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 in terms of 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 in terms of 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 during the semester abroad at a partner university. It conveys theoretical and practical fundamentals of digital, technological and organizational innovations in global contexts.
Participants learn to understand, evaluate and critically apply innovation processes and smart systems.
The content is described as examples and can be covered by courses offered by the partner university:
- In-depth study of smart systems
- Digitization
- 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
Participants learn to understand, evaluate and critically apply innovation processes and smart systems.
The content is described as examples and can be covered by courses offered by the partner university:
- In-depth study of smart systems
- Digitization
- 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 university
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
10
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Specified by the partner university.
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
3