2018/19
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
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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
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):
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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.
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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
Supplementary Section 6
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
Supplementary Section 9
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
Core and Advanced Section 6
5 EC Specialization Module I Specialisation Section 12
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5 CC Bachelor’s Seminar Economics Specialisation Section 6
5 CC Studium Integrale Studium Integrale 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
Supplementary Section 9
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
Supplementary Section 9
2 CC Core Module Fundamentals of Ac-counting
Supplementary Section 6
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
Core and Advanced Section 6
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
Core and Advanced Section 9
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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 Studium Integrale Studium Integrale 6
5 CC Bachelor’s Seminar Economics Specialisation Section 6
Winter term 30
6 CC Studium Integrale Studium Integrale 6
6 EC Specialisation Module II Specialisation Section 12
6 CC Thesis Bachelor Economics Thesis 12
30
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Group Module CPs C/E Reqd.
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.
Group Module CPs C/E Reqd.
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
to an appropriate extent.
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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:
Core and Advanced Section
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
Course Language German
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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Fundamentals of macroecono-
mics
Contact
hours 90h
Self-Studies 180h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Mathematics
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. 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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Descriptive and economic sta-
tistics
Contact
hours 75h
Self-Studies 105h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
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 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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Mathematics for economists
Contact
hours 75h
Self-Studies 105h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
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.
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 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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Probability calculus and deduc-
tive statistics
Contact
hours 75h
Self-Studies 105h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Statistics, Core Module Mathematics
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 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
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Mathematics, Core- und Advanced Module Statistics
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 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
availability every second
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Core module Mathematics, Core module Statistics, Advanced module Statistics, Core
module Econometrics
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6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (60)
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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses a) Law for Economists (WiSe) b) Economic History (Summer
term)
Contact
hours a) 30h b) 60h
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 120h
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
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 (60)
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
availability every second
semester -
summer term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Microeconomics II
Contact
hours 90h
Self-Studies 180h
Course Language German
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.
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics
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 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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses a) International Economics
(AM) b) Monetary Theory and Mone-
tary Policy
Contact
hours a) 45h b) 45h
Self-Studies a) 90h b) 90h
Course Language a) German b) German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Macroeconomics, Core
Module Mathematics
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (90)
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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses a) Economic Policy I b) Economic Policy II
Contact
hours a) 45h b) 45h
Self-Studies a) 90h b) 90h
Course Language a) German b) German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
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5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics, Core Module Macroeconomics, Core
Mod-ule Mathematics
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (90)
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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Introduction to Public Finance
Contact
hours 90h
Self-Studies 180h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core and Advanced Module Microeconomics, Core and Advanced
Module Macroeconomics
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 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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses a) Financial Accounting b) Cost accounting
Contact
hours a) 45h b) 45h
Self-Studies a) 135h b) 135h
Course Language a) German b) German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (90)
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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Fundamentals of accounting
Contact
hours 45h
Self-Studies 135h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
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 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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Corporate Development
Contact
hours 45h
Self-Studies 225h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
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 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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Finance
Contact
hours 60h
Self-Studies 210h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
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 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:
Core and Advanced Section
Bachelor of Science Economics:
Supplementary Section
Bachelor of Science Information Systems:
Supplementary Section
Bachelor of Science Health Economics:
Supplementary Section
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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Supply Chain Management
Contact
hours 45h
Self-Studies 225h
Course Language German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
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 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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 150h
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
5 Module entry requirements none
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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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 150h
Course Language a) English b) English
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
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
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:
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Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich
9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Felix Höffler
10 Miscellaneous The examination components contribute equally to the end-of-module mark.
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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
availability every term
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.
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
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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.
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 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
availability every second
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
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 written test for course b) or c)
. The written test is based on the content of one of the courses b) or c)
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. 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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 135h
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.
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
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 Written test: WT (60) Combined examination: PRES, TP
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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)
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. 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
availability every second
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
hours a) 30h b) 30h c) 30h
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 150h c) 150h
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
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)
or c) The combined exam is based on the content of one of these courses.
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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. 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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 150h
Course Language a) German b) German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics
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
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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
availability every second
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.
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Advanced Module Finance, Advanced Module Economic Policy, Core
Modul Microeconomics
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) or b). The exam is based on one of the two
courses. 2.) Passing the combined exam for course c) or d)
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. 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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 120h
Course Language a) German b) German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
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)
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 Dr. Bastian Gribisch Univ.-Prof. Dr. Roman Liesenfeld
10 Miscellaneous The examination components contribute equally to the end-of-module mark.
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Specialisation Module Behavioral Economics (Bachelor)
Module code NEU 14
Workload 180h
ECTS credits 12
Module Lan-
guage English
Module
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 150h
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.
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics
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: 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
availability every term
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
Self-Studies a) 135h b) 135h
Course Language a) German b) German
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Reccomended: Core module Accounting
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (120)
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
availability every second
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
hours a) 60h b) 60h c) 60h
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 120h c) 120h
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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4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Corporate Development, Core Module Corporate and
Business Eth-ics, Core- und Advanced Module Statistics
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (120)
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
availability every second
semester -
summer term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses a) Investment Management b) Corporate Finance c) Corporate Governance
Contact
hours a) 60h b) 60h c) 60h
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 120h c) 120h
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Core module Finance
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (120)
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. 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
availability every second
term - winter
term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses a) Bank management b) Insurance management c) Leasing
Contact
hours a) 60h b) 60h c) 60h
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 120h c) 120h
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
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..
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (120)
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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. 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
availability every term
Duration 2 Terms
1 Courses a) Methods of Marketing Mix
Management b) Concepts of Marketing Mix
Management
Contact
hours a) 60h b) 60h
Self-Studies a) 120h b) 120h
Course Language a) English b) English
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Core module Marketing
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (120)
7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in 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 Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Ergänzungsbereich
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
availability every term
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
Self-Studies a) 240h b) 240h c) 240h
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
4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements Core module Supply Chain Management
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (120)
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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 150h
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
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (60) Combined examination: PRES, TP
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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 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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 150h
Course Language a) German b) German
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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4 Teaching and learning methods seminar lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
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. 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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 150h
Course Language a) German b) German
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 trans- sectoral multi-disciplinarity, theory and practice of de-institutionalisation from an eco-
nomic, legal and psychodynamic perspective.
4 Teaching and learning methods lecture
5 Module entry requirements none
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (120)
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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
the content of both courses.
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
availability every term
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
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 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
availability every second
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
Self-Studies a) 150h b) 150h
Course Language a) English b) English
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
4 Teaching and learning methods seminar lecture
5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Fundamental knowledge in statistics and mathematics
6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: WT (60) Combined examination: PRES, TP
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).
8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Schwerpunktbereich Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Ergänzungsbereich
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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
availability every term
Duration 1 Term
1 Courses Bachelor's seminar Economics
Contact
hours 30h
Self-Studies 150h
Course Language German
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
availability every term
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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