Transdisciplinary Activities
Component code / course code: IM-21.1
Semester: winter / summer
ECTS credits: 3
Lecture hours per week (SWS): 2
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Heyser / Prof. Dr. Krause
Prerequisites:
Students aiming to participate in the “Transdisciplinary Activities” course should have a foundational understanding of business concepts, coupled with a curiosity for exploring problems and solutions beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. An openness to collaborative learning, critical thinking, and the ability to engage with perspectives from various disciplines are essential. While specific prior knowledge in subjects outside business may not be required, students should be prepared to actively learn and integrate concepts from fields such as sociology, psychology, technology, and environmental science into business practice.
Qualification objectives:
By the end of this course, students will:
- Gain an understanding of how integrating knowledge and methods from various disciplines can address complex business and societal challenges more effectively.
- Develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.
- Enhance their ability to communicate effectively with professionals from other fields and to work in diverse teams.
- Apply transdisciplinary approaches to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems, considering ethical, social, and environmental implications.
- Prepare for leadership roles in environments that require broad, integrative perspectives on complex issues.
Course contents:
The course content includes:
- An introduction to the concept of transdisciplinarity and its significance in addressing contemporary challenges in business and society.
- Case studies highlighting successful transdisciplinary projects and initiatives, analyzing the processes, methodologies, and outcomes.
- Workshops and projects that require students to collaborate with peers from different academic backgrounds, focusing on problem identification, research, and solution proposal stages.
- Discussions
Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Lecture materials, scripts and current literature will be determined by the lecturer/professor, taking into account current developments
Examination type: project work
