Regulation & Standards: EU Green Claims Regulation, avoiding green washing, environmental labels and claims.

Consumer Perception: consumers understandimg of sustainability (heuristics, “eco-label bias,” misconceptions), credibility of claims

Strategic Communication: storytelling in sustainable packaging

Risks and Greenwashing: analysis of common greenwahing strategies, credible sustainability messages

Application/project work: Development of sustainable communication for a chosen packaging concept

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, report, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Continous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

• definition of presentation goals
• selection of information,
• choice of media and message,
• designing a compelling presentation structure,
• dealing with stress,
• handling questions from the audience.

Presentation methods:

• lecturer presentations

Participatory methods:

• practical exercises
• reflections
• feedback
• presentations
• simulation

Continuous assessment: The seminar is evaluated based on the active participation of the students. (100% mandatory attendance!)

The overall assessment communicated by the course instructor in the students´ portal.

> participated (teilgenommen)

> not participated (nicht teilgenommen)

The Professional English I course is all about communicating: communicating science and technology, communicating in English... which means we will be discussing, presenting and reflecting upon current topics relevant for packaging technologists.

Topics will be chosen which align with the aims of the degree program and by working closely with other lecturers will complement the content of courses running in parallel.

Presentational methods: Brief inputs.

Face-2-face / Moodle resources, relevant to each session.

Participatory methods: student-centered individual and group tasks such as presentations and discussions.

The students work at their own speed to acquire scientific knowledge depending on previous experience and expertise, and also depending on personal interest.

In addition to deepening knowledge of specific topics, through group work students acquire additional competences such as social, linguistic, discussion and presentations skills.

Additionally, they gain experience of working in international and interdisciplinary groups.

Continuous assessment: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1) Introductory Poster

2) Experience & Expertise Task

3) Proposed Discussion Article

4) Contribution to Discussion

5) Reflection of Discussion

6) Scientific Poster (first draft & final version)

7) Peer review of Posters

8) Presentation of Poster

9) Contribution to In-Class sessions

10) Course Reflection

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle.

The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students’ portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> 60 to 69 points => sufficient (4)

> 70 to 79 points => satisfactory (3)

> 80 to 89 points => good (2)

> 90 to 100 points => excellent (1)

How does legislation work at EU level?

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)

Regulation (EU) 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims Directive)

Directive (EU) 2019/904 on reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment

Packaging Licensing: Compliance with legal obligations

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, report, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Continous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

Key concepts of Sustainability and (Corporate) Social Responsibility

• Sustainability & Sustainable development
• IPAT formula
• UN SGDs, Global Compact and COP meetings
• (Corporate) Social Responsibility / ISO 26000
• Circularity / Cradle2cradle
• ESG Reporting standards
• Double Materiality assessment

Integrating Sustainability into the practices of Project Management

• Interacting life cycles
• Sustainability in project stakeholder management
• Sustainability in the business case
• Sustainability in the project team
• Sustainable procurement
• Scheduling for sustainability
• Sustainability in project risk management
• Sustainability in project reporting
• Sustainability in lessons learned

Sustainability in the Project life cycle & performing a Project Sustainability Impact Assessment

• Integrating sustainability in the project management process and life cycle of the project
• Instruments for a Project Sustainability Impact Assessment
• Performing a IPMA WISE impact assessment
• Aligning the project with the organisation’s goals and strategy

Aligning the Project with the Organization’s Sustainability Goals and Strategies

• Case presentations
• Developing a Sustainability Management Plan
• Sustainability interventions

• Lectures: In-depth study of the theoretical foundations and concepts of sustainable project management, including recent developments and best practices.
• Case studies: Examples and discussion of real projects with a focus on sustainability to understand the application of the concepts in more complex and challenging projects.
• Group work: Development and presentation of sustainable project plans, where students apply and extend their knowledge from the Bachelor program
• Discussions: Interactive discussions on current topics and challenges in sustainable project management to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Continuous assessment: Continous assessment: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

In-class group assignment (20 points)

Homework: case study (50 points)

Individual reflection (30 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• the principles and systems of personal leadership profiles,
• methods of self-perception and perception of others (feedback),
• leadership styles and their application,
• communication styles,
• team work
• systems of handling diversity

Presentational methods:

Work assignments: Students develop sets of questions, the contents of which are examined in interim exams and subsequently discussed in case of uncertainties. Individual work: Students work on a topic of their choice. This serves both for deepening knowledge in a specific area and for learning how to write a scholarly paper. Creating a power point presentation: Students present the results of their work with the help of a power point presentation.

Participatory methods:

Group work: In addition to elaborating on a specific topic and applying learned concepts, students acquire interdisciplinary skills such as social skills, media didactics competence and language proficiency when working in groups.

Continuous assessment: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. Group assignment (paper and presentation) (= 30 points | min. 3

groups)

2. Active participation during discussions (20 points)

3. Homework on Milgram experiment (10 points)

4. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Overview of conventional and emerging packaging testing systems and technologies, including their scope, applicability, and limitations for performance assessment.
• Introduction to chemical, physical, overall and specific migration concepts and their role in compliance and safety evaluation within relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Presentation of non-destructive testing approaches for assessing packaging integrity, material identity, and early-stage quality screening.
• Core material-specific testing frameworks for paper, board, and plastic packaging, covering typical test programs, key parameters, and the influence of structure, processing, and environment.
• Fundamentals of result interpretation and critical evaluation, linking data to specifications, standards, uncertainty, and fit-for-purpose decision-making.

The main content of the lectures will be presented by several lecturers in the classroom via PowerPoint presentations.

Participatory methods:

Students will participate in a standard blended learning approach. This includes classroom teaching and distance learning. The content will be assessed through a final exam.

Final exam: Final written exam

How to find scientific literature in packaging

Reading, understanding and interpreting papers in packaging and sustainability

Using AI for literature research

Using AI to read, summarize and analyze scientific literature

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, report, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Continous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

• Literature survey databases

• AI as a tool for scientific working

• How to prepare a scientific text

• Citation of scienitific literature

• Avoiding plagiarism

• Presentation techniques

Blended learning (including learning methods such as frontal teaching, distance learning, exercises, work tasks, students´ presentations, etc.)

Continuous assessment: Continuous assessment (including assessment methods such as preliminary test, intermediate test, homework, students´ collaboration, and final exam)

• Material Flow Analysis / Substance Flow Analysis (SFA),
• Material Flow Accounting,
• Mass Balance / Material Balance,
• System boundaries,
• Input–output analysis,
• Life Cycle Assessment,
• Life Cycle Inventory / Life Cycle Impact Assessment,
• Environmental Impact Categories,
• Carbon Footprint,
• Product Environmental Footprint,
• Comparative LCA

Participatory methods:

• Modelling of simplified MFA and LCA examples
• Research about LCA Papers and studys -> comparison of those in a written essay

Presentational methods:

• Frontal ppt Presentation with participative exercises (e. g. quizzes and discussions) in MFA and LCA

• Presentation of simplified MFA and LCA examples

Continuous assessment: Continuous assessment including intermediate and final examinations, seminar work and group presentations

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

The course provides a transition from theoretical concepts to practical application in the market. This course is structured around packaging materials and packaging types. Initially, the focus is on secondary packaging made of materials such as paper, including fillers, corrugated components, as well as plastics like films or injection-molded parts such as corrugated sheets. A brief overview is also given on wood packaging or metals as auxiliary materials. In addition, active packaging for protection against corrosion and electrostatics is introduced. Basic packaging materials like adhesive tapes or stretch films are also discussed, along with their specifications. Finally, the discussed materials are combined in terms of packaging development, with a focus on selecting the appropriate packaging for specific application scenarios.

Presentational methods:

Face-to face teaching with discussion of important points in small groups

Participatory methods:

Students work independently on three tasks. Some questions are discussed in class in small groups

Continuous assessment: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1.Task 1 (30 points)

2.Task 2 (30 points)

3.In-class group task (40 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Repetition of packaging functions
• Definition and Basics Sustainability
• Overview of main packaging materials
• Interaction between packaging and contents
• D4R Overview
• Ecodesign criteria
• Circular economy – deep dive on the different R-strategies (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
• Basics of holistic sustainability assessment of packaging
• Link to sustainability reports and company’s strategies
• Best practice examples from the industry

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, report, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Basic structure

Each course is assessed on the basis of at least three components. These consist of mandatory ongoing assessments and an optional final examination.

Components

a) Ongoing assessments (at least 2)

Ongoing assessments should record continuous learning progress. Permissible formats are e.g:

Short tests / quizzes

Project or group work

Homework / Assignments

Presentations

Practical exercises

Participation in discussions or forums

b) Final exam (optional, maximum 1)

A final exam can be used, but is not mandatory.

Permitted formats:

Written examination

Oral examination

Practical exam

The Professional English II course consolidates and extends the knowledge and skills relevant for sustainable packaging technologists from the previous Professional English I course.

Topics will be chosen which align with the aims of the degree programme and by working closely with other lecturers will complement the content of courses running in parallel.

Presentational methods: Brief inputs.

Face-2-face / Moodle resources, relevant to each session.

Participatory methods: student-centered individual and group tasks such as problem-solving scientific tasks and debates.

The students work at their own speed to acquire scientific knowledge depending on previous experience and expertise, and also depending on personal interest.

In addition to deepening knowledge of specific topics, through group work students acquire additional competences such as social, linguistic, discussion and presentations skills.

Additionally, they gain experience of working in international and interdisciplinary groups.

Final exam: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1) Expertise Task

2) Scientific Literature tasks

3) Debate tasks

4) Contribution to In-Class sessions

5) Course Reflection

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle.

The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students’ portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> 60 to 69 points => sufficient (4)

> 70 to 79 points => satisfactory (3)

> 80 to 89 points => good (2)

> 90 to 100 points => excellent (1)

• Sources of innovation,
• business model innovation,
• new business development,
• entrepreneurial selling,
• managing a start-up or small business, private equity & venture capital

Presentational methods:

Topics of innovation, entrepreneurship & strategy will be elaborated based on a PowerPoint presentation prepared specifically for the purposes of the course, whereby basic prior knowledge (as economic topics are taught as part of the Bachelor's degree program) is expected, and the willingness to engage in economic and innovative thinking is a key requirement.

Participatory methods:

The students independently prepare sub-areas of the innovation processes and methods of entrepreneurial leadership and present their knowledge in class and answer questions from the participants as experts. In addition, students are required to develop an entrepreneurial venture step by step in group work and work out concrete concepts for founding a start-up.

Continuous assessment: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. active participation in class (= 15 points)

2. literature test (= 10 points)

3. individual work and presentation in class (= 30 points)

4. group start-up concept and presentation in class (= 30 points)

5. written final examination (= 15 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

Important legal issues in environmental law for packaging technologies

Air pollution control law
Water law
Chemicals law
Environmental impact assessment

Law and sustainable entrepreneurship
ESG reporting
Environmental management systems

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, reports, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Continuous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

• Conventional and novel testing systems and technology,
• chemical, physical and microbial tests,
• non-destructive testing systems and technology,
• specific material testing procedures for packaging made of paper, board or plastic test programs and parameters,
• interpretation of test results

Didactic setting - in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

The main content of the lectures will be presented by several guest lecturers in the classroom via powerpoint presentation.

Participatory methods:

Students will participate with a standard blended learning approach. This include online exercises and teaching material, practical laboratory exercises and a team exercise in form of writing laboratory protocols together.

Continuous assessment: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. laboratory entry exam 1 (20 points)

2. laboratory protocol 1 (30 points)

3. laboratory entry exam 2 (20 points)

4. laboratory protocol 2 (30 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Basic principles of quantitative and qualitative research
• Research design and quality assurance
• Quantitative methods:
  • Methods of quantification (Design and conduction of advanced questionnaires, ...)
  • Assessment and presentation of results
• Qualitative methods:
  • Overview of qualitative data collection methods
  • Overview of procedures for the analysis of qualitative data
  • Conduction of qualitative methods (expert interviews, ...)
  • Helpful tools for qualitative methods (transcription)
• Evaluation methods
• Interpretation of data and critical reflection of results

Blended learning:

• Lectures by teachers
• Assignments, tasks and presentations
• Discussions
• Distance learning

Final exam: Continuous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

Create a working title

Explain why these were chosen

Research current publications on the topic

Create research questionnaires

Use of AI

Critically question and create own research questions

Selection of methods

Suggestion of methods that are possible for the answer

Literature portfolio

Support from teaching staff for planning the master's thesis

Regular feedback loops between teachers and students

Home phase: Working out the individual steps of the master's thesis

Continuous assessment: Creation and reflection of working title: 20 points

Creating and reflecting on research questions (AI-supported): 30 points

Method selection/portfolio: 30 points

Literature portfolio: 20 points

• Application of software tools (STAN, openLCA),
• Establish material and energy flow diagrams / Sankey diagrams,
• Use of LCA databases (e.g. Ecoinvent),
• Realization of a combined MFA and LCA study

Blended learning (including learning methods such as frontal teaching, distance learning, exercises, work tasks, students´ presentations, etc.)

Participatory methods:

• Establishment of MFA model with the help of software STAN in groups.
• Establishment of LCA model with the help of software openLCA in groups.

Presentational methods:

• Presentation of MFA model with the help of software STAN

Presentation of LCA model with the help of software openLCA

Continuous assessment: Continuous assessment (including assessment methods such as homework and a final group report)

• Conventional as well as novel technologies and concepts,
• selected topics in packaging technology
• trends and current research topics
• future scenarios with a focus on sustainable packaging

Presentational methods:

• presentation with ongoing discussion
• guest lecture

Participatory methods:

• group exercises
• reading and discussing scientific literature

student presentations with discussions

Continuous assessment: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Assignment 1 – short paper (10 points)

2. Intermediate exam 1 (20 points)

3. Assignment 2 – short paper (10 points)

4. Intermediate exam 2 (20 points)

5. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal. > 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Recap and update the content and results from Research Design
• Create introduction and objectives for the selected topic
• Describe methods and present initial data basis, method design (laboratory work, survey, creation of evaluation scheme, review, etc.)
• Finalize the list of literature
• Schedule and risk analysis for the Master's thesis project

Support from teaching staff for planning the master's thesis

Regular feedback loops between teachers and students

Home phase: Working out the individual steps of the master's thesis 

Final exam: Recap: 10 points

Introduction: 25 points

Methods and research design: 40 points

Bibliography: 15 points

Timetable and risk analysis: 10 points

Ecodesign

Contents vary depending on the semester. 
Current topics in the field of sustainable design and packaging are covered:

e.g.:
Littering 
Customer-centered design 
Bio-plastics 
Reuse and packaging 
Composite materials in the packaging industry 
Smart packaging

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, reports, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Continuous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

Theory:

Mechanical recycling of plastics, paper, glass and metal

Chemical recycling basics

Current challenges in the recycling of packaging

Laboratory:

Plastics recycling

Paper recycling

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, reports, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Practical Lab Course

Final exam: Continuous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

Insights about current packaging trends and potentials for innovations and future markets from key note speakers along the value-added chain (packaging producers, manufacturers of branded goods, service providers, science, etc.)

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Face-to face teaching with discussion of important points in small groups

Participatory methods:

Participation in discussion, Input from own experience and industry experience

Exercise: Students research a trend in their field of work or interest and learn about trend scouting and get a chance to connect with co-students and colleges at work

Questionnaires: Students research the guest speakers and there companies, the are prepared for the presentations and can ask open questions from there research. Learning about the industry and connecting with the guest speaker

Online exam: students read compulsory literature and prepare for an exam all by them self to become capable of independent work.

Term paper: students write a term paper to a self chosen topic. They have to follow all instructions for a master thesis and have the chance to prepare for this task. The present their work as a pitch presentation and read and grade on colleges work to get an insight on one more topic and understand the grading process better.

Continuous assessment: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. Online exam compulsory literature (10 points)

2. Questionnaires (10 points)

3. Trend Paper (10 points)

4. Term Paper (40 points)

5. Peer-Feedback (10 points)

6. Presentation Pitch (20 points)

7. Bonus Points (10 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points. (110 with bonus points)

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

This course provides a broad introduction of the major theories and models of financial management, which are offered as aids for the understanding, evaluation and resolution of financial managers’ problems. The course contents will cover the following subjects:

• Financial reporting
• Working capital
• Financial statement and cash flow analysis
• Capital structure
• Sources of capital
• Investment and project evaluation
• NPV and IRR
• Financial planning
• Risk management

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

• 3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =
• 23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)
• 1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)
• 126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

• In class lectures conveying the fundamental basics of the IC content.

Participatory methods:

• Class participations: Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions on relevant IC topics.
• Group presentations (students’ presentations): Students present a specific, chosen topic in front of the class. This allows the topics to made accessible to the entire classroom and encourage discussions.
• Group work (case studies): Students work on specific topics in their respective groups. On the one hand, students strengthen their knowledge by applying what they have learned in class, and on the other hand, working in a group develops interdisciplinary skills such as social skills, media didactics and linguistic competence.

Continuous assessment: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. class participation (10 points)

2. students´ presentations (10 points)

3. case studies (40 points)

4. Written final examination (= 40 points | min. 2 groups)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Digitization, digital transformation
• basic knowledge, distinction, historical development
• specific concepts, possibilities, and practical use
• case studies from the industry

Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

1.5 SWS / 3 ECTS (= 75 TU workload students) =

11 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

63 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

Topics of digitization, digitalization, digital transformation will be elaborated based on a PowerPoint presentation prepared specifically for the purposes of the course, whereby no specific prior knowledge is expected, but everyday knowledge in dealing with electronic media is advantageous. A particular focus is on the topic of artificial intelligence.

In addition, experts from the field - preferably from the packaging industry - will be invited to explain approaches to digital transformation in their respective companies.

Participatory methods:

The students prepare for the respective units in class through homework, research background information and work out concrete questions that can be dealt with in the classroom units.

Continuous assessment: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:

1. homework / lesson preparation (30 points)

2. active participation in class (30 points)

3. final exam (40 points)

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students' portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)

• Introduction to environmental hazards caused by industry
• Air pollution control
• Water treatment
• Soil protection
• Littering and environmental analysis
• Environmental biotechnology

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, reports, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Continuous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

• Difference between waste management and circular economy
• Waste management law
• Logistic systems in waste management
• Concept of mechanical-biological waste treatment
• More than just packaging waste: Selected case studies: e.g., food waste, building materials (may change depending on the semester)
• Biogas technology
• Composting
• Landfilling

Blended learning: combination of asynchronous online learning phases and presence phases

Online phases: learning materials (books, papers, reports, presentations, etc.), assignments, self-assessment, students forums, wikis, etc.

Presence phases: frontal teaching, case studies, group discussions, small group work and peer review, presentations, guest lectures, etc.

Continuous assessment: Continuous assessment including at least 3 partial assessments (e.g. intermediate test, final exam, short papers, presentations, group assignments)

• Fundamentals of Change Management

  • Types of change: organizational, technological, cultural, and sustainability-driven change

  • Drivers of change in the packaging industry (innovation, regulation, digitalization, sustainability transitions)

• Change Models and Frameworks

  • Strengths and limitations of different change approaches in complex, technology-driven environments

• Human and Organizational Aspects of Change

  • Stakeholder analysis and engagement

  • Leadership, communication, and resistance to change

  • Organizational culture and behavior in change processes

• Change Management in Technical and Industrial Contexts

  • Managing change in engineering, production, and R&D environments

  • Change related to new packaging materials, processes, automation, and digital tools

• Sustainability and Regulatory Change

  • Change management in response to environmental regulations, circular economy requirements, and sustainability goals

• Change Planning and Implementation

  • Developing change strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans

  • Monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement

• Case Studies and Applied Projects

  • Analysis of real-world change initiatives in the packaging sector

Presentational methods:

• lecturer presentations

Participatory methods:

• practical exercises
• reflections
• feedback
• presentations
• simulation

Final exam: The seminar is evaluated based on the active participation of the students. (100% mandatory attendance!)

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students´portal.

> participated (teilgenommen)

> not participated (nicht teilgenommen)

In this course, the basics of materials science and waste management are briefly repeated in plenary sessions and deepened in self-study. The focus is on a consolidated understanding of the complex relationships between material properties and the use of materials in the context of circular economy and ecological product development.

Materials

• Types of materials and their most important properties
• Properties and areas of application
• Pure materials and composites

Life Cycles of materials in different packaging application

• Primary packaging
• Secondary packaging
• Tertiary packaging

Eco -Design and Circular Economy

• Definition of eco-design
• Eco-Design Process
• Aspects of circularity

Learning methods consist of a balanced mix of frontal teaching, work assignments, discussions, individual work, presentations and group work.

Continuous assessment: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment, via

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation + 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination. The course is assessed through at least 3 partial

performance evaluations.

Students have to conduct a Master thesis (16 ECTS) in English, present the topic and results within the Master seminar (3 ECTS) and pass a final Master’s exam (2 ECTS).

For the Master seminar, students have to prepare a presentation of their Master thesis and to present it to a scientific audience.

Research-guided learning

Continuous assessment: Mandatory participation

Students have to conduct a Master thesis (16 ECTS) in English, present the topic and results within the Master seminar (3 ECTS) and pass a final Master’s exam (2 ECTS).

The Master thesis serves the evidence that the student is able to work on a scientific topic independently. The selected topic has to be related to packaging technology and/or sustainability. 

Research-guided leraning

Final exam: Module exam

Students have to conduct a Master thesis (16 ECTS) in English, present the topic and results within the Master seminar (3 ECTS) and pass a final Master’s exam (2 ECTS).

The Master thesis serves the evidence that the student is able to work on a scientific topic independently. The selected topic has to be related to packaging technology and/or sustainability.

Research-guided leraning

Final exam: Module exam

• Introduction to packaging development and design,
• Introduction to Strategy and Implementation design principles
• Design Thinking / Client centricity (practical unit)
• Understanding and reproducing briefing information (The value of information)
• Transfer of briefing information into project tasks
• Holistic approach to Packaging (practical unit)
• Introduction to aligned working principles (Packaging Wheel)

Didactic setting - in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:

3 SWS / 6 ECTS (= 150 TU workload students) =

23 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)

1 TU exam (examination supervision by the lecturer)

126 TU distance learning (=workload students)

Presentational methods:

- Lectures on Packaging principles (partly w/ media support)

Participatory methods:

- Preparation of presentations

- Presentation of work

- Individual and team work

- 20-10-10-5 System

- Group and panel discussion

- Analysis on information and elaboration of questionnaire

- Practical session on Design Thinking

- Consumer surveys

Continuous assessment: The integrated course is assessed through formative assessment. By

awarding points during the integrated course (ongoing performance

evaluation 80% mandatory attendance) and not just at the end

through a final examination, several advantages arise:

- The workload is distributed evenly throughout the semester.

- The assessment does not represent a snapshot.

- Teaching methods can be modified and adjusted as needed.

- Students take active responsibility for the learning process and receive

individual courses for action.

In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial

performance evaluations:

1. assignment 01: Pick-A-Pack (20 pts)

Introduction into the topic

First evaluation of a packaging

1st Assignment 02: The Debrief (30 Pts)

The relevance of information transfer

Create the perfect (De)Brief

2nd Assignment 03: alternating topic (50 Pts)

Assignment is based on the topic of Day 04

The overall assessment of all partial performances will be

communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score

for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.

The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following

grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the

students portal.

> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)

> from 60 points => sufficient (4)

> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)

> from 80 points => good (2)

> from 90 points => excellent (1)