Basic economics knowledge, business law fundamentals, project management principles, contract management basics, financial acumen, risk management concepts, stakeholder analysis, cultural awareness, communication theories, global business practices and cross-cultural communication skills

By the end of the module, students…

• understand and apply the fundamental principles of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring and closing projects.
• will master project planning and scheduling techniques, utilizing tools such as Gantt charts and effective time management.
• will be able to identify potential project risks, assess their impacts, and develop mitigation strategies.
• have financial acumen and can ensure comprehensive financial control.
• can engage key stakeholders and manage their expectations effectively through stakeholder management.
• will have improved their leadership and team management skills through the study of conflict resolution, decision-making, and team building.
• know the principles of quality assurance to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards.
• will be able to confidently manage complex projects and ensure that they are completed successful, on-time, and within-budget delivery while meeting quality standards.
• Cultural Dimensions: Understand and explain cultural dimensions like perception, values, and hierarchy.
• Hierarchy Impact: Analyze the impact of hierarchy on organizations and communication.
• Conflict Resolution: Develop and apply conflict resolution strategies.
• Feedback Skills: Practice giving and receiving feedback in intercultural contexts.
• Time Management: Implement planning and time management techniques across cultures.
• Listening Comprehension: Improve understanding of spoken language in various contexts.
• Speaking Fluency: Enhance fluency and confidence in verbal communication.
• Reading Proficiency: Develop the ability to comprehend and analyze written texts.
• Writing Skills: Strengthen writing skills for different purposes and audiences.
• Grammar and Vocabulary: Expand knowledge of grammar rules and vocabulary usage.

Project Management – Commercial Framework: oral presentation; weight 50%

Intercultural Competences: oral presentation; must be passed successfully; weight: -

Language skills: exam according to the Language Center; weight 50%

Professor Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Eisele

Master MPE

Intercultural Competences

Project Management - Commercial Framework