Description of MASTER Modules

Description of MASTER Modules 2017/2018 Fachbereich Wirtschaft / School of Business Winter semester / Semester I Modules in English language Modules in German language April 2017

School of Business Master Modules offered in English Academic Year 2017/2018 / Semester I Modules taught in English language Code SWS h/w ECTS credits Page Leadership and Organisation 964-52101 4 5 2 Quantitative Analytical Methods 964/ B09-52102 4 5 2 Business Research 964/ B09-52103 2 5 3 International Business Environment 964/ B09-52105 2 5 3 Business Game B09-53101 2 5 4 Principles of Accounting and Controlling B09-53102 2 5 5 Corporate Finance and Investment B09-53103 2 5 5 Supply Chain Management 996-56102 4 6 6 Advanced Accounting 996-56103 4 6 6 Integrative Information Systems & Business Intelligence 996-56203 3 6 7 Strategic Management 996-56204 4 6 7 Corporate Finance 996-56205 2 3 7 Global Marketing 000-56343 4 6 8 Corporate Controlling 000-56332 4 6 8 Leadership and Human Resource Management in international companies 000-56337 4 6 9 German Language and Culture (Deutsche Sprache und Kultur) Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Beginner A1.1) 52110 4 5 10 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Beginner A1.2) 52110 4 5 10 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Intermediate A2) 52111 4 5 10 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Intermediate B1) 52112 4 5 10 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Advanced B2) 52113 4 5 10 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Academic German C1) 52114 4 5 10 Other Languages French (A1) 52115 4 3 French (A2) 52116 4 3 French ( B1) 52117 4 5 French (B2) 52118 4 5 Spanish (A1) 52120 4 3 Spanish (A2) 52121 4 3 Spanish (B1) 52122 4 5 Chinese A1 52125 4 3 Russian A1 52135 4 3 Russian A2 52136 4 3 Polish A1 52130 4 3 Course Selection page 10 Course Choice page 11 Overview Modules in German Language page 13 1

Modules taught in English language B09/ 964-52101/ Leadership and Organization (not together with Leadership and Human Resource Management in international companies) Learning Outcomes: Students learn about the interrelationship of leadership, organizational behaviour & change, and economic success. They learn about theories of human interactions in organizations and broaden their view of management by adding components of organizational psychology. lectures, seminar discussions, team work individual written examination and/or course work and/or presentation Content: Introduction into Leadership and Organization Group Behaviour and Team Work Inter-Group Behaviour and Team-Building Motivation in organizations Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Social Competence and Leadership Self Management Selected management techniques Selected processes of social interaction Training of selected interactive techniques B09-52102/ Quantitative Analytical Methods Learning Outcomes: Students learn about intermediate mathematics and statistics and their application. The course gives an overview and stresses the application of the mathematical and statistical methods. Thus, most of students workload covers exercises in which the quantitative research methods and statistics are applied to business cases. This enables students to design and test own research theses. In general, the course strengthens their knowledge of analytical research and provides them with the tools needed for analytical work in further semesters. Content: Interactive Class; students work on cases in small teams / Presentation individual written examination and/or course work and/or presentation Introduction to Minitab/Excel Introduction and Descriptive Statistics Probability Random Variables The Normal Distribution Sampling and Sampling Distributions Confidence Intervals Hypothesis Testing The Comparison of two populations Analysis of Variance Simple Linear Regression and Correlation Multiple Regression Time Series Forecasting and Index Numbers Quality Control and Improvement Nonparametric Methods and Chi-Square Tests Bayesian Statistics and Decision Analysis Multivariate Analysis Sampling Methods 2

B09-52103/ Business research Hours per week: 2 Learning Outcomes: Part 1: Students learn how to design a research project and to write an academic paper in English language, in particular: Finding a topic and sorting ideas, topic wording and thesis statement Literature Research and Critical Reading Academic writing styles Unity and coherence (structuring), explaining facts and figures Editing a paper Part 2: Students learn about different (qualitative) research methods in International Business in particular observation, interviewing and questionnaire surveys and to develop a research design and a research proposal, in particular: Testing Products and Observing Managing Behaviour in the University Observation Laboratory Using Interviews and Questionnaires in International Business Studies Developing a Research Paper Ethics in business research Seminar: the professor s role is that of a facilitator. Students work on cases in small teams and present the results in class Essay with presentation (to be specified until first week of the semester) Design of a research proposal B09-52105/ International Business Environment Hours per week: 2 Learning Outcomes: Students learn about the political environment of international business; in particular, international trade and finance regimes and the underlying theories and their implications for internationally active companies are analysed. Students apply the instruments of economic analysis to cases and real world examples so that as side effect they also learn about specific industries and world trade areas. Students train their ability to apply theories to real-world phenomena; they further develop their analytical skills by writing a small research paper. They apply and improve their presentation skills. Contents: lectures, seminar discussions, team work individual written examination and/or course work and/or presentation International Business Environment: Empirical Overview International Trade and Business Theories Explaining Trade and Foreign Direct Investment The Theory of the International Firm The application of the theories in the international legal and Political framework, in particular the EU and the WTO 3

B09-53105/ Business Game Hours per week: 2 Learning Outcomes: Students learn about the different functions of a business and find out how they are interlinked. The TOPSIM business game enables students to learn how decisions made in one sector of the company affects the outcome of other sectors. Management decisions in HR, Marketing and Sales, Cost Management are to be taken within the company strategy chosen by the students. Thus, in addition to the traditional classes in Accounting and Control, and Finance, they learn about Marketing and HRM within the business game. The Business game can be played at several levels. For students with a first degree in other fields than business, the second level seems to be appropriate. Ideally, the business game is played at the end of the semester so that students are able to apply the knowledge acquired during the semester. Students train their ability to apply theories to real-world phenomena. They further develop their analytical skills. They apply and improve their presentation skills. As they work in teams of around four students, they further develop their self-management and communication skills. They are exposed to cultural differences in approaching research topics and, thus, learn to deal with inter-cultural conflicts occurring in a work group. Content: TOPSIM business game; Student discussions; Regular feedback by tutors Written elaboration on the students management decisions and presentation (details to be specified until first week of the semester) Marketing decisions and their impacts on companies performance HRM decisions and their impacts on companies performance Financial management and investment decisions and their impacts on companies performance Company strategy as basis for functional company policies 4

B09-53102/ Principles of Accounting and Controlling Hours per week: 2 Learning Outcomes: Students learn about the principles of accounting and controlling. Upon completion of the unit, they have gained an insight into external accounting and cost accounting, their use in controlling, corporate finance and basic investment calculation. The unit serves as a bridge for students without any previous studies in business management. It lifts the students to the entrance level needed for the units International Corporate Finance (964-52202) and Financial Reporting (964-52104). Students with previous studies in business management are assigned topics which allow them to further develop their skills in applying the (cognitive) contents of the module to real-world cases. As students knowledge is typically based on their home country s accounting system, they learn that even accounting principles are culturally bound. Content: Traditional lectures and exercises Written examination, continuous assignment (mini cases) Principles of external accounting, the balance sheet, income statements. Principles of cost accounting; financial ratios and their use in controlling; budgeting; operative and strategic controlling; integrated controlling B09-53103/ Corporate Finance and Investment Hours per week: 2 Learning Outcomes: Students learn about the principles of accounting, corporate finance and investment. Upon completion of the unit, they have gained an insight into finance tools, their use in corporate finance and basic investment calculation. The unit serves as a bridge for students without any previous studies in business management. It lifts the students to the entrance level needed for the units International Corporate Finance (964-52202) and Financial Reporting (964-52104). Students with previous studies in business management are assigned topics which allow them to further develop their skills in applying the (cognitive) contents of the module to real-world cases. Traditional lectures and exercises Written examination; continuous assignment (mini cases). Details to be defined until first week of semester. Content: Forms of corporate finance; the calculation of investment projects; amortization; NPV; Capital flows in simple and complex investment decisions; basics of risk management 5

996-56102 Supply Chain Management ECTS credits: 6 Learning outcomes: Students understand how Supply Chains are designed, planned, operated and controlled (Supply Chain Management), integrating the companies involved in the value chain. They understand how competitive strategy, specific branch aspects and the external environment influence and form the Supply Chain Management concept. They know the SCM objectives, elements and processes. They can evaluate existing SCM approaches. They are able to define a SCM approach in a specific business situation. They know the most important strategic and operative concepts; know how to choose between them and how to apply them in optimizing SCs and to control them with adapted SCM KPIs. This module trains key competencies in cooperation, working in teams and decision making as well as presentation skills. Students acquire methodological competencies and learn to use modern tools and concepts. Content: The course includes lectures, case studies, business simulations and software exercises Exercises, team presentations, written or oral exam as specified in the syllabus Introduction in Supply Chain Management (Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Objectives /elements, problems, push and pull, basic principles, Supply Chain design, planning tasks in industry, commerce, logistics) Strategic SCM / planning systems (APS, ERP, PPS, MRP II, demand planning, transportand distribution-planning, SCM process model SCOR) Team Assignment 1: Strategic SCM Specific tasks in SCM operations, SCM-Controlling (Supply management, Customer relationship management, logistic management) Team Assignment 2: SCM operations SCM Case studies covering a range of different industries and SC problems 996-56103/ Advanced Accounting ECTS credits: 6 Learning Outcomes: Students learn about international accounting principles and their application in different world trade areas. In particular, US-GAAP and IFRS form the basis of analysis. The module enables students to read income statements of multinational enterprises published in different economic areas. They are also able to analyse the impact of these differences on selected accounting topics from goodwill and intangibles to foreign currency transactions. Moreover, they understand the implications of the accounting principles on management control and budgeting practices. Prerequisites: Outline: lectures, seminar discussions, team work Written closed book examination and or Presentation Basics of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting. 1 Fundamentals of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping 2 International Financial Reporting Standards Introduction; Accounting for single entities; Inventories; Property, plant and equipment; Leasing; Research and development, goodwill and intangible assets; Owners equity; Financial instruments; Off balance sheet finance; Accounting for combined entities; Cash flow statements; Segmental reporting; Notes and management report 3. International Financial Statement Analysis 6

996-56203/ Integrative Information Systems & Business Intelligence ECTS-credits: 6 Objectives: Teaching method: Lecture, case studies, student presentations to be determined Contents: Basics of Business Intelligence Data Warehouses Business Intelligence Tools Business Intelligence Systems Strategy of Implementation 996-56204 / Strategic Management Semester : Winter semester ECTS-credits: 6 Teaching method: Lecture and case studies To be determined Contents: Overview of the strategy process Strategies in mature and emerging industries Specific corporate strategy subjects Management of the multi-business firm Vertical integration Diversification M&A Global strategic management Entrepreneurial management Entrepreneurial competences Entrapreneurship/intrapreneurship Business creativity, business planning and business development Diversity 996-56205 / Corporate Finance Semester : Winter semester Hours per week: 2 ECTS-credits: 3 Learning Outcomes: Teaching method: Lecture and case studies case studies presentation and or examination Contents: General regulations in the financial markets Evaluation of investment projects Capital structure policy Equity financing focused on the capital market Credit financing focused on the capital market Mergers & Acquisitions Derivative financial instruments 7

000-56343/ Global Marketing Semester : Winter semester ECTS-credits: 6 Objectives: Develop a broad understanding of global marketing strategies and techniques. Teaching method: Lecture and Case Studies Exam Contents: 1. Marketing and Globalization 1.1. Drivers of Globalization 1.1.1. Globalization of customers 1.1.2. Globalization of industries 1.1.3. Globalization of the competitive environment 1.2 From domestic to global Marketing 2. The role of culture for global Marketing 2.1 Cultural Dimensions 2.2 Culture and Consumption 3. Global Strategies in Marketing: Standardization versus Differentiation 3.2. Global Pricing 3.3. Global Communication 3.4. Global Distribution 3.5. Global Branding 4. Global Competitive Intelligence: Anticipating trends 000-56332/ Corporate Controlling ECTS-credits: 6 Objectives: Deep Knowledge of - Valuation Methods for international entreprises - Planning and Controlling the Success Potential - Development of Performance Measurement - Methods of Performance Management Teaching method: Lecture with case studies To be determined Content: Basics of Corporate Controlling Structures of Reporting International Strategic Controlling Corporate Social Responsibility Controlling Controlling of M&A-Activities Performance Measurements Integrated Performance Measurement Systems 8

000-56337/ Leadership and human resource management in international companies ( not together with Leadership and Organisation) ECTS-credits: 6 Objectives: This module will provide students with a knowledge and critical understanding of Trends and developments of International Human Resource Management (IHRM) with specific reference to Multinational Companies (MNCs) Management & HRM within Multinational Companies Intercultural management Comparative approaches to management and HRM International transfers Labour relations Teaching method: The lecture programme will set the framework for the course and an interactive session / seminar will develop the material covered in the lectures by means of group discussions, exercised, and case study work. Contents e.g.: To be determined Management and HRM practices in important economic regions in the world such as the European Union, USA and South - East and East Asia General management issues and problems in international firms Human resource strategies and practices Management issues with regards to international mergers & acquisitions International joint ventures Cross-cultural management Management development International transfers & expatriation 9

German Language and Culture / Deutsche Sprache und Kultur Kurs/Code: Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (German Language and Culture) Semester: Wintersemester und Sommersemester Std./Woche: 4 Ziele: - Erreichung von Handlungsfähigkeit in deutschsprachiger Umgebung - Vermittlung der Fertigkeiten Hörverstehen, Leseverstehen, Sprechen und Schreiben - Verbesserung grammatikalischer Fertigkeiten Lehrmethoden: - Vorlesung, Übungen, Fallstudien, Präsentationen der Studierenden Leistungsnachweis: Klausur und/oder Referat mit Präsentation im Unterricht Inhalt: 1. Grammatische Übungen 2. Landeskundliche Inhalte 3. Deutsche und Europäische Kultur 4. Wirtschaftsstandort Deutschland German will be offered on different levels/ es werden verschiedene Niveaustufen angeboten: Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Beginner A1.1) 001-907015 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Beginner A1.2) 001-907025 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Intermediate A2) 001-907105 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Intermediate B1) 001-907205 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Advanced B2) 001-907305 Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (Academic German C1) 001-907405 Additional Languages on request Course selection and Course Choice As an exchange student you can choose your individual programme from the whole study programme offered by the business department, maximum workload of 30 ECTS credit points per semester (6 courses to 5 ECTS points). Bachelor students select only modules on Bachelor level, Master students only modules on Master level. Exchange students who do not speak German are able to select only modules offered in English. Please make sure that your English language skills are good enough to be able to follow lectures, hold presentations and write assignments and examinations in English. Please contact your home university to make sure that you comply with any requirements stipulated by them, as to which modules you are allowed to take at Hochschule Mainz (course contents, course hours, study year etc.). To help you to plan your timetable in advance please fill in the Course Choice and upload it in mobility online (by 15 th of December). This Choice is binding. Changes of the modules are only possible in case that a module will not be offered or any time clashes. That could happen because you may choose modules from different programs and different study years. For that reason please add two alternative modules on the form Course Choice. Your individual timetable will be discussed with you after your arrival during the introduction week. FORM COURSE CHOICE (next page) 10

ECTS- EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM Preliminary COURSE CHOICE 2017/18 Winter semester: Summer semester Academic Year: Name of student: DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED STUDY PROGRAMME ABROAD/ COURSE CHOICE Hochschule Mainz (DMainz 08), School of Business, Germany Bachelor Master Course unit code..................... Alternative Modules: Course unit Code... Course unit title (as indicated in the information package)........................ Number of ECTS credits........................ If necessary, continue this list on a separate sheet Student s signature:...date:... SENDING INSTITUTION We confirm that this proposed programme of study. Date, Co-ordinator s signature... RECEIVING INSTITUTION We confirm that this proposed programme of study. Date, Co-ordinator s signature... 11

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Master Module offered in German Akademisches Jahr 2017/18 Semester I Kursangebot in deutscher Sprache Code SWS h/w ECTS credits Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Forschungsmethodik 996-52101 4 6 Managerial Economics 996-52104 4 6 Marketing Management 996-52105 2 3 Human Resource Management & Führungskompetenz 996-52201 4 6 Change Management 996-52202 4 6 Europarecht 996-52306 2 3 Finanzwirtschaftliches Risikomanagement 000-52361 4 6 Controlling und Consulting 000-52333 4 6 Interaktives Marketing 000-52371 4 6 Integrierte Unternehmenskommunikation 000-52391 4 6 Strategisches Human Resource Management und 000-52336 4 6 Implementierung innovativer HR-Konzepte HR Beratungsarbeit und Wirtschaftspsychologie 000-52338 4 6 Investition und Finanzierung A23-52202 4 6 Rechnungslegung und Jahresabschluss A23-52204 4 6 Kursauswahl/Course Selection 10 Course Choice 11 Die Beschreibungen der einzelnen Fächer finden Sie in den Master Modulhandbüchern unter: Master Management https://www.hsmainz.de/index.php?eid=tx_nawsecuredl&u=0&g=0&t=1493200903&hash=4dae2578da4a70f9048183820e 2d726f6e66e85b&file=fileadmin/content/fb_w/Studiengaenge/MA_Mgt_VZ/pdf/Modulhandbuch_MA_Mgt_ WiSe1415.pdf Master of Sciences in Business Administration für Nicht Wirtschaftswissenschaflter https://www.hsmainz.de/index.php?eid=tx_nawsecuredl&u=0&g=0&t=1493201104&hash=f8a60ee7285f0ea15e85b45da1d 0b4c1c81fa089&file=fileadmin/content/fb_w/Studiengaenge/MSc_BA/pdf/Modulhandbuch_MScBA_092014.pdf 13