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2018/19

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT,

ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL

SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

MODULE CATALOGUE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR THE SINGLE MAJOR

BACHELOR PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MODULE CATALOGUE – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

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

EDITORIAL STAFF:

Angelika Weiland, M.Sc., WiSo Programme Management Sebastian Kropp, M.Sc., WiSo Programme Management

ADDRESS: Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Köln

E-MAIL: [email protected]

STATUS: 01.01.2019


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Student advisors:

Dipl.-Hdl. Nicole Kienel,

Carina Piek, M.Sc.

Patrick Schroeder, M.Sc.

WiSo Student Service

+49 (0)221/ 470 - 8818

[email protected]

Programme manager:

Angelika Weiland, M.Sc.

Sebastian Kropp, M.Sc.

WiSo Programme Management

Academic programme director: AOR Dr. Helmut Maltry


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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

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................. 4

1 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................... 6

1.1 Content and objectives of the programme .............................................................. 6

1.2 Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Program structure and sequence ........................................................................... 8

1.4 Study Abroad Option ................................................................................................ 8

1.4.1 The Faculty’s Study Abroad Programme (STAP) .................................................. 9

1.4.2 Credit transfer options from studies abroad ..........................................................10

1.5 Model study plans sequence .................................................................................11

1.5.1 Study plans including a semester abroad .............................................................13

1.6 Modules with “mid-term examinations” ..................................................................13

1.7 Modularity .............................................................................................................13

1.8 Compulsory attendance of courses .......................................................................15

2 SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS .........................................................................................15

2.1 Calculation of the overall mark ..............................................................................15

2.2 Rules for failed attempts .......................................................................................16

2.3 Subject-specific advice and examination advice ....................................................16

2.4 Exam registration in KLIPS 2.0 ..............................................................................17

2.5 Course occupancy in KLIPS 2.0 .............................................................................18

2.6 Academic Working .................................................................................................18

2.7 Other sources of information and advice ...............................................................19

3 MODULE TABLES AND DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................20

3.1 Core and advanced category ................................................................................20

3.2 Supplementary category .......................................................................................20

3.3 Specialisation category .........................................................................................21

3.4 Studium Integrale ..................................................................................................22

3.5 Bachelor Thesis ....................................................................................................23

3.6 Module tables and descriptions .............................................................................24

3.6.1 Preparation Module ..............................................................................................24

3.6.2 Core and advanced category ...............................................................................25

3.6.3 Supplementary Section ........................................................................................53

3.6.4 Specialisation Section ..........................................................................................76

3.6.5 Bachelor Thesis ................................................................................................. 122


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1 Business Administration

Business administration, a subset of the field of economics, deals with the business context

within which individual companies operate and provides information about their structures and

processes. The subject matter covered and researched is derived from issues that face the

various areas of a company. The Bachelor in Business Administration programme gives stu-

dents the knowledge and skills needed to find optimal solutions to those issues.

1.1 Content and objectives of the programme

In addition to business administration, the programme includes aspects of economics, social

science and other interdisciplinary areas (information systems, law, etc.) and qualifies gradu-

ates for demanding, high-level specialist jobs in business administration that provide opportu-

nities for promotion to management positions. Job opportunities for graduates are to be found

direct or via trainee programmes in companies in all economic segments, including manufac-

turing, trade, logistics, energy, finance, the public sector and the entire service sector.

Various areas of commercial activity in industry provide numerous graduate pathways into

employment in case handling and project management after just a short period of induction

training. Potential roles vary depending on functional area and company sector/size. Increas-

ingly, they are very much project-based as a result of market dynamics. Graduates can be

employed in a wide variety of positions along a company’s business process chain though their

individual skill set and, in some cases, professional experience in the area concerned play a

key role in their ability to find their way around the job. Graduates can find appropriate employ-

ment opportunities in almost all economic sectors and forms of enterprise, assuming that any

necessary specialised or job-specific abilities can be acquired “on the job”, building on the skills

learned on the bachelor programme. All graduates from the Cologne B.Sc. in Business Admin-

istration programme benefit from a strong foundation in theory and typical patterns of action,

covering an exceptionally broad range of functions in the field of business administration. Anal-

ysis of interrelationships between functional areas of businesses and conceptual understand-

ing of value chains in those areas are key components, which graduates are capable of ex-

pressing in quantitative form too. They are able to express, justify and discuss business deci-

sions and their own standpoints and recommendations for action and to use them for problem-

solving. In keeping with academic tradition, critical reflection on their own actions and those of

others and the social relevance and responsibility of companies and business also feature

strongly in the graduate profile. In addition, the programme gives students the opportunity to

make choices based on their own future plans, particularly with regard to the subjects they

choose to study.


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Qualification: The qualification awarded to graduates corresponds to Level 6 in the German

Qualification Framework (“Deutscher Qualifikationsrahmen”) or the bachelor level in the Ger-

man Qualification Framework for Higher Education Degrees (“Deutscher Qualifikationsrahmen

für Hochschulabschlüsse”). The intended learning outcome of the programme is as follows:

graduates have a strong knowledge of fundamental business administration concepts in the

functional areas of marketing, procurement, internal and external accounting, finance and in-

vestment, human resources, organisation, corporate management, production, logistics and

supply chain management and information management. They are familiar with formal meth-

ods for analysing and presenting business administration problems and are able to use them

to reconstruct real-life situations. They can identify decision alternatives for business admin-

istration problems, based on methodical and systematic research, taking into account macro-

economic aspects and data. They are able to assess decision alternatives based on prefer-

ences and ethical business principles and to systematically integrate ways of monitoring per-

formance and attainment indicators into the workflow. They use relevant literature, can adopt

the latest research findings, judge the academic quality of the source and debate the findings

with other professionals from their field. They are able to present and justify recommendations

concerning and assessments of business administration problems in writing and verbally, in a

compelling, comprehensible manner, and to work constructively in teams on the development

of such recommendations and assessments.

Graduates can also choose to take a master programme in order to deepen and broaden their

specialist knowledge and thus to specialise in specific areas.

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,

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

a keen interest in economic issues.

Students with insufficient 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.


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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 (108 CPs), consisting of basic Business Administra-

tion and Economics modules and Methods, all of which are compulsory. The supplementary

category (18 CPs) consists of supplementary and more in-depth modules in Business Admin-

istration and Economics and additional Information Systems and Social Science modules. The

specialisation category (30 CPs) consists of the Specialisation Modules, which can be chosen

from a wide range of options in the areas of Business Administration, Economics and Social

Science, plus the bachelor seminar. The fourth component is the “Studium Integrale”, which

all bachelor students take and which carries 12 CPs. At the end of the programme, students

write a 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)

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 bachelor course on which the student

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

goings Portal (access through the student's UoC account only), along with detailed infor-

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

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

City.

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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 December 1st 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. 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

programmes, offering broad credit transfer options for all kinds of study abroad options. Each

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.international.wiso.uni-koeln.de/

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1.5 Model study plans sequence

B.Sc. Business Administration (Start winter term)

Term C/E Module Section CP

1 C Core Module Fundamentals of Accounting

Core and Advanced Section 6

1 C Core Module Mathematics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 C Core Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 C Core Module Civil Property and Economic Law


1 C Core Module Fundamentals of Information Systems


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2 C Core Module Accounting Core and Advanced Section 12

2 C Core Module Microeconomics (Business Administration)


2 C Advanced Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

2 C Studium Integrale I Studium Integrale 3*

27/ 30

3 C Core Module Business Administration I


3 C Core Module Business Administration II


3 C Core Module Macroeconomics (Business Administration)


3 C Studium Integrale II Studium Integrale 3/ 6*

30/ 33

4 C Core Module Business Administration III


4 C Core Module Business Administration IV


4 E Specialization Module I Specialisation Section 12

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5 E Supplementary Module I Supplementary Section 6

5 E Specialization Module II Specialisation Section 12

5 C Specialization Module Bachelor Seminar**

Specialisation Section 6

5 C Core Module Corporate and Busi-ness Ethics


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6 E Supplementary Module II Supplementary Section 6

6 E Supplementary Module III Supplementary Section 6

6 C Studium Integrale III Studium Integrale 6*

6 C Thesis Bachelor Business Administration

Thesis 12

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* For SI courses, the number of ECTS points available is 2, 3 or 6.

** If a stay abroad is planned, the Bachelor’s should be positioned in a previous semester


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B.Sc. Business Administration (Start summer term)

Term C/E Module Section CP

1 C Core Module Fundamentals of Accounting


1 C Core Module Mathematics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 C Core Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

1 C Core Module Civil Property and Economic Law


1 C Core Module Fundamentals of In-formation Systems


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2 C Core Module Accounting Core and Advanced Section 12

2 C Core Module Microeconomics (Business Administration)


2 C Advanced Module Statistics Core and Advanced Section 6

2 C Studium Integrale I Study Integrals 3*

27/ 30

3 C Core Module Business Administration I


3 C Core Module Business Administration II


3 C Core Module Macroeconomics (Business Administration)


3 C Studium Integrale II Study Integrals 3/ 6*

30/ 33

4 C Core Module Business Administration III


4 C Core Module Business Administration IV


4 E Specialization Module I Specialisation Section 12

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5 E Supplementary Module I Supplementary Section 6

5 E Supplementary Module II Supplementary Section 6

5 E Specialization Module II Specialisation Section 12

5 C Specialization Module Bachelor Seminar

Specialisation Section 6

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6 C Core Module Corporate and Busi-ness Ethics


6 E Supplementary Module III Supplementary Section 6

6 C Studium Integrale III Study Integrals 6*

6 C Thesis Bachelor Business Administration

Thesis 12

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* For SI courses, the number of ECTS points available is 2, 3 or 6.


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1.5.1 Study plans including a semester abroad

a) Beginning of Studies: Winter Term

The fifth semester is mostly suitable for studying abroad.

In view of the model study plan sequence and the credit transfer options in the specialization

section (12 CP), in the Studium Integrale (12 CP) as well as in the Supplementary Section (6

CP) the 12 CP Studium Integrale should be positioned in the fifth semester in the case of an

exemplary stay abroad. The Core Module Corporate and Business Ethics can be moved to

the third semester. The Bachelor’s Seminar is to be planned according to the individual curric-

ulum.

b) Beginning of Studies: Summer Term

The fourth semester is mostly suitable for studying abroad.

In view of the model study plan sequence and the credit transfer options in the specialization

section (12 CP), in the Studium Integrale (12 CP) as well as in the Supplementary Section (6

CP) the 12 CP Studium Integrale as well as the Supplementary Module III should be positioned

in the fourth semester in the case of an exemplary stay abroad. The Core Module Business

Administration III could be moved to the second or third semester whereas the Core Module

Business Administration IV could be placed in the sixth semester.

c) General remarks

For questions about studying abroad the ZIB WiSo is at your disposal.

Additionally, it is always possible not to request a semester on leave (Urlaubssemester) if you

spend a semester abroad such that examinations can be taken upon return to the University

of Cologne (if it is individually feasible).

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, the

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

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

1.7 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

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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 classes on the same course

(lecture, exercise, tutorial).

Scenarios 2: Students are required to take a combination of courses, each of which ends with

its own examination. The CPs are awarded once both examinations have been passed.


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

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

1.8 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.

2 Support for students

2.1 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.


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

mark are as follows:

a) Mark for core and advanced subjects: 108 of 168 CPs

b) Mark for supplementary subjects: 18 of 168 CPs

c) Mark for specialisations: 30 of 168 CPs

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

2.2 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.

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. The WiSo Student Services is also the first place students

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

can be contacted by telephone, in person or by email. The opening hours and contact data

can be found on the corresponding webpage.

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 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.

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2.5 Course occupancy in KLIPS 2.0

KLIPS 2.0 is the central campus management system of the University of Cologne. At the

WiSo faculty, KLIPS 2.0 serves as a student organization tool. Students should use it as an

online course catalog, for registration and deregistration of courses and examinations, as well

as an overview of the complete study programme and calendar. Information on current dates

and deadlines of the WiSo faculty, as well as video tutorials and FAQs about KLIPS can be

found on the homepage of WiSo-KLIPS-Support. If you have further questions, feel free to

contact WiSo-KLIPS-Support via e-mail ([email protected]). For account questions,

contact the central KLIPS support.

2.6 Academic Working

To support the academic writing of term and final papers, the University of Cologne offers

various courses to practice the process of academic writing by students. These include:

a) Writing advice/consultation

The Kompetenzzentrum Schreiben, the Professional Center, the Kölner Studierendenwerk and

the programme SchreibArt offer advice as well as courses related to the issues that arise

when writing an academic paper.

b) Literature research

The university library offers various courses especially for researching literature.

c) Text processing and literature administration

The Regionales Rechenzentrum provides courses regarding text processing and literature ad-

ministration.

Students can register for the courses of the Professional Center and the SchreibArt programme

via KLIPS 2.0. There are even more offers made by the WiSo-faculty that can be elected in

the Studium Integrale. Therefore, these courses can be credited for your studies.

https://klips2.uni-koeln.de/co/webnav.ini

https://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/de/studium/studienorganisation/klips-20/video-tutorials-zum-umgang-mit-klips-20/

mailto:[email protected]

http://klips2-support.uni-koeln.de/

http://schreibzentrum.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de/

http://www.professionalcenter.uni-koeln.de/kompetenztrainings.html

http://www.kstw.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122&Itemid=14&lang=de

https://phil-fak.uni-koeln.de/angebote_phil.html

https://www.ub.uni-koeln.de/lernen_arbeiten/lernen/kurse/index_ger.html

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2.7 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.

Students who are having difficulties with their studies or their personal lives can seek help from

the Psychosocial Counselling Service run by the Kölner Studierendenwerk. In addition to

counselling, it also provides advice on writing and learning skills plus support for pregnant

students and students who have children. A further service is Nightline Köln, the listening and

information helpline run by students for students at all of Cologne’s institutions of higher edu-

cation.

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

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

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

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

http://www.kstw.de/

http://www.nightline-koeln.de/


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3 Module tables and descriptions

3.1 Core and advanced category

In accordance with Section 29(1), No. 1 of the Examination Regulations, students must accumulate 108 CPs in the core and advanced category.

Group Module CPs C/E Reqd.

CPs

Business Administration Core module Accounting 12 C 60

Core module Corporate Development 9 C

Core module Finance 9 C

Core module Marketing 9 C

Core module Supply Chain Management 9 C

Core module Corporate and Business Ethics 6 C

Core module Fundamentals of Information Systems 6 C

Economics Core module Microeconomics (Business Administration) 9 C 18

Core module Macroeconomics (Business Administration) 9 C

Methods Core module Fundamentals of Accounting 6 C 30

Core module Mathematics 6 C

Core module Civil Property and Economic Law 6 C

Core module Statistics 6 C

Advanced Module Statistics 6 C

3.2 Supplementary category

In accordance with Section 29(1), No. 2 of the Examination Regulations, students must accumulate 18 CPs in the supplementary category.

Group Module CPs C/E Reqd. CPs

Further management

courses

Core Module Decision Analysis 6 E 18 Supplementary Module Operations Research 6 E

Supplementary Module Financial Management 6 E

Supplementary Module Media Enterprises and Technol-ogies: Introduction to Managerial Issues

6 E

Studies Abroad in Management 6 E

Economics Supplementary Module Economics of Strategy 6 E

Supplementary Module International Economics 6 E

Supplementary Module Economics Policy 6 E

Advanced Module Econometrics 6 E

Social Sciences Supplementary Module Economic Geography 6 E

Supplementary Module Cooperative Self-Help 6 E

Core module Introduction to Psychology 6 E

Information Systems Core module Information Systems I 6 E

Core module Information Systems II 6 E


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3.3 Specialisation category

In accordance with Section 29(1), No. 3 of the Examination Regulations, students must accumulate 30 CPs in the specialisation category.

Group Module CPs C/E Reqd. CPs

Specialisation Modules Specialisation Module Accounting and Taxation I 12 E Min. 12

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Specialisation Module Accounting and Taxation II 12 E

Specialisation Module Strategy, Organization and Human Resources 12 E

Specialisation Module Financial Institutions 12 E

Specialisation Module Financial Management 12 E

Specialisation Module Marketing 12 E

Specialisation Module Supply Chain Management 12 E

Specialisation Module Trade Fair Management 12 E Max.

12 Specialisation Module Studies Abroad 12 E

Specialisation Module Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability 12 E

Specialisation Module Energy Markets and Regulation (Bachelor) 12 E

Specialisation Module Economic Psychology 12 E

Specialisation Module Quantitative Methods in Management, Economics and Social Sciences

12 E

Specialisation Module Institutional Economics and Economic Policy Ad-

vice 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 Public Economics 12 E

Specialisation Module Economic Geography 12 E

Specialisation Module Vocational Education and Training 12 E

Specialisation Module Cooperative Self-Help 12 E

Specialisation Module Behavioral Management Science 12 E

Seminar Bachelor Seminar Accounting and Taxation 6 E 6

Bachelor Seminar Corporate Development 6 E

Bachelor Seminar Finance 6 E

Bachelor Seminar Marketing 6 E

Bachelor Seminar Supply Chain Management 6 E

Bachelor Seminar Interdisciplinary Business Administration 6 E


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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.

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

ified are shown on the diploma supplement.


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3.5 Bachelor Thesis

In accordance with Section 21(2), No. 1 of the Examination Regulations, students must accumulate 12 CPs in the Bachelor Thesis category.

Module CPs C/E Reqd. CPs

Bachelor Thesis Accounting and Taxation 12 E 12 Bachelor Thesis Corporate Development 12 E

Bachelor Thesis Finance 12 E

Bachelor Thesis Supply Chain Management 12 E

Bachelor Thesis Interdisciplinary Business Administration 12 E

Bachelor Thesis General Business Administration 12 E

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 Business Administration programme, the topic of the

bachelor thesis must be taken from one of the specialisation categories. When assigning the

bachelor thesis topics, priority is given to those students who have successfully completed the

associated bachelor seminar. Starting in summer term 2019 students can only register for their

bachelor thesis if they successfully completed the bachelor seminar in one of the semesters

before.

Group bachelor theses can also be permitted if a clear distinction between and assessment of

each candidate’s contribution is possible. Objective criteria that make a clear distinction pos-

sible, 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 thesis to an appropriate extent. 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 and have successfully completed the associated bachelor seminar.

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 tables and descriptions

3.6.1 Preparation Module

Preparation Module Mathematics

Module code Workload

180

ECTS credits

none, school‘s

additional offer

Module lan-

guage

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:


Bachelor of Science Economics and Social Sciences:


Bachelor of Science Social Sciences:


9 Module Manager

Dr. Christoph Scheicher

10 Miscellaneous

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

chose basic course in Mathematics in school or did not gain 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.


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3.6.2 Core and advanced category

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 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 cost accounting

• Cost types and recognition thereof

• Cost centre accounting

• Cost unit accounting

• Performance analysis

• Cost unit period accounting

• Budget costs‐ and planned activity-calculation

3 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.

4 Teaching and learning methods practice lecture

5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Fundamentals of Accounting

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.

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


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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 Corporate Development

Module code 1253BMCD01

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Corporate Development

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 225h

Course Language German

2 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

3 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

shareholders, 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

selection 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,

management organisation, division of decision-making powers, process organisation)

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


5 Module entry requirements none


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 Arts Medienwissenschaft: BA Medienmanagement und Medienökonomie

Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich

Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Ergänzungsbereich

Bachelor of Science Gesundheitsökonomie:

Ergänzungsbereich

Bachelor of Science Psychologie: Interdisziplinäre Vernetzung

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

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Finance

Module code 1259BMFi01

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Finance

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 210h


2 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

3 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

distinction between approaches using performance indicators and those using monetary

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

application-based exercises and case studies.





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


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Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich



Ergänzungsbereich


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


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Introduction to marketing

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 210h


2 Module content The module covers concepts and methods with which to analyse key marketing tasks

and develop sound recommendations on how to manage them. To this end, it looks at

how consumers respond to marketing activities and why (consumer behaviour), how in-

formation 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.

3 Learning objectives Students... ... recognise the importance of marketing plays for a business. ... describe marketing analyses in relation to the marketing environment, customer be-

haviour 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.





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




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Ergänzungsbereich


9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Werner Reinartz Univ.-Prof. Dr. Franziska Völckner

10 Miscellaneous The lecture will be held in German and English in summer term 2019.


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Core module Supply Chain Management

Module code 1271BMSC01

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Supply Chain Management

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 225h


2 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

3 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.





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




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Ergänzungsbereich


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

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Corporate and Business Ethics

Module code 1253BMUW00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module

availability every 2nd

term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Corporate and Business Ethics

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 135h


2 Module content • Normative approaches to ethical decision-making (e.g. consequentialism, deontolog-

ical and virtue ethics) • Ethical decision-making from the individual perspective (e.g. heuristics and biases,

lies and deception, trust and reciprocity) • Ethical decision-making within companies (e.g. compliance management, fairness

and justice, whistleblowing) • Ethical decision-making on markets (e.g. CSR, ethical standards, competition and

corruption) • Case studies from the fields of accounting & taxation, corporate development, fi-

nance, marketing and supply chain management

3 Learning objectives Students... ... know fundamental theories and applications in corporate and business ethics. ... assess economic scenarios based on different ethics theories. ... develop and justify visions of responsible behaviour in business. ... reflect critically on their own role as an economic actor and present arguments from

that standpoint. ... identify and analyse moral dilemmas on the basis of specific case studies. ... use empirical findings on ethical behaviour in their recommendations concerning in-

stitutional design.





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

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


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10 Miscellaneous


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Fundamentals of Information Systems

Module code 1277BMGW00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Fundamentals of Information

Systems

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Significance of information and information processing in businesses

• Information as a business resource

• Information logistics as a paradigm of business information processing

• Intracompany and intercompany information systems

• Economic assessment of information, IT and information utilisation

• Forms of IT sourcing

• Computer-supported cooperative work and social information systems

• Integration of IT and corporate strategy

• Information spheres

• Development (and enhancement) of information systems in organisations and role of

functional areas • Risks posed by the use of IT

3 Learning objectives Students... ... understand the significance of information for today’s businesses.

... understand the infrastructural significance of electronic information processing.

... know and compare different types of information system and their uses.

... know and compare ways of assessing how IT is used.

... know and assess different forms of IT sourcing.

... know and assess IT methods for supporting collaborative, complex tasks.

... understand and discuss the importance of coordinating IT with corporate strategy.

... know, evaluate and design modern approaches to managing information spheres.

... know methods for developing information systems in organisations.

... understand how important non-IT employees from the functional areas are for suc-

cessful development (and enhancement) of information systems. ... know and assess potential risks of using IT for companies.




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



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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Detlef Schoder

10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Microeconomics for Business Administration

Module code 1289BMMB00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Mikroökonomik für BWL

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 195h


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

croeconomics. 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

• Introduction to Game Theory

• Introduction to Behavioral Economics

3 Learning objectives Students... ... know fundamental terms and concepts used in microeconomics. ... describe the market form of perfect competition in terms of the supply of goods and

price formation. ... identify 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.






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


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10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Macroeconomics for Business Administration

Module code 1302BMMB00

Workload 270h

ECTS credits 9

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Makroökonomik für BWL

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 195h


2 Module content • Capture and interpretation of macroeconomic data (national accounts, real vs nomi-

nal values) • Influencing factors, significance and interaction of specific markets and prices for

macroeconomic allocation (labour market, credit and stock market, goods market, gen-

eral price level, wages, interest rates, exchange rates, property prices and share

prices) • Causes of inflation, growth, financial crises, unemployment and economic fluctua-

tions in connection with friction on goods, credit and labour markets • Short-term and long-term influence of monetary, foreign-exchange, fiscal and other

economic policies

3 Learning objectives Students... ... acquire subject-specific expertise in the analysis of macroeconomic factors and un-

derstand how they interact with microeconomic and market-specific factors. ... evaluate and assess the impact of economic policy measures on macroeconomic ag-

gregates. ... formulate models explaining the relationship between macroeconomic variables. ... apply macroeconomic models to historical and current events in the areas of growth

and business cycles. ... evaluate policy measures and predict their effects. ... analyse and judge the ability of macroeconomic models to explain short-run, me-

dium-run, and long-run data.






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


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10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Fundamentals of Accounting

Module code 1016BMTR00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Fundamentals of accounting

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 135h


2 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, over-

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

cruals/deferrals, provisions, securities and foreign exchange

3 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.





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


Ergänzungsbereich

9 Module manager Dr. Stefanie Liesenfeld


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10 Miscellaneous


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Core Module Mathematics

Module code 1314BMMa00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Mathematics for economists

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 105h


2 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

3 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

economic issues.


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

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

methods.



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

9 Module manager Dr. Christoph Scheicher


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

nomen.


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Core Module Civil Property and Economic Law

Module code 1015BMBu00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Bürgerliches Vermögens-

recht (WiSe + SoSe) b) Handels- und Gesellschafts-

recht (WiSe + SoSe)

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h



2 Module content Examples will be taken from the basic principles of civil property law, i.e. civil law rules

dealing with cash and non-cash claims arising from private law agreements. An addi-

tional aim is to teach students the most important rules concerning commercial transac-

tions.

Civil Property Law: 1. Fundamentals 2. Contract conclusion, particularly mutual consent, interpretation, receipt (of a declara-

tion of intent), form, legal capacity, representation, terms and conditions 3. Termination of contracts, particularly performance, contestation, withdrawal, revoca-

tion, impossibility 4. Damages due to breach of contract/in tort 5. Commercial warranties for defects 6. Limitation periods

Commercial and Corporate Law: 1. The German concepts of “Kaufmann” and “Firma” and commercial representation

2. Commercial register/company register 3. Commercial transactions 4. Partnerships 5. Corporations 6. Groups 7. International transactions

3 Learning objectives Students... ... independently solve simple cases related to real-life practice in private economic

transactions. ... know the basics concerning the conclusion, performance and termination of con-

tracts. ... recognise the most important forms of enterprise in partnership and corporation law. ... understand representation and liability issues in corporation law. ... identify the most important commercial rules that differ from the German Civil Code

(“BGB”).

... learn how legal experts think and present arguments; this enables students to con-

duct effective talks in all legal matters.

4 Teaching and learning methods lecture


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

based on the content of both courses.


9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Henssler

10 Miscellaneous Recommended reading: Deckenbrock/Höpfner, Bürgerliches Vermögensrecht, 1st ed.

2012. Roth/Weller: Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht, 8th ed.2013.


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Core Module Statistics

Module code 1314BMSt00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Descriptive and economic sta-

tistics

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 105h


2 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

3 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.





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 Prof. Dr. Rainer Dyckerhoff Dr. Bastian Gribisch


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

Statistik und Wirtschaftsstatistik.


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Advanced Module Statistics

Module code 1314AMSt00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Probability calculus and deduc-

tive statistics

Contact

hours 75h

Self-Studies 105h


2 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

3 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.


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



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

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


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

Statistik.


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3.6.3 Supplementary Section

Core Module Decision Analysis

Module code 1282BMGe00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Entscheidungstheorie

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 135h


2 Module content • Fundamentals of rational decision-making

• Structuring and differentiation of complex decision situations based on various char-

acteristics • Description of theoretical prerequisites for the use of decision-theory methods

• Application of methods to examples from real life

• Identification and justification of optimum alternatives using formal procedures

3 Learning objectives Students... ... structure decision problems based on different characteristics. ... systematically analyse decisions. ... choose suitable ways of preparing the decision-making process – for different con-

texts. ... assess alternatives using a structured approach and identify implications for use in

practice. ... identify different areas in which the fundamentals of decision theory are relevant and

use appropriate examples of their own.





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


Basis- und Aufbaubereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ludwig Kuntz


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10 Miscellaneous The module is offered in the second term. An exam will be offered after the second term

as well in the lecture-free period.


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Ergänzungsmodul Optimierungsmethoden

Module code 1271EMOp00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Operations Research

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h

Course Language English

2 Module content • Linear programming

• Network optimisation

• Binary programming

• Dynamic programming

3 Learning objectives Students... ... know various quantitative methods for supporting decisions in supply chain manage-

ment. ... model and solve various problems in the form of a linear program. ... apply the knowledge gained to network optimisation. ... model and solve problems requiring integers. ... identify and develop methods with which problems can be broken down into smaller

units so as to solve complex problems. ... apply their abilities and knowledge in team work on case studies and exercises, and

discuss the results.


5 Module entry requirements Core Module Supply Chain Management

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

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in the combined examination


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

10 Miscellaneous


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Supplementary Module Financial Management

Module code 1259EMBe00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module

availability every second

semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bewertung verschiedener As-

setklassen

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Instruments for meeting financing requirements

• Instruments for controlling risk

• Rate of return required by investors

• Risks posed by financial instruments

• Financial instruments

• Risk-reduction techniques

• Optimal financing policy

3 Learning objectives Students... ... identify the main instruments with which they can meet financing requirements and

control risk in businesses. ... identify links between the rate of return required by investors and the risks posed by

financial instruments. ... determine the fair value of financial instruments. ... apply techniques to reduce risks in businesses. ... identify factors that ensure optimal financing policies in businesses. ... solve practical business problems using examples and small case studies.


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Finance




9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hartmann-Wendels Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dieter Hess Dr. Wolfgang Spörk

10 Miscellaneous


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Media Enterprises and Technologies: A Management Introduction

Module code 1284EMME00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Media Enterprises and Tech-

nologies: A Management Intro-

duction

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Corporate strategies for media and telecommunication companies

• German and international media markets

• Institutional parameters

• Industry and competitor analysis

• Introduction to management of digital goods and services

3 Learning objectives Students... ... identify special features of media markets and businesses. ... know German media markets and selected international ones. ... discuss the main institutional parameters. ... understand the underlying principles of the new media and innovative information

systems. ... analyse media companies and strategies on various media markets using introduc-

tory industry and competitor analysis methods. ... calculate costs per mile and their significance in terms of cost accounting. ... relate current press reports to what they have learned. ... analyse case studies.





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Medienwissenschaft: BA Medienmanagement und Medienökonomie

Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claudia Loebbecke, M.B.A.


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10 Miscellaneous


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Studies Abroad in Management

Module code 1014SAMB00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content Depend on courses chosen

3 Learning objectives Students... ... describe approaches to business administration from an international perspective. ... explain international business administration issues. ... discuss and compare different business administration 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

future professional lives.

4 Teaching and learning methods je nach Kurswahl


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

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points depending on course selection


9 Module manager AD Dr. Johannes Antweiler

10 Miscellaneous Language: can be held in English or in any language offered at the host university. This

module can be studied at a foreign university. In this case, there is a standardised

course accreditation procedure. Information about course accreditation (deadlines and

procedures) is available from the Credit Transfer Center (WiSo-Anrechnungszentrum :

https://www.anrechnungwiso.uni‐koeln.de/.) This module can also be studied as part of

a Summer School organised by the WiSo‐Faculty. In this case, the previous exam reg-

istration has to be done according to the regulations of the WiSo-Faculty.


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Supplementary Module Economics of Strategy

Module code 1289EMES00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Economics of Strategy

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Applied microeconomics

• Industrial economics

• Corporate strategy

3 Learning objectives Students... ... analyse strategic business decisions using tools from the fields of industrial econom-

ics and applied game theory. ... apply instruments of analyses to specific enterprise decisions and industrial exam-

ples.






Bachelor of Science Mathematik: VWL BA Mathe/Wirtschaftsmathe Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsmathematik: VWL BA Wirtschaftsmathe

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

10 Miscellaneous


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Supplementary Module International Economics

Module code 1289EMIn00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses International Economics (EM)

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Basic and advanced theory of international trade

• International trade policy

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

cus (multinational firms, multilateral organizations, further entities with international fo-

cus, media). ... qualifiy for further studies of international and monetary economics. ... 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. ... scrutinize the way in which the methods selected restrict the analytical process.


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Core Module Microeconomics (Business Administration), , Core Mod-

ule Mathematics, Core Module Statistics





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

10 Miscellaneous Usually, the course will be taught in the first half of the winter term. The first exam date


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will then be offered in early December, and the second date at the end of the winter

term (1st exam period after the teaching in the winter term). Further exam dates will not

be offered.


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Supplementary Module Economic Policy

Module code 1302EMWi00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Wirtschaftspolitik I b) Wirtschaftspolitik II

Contact

hours a) 45h b) 45h


Course Language a) German and Eng-

lish b) German and Eng-

lish

2 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

3 Learning objectives Students... ... know the fundamentals of general economic policy. ... assess 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). ... know essential empirical facts relating to labour markets and labour market policy. ... know theoretical and empirical effects of labour policy measures. ... assess the potential consequences of proposed social policy measures concerning

regulation/deregulation of the labour market.



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

ics


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



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

10 Miscellaneous


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Advanced Module Econometrics

Module code 1314AM0e00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Applied Econometrics (Winter

term)

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Estimation and testing of hypotheses in multiple regression models

• Model selection and prediction

• Estimation of instrumented variables

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


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


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test

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

Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre: Basis- und Aufbaubereich Bachelor of Science Mathematik: WiWi BA Mathe/Wirtschaftsmathe VWL BA Mathe/Wirtschaftsmathe Bachelor of Science Gesundheitsökonomie:

Ergänzungsbereich

Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsmathematik: WiWi BA Wirtschaftsmathe VWL BA Wirtschaftsmathe

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


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10 Miscellaneous


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Supplementary Module Economic Geography

Module code 1343EMWi00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Globalisierung und Regional-

entwicklung

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h


2 Module content • Current theories and empirical case studies from the field of economic geography

and related disciplines • Global/local relationships and regional development processes

3 Learning objectives Students... ... analyse the economic link between globalisation and regional development. ... identify governance processes in global production networks. ... explore the problems caused by corporate internationalisation. ... examine in depth case studies from the core countries, emerging countries and the

"Global South". ... synthesise theoretical and current perspectives from a range of disciplines. ... assess current socioeconomic trends in terms of their practical relevance. ... engage in academic discourse.

4 Teaching and learning methods seminar


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

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in the combined examination.

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

Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Lateinamerika: Sozialwissenschaften Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa

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

10 Miscellaneous


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Supplementary Module Cooperative Self-Help

Module code 1343EMKW00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses BWL der Kooperative

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h


2 Module content Cooperatives have specific structural features that have a particular influence on the

way in which they are managed. The main areas in which they differ from profit-ori-

ented businesses (the main object of study in business administration) are their objec-

tives and their democratic system of decision-making. Cooperatives are democratic en-

terprises and legally mandated to support their members. Rather than maximising the

return on capital employed, the members' gain lies in the fact that they are themselves

"users" (customers or suppliers) of the cooperative. The members manage their affairs

through democratic self-management. These special features of cooperatives’ internal structures pose a challenge in terms

of their management, as will be seen in the issues covered in the module. The module

itself is divided into two parts. One considers the reasons that warrant a specific disci-

pline of business administration for cooperatives, its situation within business admin-

istration at large, and its main focal points. In other words, it considers cooperatives’

business administration problems from the management perspective. The other takes a

management-view look at questions related to goals and goal definition, member moti-

vation, corporate policy, strategic management, marketing, business performance and

corporate governance.

3 Learning objectives Students... ... gain an overview of business administration problems in cooperatives, taking into ac-

count the features specific to the cooperative business form, which constitutes a partic-

ularly varied and widespread subset of cooperative enterprises. ... acquire a fundamental understanding of the special features of the cooperative busi-

ness. ... analyse cooperatives' business administration problems.





8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund SoWi China Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Ost- und Mitteleuropa:


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Sozialwissenschaften Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Ergänzungsbereich

Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Lateinamerika: Sozialwissenschaften Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa

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

10 Miscellaneous Responsible Lecturer: Dr. Johannes Blome-Drees


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Core Module Introduction to Psychology

Module code 1320BMEP00

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Introduction to psychology

Contact

hours 45h

Self-Studies 135h


2 Module content • Evolutionary psychology

• Thought and consciousness

• Motivation and emotion

• Learning and socialisation

• Social perception

• Social comparison

• Attitudes and behaviour

• Dissonance theories

• Psychology of the self

• Decision theory

3 Learning objectives Students... ... discuss fundamental theories and models in social psychology. ... apply these theories to sociological subject matter (particularly sociological theories

of action). ... understand the significance of subjective perception in terms of social thinking, feel-

ing and acting. ... analyse the explanatory power of psychological theories. ... integrate nature and nurture theories to the extent that they play a role in explaining

social behaviour.




7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points Passing the written test

8 Other programmes that use the module Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften China: Verbund SoWi China Bachelor of Science Volkswirtschaftslehre sozialwissenschaftlicher Richtung: Ergänzungsbereich

Bachelor of Arts Regionalwissenschaften Ost- und Mitteleuropa: Sozialwissenschaften Lateinamerika, Ost-und Mitteleuropa Bachelor of Science Betriebswirtschaftslehre:


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Ergänzungsbereich

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

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Detlef Fetchenhauer

10 Miscellaneous Relevant reading will be announced on time.


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Core Module Information Systems I

Module code 1277BMWi01

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Information Systems Manage-

ment

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Wirtschaftsinformatik als Wissenschaft

• Strategische Rolle von Informationssystemen

• Inner‐ und zwischenbetriebliche Geschäftsprozessintegration

• Electronic Commerce und Electronic Business

• Computer Supported Collaborative Work

• IT‐Sicherheit

• Ethische, soziale und politische Aspekte

• Informationsgüter

• Business Process Reengineering

• Internet der Dinge

3 Learning objectives Students... ... beurteilen die Relevanz von Anwendungs‐ und Informationssystemen für Unterneh-

men, Verwaltung und zunehmend auch den unmittelbaren privaten Lebensbereich. ... analysieren mittels informationsökonomischer Betrachtungen unternehmerische Ent-

scheidungen oder gestalten diese. ... ordnen aktuelle technologische Entwicklungen ein und schätzen Potenziale für die

Lösung betrieblicher Aufgaben ab.

... wenden Analyse‐ und Strukturierungskonzepte auf Fallbeispiele an.

... beurteilen konkrete Unternehmens‐ und Wettbewerbsbeispiele aus dem Bereich E‐

Commerce und E‐Business.






Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Basis- und Aufbaubereich


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9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Detlef Schoder

10 Miscellaneous Complementary compulsory reading: Laudon, K.; Laudon, J.; Schoder, D.: Wirt-

schaftsinformatik –eine Einführung, Pearson Verlag, 2010.


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Core Module Information Systems II

Module code 1277BMWi02

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Database Systems

Contact

hours 60h

Self-Studies 120h


2 Module content • Datenorganisation und Entwicklungsprozess von Datenbanksystemen

• Konzeptionelle Datenmodellierung (z.B. Entity Relationship Model)

• Relationenmodell und relationale Algebra

• Relationales Datenbank-Design

• Relationale Abfragesprachen

• Physische Datenorganisation

• Transaktionen, Concurrency Control, Recovery, Security, Tuning

3 Learning objectives Students... ... ordnen grundlegende Konzepte der Informations- und Wissensverarbeitung und die

Rolle von Datenmodellen innerhalb der Systementwicklung, der Architektur und Funkti-

onsweise von (relationalen) Datenbanksystemen ein. ... entwerfen und implementieren (relationale) Datenmodelle. ... verstehen die Konzepte Daten, Information, Wissen und Intelligenz sowie System

und Modell. ... skizzieren die Architektur und den Entwicklungsprozess eines Datenbanksystems. ... wenden Entwurfsprinzipien konzeptioneller Datenmodelle (z.B. Entity-Relationship-

Diagramme) und relationaler Datenbanken (Normalisierungstheorie) sowie die zuge-

hörende Methodik beim Design von Datenmodellen und Datenbanken an.

... formulieren mittels grundlegender Konzepte relationaler Abfragesprachen (einfache)

Abfragen im Industriestandard Structured Query Language (SQL). ... verstehen Probleme beim Betrieb von (Mehrbenutzer‐) Datenbanksystemen und

wenden etablierte Konzepte und Methoden zu deren Lösung an.







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Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsinformatik: Basis- und Aufbaubereich

9 Module manager Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Rosenkranz

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


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3.6.4 Specialisation Section

Specialisation module Accounting and Taxation I

Module code 1016SMAT01

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Fundamentals of taxation

(winter and summer term) b) Fundamentals of business

taxation (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 45h b) 45h



2 Module content • Fundamentals of taxation

• Fundamentals of external accounting

3 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.


5 Module entry requirements Reccomended: Core module Accounting


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

courses.

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

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

10 Miscellaneous The written exam takes place in every term.


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Specialisation module Accounting and Taxation II

Module code 1016SMAT02

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Fundamentals in Interna-

tional Taxation (every term) b) Fundamentals in Interna-

tional Accounting (winter term) c) Steuerverfahrensrecht

(spring term) d) Business Taxation (spring

term) e) Financial Statement Analysis

(spring term)

Contact

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

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

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

2 Module content Courses in the fundamentals of international accounting, international taxation, proce-

dural tax law, inheritance tax, determination of taxable profit and taxation of the different

legal forms.

3 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.


5 Module entry requirements Students should have taken the associated core module.


7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in the written test. Students are required to take two courses; the written test is

based on the content of two courses.

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

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

10 Miscellaneous Students who choose two courses in one term can complete the module within one

term. The module can also be studied in English if students choose two courses from

a), b) or e). The written test takes place every term.


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Specialisation Module Strategy, Organization and Human Resources

Module code 1253SMSO00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Human Resource Manage-

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

Organization and Human Re-

sources*

Contact

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 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

3 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.



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

Business Ethics, Core- und Advanced Module Statistics


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


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 KLIPS 2.0 to

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


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Specialisation Module Financial Institutions

Module code 1259SMFI00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

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

Contact



Course Language a) German b) German c) German

2 Module content a) Insurance Management • Primary insurance and re-insurance markets

• Underwriting risks

• Institutional parameters

• Insurance companies’ capital requirements

b) Bank Management • Banking market

• Bank accounting

• Bank regulation

• Bank cost accounting

• Risk/return control

c) Leasing • German leasing market

• Leasing agreements

• Leasing instalments

• Capital costs of leasing

• Impacts on balance sheets and taxation

3 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.


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

have attended the supplementary module in Financial management..



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

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


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Specialisation Module Financial Management

Module code 1259SMFM00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

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

Contact



Course Language a) German b) English c) English

2 Module content Investment Management • Portfolio theory

• Risk management

• Investment strategies

Corporate Finance • Financial management

• Valuation of a company

• Financing strategies

• Cost of capital

• 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 com-

pensation, 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

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

passive 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


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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-

plications


5 Module entry requirements Core module Finance





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

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation Module Marketing

Module code 1266SMark0

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Methods of Marketing Mix

Management b) Concepts of Marketing Mix

Management

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 60h


Course Language a) English b) English

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

communication 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

3 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 interdependen-

cies.


5 Module entry requirements Core module Marketing


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

the content of both courses.


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

10 Miscellaneous The written test is held every term.


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Specialisation module Supply Chain Management

Module code 1271SMSC01

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Supply Chain Management

and Management Science

(Winter term) b) Supply Chain Management:

Strategy and Innovation (Winter

term) c) Supply Chain Management

und Produktion - Basics (Sum-

mer term) d) Supply Chain Management

and Production - Application

(Summer term)

Contact

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

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

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

2 Module content • Supply chain planning and control

• Analysis and structuring of in-company and cross-company supply chains

• Configuration of supply chain networks

3 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

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


5 Module entry requirements Core module Supply Chain Management


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

courses.

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


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Schwerpunktbereich 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:

Implementation: Projects and proccesses”. Course c) and d) subdivides into “Part 1:

Basics” as well as “Part 2: Applications”. The written test for course a) and b) takes

place in winter term, the written test for courses c) and d) takes place in summer term.


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Specialisation Module Trade Fair Management

Module code 1286SMMe00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Operatives Dienstleistungs-

management am Beispiel der

Messebranche (WiSe) b) Strategisches Dienstleis-

tungsmanagement am Beispiel

der Messebranche (SoSe)

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 60h



2 Module content • Role of the trade fair industry in the macroeconomic context

• Goals and core strategies of trade fair companies

• Strategic trade fair market research

• Marketing strategies in the trade fair industry

• Tools for strategic trade fair planning

• Operational trade fair management

• Planning and implementation of trade fairs

• Use of marketing tools at event level

• Trade fair logistics

• Pricing in the trade fair industry

• Management accounting for trade fairs

• Involvement of trade fair service providers, exhibitors and visitors

3 Learning objectives Students... ... classify the various stakeholders in the trade fair industry and analyse the interrela-

tionships between them. ... discuss motives, potential benefits and problems of cooperation between companies

in the trade fair sector from a business perspective. ... analyse branding issues in the trade fair industry. ... consider pros and cons of different forms of international market entry by trade fair

companies. ... classify and assess the strategies pursued by trade fair companies, using theoretical

concepts to do so. ... apply pricing policy concepts to the trade fair industry, taking into account its special

features. ... assess the feasibility of new trade fair concepts based on efficiency aspects. ... know the operative tasks of trade fair management in consideration of the complex

network of heterogeneous actors and analyse them from a respective perspective. ... discuss advantages of a customer relationship management programme from the

point of view of a trade fair company. ... strengthen their social competency in group work presentations. ... train their presentation competency in presentations. ... qualify for responsibilities at trade fair companies and other companies involved in

trade fair, e.g. exhibitors and service providers.


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5 Module entry requirements Core Module Marketing, Core Module Corporate Development

6 Mode of end-of-module examination Combined examination: WT (120), PRES

7 Prerequisites for awarding of credit points A pass in the combined examination. Students must take both courses. The written test

will be based on the content of both courses.


9 Module manager Institut für Messewirtschaft und Distributionsforschung

10 Miscellaneous The written test only takes place in winter term. In addition the combined examination

consists of two compulsory presentations: The first one takes place in summer term

and second one in winter term.


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Specialisation module Studies Abroad

Module code 1014SASb00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content depends on course(s) chosen

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

an international 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.

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

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 Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability

Module code 1289SMEC00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Introduction in Energy, Cli-

mate Change and Sustainability b) Seminar in Energy, Climate

Change and Sustainability

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 30h



2 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

3 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.

4 Teaching and learning methods seminar practice lecture


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

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


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

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


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Specialisation module Energy Markets and Regulation (Bachelor)

Module code 1289SMER01

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Introduction to Energy Mar-

kets and Regulation b) Seminar in Energy Markets

and Regulation

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 30h



2 Module content • Economic and technical fundamentals of the energy sector

• Energy markets

• Functioning of the electricity market

• Transmission grids

• Regulation

3 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 dis-

cuss 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.





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


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

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



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Specialisation module Economic Psychology

Module code 1320SMEP00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Economic Psychology

Contact

hours 90h

Self-Studies 270h


2 Module content • Grundkonzepte der Wirtschaftspsychologie (z.B. Entscheidungsanomalien, deskrip-

tive Entscheidungstheorien, Laienverständnis ökonomischer Konzepte)

• Wirtschaftspsychologie und ihre Anwendung in Konsum-, Arbeits- und Finanzmärkten

(z.B. Kaufentscheidungen, Unternehmertum, Investitionen) • Wirtschaftspsychologie und ihre Anwendung im gesamtwirtschaftlichen Kontext

(z.B. Steuerhinterziehung, Arbeitslosigkeit, Wohlstand und Zufriedenheit)

3 Learning objectives Students... ... erkennen psychologische Aspekte wirtschaftlicher Zusammenhänge.

... differenzieren zwischen alternativen Theorien und Konzepten zur Erklärung wirt-

schaftlichen Handelns. ... beschreiben theoretische Konzepte und empirische Phänomene der Wirtschaftspsy-

chologie. ... fassen klassische und aktuelle empirische Studien der Wirtschaftspsychologie zu-

sammen. ... übertragen psychologische Theorien und Konzepte auf Analyse wirtschaftlicher The-

men.


5 Module entry requirements Core Module Introcuction to Psychology




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

10 Miscellaneous Relevant reading will be announced in time.


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Specialisation Module Quantitative Methods in Economics and Social Sciences

Module code 1314SMQW00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Analysis of multivariate data

(Summer term) b) Selected quantitative meth-

ods (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 60h



2 Module content Selected quantitative methods used in business administration, economics and social

science

3 Learning objectives Students... ... are proficient in selected quantitative methods used in business administration, eco-

nomics and social science. ... apply those methods and interpret the results. ... decide which of the methods they have learned is suitable for dealing with specific

economic and social science issues.


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

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

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


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



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Specialisation Module Institutional Economics and Economic Policy Consulting

Module code 1289SMIP00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Theory of economic policy

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

mer term) c) Economic basics of health

economics (Summer term) d) Seminar Current topics in

economic policy (Winter)

Contact

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


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

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

alysing 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-

entifically 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

economic 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

3 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.



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

ics, Advanced Module Economic Policy

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

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

exam.


9 Module manager IWP - Institut für Wirtschaftspolitik

Dr. Steffen J. Roth

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisiation module Macroeconomics, Money and Financial Markets

Module code 1302SMMM00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Seminar Macroeconomics,

Money and Financial Markets b) Topics in Macroeconomics,

Money and Financial Markets A

(Winter term) c) Topics in Macroeconomics,

Money and Financial Markets B

(Summer term)

Contact



Course Language a) English b) English c) English

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

financial markets, particularly those related to recent macroeconomic trends or of major

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, organisation and implementation of macroprudential regulation and coor-

dination of fiscal policy in the euro region.

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

ternational organisations, research institutes, trade unions, employer associations, me-

dia, 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 participants. ... engage in academic discourse.



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practice lecture

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

matics, Advanced Module International and monetary economics


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

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


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

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation Module Growth, Education and Inequality

Module code 1302SMAP00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Seminar in Growth, Educa-

tion, Inequality b) Topics in Growth, Education

and Inequality B

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 45h



lish b) English

2 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.

3 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

“topics”, using the macroeconomic knowledge they have gained on the programme.

... independently analyse current scientific and applied issues in the seminar, using the

macroeconomic 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.


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

ics, Advanced Module Economic Policy



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

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


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

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

english respectively.


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Specialisation module Managerial Economics

Module code 1289SMME00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Managerial Economics (Win-

ter term) b) Competition Policy (Bache-

lor, spring term) c) Economics, Strategy and

Management (winter term)

Contact



Course Language a) German b) English c) English

2 Module content • Analysis of monopolistic and oligopolistic behaviour

• Pricing policy

• Market institutions

• Microeconomic and game-theory concepts

• Current research in economic theory and management

3 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.

4 Teaching and learning methods seminar lecture

5 Module entry requirements Basic knowledge in microeconomics and mathematics



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

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


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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


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Media Systems (Summer

term) b) Seminar Media markets

(Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 60h b) 30h



2 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

3 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

media markets. ... develop their own standpoint on media issues.


5 Module entry requirements Core Module Microeconomics


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



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

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation module Public Economics

Module code 1302SMPE00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

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

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

litical practice

Contact

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


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

2 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 judge-

ment 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.)

• 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 design. In the seminars, the students will analyse expert opinions/reports

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

3 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 ar-

eas, particularly with regard to information problems.


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... 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.


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: Advanced Module Public Economics, Advanced Module Economic Pol-

icy, Core Modul Microeconomics


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

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


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

10 Miscellaneous


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Specialisation Module Economic Geography

Module code 1343SMWi00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Basics in economic geogra-

phy b) Seminar in economic geog-

raphy

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h



lish b) German and Eng-

lish

2 Module content • Theories with which to explain empirical developments at locations in the global

economy 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

3 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

supranational 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

corporations’ 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 studies 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.





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

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

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

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

module in one term.


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Specialization Module Vocational Education and Training

Module code 1343SMBB00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 2 Terms

1 Courses a) Seminar Berufliche Bildung b) Grundlagen der Berufsbil-

dung

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 60h



2 Module content • Beruflichkeit und Modularisierung

• Ordnungsrahmen der Berufsbildung

• Akteure und Grundlagen der Berufsbildungspolitik

• Aktuelle Entwicklungslinien in der Berufsbildungspolitik

• Organisation und rechtliche Grundlagen dualer Ausbildung, betrieblichem Training

beruflicher Weiterbildung • Didaktische Grundbegriffe

• Vortrag- und Präsentationsformen

• Methoden der Vermittlung

• Didaktische Interventionen

• Betriebliche Unterweisungen

• Lernerfolgskontrolle und Feedback

3 Learning objectives Students... ... analysieren die nationalen und internatinalen Kontexte mit ihrem Einfluss auf berufli-

che Bildung und Berufsbildungspolitik. ... stellen Voraussetzungen und Zielgruppenmerkmale für Lernende in der beruflichen

Aus- und Weiterbildung fest. ... entwickeln erste Konzepte, konkrete Maßnahmen und exemplarische Materialien für

Trainingseinheiten im Rahmen betrieblicher Aus- und Weiterbildung. ... führen didaktische Interaktionen und Interventionen in Simulationen durch.

... erfassen Trainingsergebnisse und geben konstruktives Feedback.

... ordnen Einzelmaßnahmen, Bildungsgänge und Teilbildungssysteme in die Land-

schaft der beruflichen Bildung ein und erkennen aktuelle Weiterentwicklungsbedarfe

und -diskussionen.



6 Mode of end-of-module examination Written test: TP



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9 Module manager Dr. Benno Göckede

10 Miscellaneous Passing this module is a prerequisite for the registration of a Bachelor Thesis in this

specialisation (for the B.Sc. Business Administration students).


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Specialisation Module Management of Co-Operative

Module code 1343SMkW00

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


term - winter

term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Basics in Management of

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

lems of management of co-op-

erative

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h



2 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 cooperative principles is given. The main focus is on the Third Sector as well

as non-profit organisations engaged in solidarity-based economic activity. Rather than

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

tions cooperatives make to the economic and social development of social

groups/countries/societies. The methods applied 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.

3 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 democratic 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 cooperative principles and characteristics which create a fundamentally

different type of enterprise. ... 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.


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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)


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 Behavioral Management Science

Module code 1271SMBMSc

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage English

Module


semester -

summer term

Duration 1 Term

1 Courses a) Behavioral Management Sci-

ence – Lecture (Summer term)

b) Behavioral Management Sci-

ence – Seminar (Summer term)

Contact

hours a) 30h b) 30h



2 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

3 Learning objectives Students... ... analyse the borders of rational decision models. ... evaluate 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.


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


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

course b)


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


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


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Bachelorseminar Accounting and Taxation

Module code 1015SMBaAT

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bachelorseminar Accounting

and Taxation

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h

Course Language German and English

2 Module content The content varies and is based on the related specialisation modules.

3 Learning objectives Students... ... work independently on a current topic from their specialisation. ... 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,

PowerPoint. ... 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.


5 Module entry requirements Recommended: The corresponding Specialisation Module


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


9 Module manager Area Accounting and Taxation

10 Miscellaneous Bachelor Seminars will be allocated in the 1st enrolment period in KLIPS.


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Bachelorseminar Corporate Development

Module code 1015SMBaCD

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bachelorseminar Corporate De-

velopment

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h













9 Module manager Area Corporate Development



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Bachelorseminar Finance

Module code 1015SMBaFi

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bachelorseminar Finance

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h



3 Learning objectives Students... ... work independently on a current topic from their specialisation. ... 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,









9 Module manager Area Finance



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Bachelorseminar Marketing

Module code 1015SMBaMa

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bachelorseminar Marketing

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h













9 Module manager Area Marketing



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Bachelorseminar Supply Chain Management

Module code 1015SMBaSC

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bachelorseminar Supply Chain

Management

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h


2 Module content The content varies and is based on the specialisation modules.











9 Module manager Area Supply Chain Management



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Bachelorseminar Interdisziplinäre Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Module code 1015SMBaID

Workload 180h

ECTS credits 6

Module Lan-

guage German and

English

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses Bachelorseminar Interdiszipli-

näre Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Contact

hours 30h

Self-Studies 150h



3 Learning objectives Students... ... work independently on a current topic from their specialisation. ... 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,









9 Module manager Area Interdisziplinäre Betriebswirtschaftslehre



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3.6.5 Bachelor Thesis

Bachelorthesis Accounting & Taxation

Module code 1015BaBATx

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content

3 Learning objectives Students... ... are familiar with 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

students and using the main primary and secondary literature. ... are familiar with theoretical and methodical (qualitative and/or quantitative) ap-

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

clearly defined. ... 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 written form in accordance with academic standards.

4 Teaching and learning methods Bachelorthesis

5 Module entry requirements 100 CP completed, Module Bachelor Seminar Accounting & Taxation passed

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


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

9 Module manager

10 Miscellaneous Students can register for bachelor thesis in the first KLIPS enrolment phase. When as-

signing the bachelor thesis topics, priority is first given to those students who have suc-

cessfully completed the associated bachelor seminar. For more information on assign-


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ment of bachelor theses, visit: http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/de/studium/stud-

ierende/studienorganisation/veranstaltungs-und-pruefungsmanagement/ab-

schlussarbeiten-bwl/


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Bachelorthesis Corporate Development

Module code 1015BaBCDv

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content







5 Module entry requirements 100 CP completed, Module Bachelor Seminar Corporate Development passed




9 Module manager








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Bachelorthesis Finance

Module code 1015BaBFin

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content







5 Module entry requirements 100 CP completed, Module Bachelor Seminar Finance passed




9 Module manager








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Bachelorthesis Marketing

Module code 1015BaBMar

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content







5 Module entry requirements 100 CP completed, Module Bachelor Seminar Marketing passed




9 Module manager








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Bachelorthesis Supply Chain Management

Module code 1015BaBSCh

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content







5 Module entry requirements 100 CP completed, Module Bachelor Seminar Supply Chain Management passed




9 Module manager








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Bachelorthesis Interdisciplinary Business Administration

Module code 1015BaBInt

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content







5 Module entry requirements 100 CP completed, Module Bachelor Seminar Interdisciplinary Business Administration

passed




9 Module manager








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Bachelorthesis General Business Administration

Module code 1015BaBAll

Workload 360h

ECTS credits 12

Module Lan-

guage German

Module


Duration 1 Term

1 Courses

Contact

hours

Self-Studies

Course Language

2 Module content







5 Module entry requirements 100 CP completed




9 Module manager







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