Fachbereich 02: Wirtschaftswissenschaften - Bachelor-Studiengang Wirtschaftswissenschaften (B.Sc.) - Schwerpunktphase - Querschnittsmodule

Format: Tutorial
Offered: Winter semester, summer semester
Credits: 6 CP
Teaching language: English (B2 German required)
Asssessment: Examination, presentation
Equivalence: Basic Business English (02-Q:BSc-Englisch-1)

This introduction to business and managerial English seeks to help beginners build business-specific vocabulary, unlearn typical German mistakes in English and become more confident in handling routine business encounters, such as professional telephone calls and e-mails. It also introduces students to current issues in management and serves to review the essentials of English grammar. Grading is based on an in-class presentation (40%) and a written examination (60%).

This course will be taught in person.

Format: Tutorial
Offered: Winter semester, summer semester
Credits: 6 CP
Teaching language: English (B2 German required)
Asssessment: Examination, presentation
Equivalence: Basic Business English (02-Q:BSc-Englisch-1)

This introduction to business and managerial English seeks to help beginners build business-specific vocabulary, unlearn typical German mistakes in English and become more confident in handling routine business encounters, such as professional telephone calls and e-mails. It also introduces students to current issues in management and serves to review the essentials of English grammar. Grading is based on an in-class presentation (40%) and a written examination (60%).

This course will be taught in person.

Format: Tutorial
Offered: Winter semester, summer semester
Credits: 6 CP
Teaching language: English
Asssessment: Portfolio, oral examination
Equivalence: Oral Communication (02-Q:BSc-Englisch-2)

This higher-level course enables students to become more effective oral communicators in various management settings. Participants will give business presentations and take part in simulated job interviews to build essential rhetorical skills and improve their techniques of delivery. Grading is based on a mock job interview (50%) and a portfolio of written assignments (50%).

This course will be taught in person.

Format: Tutorial
Offered: Winter semester, summer semester
Credits: 6 CP
Teaching language: English
Asssessment: Portfolio, presentation, examination
Equivalence: Professional Writing (02-Q:BSc-Englisch-3)

This higher-level course enables students to become more effective business writers. Participants will have an opportunity to apply the principles of producing correct, clear and audience-focussed management texts in the course of numerous writing and proof-reading assignments. These will include general business correspondence, memos, CVs/résumés and cover letters. Grading is based on an in-class presentation (25%), a portfolio of written assignments (50%), and a final written examination (25%).

This course will be taught in person.

Format: Tutorial
Offered: Winter semester, summer semester
Credits: 6 CP
Teaching language: English
Asssessment: Portfolio, presentation
Equivalence: Intercultural Communication (02-Q:BSc-Englisch-4)

This advanced course enables students to become more effective intercultural communicators. Participants will study essential models of cross-cultural differences and learn how to apply them in diverse business and management settings. Case studies, simulations and team projects will help students increase their awareness of cultural diversity and become more adept at identifying and minimizing potential sources of intercultural miscommunication. Grading is based on an in-class presentation (40%) and a portfolio of written assignments (60%).

This course will be taught in person.

Die Studierenden erhalten im Rahmen des Projektmoduls einen individuellen Remote-Zugriff auf SAP S/4 HANA. An einem Beispieldatensatz lernen die Studierenden die grundlegenden Funktionen der Software kennen. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf Fragestellungen aus dem Bereich Rechnungswesen und Controlling. Das praktische Anwenden der Software ist Kern der Veranstaltung. Die Professur unterstützt den Lernprozess durch:

 Einführungsveranstaltung
 Lernvideos
 Einrichtung eines Zugangs zu SAP S/4 HANA
 Übungsaufgaben und Lösungen für das Selbststudium
 Betreuung der Studierenden

Studierende erhalten einen Teilnahmenachweis, um ihre SAP-Kenntnisse z. B. im Rahmen von Bewerbungen zu dokumentieren.