Selected Topics in Innovation & Technology
Niveau
In-depth study
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• explain the concepts and technologies of smart systems.
• analyze the impact of technological innovations.
• evaluate international innovation and transformation strategies with regard to efficiency, sustainability and user orientation.
• develop simple concepts or scenarios for the use of smart technologies.
• reflect on the opportunities, risks and ethical aspects of digital innovations in global contexts.
• explain the concepts and technologies of smart systems.
• analyze the impact of technological innovations.
• evaluate international innovation and transformation strategies with regard to efficiency, sustainability and user orientation.
• develop simple concepts or scenarios for the use of smart technologies.
• reflect on the opportunities, risks and ethical aspects of digital innovations in global contexts.
Prerequisites for the course
Digital Tools & Data Skills
Course content
This module is completed as part of the semester abroad at a partner institution. It provides theoretical and practical fundamentals on digital, technological and organizational innovations in global contexts.
The participants learn to understand and evaluate innovation processes and smart systems and to critically apply them to their use.
The content is formulated as examples and can be covered by courses at the partner institution:
- In-depth study of smart systems
- Digitalisation
- Innovation management, design thinking and agile methods
- International best practices
- Cybersecurity, data protection and ethical questions
- Interdisciplinary case studies on smart systems and technology transfer
The participants learn to understand and evaluate innovation processes and smart systems and to critically apply them to their use.
The content is formulated as examples and can be covered by courses at the partner institution:
- In-depth study of smart systems
- Digitalisation
- Innovation management, design thinking and agile methods
- International best practices
- Cybersecurity, data protection and ethical questions
- Interdisciplinary case studies on smart systems and technology transfer
Recommended specialist literature
Will be specified by the respective partner university.
Assessment methods and criteria
Determined by the respective partner institution
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
10
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Determined by the partner university.
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
3