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Book of Modules

International Business and Engineering

(M.Eng.)

School of Engineering and Architecture

Heidelberg, 01.07.2017

Module overview

International Business and Engineering 1

Modul CP

M 1 Environmental Engineering 8

Environmental Engineering

Different Approaches to Sustainability

Modern Materials

M 2 Strategic Management 8

Strategic Management

Organisational Behaviour

Research Methods and Statistics

M 3 Risk Management 8

Risk Management

Language

Project Management

M 4 Energy I 8

Introduction Energies

Energy Management

M 5 Product Lifecycle Management 8

Product Lifecycle Management

Modern Applications/ Prototyping

M 6 Energy II 8

Renewable Energies

M 7 International Markets 8

International Markets

Global Economics

Intercultural Communications

International Business and Engineering 2

SRH Hochschule Heidelberg, Studiengang: Master of International Business and Engineering (M.Eng.)

Modulbezeichnung und ggf. Modulnummer: Module 1 Environmental Engineering (1394-3)

Dieses Modul findet in folgenden weiteren Studiengängen Verwendung:

5-Week Block Frequency Offered

Duration Type ECTS-Points Workload of Students

1 2 x per year 5 weeks Compulsory 8 240 h

Prerequisite Applications Form of Assessment Teaching / Learning Methods

Person in Charge

None Environmental Engineering Different Approaches to Sustainability Modern Materials

1. Research Project 1. Interactive Lecture2. Practical Work3. Problem-Oriented

Learning

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome Professional Competence

After this module, students are able to use engineering, biological and chemical principles to design and operate pollution control and impact mitigation systems. Students will have a broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.

Students are able to propose and to review material selection for a defined application considering technical as well as economical aspects. They can assess the applicability of materials down to the basic understanding of materials properties and behavior. Learning Outcome Methodological Competence

Students are able to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice and evaluate the results in a way that is goal-oriented, appropriate, and methodological.

Students can conduct a systematic approach of material selection leading to technically and economically reasonable specifications for materials applied for products and machinery

Learning Outcome Social Competence

Students are able to demonstrate high levels of oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, responsibility, ethical behavior, and leadership. Students will function effectively both as a leader and as a member of project team and demonstrate an appreciation for diversity. Students are empowered to discuss with material experts on a general level typically needed in project teams. This helps them to overtake leadership roles in substantial technical processes and projects

Learning Outcome Self Competence

Students are able to acquire knowledge of enhanced materials due to a basic understanding of typical engineering materials.

Constructive Alignment

The contents of the course are delivered in interactive lectures that involve group exercises, case studies and presentations. Students will be assessed through an integrated Research Project involving all components of this module. Students will be asked to choose a product and make an environmental risk assessment of that product. The results will be presented to class.

The course presents practical skills for participants in the area of integrating sustainability into business practices, operations, policies, and research and development through case studies and group works. As one form of assessment, students will be asked to make a small research based on different case studies.

Course Content


Society’s demand for essentials such as clean air, food and water, sustainable land use and consumer products pose large-scale, practical problems. This course deals with the control of pollution in the environment and the protection of public health through provision of services such as water supply, wastewater treatment, municipal solid waste and hazardous waste management. Students will learn the importance of ISO 140001, Integrated Product Policy (IPP), life cycle assessment (LCA), and Environmental Risk Assessment (EIA). In this module, different types of pollutants, their environmental impacts, and methods of waste treatments will also be discussed in detail.


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This course will cover topics that include:

• Basic Chemistry and Biology

• Water Supply

• Wastewater: Waste to Energy and Waste Recovery

• Socio-Economics

• Environmental Impact Assessment

• Legal Framework

• Groundwater

• Management Forms and Treatments

• Types of Waste

• Air Pollution

• Environmental Management Systems

Different Approaches to Sustainability

This course introduces participants to the goals, principles, and practical applications of sustainability from science/engineering, policy, and business perspectives. In this course, we will examine the major environmental issues and trends happening in modern society from a scientific and practical perspective, including energy and resource use, pollution, climate change, water, and population. An overview of sustainability and sustainability plans from organizations and institutions will be discussed and critiqued.

Modern Materials Course participants will discuss the meaning of “modern” in the context of Material Science which means they’ll acquire a basic understanding of the scientific approach in today’s Material Science. After that they’ll review the fundamentals of material science like classification of materials, atomic structure, interatomic bonding, crystal structures, imperfections in solids and diffusion. The meaning of these aspects is demonstrated in adequate technological examples showing how the materials’ properties are used to fulfill technical specifications. The second part of the lecture will focus on ceramic materials and will supply the students with two learning contents:

• Transfer of the knowledge gathered in the first part to a specific material type. • Broadening of material knowledge in terms of other materials than metals which are the focus of basic courses.

Literature

W.D. Callister, D.G. Rethwisch, Material Science and Engineering, 8th Edition, Wiley 2011

Optionale Angaben: Verteilung der DozentInnen auf die Lehrveranstaltungen des Moduls:

Courses

Lecturer Title Contact Hours


80 Different Approaches to Sustainability

Modern Materials


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Module description and module number: Module 2 Strategic Management (1373-3)


Duration Type

ECTS-Points

Student's workload Note: the basis for calculation is generally 1 ECTS = 25 hrs. Deviations are covered exclusively by Appendix 2 (Bachelor) and 2a (Master) of the SPO

3 2 x per year 5 weeks Compulsory 8 Workload 240 Std. (100%)


Person in Charge

None Strategic Management Organizational Behavior Research Methods & Statistics

1. Exam 2. Case study

1. Interactive Lecture 2. Practical Work 3. Problem-Oriented Learning

Learning Outcomes

This module aims to equip students with the core concepts, frameworks, and techniques of strategic management, which will allow students to understand what managers must do to make an organization achieve competitive advantage. The main question the students deal in the course is how can a company be successful and stable to changes within the global business issues in future times.

Professional Competence

By the end of this course, students can demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate an organisation in its context from a strategic perspective, as well as the business areas and core competences of the company. The students know the differences between a long-term strategy and a short term strategy for changing future markets and can decide which strategy the company should follow and can develop actions.

The students are have also the knowledge about the behavior of different groups of actors within the company and the relation between the behavior of an employee and the company. They can analyse the influence of the behavior and the positioning of the employees in the context of strategy management. They are able to name the human and strategic factors that make the difference between a working, stimulating environment and a problem prone system. They are able to analyze exemplatory cases for possible failures and success factors and finally, they are able to select an appropriate method for improving a situation

This module sharpens the students’ ability to make quality, reasoned business decisions. The students are able to utilize research as a tool for problem analysis and consequently, making strategic decisions.

Methodological Competence

This module centers on methods predominantly in the Research Methods class. Students learn to apply interviewing techniques and analyze qualitative data. They are able to identify ab Research problem and transform it into a hypothesis and finally formulate Research questions and select the appropriate method that will help them to solve the original problem. The students are able to identify research methodology when they see a study and are able to name the strengths and weaknesses of the respective approach. The students learn to apply correct quantitative tools which is sufficient to describe simple phenomena. They can identify the difference between correlation and causation. They are able to select good ways how to present quantitative results. After completing the course students are able to analyse strengths, weaknesses, options and threats of a given situation. They can categorize elements that determine an organisational environment.

They also learn to apply different analyse techniques and models to make strategic decisions within a company. They can justify the strategy and develop a plan how to realize. They know different leadership techniques in order to deal with the position of the employees and the different social roles within an strategic process of change and how they can be redefined.

Social Competence

Students will develop professional business communication skills through writing, presentations and class discussions. As a team member, students are able to work cooperatively with others on a team; and as a team leader, students are able to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to work together in harmony. In an interview situation, they learn how to avoid situations that make the interviewee uncomfortable.


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Self Competence

Students are able to evaluate the appropriateness of various leadership styles and management strategies in different situations. Students will have confidence in one's own ideas and capability to be successful. They will have the ability to take an independent position even in the face of opposition.


Within the module the main focus is to analyze companies and how to develop and introduce a future oriented strategy. The students will get an overview introduction with theoretical knowledge and will learn the analyzing of strategies working with case studies. In interactive lectures with simulations of situations and small role plays the students learn the use of different communication and leadership styles and techniques. They can recognize the positioning of the respondent and how to classify this within the strategic context. Students will also do different research exercises in order to know which techniques they should choose in order to get valid data to answer specific questions and to justify a strategy.

The professional competences and the theoretical knowledge in the fields of strategic management and organizational behavior will be tested in written exams, the practical methods of analyzing a company within a case study. The knowledge about the different research techniques will be checked in a small test.

Course Content


This course helps students understand the challenges and the environment in which the business operates, the direction the management intends to head, the strategic plans for getting the enterprise moving in the intended direction, and the tasks of implementing chosen strategies successfully. Students will learn the importance of changes in economic, technological, government, political, and social forces on the formulation of a firm’s strategy in order to attain competitive advantage. Students will also have a comprehensive overview of:

• Strategic Planning

• Tactical Planning

• Advantages/Disadvantages of Planning

• Mission and Vision

• Corporate Governance and Ethics

• Legal Form of Companies

• SWOT

• Environmental Scanning

• PESTEL

• Porter’s Five Forces

• Portfolio BCG-Matrix

• Management by Objectives

As a form of final assessment, students will be assigned several case studies that deal with different business strategies in different industry contexts and situations. A final presentation on the analysis of these case studies will be done in groups.

Organizational Behavior

Organizational behavior refers to the way individuals and groups interact within and towards an organization. The combined behaviors create a company climate that can bolster or undermine an organization's success. This course gives an overview of individual and group behaviors and an understanding of these behaviors’ implications on the process of management. This course will give a comprehensive overview of:

• Organizations and Families – Different Yet Similar

• Why Does One Join an Organization?

• Work Organizations Often Distinguish Between Line and Staff, As Well As By Place

• Importance of Culture/Nationality/Language: Daimler-Chrysler Challenge

• Organizational Complexity: Siemens (# of Units Globally) and Deutsche Bank (# of Units Globally + Startling Differences in Risk Profiles)

• The HR Function as it Relates to You As Well As the Profitability of the Organization Over Time

• The R&D Function for Goods and Services, Both Routine and Innovative: Patents and People

• The Challenge of Multiple, Global Production Sites, With Outsourcing and Insourcing: Speed, Quality and Pricing

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management: There’s a Whole Lot of Risk at Work

• Organizations and Their Stakeholders: The Politics, Economics and Sociology of Connected Groups


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Research Methods & Statistics

Students will learn qualitative and qualitative methods in business research. In the qualitative section the course teaches quality criteria of good research, research design, creating a hypothesis and research questions. The class contains elements of thesis writing and writing research proposals. The students learn about creating, handling and evaluating qualitative data. Included are open and closed questioning techniques, structured, semi-structured and open interviews. They learn how to conduct an interview. Regarding text analysis and interpretation the participants learn about content analysis, discourse analysis, Hermeneutics and Grounded Theory. Reliability and Validity of data is being discussed. Finally, students learn how to conduct cases studies.

Statistics are widely used in social sciences, business, and daily life. In this course, an overview of key concepts of statistics and how these concepts relate to the scientific method and research will be discussed. Students will learn the proper application of statistical procedures, the concepts that govern these procedures, common errors when using statistics, and how to get the best analysis out of the data. In this course, the basic research methodology and statistics, which are essential prior to taking up any research-related endeavor, will be discussed accordingly. Students will learn about population and sampling, research problem and hypothesis, dependent and independent variables, the normal curve and its properties, probability, and correlation. This course will give a comprehensive overview of:

• Finding apparent relations through measurements

• In physical science “how” is the important next question. In economics, we are often more interested in the motive, “Why”

• Either “How” or “Why” leads us to the causality for the observed “What” We use statistical inference to find relations.

• “What” does help us predict the current “What”, as in time series: normally, multi-causalities between “how”, “what” and “why.”

• Target populations and random samples done repeatedly by various observers is the basis for data generation

• Repetition of precise, explicit procedures is absolutely critical to good science.

• Gauss-Markov Theorem, known as “ordinary least squares” when making linear relations with implicit causality.

• The Central Limit Theorem, drawing in part on Carl Friedrich Gauss, allows us to make inferences, based on Normal “Bell” Curve and is a generalization of Binomial Function.

• Errors of the first and second level for hypothesis rejection

Literature:

Eisenhardt (1989): Building Theories from case study research, Academy of Management Review, 14(4): 532-550 Eriksson & Kovalainen (2016): Qualitative Methods in Business Research, 2nd edition, Sage Silverman (2013): Doing Qualitative Research, Sage Yin (2014): Case study Research, Sage Robbins & Judge (2015): Organisational Behaviour, 16th edition, Pearson


Courses



80 Organizational Behavior

Research Methods & Statistics


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Module description and module number: Module 3 Risk Management (1392-3)



Duration Type

ECTS-Points

Student's workload Note: the basis for calculation is generally 1 ECTS = 25 hrs. Deviations are covered exclusively by Appendix 2 (Bachelor) and 2a (Master) of the SPO



Person in Charge

None Risk Management Project Management Language

1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Student Research Project


Learning Outcomes

This module will equip students with the core concepts, frameworks, and techniques of risk management according to ISO 31000. The students will apply and adjust ISO 31000 for managing risk within individual organizations. By doing this the students will understand how organizations of all sizes can increase the likelihood of achieving their objectives, improve the identification of opportunities and threats, and effectively allocate and use resources for risk treatment.

The students will understand the role of risk treatment and the different approaches that an organization can employ to effectively respond to opportunities and treat threats. Overall the students will have a look at the implementation of the risk management process model according to the ISO 31000 Standard as a reference framework and will get acquainted with the complete life cycle and perform risk assessments effectively so as to detect and manage risks in time.

A main part of this analyzing process are project management skills. The primary skills the students will learn are scoping (i.e., describing and agreeing on project objectives and requirements), scheduling, and estimating. Added to these core skills are managing risk and uncertainty, managing quality, communicating, managing themselves, and collaborating with others, including suppliers of goods and services and everyone else who works on or is affected by the project. Learning Outcome Professional Competence This module enables students to identify and manage risks in their own units and to strengthen project management through adequate forward planning of potential risks. By reading and discussing annual reports of different organizations (e.g. Hugo Boss etc.) they students understand on which basis and how cooperate governance concepts are implemented. This gives students the necessary skills in using proven risk identification and analysis tools in order to identify, analyze, rank, and quantify risk on various types of projects/situations. Students will know that Risk Management is a mandatory part of Corporate Governance and not a voluntary measure of companies. After finishing the course, students will be able to utilize software for projecting. They are able to transfer the learned items through own experience and be a valuable member of a project group. Above that, they are also able to improve other members performance by involving them actively. Learning Outcome Methodological Competence This module is based on case studies and practical application, thus students are able to acquire relevant knowledge and skills to solve real world problems on their own. Students are able to select and apply risk management principles and methods (FMEA, FTA, ETA, Bowtie etc.) to competently and confidently undertake risk management. For each risk management method introduced in this course the students have to use templates and have to apply those templates in real-world scenarios. In Project management students learn to identify stakeholders and apply methods for handling the interest groups. They learn to plan a project, set milestones and divide tasks. They understand and apply the critical path method for scheduling a project. They are able to select a suitable organization matrix depending on the circumstances. Learning Outcome Social Competence Students can name influencing factors in group dynamics and identify possible problems when working in groups. They can select appropriate solutions and apply these. They have increased awareness of their own influence in a group and understand co-dependencies in interaction. They will thus develop leadership skills and learn to respond to real-life situations. They demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others (e.g. allocation of risk categories). Students will also develop professional business communication skills through writing, presentations and class discussions (e.g. of current risk management issues like resilience). Students can demonstrate the ability to professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline.


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The learning success is visible in a simulation game where a practical project is handed out and guided under permanent supervision. In the end, participants reflect upon the experience and show their expertise by evaluating their own group’s performance. Additionally, the students do a project group task, where they need to coordinate their efforts and plan a complete project from the beginning to the end. Students demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others. Students will also develop professional business communication skills through writing, presentations and class discussions. The professional competences and the theoretical knowledge in the fields of risk management will be tested in a written exam.

Course Content

Risk Management This course provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of risk and risk management. It explores the development, the impacts of international standards and the global business environment on risk. Risk management explores the sources and types of risk information that help identify, record and communicate risks effectively. It examines the different techniques for identifying risks and explores common methods for analyzing risks and uncertainties. This course also looks at the role of risk treatment and the different approaches that an organisation can employ to effectively respond to opportunities and treat threats. We will have a look at the implementation of risk management process model according to the ISO 31000 Standard as a reference framework and we will get acquainted with the complete life cycle and perform risk assessments effectively so as to detect and manage risks in time. Students will be given a comprehensive overview of:

• Risk Definition and Interpretation • Risk Management Standard ISO 31000 • Risk Assessment Tools: FTA, ETA, Bow-Tie • Sources / Classification: Legal, Operational, Technical, Political, Social, Market • Macro and Micro Risk / Internal and External Risk • Management of Risk • Risk Treatment / Mitigation Strategies • Measurement of Risk • Comparing Risks • Risk Maturity Models • Risk Management Framework

Project Management In this highly interactive curriculum, students learn how to apply project management practices to achieve success in different situations. In this project management course, students will learn the phases of the project management life cycle and a project manager's role in each phase. Students will understand the basic project success criteria and common reasons for project failure. Students will be given a comprehensive overview of:

• Project Objectives • Smart Criteria • Functions and Tools of Project Management • Project Organization Structure • Project Planning • Main Features of Risk Management • Stakeholder Management • Network Plan Scheduling • MS Project

As a final assessment, students will be assigned a project in different teams. They will be asked to create a handbook where students have a hands-on experience on how to use project management techniques to plan, organize, control, document, and close out their assigned projects successfully and with minimum risk. They will also learn how to develop leadership skills and respond to real-world scenarios.

English I/German I This course integrates language skills, emphasizing reading and writing to develop language proficiency. The curriculum aims to refine the proficiency and fluency in speaking and writing in academic settings. This course will focus on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis will be on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic and practical activities both in and out of class. Content will include such topics as pronunciation, active listening skills, and conversation strategies. Students will be encouraged to bring in real or hypothetical situations that they are not quite sure how to handle. These classes also guide students though the process of doing library research, debating a topic, and producing a research paper. English I and German I courses are held during the entire semester and as a form of assessment, students are asked to do a presentation on their chosen topic. Literature:

1. ISO 31000:2009, Risk management 2. ISO/TR 31004:2013, Risk management — Guidance for the implementation of ISO 31000 3. ISO: ISO 31000 : Risk management – a practical guide for SMEs, 2015


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4. ONR 49000 Risk management for organisations and systems Fundamentals of


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Risk Management

80 Project Management

Language


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Modulbezeichnung und ggf. Modulnummer: Module 4 Energy I (1389-3)



Duration Type

ECTS-Points

Workload of Students



Person in Charge

None Introduction to Energy Energy Markets and Management

1. Written Exam 2. Student Research

Project

1. Interactive Lecture 2. Practical Work 3. Group Work 4. Problem-Oriented Learning 5. Excursion(s)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome Professional Competence Students acquire a broad knowledge about the role of energy, its social, legal and economic scopes. Students can independently identify complex issues, develop appropriate models and develop solutions, taking into account the technical, economic, environmental and social dimension into the solution processes of tasks related to energy supply and production. At the end of this course, students will have acquired the skills needed to structure, analyze and evaluate energy-related problems. The student is able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary context with other people in different situations and international environment. The student is able to articulate logically and persuasively in both oral and written form on the content and problems of each discipline with professional colleagues in foreign languages and is familiar with the discussion within this research field.

Learning Outcome Methodological Competence Students will be able to use their advanced knowledge, newly required methodologies, analysis and problem-solving skills to demonstrate solutions to new types of problems, or problems initiated by new conditions or circumstances. They will be able to evaluate which research methodologies and theoretical analysis applies in each case. After this course, students will be able to independently analyze alternative energy policy options in terms of benefits and costs, have a good understanding of world energy markets and be able to analyze the risks associated with energy options.


In the exam student will demonstrate his ability to relate Energy issues to an interdisciplinary context. This form of knowledge evaluation is fit to test the awareness of Energy related problems and show the understanding of basic concepts and contexts. The excursion will give an practical example for the study material and enable the student to test and apply their own newly gained expertise. This kind of practical experience supports the theoretical input by lectures. The Student Research Project integrates all components of the module into an assignment to show the students holistic understanding of the topic while the exam tests detailed knowledge of the relevant subjects

Course Content

The Energy Modules are split in two parts: Part one deals with fossile fuels and nuclear Energy and gives an overview of the market structure with its features. Part two in the second semester then focusses on what is regarded as “Renewable Energies”. Introduction to Energy Energy is a vital part of our daily lives. This course examines where that energy comes from, and the advantages and disadvantages across different fuels. The formal laws governing energy will be introduced including natural limits on energy use and how energy moves through the Earth system. The contextual analysis of energy decisions for transportation and electricity generation around the world will be discussed in detail. Energy resources that will be covered in this course include coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear. Furthermore, a brief introduction to renewable energy sources will be given.

The aim is that the students have a basic understanding for following concepts and topics:

• Recapitulation: Difference and similarities between force, energy, heat and work (including their units)


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• Energy supply chain terminologies of primary energy, secondary energy, final energy, useful energy and energy carrier • Drivers of research and development for energy (increasing population, increasing demand for energy related activities,

availability of resources, environmental problems and health issues) • Reserves and resources for fossil energy deposits (Mc Kelvey Box) including static range of these fuels and depletion mid-

point • Theoretical, technical, economic and deducible potential concepts for renewable energy sources • Main pollutants and greenhouse gases related to energy activities and their environmental and health effects. • Energy system and sustainability

o Importance of energy sector in the modern economy o Different definitions and understandings of sustainability o Sustainability measurement methods (disaggregated indicators, guard rails, MCDA, social cost approach, ecological

footprint analysis) • Energy use in different sectors (transport, industry, households, commerce) • Coal (classification of coal, mining, global coal market, conventional coal power plant, stoichiometric combustion, advanced

coal power plant concepts – e.g. IGCC, CCS etc., coal for synfuels) • Natural gas (classification of natural gas, unconventional resources, preparation, transportation (pipeline, LNG and GTL),

natural gas power plants (Gas turbine and combined cycle), natural gas market in US and Europe • Nucler energy (Pros and cons, principals of nuclear energy, power plants, nuclear security, current market and electricity

generation costs) • Crude oil (classification, un conventional oil resources, oil processing, internal combustion engines and alternative fuels, oil

market) • Renewable energy (classification of RE, pros and cons, concepts of equivalent full load hours, availability factor, some

example renewable energy technologies: solar energy and PV, Biomass and wood) • Life cycle Assessment (Theory with goal and scope definition, inventory, impact assessment; LCA-Examples) • Optional: Advanced energy technologies (e.g. fuel cells, ORC plants)

Energy Market and Management This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of energy markets and management, leaving students with a rounded and complete knowledge of all core areas. Students will be introduced to the renewable energy policies particularly in Germany, EU and developing countries.

Upon completion of the course, students will have a good knowledge of power markets and electricity tariffs. The need of electricity storage with the increased share of renewable electricity and technological alternatives for electricity storage will be discussed in detail. Students will have a good understanding of how energy investments should be evaluated with the investor (or energy consultant) perspective with different case studies. Furthermore, an introduction to energy management with the perspective of a city administrator or an energy minister will be given.

Students will be given a comprehensive overview of:

• Power market (Residual load, Introduction of laws for the liberalized market, whole sale market (EEX), ancillary services, further products, prices at the power market, future market designs)

• Renewable energy policies (Background, Policies supporting the Renewable Energy in Germany – EEG with several amendments, policies in EU and for developing countries)

• Matching the demand with the supply for electricity o Flexibility need for increased share of renewable electricity o Technological options to store electricity (Pumped hydro, CAES, Battery, flywheel etc.) o PtX storage options (Power to gas – Hydrogen, Power to gas – Methane, Power to heat) o Demand-side management

• Energy management and assessing renewable energy investments o Investor and energy consultant view point. o City administration and ministry view point

• Electricity grid o Historical grid development o Different network levels o Grid assets and topology o Stakeholders o Grid calculation and future trends

Literature Renewable Energy Policy Convergence in the EU: The Evolution of Feed-in Tariffs in Germany, Spain and France (Global Environmental Governance), David Jacobs, Ashgate Publishing Limited (28. July 2012) ISBN-10: 1409439097 Renewable Energy and Climate Change; Volker Quaschning; (Wiley - IEEE) Verlag: John Wiley & Sons; (26. Februar 2010) ISBN-10: 0470747072 Energy Storage, Robert Huggins, Verlag: Springer 2010 (2. September 2010) ISBN-10: 1441910239 REN21. 2014. Renewables Global Futures Report (Paris: REN21)


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Courses


Introduction to Energy 80

Energy Market and Management


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Modulbezeichnung und ggf. Modulnummer: Module 5 Product Life Cycle Management (1397-3)



Duration Type

ECTS-Points




Person in Charge

Lecture “Modern Materials” (M01)

Product Lifecycle Management Modern Applications/ Prototyping

1. Project Work / Presentation 2. Exam

1. Interactive Lecture 2. Practical Work 3. Group Work 4. Problem-Oriented Learning

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome Professional Competence The students are able to apply general and specific methods of product lifecycle management, from the initial product idea up to product disassembly and recovery cycle. This means that they’re able to plan, organize, steer and control the lifecycle of industrial products. They are able to apply common key tools of product management on industrial cases. Thereby students are able to consider the implications of 21st century product management and the impact that current market conditions can have on the product portfolio and lifecycle. Upon completion, students typically can assess, plan and monitor a product life cycle within their company. In addition, they develop the skills to evaluate existing processes to align them with emerging industry best practices. Material selection and design optimization are two key factors in the Product Life Cycle. The Students are able to propose and to review the way how materials are applied in realization of industrial products. They can assess the combination of materials with design approaches and manufacturing processes in terms of technical as well as economical suitability.

Students are able to define, plan and execute Rapid Prototyping processes as a modern instrument to steer and actively manage iterative design optimization processes considering the requirements of material application and design restrictions coming from environmental and sustainability aspects.

Students can apply enhanced concepts of product design, material processing and manufacturing due to a basic understanding of typical applications in engineered products.

Learning Outcome Social Competence Collaborating with other students in a team enables them to make connections necessary to develop working partnerships necessary for successful businesses in the global marketplace. Students are empowered to discuss with and to mediate between experts for material, design, manufacturing and sustainability management on a general level typically needed in project teams. This helps them to overtake leadership roles in substantial processes and projects. Learning Outcome Self Competence The students develop a high sensibility for the importance of effectiveness and efficiency in all processes of product development and product management and they can identify and overcome typical barriers within this context.


The module teaches and refreshes some fundamental knowledge and specific scientific methods which requires to test the learning outcome in a written exam. Within the group works and elaborations of industrial cases the students can demonstrate that they are able to transfer this knowledge in realistic scenarios.

Real-life practical work with a company prepares students to conduct competitive analysis, develop product specifications, use modeling tools, and develop product launch plans. Students can conduct a systematic approach to select and optimize product design manufacturing processes for defined materials considering the material properties as well as the economical frame conditions of producing industry..

Course Content

Product Lifecycle Management Product lifecycle management teaches students how to integrate product management, engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, sustainability and other departments in order to streamline processes. Students will learn process preparation and processing of data as well as the final quality generation to ensure that products are ‘fit for purpose’.


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Value Management will also be discussed in detail. It teaches students techniques and assessment tools in which the value of a product or service is optimized by crafting a mix of performance (function) and costs. Students will be able to assess initial situations, compare these with indicators after optimization, and judge the financial implications by value analysis.

Modern Applications During the first semester, students learned the basics of advanced material science and they are able to apply this knowledge to optimize material properties, with a focus on mechanical loads. In this course students will proceed consecutively with applying modern materials in design and manufacturing processes for industrial products. Here the focus is on a holistic understanding of the interplay between material properties, design approach and manufacturing processes in order to realize an industrial product. After the introduction to this integrated way of thinking the course will demonstrate it for industrial products within exemplarily applications. Students will learn the scientific and technical vocabulary corresponding to the classes given in this module. The ability to read and comprehend authentic technical and economic texts is strengthened. CAD Rapid Prototyping Students will be familiar with the methodology of construction, forming, and generative manufacturing method (rapid prototyping.) The advantages and disadvantages of modern manufacturing methods will be explained to enable students to analyze specific situations. A simulation of an assembly process (production management/ production control documentation, machine availability, etc.) will be discussed in detail. Here, the students will learn how to use optimization processes in existing production and assembly facilities.

Literature W.D. Callister, D.G. Rethwisch, Material Science and Engineering, 8th Edition, Wiley 2011 L.F. Pease, W.G. West, Fundamentals of Powder Metallurgy, Metal Powder Industries 2002


Courses


Naar Product Lifecycle Management

80 Modern Applications

CAD Rapid Prototyping


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Modulbezeichnung und ggf. Modulnummer: Module 6 Energy II (1405-3)


Duration Type

ECTS-Points




Person in Charge

None Renewable Energy

1. Report / Presentation 2. Exam

1. Interactive Lecture 2. Practical Work 3. Group Work 4. Problem-Oriented Learning 5. Excursion(s)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome Professional Competence Students will be able to display advanced understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy science, and use this new required knowledge to excel in their professional development, and gain sufficient competence to help provide solutions to our current and future energy problems.

Students will acquire a solid foundation in the field of renewable energy science and technology, and will be equipped with the necessary theoretical and technical skills to advance its future use and potential. They will be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of the technical and practical aspects of renewable energy utilization, methods of minimizing environmental impacts of energy use, and in energy economics and energy policies. They will also have an understanding for the interrelationship between the various disciplines necessary for successful execution of renewable energy projects, from the initial exploration to the stages of implementation and utilization. Learning Outcome Methodological Competence Students will be able to use their acquired knowledge to perform a detailed study, scientific analysis, and conduct research on renewable energy and technologies, from exploration, exploitation and technical aspects of utilization to environmental, social and economic considerations. They will be able to use this practical knowledge to support local industry and community organizations in utilizing renewable energy technologies, as well as help supporting increased use of renewable energy on a nationwide level. Focus is on applying innovative technical solutions to real-world problems. Learning Outcome Social Competence Students will have the competence to take active part in discussions on renewable energy technologies and are able to promote the use of renewable energy sources in different locations, as well as the ability to arrive at joint solutions to complex energy problems with other professionals. Learning Outcome Self Competence Students are able to engage in independent learning and recognize the need for continual professional development. They will also have a broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context.


The various forms of assessment ensure the appropriate method of testing the students’ abilities. The exam ensures a minimum level of relevant knowledge on renewable energy themes while the report with presentation make the participants demonstrate their in depth knowledge on a specific topic.

Course Content

Renewable Energy This is an intensive course about renewable energy systems Each lecture contains several examples from real world applications and in-progress industrial developments. The module deals with general information about energy supply and its technical, political, environmental and economic backgrounds.

Building on this overview, the students are provided with a deepening knowledge on the following individual forms of regenerative energy sources covering the topics below:


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I. Energy balance of the world and renewable energy potential

• Global energy balance • Potential of renewable energy (definitions, potential in Germany and in the world)

II. Solar Energy

• Sun as the energy source and solar radiation • Use of solar energy

o Solar-thermal (passive, solar water heater, Concentrated solar power - CSP, Solar updraft tower, etc.) o Photovoltaic (mono, poly, and amorphous cells)

• Costs, potentials and use of solar energy

III. Wind-energy

• Wind Systems – Global and Local • Ideal wind turbine (Betz law) and characteristic curve for wind power • History and types of wind turbines (horizontal, vertical, onshore, offshore, power control systems) • Wind-parks (spacing, repowering, examples) • Costs, potentials and use of wind-energy

IV. Hydro-energy

• Hydrologic cycle • Principles of hydro-energy • Costs, potentials and use of hydro-energy • Other options (wave energy, current energy, tidal plants etc.)

V. Geothermal energy

• Principals of geothermal energy • Geothermal resource assessment, exploration, drilling, development, and power production • Different types of geothermal systems • Costs, potentials, environmental effects and use of geothermal energy

VI. Bioenergy

• Definition and generation of biomass • Bioenergy utilization options

o Direct combustion of solid biomass (e.g. wood) o Physical-chemical conversion (vegetable oils, and biodiesel) o Thermo-chemical conversion (gasification, coking, pyrolysis etc) o Bio-chemical conversion (alcohols, biogas etc)

• Costs, potentials, environmental effects and use of bioenergy


Courses


Hydro Energy 80

Energy balance, wind

Geothermal Energy

Bioenergy


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Modulbezeichnung und ggf. Modulnummer: Module 7 International Markets (1401-3)


Duration Type

ECTS-Points


7 2 x per year 5 weeks Compulsory 8


Person in Charge

None International Markets Global Economics Intercultural Communications

1. Exam 2. Report / Presentation + Case Study


Learning Outcomes


The aim of this module is to provide students with a sufficient understanding of a number of economic issues, particularly as they apply in an international or global context, so that they can think and make decisions independently and coherently. Students will be familiar with the major instruments of trade policy such as tariffs and subsidies and how their economic effects can be analyzed.

They will gain the knowledge about the different markets and how to analyze them in order to enter an international market as a company. They will be able to forecast future prospects for a market entry of a company by analyzing and evaluating the risks and advantages. They can name different frame conditions regulating the global market like GATT, OECD, WTO, monetary agreements e.g. They know about the actual development of the global markets, especially about the Emerging Market and are able to define the risks and chances for a global acting company.

Learning Outcome Methodological Competence

Inevitably, international markets module is theoretical but the theory is grounded in the real world and each mode of analysis can be used to inform the students’ understanding of real events in the world economy. A major aim of this module is that students acquire a toolbox of analytical methods to apply these accordingly.

The students know how to deal with critical incidents, they have the methodology to analyze critical situations, recognize the critical moment and find a solution. They can use the model of intercultural communication for developing communication strategies.


This module’s goals are to help students become more sensitive to intercultural communication differences, and to provide them with the knowledge and skills that will help interact successfully with people from different cultures. Students will also develop the ability to work individually and with others in teams, often under time pressure. The students are also prepared for working in a global company, they know the importance of culture in our everyday lives and within the business issues, and the ways in which culture interrelates with and effects communication processes. The students are familiar with different communication and culture theories and can use them in order to analyze the behavior of others.

Students learn to spot intercultural differences and understand which problems arise from intercultural misinterpretation. They know how to react to such potential difficulties. Learning Outcome Self Competence

The aim of this module is to develop the capacities and habits of life-long learning that will equip students with the flexibility necessary to be successful in the uncertain and fast-paced world of tomorrow as well as to engage actively and critically with the changing economic issues of society.

Regarding the communication issues the students will be able to self-reflect their behavior based on an understanding of own values and are able to adjust their interaction habits. The students will improve their intercultural communication skills.

After exploring how speaking, listening, and communicating nonverbally differ from culture to culture, students will look at how persuading, motivating, constructing an argument, problem solving, decision making, negotiating, and resolving conflicts also vary.


Delivering the knowledge about the globalization of the economy and working within a global company in an international environment are the main aspects of this module The needed competencies are developed through interactive theoretical lectures


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with case studies dealing with actual economic issues. The students will be encouraged to discuss the impacts of different frame works on the economical acting of companies within a global context. The theoretical knowledge will be proved in an exam.

In-class exercises and simulations will give students the chance to practice different kinds of communication skills as they are performed in other countries. By working with critical incidents students will learn to develop strategies to prevent intercultural difficulties. This skill will be tested within a case study. Secondary, students will create intercultural teams and they will look more closely at the role intercultural communication plays in an organization by delivering reports and presentation as an final exam.

Course Content


• Tangible goods

• Services as a good

• Markets as both physical places where goods and services are exchanged, or relate to particular goods and services

• Factors of production, production processes and distribution.

• Markets for land (raw materials to components), labor (of most kinds) and capital (cash or other assets).

• Intellectual property, management and government.

• Managers run organizations and government controls or can control virtually all aspects of organizational life.

• R&D, production and supply chain management/logistics as production processes.

• Distribution as selling the final goods/services (Market 11) to the ultimate user.

• The decision of outsourcing and inhouse productions.

• The11th market as indicator for company value ,when product lines are divided into separate firms.

• The business models of modern internet forms, e.g. Google as an exotic advertising actor and Yahoo! as investor

• Case studies, e.g. Siemens and Bosch as companies that add value by their manufacturing, rather than R&D and marketing,

• Global competition as driving force for structural reforms in companies so that business models are reinvented.

• Speed of organizational response as factor

• Financing in both cost and quantity as selecting component supporting ’winning’ entries

Global Economics

This course offers an overview of various aspects of global economy within the field of economic geography and its linkages to related issues of resources, development, international business and trade. It investigates the phenomenon of globalization and seeks to provide understanding of today’s increasingly interdependent world.

This course will cover topics that include:

• How does the economy work?

o How people take decisions:

Marginal Thinking

Responding to Incentives

Taxes, Subsidies, Incentives, Externalities

o International Trade Theories

Comparative Advantages

Labor-Capital Model (Heckscher-Ohlin)

The Gravity of Global Economics

o Markets and Market Actors

Trade and Productivity

Pattern of Global Trade

Pricing and Price System


Intercultural Communication focuses on the importance of culture in our everyday lives, and the ways in which culture interrelates with and effects communication processes. This course will begin by looking at the fundamental connection between culture and communication. Different communication behaviors that can interfere with effective intercultural communication will be identified, as well as the stages people go through as they adjust to other cultures, and ways to minimize culture shock. Main topics that will be discussed are:


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• Different cultures • Communications • Nonverbal communication • Cultural dimensions • Cultural standards • Stereotypes • Models of intercultural behavior and communication

Literature


Courses



80 Global Economics



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Modulbezeichnung und ggf. Modulnummer: Module 8 Electives



Duration Type

ECTS-Points


8 2 x per year 5 weeks Compulsory 80 h


Person in Charge

None

1. Practical Work/Project 2. Presentation


Learning Outcomes

The elective module gives the chance to specialize in certain aspects of Engineering or Business. Content and competence varies.


Interactive lecture, practical work, group work, problem-oriented learning, problem analysis and correlation.

Course Content

The elective gives the students the possibility of choosing and deepening their own profile of the degree. Students can choose electives from a large array of courses offered by SRH School of Engineering.

We offer elective courses that allow students to immerse themselves in specialized topics with faculty members who are at the forefront of innovation in their fields and practitioners who bring real-world, real-time experience to the classroom.

Detailed information about current elective offers will be given to the students by the faculty. Previously, elective classes have been offered on for example:

• Entrepreneurship

• CAD-3D Printer

• LCA Life Cycle Assessment

• Value Management (Extended M2)

• Business Strategies (Silicon Valley)

• Foreign Languages

• Industry 4.0

• Innovation Management

Language II This course integrates language skills, emphasizing reading and writing to develop language proficiency. The curriculum aims to refine the proficiency and fluency in speaking and writing in academic settings. This course will focus on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis will be on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic and practical activities both in and out of class. Content will include such topics as pronunciation, active listening skills, and conversation strategies. Students will be encouraged to bring in real or hypothetical situations that they are not quite sure how to handle. These classes also guide students though the process of doing library research, debating a topic, and producing a research paper.

Language classes are held during the entire semester and as a form of assessment, students are asked to do a presentation on selected topics.


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Literature

To be announced by the supervisor


Courses


Various topics 60

Language 20


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Modulbezeichnung und ggf. Modulnummer: Master Thesis



Duration Type

ECTS-Points Workload of Students



Person in Charge

Modules 1-8 1. Presentation/Defense


Learning Outcomes


The purpose of the master thesis is to enable the student to develop deeper knowledge, understanding, capabilities and attitudes in the context of the program of study. The thesis should be written at the end of the program and offers the opportunity to delve more deeply into and synthesize knowledge acquired in previous studies.

Students should considerably demonstrate more in-depth knowledge of the major subject/field of study, including deeper insight into current research and development work. Students should have the capability to use a holistic view to critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and deal with complex issues.


Master thesis gives students the capability to clearly present and discuss the conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these findings in written and spoken English. Students are prepared and have the foundations to conduct independent empirical research, present and evaluate their results responsibly, critically and objectively. Learning Outcome Self Competence

The aim of the thesis is for the student to display the knowledge and capability required for independent work as a Master of Science in Engineering candidate. Students should be able to formulate issues, plan and carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits.


Master Thesis Guidelines

The master’s thesis is a carefully argued scholarly paper of approximately 20,000 words (roughly 80 pages). It should present an original argument that is carefully documented from primary and/or secondary sources. The thesis must have a substantial research component and a focus that falls within arts and science, and it must be written under the guidance of an advisor. As the final element in the master’s degree, the master thesis gives students an opportunity to demonstrate expertise in the chosen research area.

After doing the initial research on their topic, students prepare a 1-2 paragraph abstract, a preliminary bibliography (approximately ten to fifteen books or journal articles), and a brief outline before approaching a possible advisor. These will help students to convince their future advisor of the value and interest of their project. Once a faculty member has agreed to be the advisor, students need to discuss the anticipated graduation date and agree on a timetable for meetings and submission of drafts. It is each student’s responsibility to keep his/her advisor apprised of the work’s progress.

After a student has refined his/her topic and his/her advisor has approved it, the student needs to complete the Application for Approval of Master’s Thesis Topic, have the advisor sign it, and submit it to the office.

In most cases, students and advisors need to meet three or four times: initially, to finalize a topic, and to review the first or second draft. Keep in mind that the advisor must have enough time to read and evaluate the work before returning it to the student with comments, and that the student must have time to incorporate those comments. Don’t expect the advisor to return the thesis in a day or two, whether it is an early draft or the final copy. Students should also be prepared for the possibility that their advisor will


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request substantial changes in the thesis. Do not expect that the draft thesis will require only minor corrections, or that the proposed final version will necessarily be approved without further changes. It is each student’s responsibility to see that the final copy is free from spelling and grammatical errors; the advisor is not responsible for line-by-line editing.

Literature

To be announced


Courses


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