International Management (MBA)
Program Goals and Learning Objectives
The process of studying and teaching aims at achieving the defined program goals mentioned below. Furthermore, learning results are defined and used in operationalized form for periodic control of the goal achievements. According to a systematic plan the learning outcomes are assessed with rubrics and the results are analyzed and discussed by the faculty members and the academic committee.
The objective of this process is the systematic identification of potential for improvements. Specific measures will be derived from that with the goal to optimize the learning process and progress of students.
The following table gives an overview of the program goals and learning outcomes of the study program.
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PG
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Goal at degree program level
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LO
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Learning Objective/Outcome
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1.
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Students should have comprehensive knowledge of business functions and management methods in order to monitor integrative business processes.
Knowledge of business functions and processes as well as methods and models
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Students demonstrate their well-founded knowledge of business functions and processes as well as of the relevant tools.
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2.
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Students should be able to develop effective solutions for complex problems in a familiar environment.
Analytical competence, critical thinking and creative problem solving
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2.
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Students demonstrate analytical competence and problem-solving skills when examining complex issues.
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3.
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Students should be able to lead teams and take over managerial functions within a company.
Leadership and team competence
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3.1
3.2
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Students demonstrate social competence of being able to cooperate effectively in teams in order to achieve their aims.
Students demonstrate that they possess leadership competencies required for leading complex projects.
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4.
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Students should be able to recognize the challenges of global sustainability and achieve their aims accordingly. Mastery of challenges of global sustainability
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4.
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Students have basic knowledge of sustainability and are able to examine issues of global sustainability and their causes as well as develop strategies for sustainability.
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5.
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Students should be able to identify room for improvement and innovation, start innovation processes as well as organize the implementation of innovations.
Innovation management
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5.
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Students are able to identify innovation potential and develop complex technological strategies.
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Students should be able to communicate complex contexts, theories, concepts and solutions in oral and written communication convincingly.
Communication skills
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6.1
6.2
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Students demonstrate that they are able to express complex matters on an academic basis.
Students demonstrate their oral communication skills through convincing presentation and talks.
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7.
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Students identify ethical issues and conflicts arising from business activities within their field of activity and account for them accordingly.
Ethical awareness
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Students are able to develop strategies for solutions and communications based on company ethics and are able to apply them to typical decision-making problems.
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Accreditation & DAAD Award
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