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Module name:<\/strong> Industry and issue-specific sustainability management, 5 ECTSSeminar: <\/strong>Perspektiven des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements – ein DebattierseminarAttendance is mandatoryExamination Method: <\/strong>discussion paper (70%) and a reflection report (30%)Sprache:<\/strong> DeutschLecturer: <\/strong> Julia Pfannenm\u00fcller, Katrin SchwarzfischerContentTo explore different perspectives on various topics, we create roles that may represent opposing viewpoints on polarizing issues (e.g., for the topic \u201cexpansion of renewable energy,\u201d a liberal Minister of Economic Affairs, a retiree with oil heating in their home, the CEO of a medium-sized company, and a sustainability manager at an international corporation). Students are randomly assigned a role and prepare arguments for the position associated with that role.
Learning Objectives and CompetenciesSustainability Management & Corporate Functions<\/button><\/h2>\n\n
Module name<\/strong>: Sustainability Management & Corporate Functions, 5 ECTS, VorlesungLecturer: <\/strong>Prof. Dr. Markus BeckmannMethod of Examination: <\/strong>Written ExaminationLanguage:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\nContent<\/strong>Learning objectives and skills<\/strong>\nadvanced knowledge in sustainability management, especially in the selected functional areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n discursive and reflective competencies in regards to societally relevant questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n practical insights for implementing sustainability in real-life applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n insights on potential challenges during the implementation of sustainability management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nIntroduction to the Cooperative Systems<\/button><\/h2>\n\n
Module name:<\/strong> Introduction to Cooperative Systems, 5 ECTS, LectureExamination Method:<\/strong> 90-minute exam (Bachelor\u2019s: 5 ECTS, Master\u2019s: 2.5 ECTS); Master\u2019s students also receive a grade based on a presentation (2.5 ECTS)Language:<\/strong> GermanLecturers: <\/strong>Prof. Reichel, Prof. Wrede, Prof. Beckmann<\/p>\n\n\n\nContent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStudents will gain a general understanding of the cooperative model and its historical background. In addition, they will gain insight into the various business sectors in which cooperatives operate and analyze their advantages in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bachelor\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nModule in the Economic Policy track<\/li>\n\n\n\n Module in the specialization track for students in the<\/li>\n\n\n\n Economics program with a focus on Business Administration,<\/li>\n\n\n\n Economics, or Business Education (Tracks I and II)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nMaster:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\nMaster\u2019s in Management: Specialization Track<\/li>\n\n\n\n Master\u2019s in Social Economics: Elective specialization track and required \u201cSpecialized Business Administration\u201d track<\/li>\n\n\n\n Master\u2019s in Economics: Elective track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nCase Studies and Projects in Management I<\/button><\/h2>\n\n
Modulbezeichnung:<\/strong> Case Studies and Projects in Management I, 5 ECTSLecture:<\/strong> Industry 5.0 – Germany’s Future of Sustainable Industrial Value CreationMethod of Examination: <\/strong>Presentation (70%) and Project Report (30%)Language:<\/strong> EnglishLecturers: <\/strong> Prof. Voigt & Prof. BeckmannContent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAs part of the seminar, which is led by Prof. Oliver Zipse (CEO of the BMW Group) and Dr. Thomas Becker (VP of Sustainability and Mobility at the BMW Group), students work in groups to address current sustainability issues in technology-oriented industrial companies. The results of the student groups are presented, defended, and discussed in a project report and a presentation during a final session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning Objectives and Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWorking in groups and largely independently, students conduct analyses of complex issues in sustainability management, particularly as they relate to technology-oriented industrial companies. To this end, students may conduct empirical data collection and literature reviews and decide largely on their own which analytical methods to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal is to develop, structure, and present detailed and specialized knowledge based on the current state of research regarding the specific topic assigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The results are then presented collectively by the group in the seminar and defended before Prof. Zipse, Dr. Becker, Prof. Dr. Voigt, and Prof. Dr. Beckmann.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
Regeneration and Sustainable Development<\/button><\/h2>\n\n
Module name<\/strong>: Regeneration and Sustainable Development, 5 ECTS, SeminarLecturer: <\/strong>Dr. Francisco LayrisseMethod of Examination: <\/strong>Written assignment, Presentation, Term paper: 25 pages, presentation: 18 minutesLanguage:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\nContent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe seminar provides content on the basics of regenerative practices across different industries and context. The course is divided into three general blocks. The first block of sessions will provide context into the importance of regeneration considering the limitations of currents frameworks such as corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility and corporate sustainability management. The second block of sessions will concentrate in understanding the regenerative principles, the importance of socio-ecological systems and circularity. The third block of sessions will focus on analysing regeneration\/ circularity in practice by looking at:
Learning objctives and goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAt the end of the seminar students will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCriticize and frame the limits of our current system<\/li>\n\n\n\n Articulate the root causes of todays wicked problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n Describe the underlying principles of regeneration and Define characteristics of regenerative and circular enterprises<\/li>\n\n\n\n Contrast traditional enterprises with innovative business\/Case Studies in Sustainability Management and Social Innovation<\/button><\/h2>\n\n
Module name<\/strong>: Case Studies in Sustainability Management and Social Innovation, 5 ECTS, SeminarLecturer: <\/strong>Dr. Francisco LayrisseMethod of Examination: <\/strong>Written assignment, Presentation, Term paper: 17 pages, presentation: 15 minutesLanguage:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\nContent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSustainability despite being a term that no longer needs to be introduced in the classroom requires an innovative approach to solving the multitude of issues covered by this umbrella term.
Learning objctives and goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAt the end of the seminar students will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the seminar students can<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nidentify basic and advanced sustainability issues and their analyze and apply fundamental business approaches to tackle appraise business strategies given potential win-win solutions conduct basic research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n build a convincing argument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n