Experience-based Specialization Project

The student and the supervisor will agree on a topic together. The supervisor is responsible for the fact that the workload for the student should be equivalent to other 5 ECTS courses, i.e. approximately 150 hours of work for the student. The student will work as much as possible independently under supervision of the supervisor.

Knowledge -The candidate possesses advanced knowledge in a particular application domain and topic relevant to the master's program. -The candidate is capable of applying and updating his/her knowledge gained in the master study to a particular application domain and project topic. Skills -The candidate can systematically analyze a particular application domain and identify key issues to be studied in greater detail. -The candidate can formulate objectives and strategic initiatives to outline a project plan. -The candidate can identify special needs and obtain support to implement the project plan. -The candidate is capable of using relevant methods in independent project work to reach the objectives of the project. -The candidate is capable of performing critical analysis of various literature sources on a particular topic to conduct the required project work. -The candidate knows relevant methods and terminology in a particular application domain. General competence -The candidate is capable of critical reflection and thinking. -The candidate is capable of working independently within the field of a particular application and knows relevant terminology. -The candidate is capable of analyzing relevant professional and academic information sources of a particular application domain. -The candidate is capable of appreciating the complexity of project work Objectives -In the specialization project students will focus on developing the analytical skills required to identify key issues in an application domain, and to formulate a project topic of their choice, e.g. a specific problem area form their field of study or practical work. Students will learn to develop the require skills and to master a their topic area individually, as well as to implement effective problem-solving strategies, and to report on their project topic at an advanced professional level.

-Project work -Essay/Article writing -Independent study