Module dates 2023/24
mandatory modules
Scientific Working
Goals
- Students can formulate a research question (already aiming at the Master’s Thesis), reflect, analyse and communicate their own position in the research topic.
- Students know different methodological options and and can evaluate and question those with regard to possible results.
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Teachers |
Mag. Friedrich Altenburg, MSc, Mag. Dr. Anna Faustmann |
Contents
- Formulation of research questions
- Introduction of methodological choices
- Project management for project reports and Master’s Thesis
ECTS-Points
5
Events
18/11 - 19/11/2023
Theorie und Praxis der interkulturellen Kommunikation
ECTS-Points
7
Events
01/02 - 04/02/2024
Globalisation: History, Economy and Politics
Goals
- Students are aware of basic definition, history and central actors of global economic relations.
- Students can explain the main relevant economic theories and their differences and the function of trade relations and global labour markets.
- Students can differentiate and discuss between impacts and interdependences of globalisation on local level and intercultural cooperation.
- Students can deduct links between economic processes and migration flows and explain them.
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Teachers |
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mathias Czaika, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Barbara Brenner, Dr. Albert Kraler, Mag. Friedrich Altenburg, MSc |
Contents
- History of globalisation 1492 - 2015
- Economic relations: production, trade and finances
- Political foundations: actors and systems
- Postcolonial theory and alternative interpretations
ECTS-Points
7
Events
28/11 - 01/12/2024
Single module bookable
Entrepreneurship in Times of Globalisation
Goals
- Students know the definitions for globalisation and glocalisation and their interdependences for economy, culture and identity.
- Students can identify and analyse specific fields of action for business.
Contents
- Definition and genesis of: global – local – glocal
- Culture and identity in the tensions of glocalisation
- Local utilisation of global competences
- Relevance and use of glocalisation for economy and businesses
ECTS-Points
7
Events
11/04 - 14/04/2024
Single module bookable
Interkulturelles Management
ECTS-Points
7
Events
09/05 - 12/05/2024
Human Resource Management und Diversity
ECTS-Points
7
Events
30/05 - 02/06/2024
electives
Methods of empirical social research
Goals
- Students are aware of methods of empirical social research and can critically analyse their potential with regard to their research interest and implement them accordingly.
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Teachers |
Mag. Friedrich Altenburg MSc, MMag. Manfred Zentner, Mag. Dr. Anna Faustmann |
Contents
- Operationalising the research concept
- Design of interview guidelines and questionnaires
- Building of categories, evaluation and interpretation
- IT assisted working
ECTS-Points
7
Events
16/01 - 19/01/2025
Excursion
ECTS-Points
7
Events
Interkulturelle Konflikttransformation und Mediation
ECTS-Points
7
Events
04/07 - 07/07/2024
International Law and Politics
ECTS-Points
7
Events
13/03 - 16/03/2025
mandatory modules
Theorie und Praxis der interkulturellen Kommunikation
ECTS-Points
7
Events
01/02 - 04/02/2024
Entrepreneurship in Times of Globalisation
Goals
- Students know the definitions for globalisation and glocalisation and their interdependences for economy, culture and identity.
- Students can identify and analyse specific fields of action for business.
Contents
- Definition and genesis of: global – local – glocal
- Culture and identity in the tensions of glocalisation
- Local utilisation of global competences
- Relevance and use of glocalisation for economy and businesses
ECTS-Points
7
Events
11/04 - 14/04/2024
Single module bookable
Interkulturelles Management
ECTS-Points
7
Events
09/05 - 12/05/2024
Human Resource Management und Diversity
ECTS-Points
7
Events
30/05 - 02/06/2024