from the Campus-Files from the Federal Statistical Office. They also learn the relevant methods and are thus able to assess critically the practical implementations of sampling procedures. Moreover, they learn to explain and evaluate survey data generated through polling. The module takes into consideration gender and diversity to establish conditions that make it possible for all students to participate.

    course content:
     Population and sampling probabilities, Simple random sampling, Stratified sampling, Cluster sampling, Two-stage (multi-stage) sampling, Selection schemes with unequal probabilities, Regression estimation

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10122001 Lecture
      Sampling Procedure (V) (Jan Pablo Burgard)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10122026 Methods Tutorial
      Sampling Procedure (Ü) (Jan Pablo Burgard)
      Schedule: Di 16:00-18:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig

  • Finanz- und Wirtschaftspolitik (Fiscal and Economic Policy)

    0171dB3.10

    learning objectives:
     Students in this seminar are prepared to complete their own independent academic research through work on a current issue in the field of fiscal and economic policy. They master techniques used to study source material and research literature effectively. They learn different citation styles and gain an overview of methodological demands in the specific field of economics as they pertain to academic research. Students develop their own research paper on a certain issue and present it in the seminar. These tasks help them develop their ability to present academic material and to participate in the discourse on economic issues.

    course content:
     Current issues in the field of fiscal and economic policy

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10122701 Lecture
      Women and Men in the Labour Market (V) (Natalia Danzer)
      Schedule: Fr 08:00-12:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-22)
      Location: Fr Online - zeitABhängig
    • 33310 Lecture
      Economic and Social Development (Alejandro Márquez-Velázquez, Marcela Suárez Estrada)
      Schedule: Mi 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-20)
      Location: Präsenzlehrveranstaltung (Raum 201, LAI), lediglich drei Online-Sitzungen (20.10., 24.11., 8.12.)
    • 10122710 Proseminar
      Women and Men in the Labour Market (S) (Natalia Danzer)
      Schedule: -
      Location: keine Angabe
    • 33311 Advanced Seminar
      Economic and Social Development (Alejandro Márquez-Velázquez, Marcela Suárez Estrada)
      Schedule: Mi 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-20)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig
    • 33320 Seminar
      Migration and Development (Christian Ambrosius)
      Schedule: Di 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: Der erste Termin (26.10.2021) findet ONLINE-zeitABhängig statt. Ab der zweiten Sitzung (2.11.2021) wird das Seminar hybrid als Präsenzveranstaltung (Raum 201, LAI) angeboten, mit der Möglichkeit auch online über Webex teilzunehmen.

  • Finanz- und Wirtschaftspolitik: Ausgewählte Fragestellungen (Fiscal and Economic Policy: Selected Topics)

    0171dB3.11

    learning objectives:
     Students are given the opportunity to work on current and/or traditional problems in the field of fiscal and economic policy. This module in particular gives them the chance to examine and discuss issues related closely to neighboring disciplines (e.g. quantitative methods and theoretical economics).

    course content:
     European economic integration, welfare state, globalization, environmental economics, labor market economics, redistribution, poverty.

    language of instruction:
     German / English

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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  • Grundlagen externer Unternehmensrechung (Fundamentals of Financial Accounting)

    0170dA1.2

    learning objectives:
     The students have basic knowledge of the annual financial statements and accounting. They have an understanding of tasks and techniques of accounting as well as of double-entry bookkeeping. Students are able to capture business transactions for accounting purposes and solve simple accounting issues. The students will further be qualified to enroll in subsequent modules (particularly " Accounting and Taxation", " International and National Corporate Disclosure" and" Group Accounting and Company Evaluation ")

    content:
     Basics and purposes of accounting and the annual financial statements, accounting technique, booking of ongoing business transactions in the trading and industrial company, balancing of the accounts, basics of the annual financial statements, organization of accounting.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

    close
    • 10110001 Lecture
      Principles of Financial Accounting (V) (Klaus Ruhnke)
      Schedule: Di 08:00-10:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-19)
      Location: HFB/A Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10110002 Practice seminar
      Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (Ü/T) (Marie Salender)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 12:00-14:00, Mi 14:00-16:00, Mi 16:00-18:00, Do 14:00-16:00, Fr 10:00-12:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-26)
      Location: Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Supply and Operations Management (Supply and Operations Management)

    0170dA1.7

    learning objectives:
     Students are sensitive to the centrality of the production of goods or services as a core function of any operational occurrence. They also know the challenges associated with the transformation of inputs into output factors under given resources. They have basic knowledge of the current, field-tested strategies, methods and models to solve production-economic problems, in particular with respect to the time schedule of the individual production steps, taking into account the quantitative link between inputs and output objects. The students also have an overview of the procurement management (supply management), where development of and cooperation with suppliers is an important topic.

    course content:
     Demand forecast, materials management (especially storage), choice of production processes and suppliers, procurement strategies and organization, human resource planning, approaches to quality assurance, production theory and production planning, work organization within production.

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

    close
    • 10110601 Lecture
      Supply and Operations Management (V) (Jörg Sydow)
      Schedule: Mo 18:00-19:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-18)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10110602 Practice seminar
      Supply and Operations Management (Ü) (Carolin Puhl, Alice Rettig)
      Schedule: Do 17:30-18:30, Fr 19:00-20:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-28)
      Location: Do Online - zeitABhängig, Fr Online - zeitABhängig

  • Grundlagen der Personalpolitik (Introduction to Employment Relations)

    0170dA1.9

    learning objectives:
     Students gain knowledge about current issues and theoretical approaches in personnel policy research. They acquire basic knowledge on areas of activity and the parameters of personnel policy. They learn about current debates and can make connection to practical applications, including international contexts. They develop the ability to interpret personnel policy cases based on the application of theoretical approaches and concepts. They also learn to formulate and evaluate courses of actions for specific cases. They learn to assess theoretical, conceptual research as well as empirical research using criteria from the social sciences. Student gain knowledge about the role of gender in the workplace and the challenges and perspectives surrounding social diversity in businesses. The methods that the students learn and apply enable them to put their knowledge to practice based on theoretical reflection, which is important for anyone working in management.

    course content:
     Problems and theoretical approaches to personnel policy as a research field; courses of action in human resources management (e.g., recruiting, qualification, personnel placement, work organization, remuneration, dismissals, diversity management); social parameters of personnel policy (e.g., historical developments, gender and labor, digitalization) in both national (e.g. democratic decision-making, labor market, labor law) and international contexts (e.g. personnel policy in multinational corporations, comparative international labor relations, global labor standards).

    types of course units / workload per unit / obligatory or optional participation
     Vorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Übung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    test
     Klausur (ca. 120 Minuten)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

    close
    • 10111001 Lecture
      Introduction to Employment Relations (V) (Julia Bartosch, Gregory Jackson)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-19)
      Location: Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10111002 Practice seminar
      Introduction to Employment Relations (Ü) (Julia Bartosch, Gregory Jackson, Philipp Alexander Thompson)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-20)
      Location: Mi Hs 101 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Mi Hs 108a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Grundlagen des Innovationsmanagements (Fundamentals in Innovation Management)

    0170dB2.3

    learning objectives:
     Upon successful completion of the module, students know about the challenges and specific characteristics of innovation management, are familiar with the main concepts, and are able to understand the most important instruments based on theoretical knowledge, put them to use in practical situations, and assess them critically.

    course content:
     After an introduction to basic terminology, the subject areas covered include both process-related and result-related characteristics of organizational and supra-organizational innovation management. The following topics are covered in detail: Principles and concepts of innovation management, diffusion and adoption of innovation, planning instruments for strategic innovation management, innovation strategy, innovation skills and innovation culture, Innovation processes and organization, protection strategies for innovation, sustainable innovation management, business model innovation.

    teaching methods / hours of attendance (contact hours per week) / forms of active participation
     Vertiefungsvorlesung / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen
    Methodenübung (2-wöchig) / 2 SWS / Teilnahme wird empfohlen

    module assessment:
     Klausur (ca. 120 Min.)

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10113708 Advanced Lecture Course
      Fundamentals in Innovation Management (V) (Djerdj Horvat)
      Schedule: Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-29)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig
    • 10113726 Methods Tutorial
      Fundamentals in Innovation Management (Ü) (Annette Biedermann)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2021-11-10)
      Location: Mi Hs 105 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21), Mi Online - zeitABhängig

  • Entscheidungstheorie (Decision Theory)

    0170dB7.5

    learning objectives:
     Students learn about normative decision theory, how it relates to expected utility theory and mu-sigma theory, and how to apply that knowledge. Students gain knowledge about how to compose expected utility functions, what properties they must have, and how to tell them apart based on levels of risk aversion. They also learn how to apply the mu-sigma calculation and situate it theoretically.

    course content:
     Revealed preference, expected utility theory, stochastic dominance, mu-sigma theory, Tobin theorem

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / every winter semester

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    • 10112608 Advanced Lecture Course
      Decision Theory (V) (András Löffler)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2021-10-19)
      Location: Hs 104a Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)
    • 10112626 Methods Tutorial
      Decision Theory (Ü) (Viviane Throl)
      Schedule: Mi 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-20)
      Location: Hs 108 Hörsaal (Garystr. 21)

  • Öffentliches Recht (Public Law)

    0171dB5.2

    learning objectives:
     Students gain basic knowledge of public law, especially in the context of business and economics. They get an overview of the most important aspects of state organization, constitutional principles, and law enforcement. This will enable them to solve problems related to constitutional and administrative law.

    course content:
     Introduction to public law, overview of the structural principles of state and state objectives, presentation of doctrine of fundamental rights, discussion of specific fundamental rights important to business and economics (especially, freedom of occupation and ownership), discussion of basic questions in general administrative law and trade law, as a selected area of special administrative law.

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10120701 Lecture
      Public Law (V) (Helge Sodan)
      Schedule: Mo 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-18)
      Location: Online - zeitUNabhängig
    • 10120702 Practice seminar
      Public Law (Ü) (Christian Janssen)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00, Mi 18:00-20:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-27)
      Location: Online - zeitABhängig

  • Arbeitsrecht (Labor Law)

    0171dB6.1

    learning objectives:
     Students gain structured basic knowledge of labor law. They learn about the basic concepts, regulations on concluding contracts, regulations on the exchange of services under employment contracts, and regulations on terminating employment relationships. Students will also become familiar with the principles of free collective bargaining and labor relations as essential elements in the world of work.

    course content:
     Employment contracts and labor law as basic concepts, protection against discrimination and fraud claims when concluding contracts, checking content of employment contracts, reciprocal rights to work performance and remuneration, protection against dismissal and fixed-term employment regulations, collective bargaining and industrial action law, employee representation and codetermination in companies, employee representation on supervisory boards.

    language of instruction:
     German

    workload
     180 hours (6 ECTS)

    duration / frequency
    one semester / irregular

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    • 10121701 Lecture
      Labor Law (V) (Joost Beerwerth-Schippmann)
      Schedule: Do 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2021-10-21)
      Location: Do HFB/A Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)
    • 10121702 Practice seminar
      Labor Law (Ü) (Undine Christian)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00, Di 16:00-18:00 (Class starts on: 2021-12-14)
      Location: HFB/B Hörsaal (Garystr. 35-37)

  • Modules w/o courses in this semester

    28 Modules
    • Investition und Finanzierung (Investment and Corporate Finance) 0170dA1.5
    • Grundlagen der Mikroökonomie (Fundamentals of Microeconomics) 0171dA1.2
    • Einführung in die Statistik (Introduction to Statistics) 0171dA1.6
    • Spieltheorie (Game Theory) 0171dB1.1
    • Monetäre Außenwirtschaft (International Monetary Economics) 0171dB1.2
    • Außenhandelstheorie und -politik (Foreign Trade Theory and Policy) 0171dB1.3
    • Volkswirtschaftliche Rechnungssysteme (National Accounting) 0171dB1.5
    • Dogmengeschichte (History of Dogma) 0171dB1.6
    • Makroökonomie (Macroeconomics) 0171dB1.8
    • Verhaltensökonomie (Behavioral Economics) 0171dB1.9
    • Einführung in die Ökonometrie (Introduction to Econometrics) 0171dB2.1
    • Einführung in die Zeitreihenanalyse (Introduction to Time Series Analysis) 0171dB2.3
    • Einführung in die Mikroökonometrie (Introduction to Microeconometrics) 0171dB2.4
    • Quantitative Methoden (Quantitative Methods) 0171dB2.6
    • Angewandte Zeitreihenökonometrie (Applied Time Series Econometrics) 0171dB2.7
    • Quantitative Methoden: Ausgewählte Fragestellungen (Quantitative Methods: Selected Topics) 0171dB2.8
    • Wohlfahrtsstaat und Globalisierung (The Welfare State and Globalization) 0171dB3.1
    • Europapolitik (European Economic Integration) 0171dB3.2
    • Einführung in die Arbeitsmarkttheorie (Introduction to Labor Market Theory) 0171dB3.3
    • Umweltökonomik (Environmental Economics) 0171dB3.4
    • Wirtschaftsgeschichte (Economic History) 0171dB3.5
    • Finanzwissenschaftliche Steuerlehre (Economics of Taxation) 0171dB3.6
    • Wirtschaftspolitik (Economic Policy) 0171dB3.7
    • Komparative Ökonomie von Wirtschaftssystemen (Comparative Economic Systems) 0171dB3.8
    • Finanzkrisen und Geldsysteme (Financial Crises and Monetary Systems) 0171dB3.9
    • Management (Management) 0171dB4.1
    • Privatrecht (Private Law) 0171dB5.1
    • Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht (Commercial Law and Corporate Law) 0171dB6.2

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