Curriculum Leading Transformation

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Modules

Transformation Management & Design

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Transformative Change	5
Transformative Change Graduates are familiar with the challenges of impact organizations. They have the ability to initiate and reflect on transformative change from a multidisciplinary perspective in relation to problems and fields of application. They can apply the Theory of Change, explain the most important transformation theories and drivers, distinguish between external and internal change and apply these to different contexts. They know the most important business models of impact organizations and are able to apply various innovation methods to develop new business models for impact organizations. Society, Ecology & Digital Transformation Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Socio-Eco Innovation & Digital Business Models Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 3 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Transformation Lab		5
Transformation Lab Graduates will be able to apply agile project management methods, tools and PM software in a targeted manner. They know when it makes sense to use agile methods in projects and when it does not. Graduates have developed concepts (based on transformation challenges) and demonstrated their project management skills. They are able to identify critical hypotheses for the success of the project and validate them. Graduates have learned how to identify risks, prototype ideas and create and test a Minimum Viable Project (MVP). Agile Project Management Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Transformation Lab Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Projekt ECTS: 4 Exam type: Mündliche oder Schriftliche Prüfung details not available
Transformative Change Project			5
Transformative Change Project The graduates have applied the contents of the 1st and 2nd semesters to an agile practical project coordinated with the academic management and have thus demonstrated their skills in the field. This project was related to a specific need of a national or international organization and affected at least one core area of the study program. Students have successfully completed this project independently - with coaching from the seminar leader. They are also able to write a simple funding application for their project. Public Funding Semester: 3 Type: Pflicht, Individualtraining ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Transformative Change Project Semester: 3 Type: Pflicht, Projekt ECTS: 4 Exam type: Mündliche oder Schriftliche Prüfung details not available
International Days				3
International Days Students are familiar with international best practices in the context of their studies and can apply and deepen their know-how in discussions with experts and international organizations as part of a business trip. International Days Semester: 4 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 3 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available

Digital Transformation

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Digital for Good - Foundations	5
Digital for Good - Foundations Graduates have gained an overview of digitalization strategies and technology trends. In detail, they know the characteristics, benefits, opportunities, risks and areas of application of various new technologies, as well as new communication and collaboration tools. At the end of another course in the module, graduates have a basic understanding of business processes in impact organizations and can develop simple processes and assess the benefits and cost-effectiveness Digital Business Processes Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Vorlesung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Mündliche oder Schriftliche Prüfung details not available Technology Trends & Tools Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 3 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Data & Decision Making	6
Data & Decision Making Graduates know how to provide, manage, evaluate and interpret data. In detail, they can access various data sources from their own application, process this data and create elementary evaluations. They are able to create relational data models (ERM) against the background of simple tasks. Graduates are sensitized to the planned and secure handling of data as well as its conscious and ethically reflected use. Students have knowledge of online research, can generate data and create digital surveys. They are able to carry out a digital content analysis and draw conclusions from it. Graduates understand the basic structures of national and EU law and can describe relevant contexts. and explain important sub-areas of IT law and current aspects of the legal problems of the Internet. They are able to name legal interpretation methods and discuss central legal aspects of IT-related issues with specialist lawyers. Data Literacy Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Vorlesung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Mündliche oder Schriftliche Prüfung details not available Digital Law Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Vorlesung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Mündliche oder Schriftliche Prüfung details not available Research in the Digital Age Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Leading with Analytics		6
Leading with Analytics Graduates can analyze data and use analytics to create impact. Graduates learn the language of data analysts in detail in order to act as a bridge between analysts and managers. Graduates have the skills to identify challenges by analyzing open data and to work on appropriate solutions. They are familiar with selected analytical methods and know how to use them to support decision-making. Know various use cases for analytics in impact organizations (e.g. harnessing data from donors to develop new offers, analyzing the satisfaction of population groups). They can interpret models with the support of data analysts. They can interpret data correctly in difficult situations and communicate it in a way that is appropriate for the target group (e.g. in crisis situations). Impact, Leisure, Sport & Happiness Analytics Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 6 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
SMART Tech for Managers		5
SMART Tech for Managers Graduates have a basic understanding of technology strategies and technology management. They can describe the relevance of smart technologies, use them and question them critically. They are trained as citizen developers and can work with no-code and, if necessary, low-code tools. You can assess the suitability of the technology for various target groups and discuss it with domain experts at eye level. They are familiar with immersive technologies and can introduce and use them in impact organizations if required. They are aware of the importance of webaccessibility and digital inclusion and can discuss ethical issues relating to smart applications with experts and users. Digital Humanism, Inclusion & Ethics Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Vorlesung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Mündliche oder Schriftliche Prüfung details not available Smart Tech & Citizen Development Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 4 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available

Organization & Leadership Transformation

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Purpose Driven Organizations & Ecosystems	5
Purpose Driven Organizations & Ecosystems Graduates have systematically developed the organizational, psychological and sociological foundations of purpose in the world of work and have an understanding of what is meant by purpose, how it is developed and what consequences result from a meaningful organization and ecosystems. It is also important that they are able to name their own motives and values and assess their influence on their quality of life. They understand what drives them and which tasks they find more or less meaningful. Purpose Driven Organizations & Ecosystems Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 4 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Self-Management & Motivation Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Individualtraining ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Economy for Good	4
Economy for Good Graduates know the basics of digital marketing and are able to design simple digital marketing strategies. They are aware of the importance of digital instruments in the marketing mix and know the corresponding tools. Graduates are familiar with various communication tools. They know which methods are available to them for digital marketing and can target specific target groups based on Sinus milieu analyses via various digital channels (including, but not limited to, social media). Graduates are familiar with the different types of crowdfunding. They can use digital marketing tools. Digital Marketing, Fundraising & Crowdfunding Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 4 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Communication for Managers		5
Communication for Managers Graduates will be able to decode stories and apply storytelling in a targeted manner. They know which types of stories are suitable for which areas of application. They are able to use storytelling in projects. They know how to design brands and social media marketing in the impact sector. They will also be able to present large amounts of data graphically and visually and communicate projects visually. They can use different tools and know what is important when working with agencies. Brand Building, Branded Interactions & Digital Design Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 4 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Storytelling Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Digital Leadership & New Work		4
Digital Leadership & New Work Graduates will have developed an awareness of how to lead themselves and others in the digital age. They reflect on and develop sustainable, adaptable, effective and culturally intelligent leadership skills through the use of novel and applied approaches required for effective leadership in digital and dynamic environments. They have developed an understanding of how traditional organizations differ from learning organizations. After the seminar, graduates will have detailed knowledge to proactively shape their own future. Students will have gone through their own experiential learning journey and experienced what it means to lead themselves and others in the digital age. In summary, after the course, students will have acquired new methods to deal with change in a resilient manner. Digital Leadership & New Work Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 3 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Life Design Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available

Socio-Ecology Transformation

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Sustainability & Impact Management	5
Sustainability & Impact Management After attending the course, participants will be able to describe the basics and common concepts of sustainability & impact management. They know the SDGs, the most important guidelines and challenges and are familiar with various sustainability strategies for impact organizations. They will be able to translate business problems into sustainable high-level solutions, identify relevant stakeholders and know how to involve them in the solution process in a structured manner. They are familiar with the tools, standards and ratings for sustainability reporting, can carry out simple measurements for sustainability performance and account for them. Sustainability & Impact Management Semester: 1 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Partnerships & Culture		5
Partnerships & Culture Graduates have an understanding of the concepts, principles and types of international cooperation. They are familiar with the history and institutions of international cooperation and know how these influence the governance of international cooperation. They are able to recognize networking and embedding opportunities, sources of funding and opportunities to improve individual initiatives. Graduates know which cognitive biases can influence their cooperation in transdisciplinary projects and how they can counteract them. Students are familiar with the principles of social judgment and know how to apply them in their collaboration with others. They are able to discuss how their own actions and decision-making are shaped by social judgment in a professional context. Based on the content of the first two semesters, students are now able to apply transformation processes and associated design methods in a targeted manner. They are able to analyse and influence organizational cultures so that they can have an impact within the organization. International Cooperations Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Social Psychology & Behavioral Change Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Seminar ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Transformation Processes & Culture Semester: 2 Type: Pflicht, Vorlesung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Mündliche oder Schriftliche Prüfung details not available
Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing			5
Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing Students have a basic understanding of the most important financing and business planning instruments and know the special features for impact organizations. They are familiar with the most important digital tools and processes used in Austria. Graduates are able to understand frameworks and principles of sustainable finance and apply them in a professional environment by developing, designing and implementing tools. They know how to communicate effectively with governments, financial institutions and for-profit organizations about sustainable finance. Students will learn theory, frameworks, case studies and work on live projects Financing & Business Planning Semester: 3 Type: Pflicht, Individualtraining ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing Semester: 3 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 4 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available

Elective modules

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Smart Cities and Regions			5
Smart Cities and Regions Graduates are familiar with the transformation agendas of smart eco-cities and regions, the core concepts and best practices and can guide and manage participation processes on the path to transformation to smart eco-cities and regions. SMART Cities & Regions Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
eSport Management			5
eSport Management Graduates have detailed knowledge of the digital and sustainable transformation of sports organizations. They understand how sports organizations work internationally and nationally and can critically evaluate sports organizations according to ethical and sustainable criteria. They are familiar with the eSports industry and its business models and know how to manage eSports events. They are able to conduct eSports marketing, influencer marketing and eSports sponsoring. They know the techniques to develop messages for their fans and build a fan community. They can manage eSports teams and lead employees in this area. They can assess the different impacts of eSports on health and society. In addition, they are able to help shape the future of eSports. eSport Management Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Smart Health			5
Smart Health Graduates will have an understanding of how to use information and communication technologies for the prevention, management and treatment of disease. As future leaders, they will be able to discuss topics such as digital health interventions, digital biomarker research, digital coaches and chatbots in healthcare, telemedicine, mobile and wearable computing, self-tracking, personalized medicine, AI and connected health in terms of the further development of healthcare organizations and to shape them for their institutions. They will have learned how to advance the digitalization of core clinical processes (diagnosis/therapy) and standardization (clinical pathways, SOPs, etc.) in healthcare institutions. They are familiar with various business models for digital health and can assess the implications of SMART Health for society. SMART Health Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
SMART Museums & Cultural Heritage			5
SMART Museums & Cultural Heritage Students have an overview understanding of the domain of culture at museums and cultural heritage sites and are able to develop a digital strategy and digital processes in a team and select the right digital media for this. They will be able to engage in a subject-specific exchange with experts and contribute to the development of sustainable and smart museums and cultural sites (e.g. design sustainable cultural ecosystems that counteract exclusion and poverty). SMART Museums & Cultural Heritage Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Regenerative Cultures and Leadership			5
Regenerative Cultures and Leadership Graduates will be equipped to initiate cultural change in their own community and co-create regenerative cultures. They will be equipped with a deep understanding of how to develop and shape communities. They will be able to integrate traditional ecological knowledge and indigenous wisdom with modern concepts and harness the power of collective intelligence to strengthen the resilience of local and regional communities. Upon completion of the course, they will be able to distinguish the different levels of consciousness required to initiate and lead social change initiatives. They will be able to discuss indigenous and contemplative systems thinking and reflect on participatory worldviews. Regenerative Cultures and Leadership Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 4 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Systems‘ Thinking, Consciousness and Social Change Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Ecopsychology			5
Ecopsychology Graduates are able to describe philosophical, psychological and social dimensions of the human-nature relationship and are familiar with state-of-the-art studies and their potential solutions for dealing with the climate crisis as a chronic stressor. They are able to explain the effects of climate change (heat, cold, air quality, etc.) on the human psyche and furthermore on social interaction. They can initiate changes in communities and play an active role in shaping social transformation processes. Ecopsychology Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Creative Economy Management			5
Creative Economy Management Graduates are familiar with the sector classification of the creative industries and are able to apply creative entrepreneurship methods and develop new business models for organizations in the creative industries. Graduates have understood that artistic professions in particular require a special approach if they are to be worked with professionally. They are able to adapt to this and have found an attitude that promotes a successful professional relationship in the respective case. Artist Management – Expert talks Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Creative Economy Management Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 3 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
HR Transformation			5
HR Transformation Graduates have the ability to design new HR models and digital HR processes and to advise organizations in this regard. They know how to operate culture management in organizations. They can transform strategic people management, talent management, recruiting and employer branding into modern forms. They will be able to discuss international mobility aspects with HR managers and know what is important for data analytics in the HR context. HR Transformation Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Management Consulting			5
Management Consulting Graduates have the ability to develop people, teams and organizations and to manage and shape targeted change processes with the participation of the people working in them. They are able to do this in analog and digital contexts. Graduates have developed an understanding of the holistic approach of Theory U and understand that this matrix is very universally applicable to a wide variety of systems and acute issues and in many cases saves the time it takes to find a solution. They can initiate and control the basic tools with which Theory U is applied yourself. Management Consulting Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 4 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Theory U Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Improvisation & Team Dynamics			5
Improvisation & Team Dynamics Graduates have an in-depth understanding of team and group processes, their phases and dynamics in virtual and analog space and can reflect on and manage them in a goal-oriented manner. Improvisation & Team Dynamics Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Self-Development			5
Self-Development Graduates are able to utilize different types of audiences. They are able to build a persuasive speech/presentation step by step, deliver this speech and motivate their audience to act accordingly. Graduates will be able to use self-awareness tools and techniques. The methods learned promote body awareness, self-confidence and balance. They can integrate these techniques into their daily lives to positively influence their health and that of others. Graduates have a basic understanding of their money management habits. They have gained an insight into the psychology of money. They know which tools they can use to avoid financial stress in the future. At the end, graduates will be able to proactively shape their financial future and transfer the know-how to their working environment. Financial Education Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Motivational Speaking Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 2 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Self Awareness Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Holistic Health Management			5
Holistic Health Management Graduates possess comprehensive knowledge in the field of holistic health - mental and physical health, as well as mental strength. They can embed this knowledge in the corporate context and are able to apply the basic methods. They demonstrate this in projects/presentations. Holistic Health Management Semester: 3 Type: Wahlpflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available

Optional Subjects

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International Startup League			5
International Startup League Graduates are familiar with the most important global challenges in the impact startup sector. They are able to found impact start-ups in an international context. International Startup League Semester: 3 Type: Wahl, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Leading with Analytics 2			5
Leading with Analytics 2 Graduates will be able to restructure data, analyze geographic information and data, perform forecasting and network analysis as well as path and text analysis for non-profit organizations and social institutions. They can also create reports. Leading with Analytics Semester: 3 Type: Wahl, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Impact Expedition			5
Impact Expedition As part of a guided experiential expedition, graduates experience first-hand impact challenges in the world. Impact Expedition Semester: 3 Type: Wahl, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Public Sector & Edu Tech			5
Public Sector & Edu Tech Graduates are able to assess the role of Twin Transformation in the political-administrative system and in the education system and to help shape it. They know the current issues and challenges for public organizations and in particular for educational institutions. They can apply the concepts, processes, use of digital technologies, challenges and opportunities in this particular context to the given requirements and help shape solutions. Public Sector & Edu Tech Semester: 3 Type: Wahl, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Pre-PhD-Research Stream			5
Pre-PhD-Research Stream Students recognize scientific research and understand the process of research generation. They know the basic rules for writing scientific articles/texts. They are able to find suitable sources of information and use them appropriately. Graduates are able to identify a research gap and generate research question(s) from it. They can select the appropriate methodological approach and are able to prepare the results in a research-oriented manner. Pre-PhD Research Stream Semester: 3 Type: Wahl, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 5 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available

Scientific Methods

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Academic Writing	5
Academic Writing Graduates are able to apply the most important techniques of scientific work and write their own research plan including a timetable for the Master's thesis. They are able to develop a scientifically sound problem definition (exposé) and present it during the seminar. Students then have the opportunity to choose between qualitative and quantitative data analysis. After completing the quantitative data analysis course, students have compiled and cleaned the data sets for their Master's thesis, checked their representativeness if necessary, statistically analyzed them and carried out hypothesis tests. After completing the quantitative data analysis course, students are able to independently carry out a computer-aided content analysis, data evaluation and presentation of results based on their own data from the Master's thesis. In addition, they have learned how to present results in the best possible way. Academic Writing 1 Semester: 3 Type: Pflicht, Integrierte Lehrveranstaltung ECTS: 3 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Academic Writing 2 Semester: 3 Type: Pflicht, Individualtraining ECTS: 2 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available
Master Thesis and Master’s Examination		27
Master Thesis and Master’s Examination Graduates are able to write a thesis according to scientific standards at Master's level. Students are able to reflect on their new findings and present them in a targeted manner. Master Thesis Semester: 4 Type: Pflicht, Projekt ECTS: 26 Exam type: Immanente Beurteilung details not available Master’s Examination Semester: 4 Type: Pflicht, Abschlussprüfung ECTS: 1 Exam type: Mündliche Prüfung details not available

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