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4. AREA: MANAGEMENT 4.1 Chair of Business Administration, Public & Non-profit Management

Prof. Dr. Dres. h.c. Peter Eichhorn Address: Universität Mannheim Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Public & Nonprofit Management L 5, 4 Schloss D - 68131 Mannheim Phone: +49 (0)621/181 1727 Fax: +49 (0)621/181 1728 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/Eichhorn

4.1.1 Curriculum

Winter Term Lecturer hours / week

ECTS-Credits

Theory and Practice of Public Services Eichhorn 2 5

Basics of Theory and Practice of Public Services

Heiling 2 5

Healthcare Management I Merk 2 5

Seminar on Public and Non-Profit Management

Eichhorn 2 5

Summer Term

New Public Management Eichhorn 2 5

Basics of New Public Management Heiling 2 5

Healthcare Management II Merk 2 5

Seminar on Public and Non-Profit Management

Eichhorn 2 5

�� The topic of the Seminar on Public and Non-Profit Management varies from term to term.

It is possible to start each term with Public & Non-Profit Management.

4.1.2 Course description

Theory and Practice of Public Services Type of course: lecture Examination: yes

Term: winter Grading: written exam together with tutorial

(90 min.)

� relevant for those taking final degree

examinations in “Öffentlicher Betriebs-

wirtschaftslehre” (Public & Non-Profit

Management)

Length: 2 hours/week ECTS credits

with examination: 5

Contents: Theory and Practice of Public Services

Germany has a pluralist economy in which public and other non-profit organizations exist

alongside private sector enterprises. These lectures will provide an insight into the nature of

the public and non-profit sector entities. In particular, services of general economic interest

will be examined from an institutional and a functional level, as well as aspects of

management, business organization, personnel management, purchasing, service provision

and delivery, financial management and accounting systems. Since public and other non-

profit-institutions have to fulfill public needs, questions of economic efficiency and

effectiveness of those services will be discussed.

Basics of Theory and Practice of Public Services

Type of course: tutorial Examination: yes

Term: winter Grading: written exam together with the

lecture (90 min.)

� compulsory attendance


examinations in “Öffentlicher

Betriebswirtschaftslehre” (Public & Non-

Profit Management)


with examination: 5

Contents: Basics of Theory and Practice of Public Services

The course provides students with basic knowledge in public service management. Public

administrations, public and non-profit enterprises are examined from both an institutional

(structure, business environment, legal form, relationship to sponsoring authority etc.) and

functional (accounting system, service provision and delivery, management style etc.)

perspective. EU-aspects related to services of general economic interest are also a topic of

the course.

Healthcare Management I


Term: winter Grading: written exam (45 min.)


examinations in “Öffentlicher

Betriebswirtschaftslehre” (Public & Non-

profit Management)


with examination: 5

Contents: Healthcare Management I

The aim of this course is to give a concise introduction to aspects of modern healthcare

management. After a short introduction to the main characteristics of the German healthcare

sector, its market environment and its legal framework, the lecture focuses on key questions

of modern healthcare management from an institutional as well as a functional point of view.

Present-day problems of hospital management are also discussed (e.g. in- and outsourcing,

lean management, integrated service delivery, networking, profit centers, quality

management, takeovers).

New Public Management

Type of course: lecture Examination: yes

Term: summer Examinations: written exam together

with tutorial (90 min.)


examinations in “Öffentlicher Betriebs-

wirtschaftslehre” (Public & Non-profit

Management)


with examination: 5

Contents: New Public Management

This series of lectures will examine public administration from both an institutional and a

functional perspective. In the first half of the course, the theory of public tasks will be

considered and analyzed and the sponsoring agencies of these public tasks in Germany will

be identified. In the second half of the course, business administrative functions such as

corporate management, business organization, personnel management, materials

management, financial management, accounting systems and financial control will form the

focus of study. The main aim of public service management is the economic, efficient and

effective fulfillment of public tasks. Cost-centre management, lean management and

outsourcing are principle factors in achieving this aim.

Basics of New Public Management


Term: summer Grading: written exam (45 min.)


examinations in „Öffentlicher

Betriebswirtschaftslehre“ (Public & Non-

profit Management)


with examination: 5

Contents: Basics of New Public Management

The tutorial provides students with basic knowledge in public management. Public

administrations are examined from both an institutional (structure, business environment,

legal form, etc.) and a functional (accounting system, service provision and delivery,

management style, etc.) perspective.

Healthcare Management II


Term: summer Examinations: written exam (45 min.)


examinations in Öffentlicher

Betriebswirtschaftslehre (Public & Nonprofit

Management)


with examination: 5

Contents: Healthcare Management II

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the distinctive features of finance within

the healthcare sector. In addition to an introduction to the development of the legal

framework governing this area, current economic and legal parameters will be analyzed and

possible reform options for reorganizing financial management arrangements will be

explored (e.g. hospital controlling, internal budgeting, monistic financing). An introduction to

the special characteristics of accounting and auditing systems within this sector will be

provided. As special focus lies on the change of hospital financing towards a DRG System

from 2003 onwards.

Seminar on Public and Non-profit Management

Type of course: seminar Examination: yes

Term: summer/winter Grading:

� written exam

� essay and presentation (only for those

students who want to write their

Diplomarbeit at the chair of Prof. Eichhorn)

� compulsory attendance

� course is an entry requirement for the

Diplomarbeit (final thesis)


with examination: 5

Contents: Seminar on Public and Non-profit Management

In these seminars public and non-profit management themes will be discussed. From

general thematic areas (e.g. administrative controlling, outsourcing, efficiency of public

services) students will select individual topics (e.g. strategies of public agencies, outsourcing

with regard to transaction costs, methods for measuring the efficiency of public services) for

the essay and class presentation which will be followed by plenary discussion.

4.1.3 Examination

Grading:

It is possible to take written exams in all courses of Public & Non-Profit Management. The

exams are part of the diploma exams, which take place after the end of the lecturing period.

It is necessary for all participants to register for the examination.

�� ECTS Credits: 5 for one course

In the seminar, an essay (12-15 pages) must be written. The examination requirements for

the seminar include also an oral presentation of the chosen topic. It is necessary to register

for the seminar and attendance is compulsory. The topics for the seminar papers for the

coming semester are announced and allocated in the last week of lectures of the previous

semester.

Final Thesis (“Diplomarbeit”):

As a registration requirement for the final thesis, it is necessary that the “Seminar on Public

and Non-Profit Management” is passed with the minimum grade of 3.3. The subject areas of

the final thesis extend throughout the complete spectrum of the chair’s research field. Topics

for the thesis can also be suggested by the candidates and agreed upon by the chair.

Exchange students are encouraged to choose a topic which is also relevant for the reform of

the public and non-profit sector in their home country.

4.2 Chair of Business Administration and Organizational Behavior

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Alfred Kieser Address: Universität Mannheim Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Organisation D - 68131 Mannheim Phone: + 49 (0)621/181 1605 / 1604 Fax: + 49 (0)621/181 1603 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://orga.bwl.uni-mannheim.de

4.2.1 Curriculum


ECTS-Credits

Structures of Organizations Kieser 2 7.5

Organization Theories Kieser 2 7.5

Tutorial in Organization Theory and Structures

Armbrüster 2 0

Information Systems & Organization (lecture in English)

Kimbell 2 5

Proseminar in Organization and Management Theory

Groß/ Hartmann 2 5

Seminar in Organization Kieser 2 5

Colloquium for PhD students Kieser 2 0

Summer Term

Organizational Design (lecture) Kieser 2 7.5

Organizational Behavior (lecture) Kieser 2 7.5

Tutorial in Organizational Design and Behavior

N.A. 2 0

Cross-cultural Comparisons of Organizations (in English)

Kieser 2 7.5


N.A. 2 5

Seminar in Organization Kieser 2 5

Workshop: Change Management N.A. 2 days 0

Colloquium for PhD students Kieser 2 0


Structures of Organizations


Term: winter Grading: relevant for examination for

diploma


with exam in conjunction with the

respective tutorial: 7.5

Contents: Structures of Organizations

At first, the central dimensions of organizational structures are conceptualized:

specialization/division of work, hierarchical system, coordination mechanisms,

decentralization, and formalization. Next, on the basis of empirical studies, context factors

like divisionalization, size of organization, degree of internationalization/globalization, kind of

technology employed and dynamics of the environment influence the dimensions of

organizational structures will be discussed.

Organization Theories



diploma

Length: 2 hours/week ECTS credits:

with exam in conjunction with the


Contents: Organization Theories

The following organization theories will be discussed and critically analyzed: Max Weber's

theory of bureaucracy, scientific management and recent management concepts, human

relations’ movement and organizational psychology, behavioral theory of the firm,

contingency approaches, new institutional economics, evolutionary theories, the neo-

institutional approach and the interpretative approach.

Organizational Theory and Structures



diploma


see lectures

Contents: Tutorial in Organizational Theory and Structures

The tutorial is complementary to the lecture in organizational theory and structures. Students

read and discuss fundamental texts on organizational theories and elaborate on and present

central problems and solutions. Case studies provide the bridge between theory and

practice.

Information Systems & Organization

Type of course: lecture in English Examination: yes


diploma


with examination: 5

Contents: Information Systems & Organization

This course explores the effect of information systems on the structure and organization of

modern enterprises. It provides an overview of information technologies in organizations,

based on the history of IT and business communication. A comparison of approaches to

standard and adaptive business processing provides the background to the discussion.

Organization and Management Theory

Type of course: Proseminar Examination: yes

Term: winter/summer Grading:

- student paper

- presentation of the paper in class

- participation in class discussion


with examination: 5

Contents: Proseminar in Organization and Management Theory This course is offered

for those students who want to write their thesis in our section. Constitutive, basic or

fundamental works in organization and management theory are the topics of this class,

covering authors such as Fayol, Barnard, Simon, March and Taylor. Each student has to

write a paper about an assigned author.

Organization



- student paper




with examination: 5

Contents: Seminar in Organization

In every semester, the seminar is dedicated to a specific topic. Discussion is based on

student papers.

Colloquium for PhD Students

Type of course: colloquium Examination: no

Term: winter/summer Grading: no

Length: 2 hours/week ECTS-Credits: 0

Contents: Colloquium for PhD Students

Current dissertation projects are presented and discussed. Fundamental works in

organization and management theory are the topics of this class, covering authors such as

Fayol, Barnard, Simon, March and Taylor. Each student has to write a paper about an

assigned author.

Organizational Design


Term: summer Grading: relevant for examination for

diploma


with examination in conjunction with the


Contents: Organizational Design

In this course the following topics and problems are addressed: How does an organization

recognize that a major change is needed? Crises and organizational fashion triggers of

organizational change. Critical analysis of fashionable new management concepts like

business process re-engineering, lean production, virtual organization, modular plant,

concepts of life cycles, organizational development and evolutionary management. From

technical to social construction of organizations. Visions, participation and micro-politics as

elements of change management. How to implement the learning organization.

Organizational Behavior


Term: summer Grading: relevant for examination for

diploma




Contents: Organizational Behavior

Behavior within organizations is the theme of the course. The following topics will be

discussed: motivation, work satisfaction, socialization of new members into the organization,

motivational design of work, work groups and behavior, leadership and conflicts within

organizations.

Organizational Design and Behavior


Term: summer Grading: written exam in conjunction with

the respective lecture




Contents: Organizational Design and Behavior

The tutorial is complementary to the lecture in organizational design and behavior. Students

read and discuss fundamental texts on organizational behavior and elaborate on and

present central problems and solutions. Case studies provide the bridge between theory and

practice.

Cross-Cultural Comparisons of Organizations

Type of course: lecture (in English) Examination: yes

Term: summer Grading:

- student paper



Length: 2 hours/week ECTS credits: 7.5

Contents: Cross-Cultural Comparisons of Organizations

This course is taught in English and deals with differences in organizational structures and

behavior across cultures. Discussed here, for example, are problems of transplanting

management practices from one culture into another, the management of multinational

organizations, and methodological problems of cross-cultural comparisons.


Type of course: proseminar Examination: yes

Term: summer Grading:

- student paper



Length: 2 hours/week ECTS credits: 5

Contents: Proseminar in Organization and Management Theory

This course is offered for those students who want to write their thesis at our section.

Constitutive, basic or fundamental works in organization and management theory are the

topic of this class, covering authors such as Fayol, Barnard, Simon, March and Taylor. Each

student has to write a paper on an assigned author.

Organization



- student paper




with examination: 5

Contents: Seminar in Organization

In every semester the seminar is dedicated to a specific topic. Discussion is based on

student papers.

Change Management

Type of course: workshop Examination: no

Term: summer Grading: no

Length: 2 days ECTS credits: no

Contents: Change Management

On the basis of real cases the following problems are discussed: How is a fundamental

organizational change conceptualized? Which kind of resistance are organizational changes

likely to encounter? How can change projects be evaluated? In addition, the realization of

new management concepts in practice is discussed.

Colloquium for PhD Students

Type of course: colloquium Examination: no

Term: summer Grading: no


Contents: Colloquium for PhD Students

Current dissertation projects are presented and discussed.

The procedure to earn full credits for the major Bu siness Administration and

Organizational Behavior will be as follows:

� Students can earn a maximum of 42.5 credit points in the various tutorials and lectures. In

the winter term credit points can be acquired in the two lectures plus tutorial and written

examinations (7.5 credit points each) as well as in the lecture Information systems &

Organization (lecture in English) plus written examination (5 credit points). In the summer

term there are written exams in the lectures of Organizational Design and Organizational

Behavior plus tutorial (7.5 points each). Additional credit points can be earned in the

Proseminar and Seminar (5 credit points each).

� In order to write a thesis, students have to attend the Seminar in Organization. To qualify

for this seminar, students have to write a paper in the Proseminar in Organization and

Management Theory.

4.3 Chair of Business Administration and Human Resource Management

Prof. Dr. Walter A. Oechsler Address: Universität Mannheim Lehrstuhl und Seminar für Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Personalwesen und Arbeitswissenschaft Schloss / Ostflügel D - 68131 Mannheim Phone: +49 (0)621/181 1506 Fax: +49 (0)621/181 1505 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/Oechsler/

4.3.1 Curriculum


ECTS Credits

Theory and Practice of Human Resource Management

Oechsler 2

Tutorials to Theory and Practice of Human Resource Management

Mitlacher 1

Personnel Research (lecture) Oechsler 1

10

Human Resource Management and Employment Relations in Europe (in English)

Oechsler 1

Tutorials to Human Resource Management and Employment Relations in Europe (in English)

Krausert 1

5

Ergonomics (lecture) Nasterlack 2 5

Project Seminar Oechsler 2 5

SAP R/3 HR Grau 1 0

Exam Preparation Course Mitlacher 1 0

Techniques for Academic Research N. N. 1 0

Summer Term

Selection, Performance and Rewards Oechsler 2

Tutorials to Selection, Performance and Rewards

Mitlacher 1 7.5

Personnel Development Oechsler 2

Tutorials to Personnel Development Faller 1 7.5

Problems of Human Resource Management and Labor Law in Companies

Oechsler 2 5

SAP R/3 HR Grau 1 0

Exam Preparation Course Faller / Mitlacher 1 0

Techniques for Academic Research N. N. 1 0

4.3.2 Course Description

Theories and Practice of Human Resource Management


Term: winter Grading:

written exam combined with Personnel

Research (90 min.)


with examination and

participation in the tutorials: 10

Contents: Theories and Practice of Human Resource Management

This lecture is based on present challenges for successful human resource management

and focuses on theoretical approaches, especially on strategic issues in human resource

management. Controlling of human resource management practice and computer-based

personnel information systems are also examined. Beyond that, the labor law context is

discussed.

Theories and Practice of Human Resource Management


Term: winter Grading: see Lecture Theories and

Practice of Human Resource Management

Length: 1hour/week ECTS credits:

see lecture “Theories and Practice of

Human Resource Management”

Contents: Tutorials to Theories and Practice of Human Resourc e Management

Topics from previous exams and specific contents of the lecture “Theories and Practice of

Human Resource Management” will be discussed. Tutorials are preparatory courses for

exams in the field of human resource management.

Personnel Research


Term: winter Grading:

written exam together with Theories and

Practice of Human Resource Management

(90 min.)

Length: 1 hour/week ECTS credits together with “Theories and

Practice of Human Resource Management”:

10

Contents: Personnel Research

In this course methods of personnel research are demonstrated. This includes, for example,

the design of questionnaires, the impact of certain designs for the data analysis and tech-

niques for interviews.

Selection, Performance and Rewards


Term: summer Grading: 70 minute written examination



participation in the tutorials: 7,5

Contents: : Selection, Performance and Rewards

Methods of job analysis, job evaluation and performance appraisal are analyzed in this

lecture and evaluated according to the methodological requirements. The characteristics of

performance criteria for the selection process and performance appraisals are also

examined. Furthermore, different types of reward systems and their labor law context are

discussed.

Selection, Performance and Rewards


Term: summer Grading: see Lecture Selection,

Performance and Rewards

Length: 1 hour/week ECTS-Credits: see lecture Selection,

Performance and Rewards

Contents: Tutorials to Selection, Performance, and Rewards

Specific contents of the lecture Selection, Performance and Rewards and topics from previous

exams will be discussed. Tutorials are preparatory courses for final exams in the field of

human resource management.

Personnel Development



Length: 2 hours/week ECTS credits with examination and

participation in the tutorials:7.5

Contents: : Personnel Development

This lecture has two main objectives. One is the analysis of conceptual backgrounds,

processes and instruments for personnel and organizational development. The other is the

training of interpersonal skills such as competence in project management, innovation and

conflict management.



Term: summer Grading: see lecture Personnel

Development

Length: 1 hour/week ECTS credits: see lecture Personnel

Development

Contents: : Tutorials to Personnel Development

Specific contents of the lecture Selection, Performance and Rewards and topics from previous

exams will be discussed. Tutorials are preparatory courses for final exams in the field of

human resource management.

�� From the following four modules, two have to be ch osen (10 credits) in order to

complete the studies in Human Resource Management, which means to obtain 35

credits in total:

Human Resource Management and Employment Relations in Europe


Term: winter Grading: 45 minute written mid-term exam and presentation

Length: 1 hour/week ECTS credits


participation in the tutorials: 5

Contents: Human Resource Management and Employment Relations in Europe

The basic aim of this course is to give an overview of international approaches to Human

Resource Management, e.g. Harvard School, Michigan School, INSEAD-Approach and

comparative approaches to industrial relations, e.g. Input-Conversion-Output Model,

Convergence Theory, Corporatism and the Strategic Choice Approach. On this basis,

differences in Employment Relations and the handling of human resource management

issues in various European countries are analyzed.

Tutorials to Human Resource Management and Employme nt Relations in Europe

Type of course: tutorial (in English) Examination: yes

Term: winter Grading: see lecture Human Resource

Management and Employment Relations in

Europe

Length: 1 hour/week ECTS credits:

see lecture Human Resource

Management and Employment Relations in

Europe

Contents: Tutorials to Human Resource Management and Employme nt Relations in

Europe

Groups of 4-6 students work on assignments in the area of comparative employment

relations. The objective is to apply the concepts taught in the lecture to practical problems

and to develop team working and presentation skills.

Ergonomics




Contents: Ergonomics

This lecture concentrates on the concepts and methods of work structuring. Legal regula-

tions, organizational structures and individual expectations are transformed into production

processes which promote economic effectiveness and the humanization of work life.

Problems of Human Resource Management and Labor Law in Companies


Term: summer Grading: project report and presentation


Contents: Problems of Human Resource Management and Labor Law in Companies

This seminar is a cooperation between the chair for Business Administration and Human

Resource Management and the chair for Business and Labor Law at the University of Mann-

heim. The students are confronted with real problems in the field of Human Resource Ma-

nagement and Labor Law that have arisen in companies. Business Administration and Law

students work together in small groups to solve the problem of the company.

Project Seminar


Term: winter Grading: project report and presentation


Contents: Project Seminar

This seminar is a project seminar, organized in cooperation with a company or another

department. Students work together in small teams on a business case presented by a

company. The students engage in project work and present a solution to the problem.

SAP R/3 HR

Type of course: group work Examination: no

Term: winter and summer

Length: 1 hour/week ECTS credits: 0

Contents: SAP R/3 HR

The purpose of this course is to give a review of system-based HR-processes on the basis

of SAP R/3 HR System. The presentation consists of a practical exercise.

Exam preparation course




Contents: Exam Preparation Course

The aim of this course is to prepare the students for the written exams. Former written

exams are prepared by the students, presented and discussed in class.

Techniques for Academic Research




Contents: Techniques for Academic Research

In this course formal requirements and techniques used in academic research are practiced.

They are prerequisites for preparation of essays and thesis.

4.3.3 Examination

Compulsory modules:

Course Term hours/ week

ECTS Credits

Examination

Theories and Practice of

Human Resource

Management (lecture +

tutorials)

winter

3

Personnel Research

(lecture)

winter 1

10

90 min. written exam together

with Personnel Research


(lecture + tutorials)

summer 3 7.5

70 min. written exam

Selection, Performance and

Rewards (lecture + tutorial)

summer 3 7.5

70 min. written exam

Elective modules:

From the following four modules, two have to be chosen (10 credits) in order to complete

studies in Human Resource Management (35 credits in total).

Course Term hours/ week

ECTS Credits

Examination

Ergonomics (lecture) winter 2 5 45 min. written exam

Human Resource

Management and

Employment Relations in

Europe (lecture + tutorial)

winter

2 5

45 min. written exam and

presentation

Project Seminar (seminar) winter 2 5

Essay, presentation and project

report

Problems of Human

Resource Management and

Labor Law in Companies

(seminar)

summer

2 5

Essay, presentation and project

report

Thesis: In order to qualify for a thesis in the field of Human Resource Management, a graded

seminar or lecture and a written proposal of goals, methods and expected results of the

thesis are required. The thesis must be completed within four months. The course

“Techniques for Academic Research” is recommended as a preparatory course.

�� ECTS Credits: 30

4.4 Chair of International Management and Business Administration

Prof. Dr. Manfred Perlitz

Address: Universität Mannheim Lehrstuhl für Internationales Management Schloss D - 68131 Mannheim Phone: +49 621/181 1737 Fax: +49 621/181 1738 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/Perlitz/

4.4.1 Curriculum

Winter Term Lecturer hours /

week ECTS Credits

International Management II (in English) Prof. Perlitz 2 5

International Financial Management II Prof. Paul 2 5

Management in a Globalized World Prof. Perlitz/ Prof. Henkel

2 5

Organization of Multinational Companies Prof. Perlitz 2 5

Tutorial: Cases in International Management Prof. Perlitz and assistant

2 0

Seminar in International Management Prof. Perlitz and assistant

2 0

Summer Term

International Management I Prof. Perlitz 2 5

International Financial Management I Prof. Paul 2 5

Management in a Globalized Word Prof. Perlitz/ Prof. Henkel

2 5

International Corporate Governance Prof. Perlitz 2 5

Tutorial: Cases in International Management Prof. Perlitz and assistant

2 0

Seminar in International Management Prof. Perlitz and assistant

2 0


International Management II




with examination: 5

Contents: International Management II

This lecture deals with intercultural conditions, as well as the international activity of the

company seen from its specific functional areas. The following areas are discussed:

international marketing, international human resource management, international R & D,

rendering of accounts in international companies, controlling and organization in

international companies.

International Financial Management II




with examination: 5

Contents: International Financial Management II

This lecture concentrates on financial management in multi-national companies, showing the

problems and opportunities of strategic and operative financial management. It also deals

with the assessment of risks involved in international finance.

Management in a Globalized World


Term: winter/ summer Grading: written exam (45 min.)

Length: 2 hours / week ECTS-Credits

with examination: 5

Contents: Management in a Globalized World

The lecture deals with different management problems in large scale international

companies. Thereby great importance is attached on practical experience. Furthermore,

emphasis will be put on aspects of the business environment encountered by multinational

companies.

Organization of Multinational Companies




with examination: 5

Contents: Organization of Multinational Companies

The lecture deals with alternative organizational structures of MNCs and their suitability in

different contexts. Aspects of international coordination, management holdings, integrated

networks, knowledge management, virtual corporations and international cooperation

among companies are discussed.

Cases in International Management


Term: winter/summer Grading: “Übungsschein”, not required for

the final exam

Prerequisite: “Vordiplom” (Intermediate

Diploma)


with examination: 5

Contents: Cases in International Management

This tutorial course in International Management has the objective to present the main fields

of international management by using case studies and business simulations.

Seminar in International Management


Term: winter/summer Grading: “Seminarschein”, not required for

the final exam.

Prerequisite: “Übungsschein”

Length: 2 hours/week

Contents: Seminar in International Management

The head of the department and his assistants are involved in the seminar, which deals with

topics belonging to international management. Its objective is to prepare students for their

thesis, and it provides an insight into the techniques of scientific work.

International Management I




with examination: 5

Contents: International Management I

This lecture deals with the motives, objectives and strategic concepts leading to the

internationalization of companies. An analysis of international environments is the basis for

identifying the most important factors influencing the choice of countries in which companies

operate. Different market entry strategies within the process of internationalization are analyzed.

Strategic concepts for the internationalization of companies are developed from these topics,

primarily based on capital budgeting techniques.

International Financial Management I




with examination: 5

Contents: International Financial Management I

The first lecture “International Money and Capital Markets” deals with the financial

instruments of capital procurement and their use in international financial management.

International Corporate Governance




with examination: 5

Contents: International Corporate Governance

In this lecture corporate control infrastructures are compared internationally. Different control

mechanisms are introduced. The specific characteristics of the governance structures in

Germany and the US are discussed (e.g. role of the banks in Germany, proxy contests in

the USA).

4.4.3 Examination

Final Exams:

� The final examination for “International Management” is a composition of seven exams in

the individual courses.

� Exams in the following courses are required:

• International Management I (Perlitz)

• International Management II (Perlitz)

• International Financial Management I (Paul)

• International Financial Management II (Paul)

• Organization of Multinational Companies (Seger)

• International Corporate Governance (Seger)

• Management in a Globalized World (Perlitz/Henkel); optional in Summer or Winter

Semester

� The tutorial course and the seminar are not required for the final exam in “International

Management”. They are offered to students intending to write their thesis at the Department

of International Management.

Examination Modus:

• For each course, a 45-minute written examination will be offered at the end of the term

(semester).

• Tutorial course: Presentation of the problem solution for a business case. The work in the

tutorial course is designed as team work. The teams consist of approximately 5 students.

• Seminar: Seminar paper (about 15 pages) and presentation referring to a scientific

subject.

Thesis: • Scientific paper (4 months duration) which is written independently (maximum of 60

pages). The subject of the thesis will be discussed between students and an assistant of

the chair.

• There is no specific registration date.

• Prerequisite: tutorial course and seminar.

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