Bachelor's Degree Program

Sustainable Management of Resources

part-time

 
 

Sustainable Management of Resources

Autumn 2016 will mark the start of the interdisciplinary degree program Sustainable Management of Resources, which was developed in partnership with companies and government agencies. Given the global social challenges of climate change, scarcity of resources, waste management and avoidance and the increasingly stringent environmental legislation associated with all this, the primary focus of the degree program is on designing and optimizing sustainable inter-organizational value chains in companies, from product development to disposal and recycling. Therefore the degree program combines engineering, natural sciences, methods of resource management, business administration and environmental law.

Department
Applied Life Sciences
Topics
Technologies
Environment

Highlights

  • Interdisciplinary degree program for sustainability experts in business

  • Focus on comprehensive value chains from product design to disposal and recycling

  • Collaborations with production and waste management companies as well as authorities guarantee a practical orientation

     

    Facts

    Final degree

    Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc)

    Duration of course
    6 semesters
    Organisational form
    part-time

    Tuition fee per semester

    € 363,361

    + ÖH contribution + costs for optional additional services, if applicable2

    ECTS
    180 ECTS
    Language of instruction
    German

    Application Winter semester 2027/28

    07. January 2027 - 31. May 2027

    Study places

    23

    1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727 per semester. Details on tuition fees can be found in the general fee regulations.
    2 The costs depend on the additional services selected from the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna, such as work clothing, licenses, tutorials, or excursions.

    Before the studies

    You wish to apply technical, scientific and business expertise to develop environmentally friendly solutions and products that are also profitable. You enjoy conceptual thinking, are open to innovative approaches and have a practical approach to tasks. You see identifying potential for improvement as a central challenge for your future career.

    Why you should study with us

    Study place = lab place

    Sharing is good, however, not your lab space, please. You are guaranteed your own.

    Highly sought-after knowledge

    What you learn here is crucial to solving global problems.

    International network

    Going abroad for an internship or a job: this is the next logical step when studying with us.

    Relevant admission requirement

    You need a general university entrance qualification, proven by

    • Austrian secondary school leaving certificate (AHS, BHS, vocational higher education entrance qualification) or
    • Austrian certificate of a limited higher education entrance qualification for the respective group of studies or
    • equivalent foreign certificate or
    • certificate of completion of at least three years of study with 180 ECTS credits at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution ,

    or a relevant professional qualification with additional examinations.

    Further details

    Limited higher education entrance qualification

    In addition to an essay on a general topic (German), the following compulsory subjects for university degree programs are required for admission according to StudBerG:

    • chemistry level 2
    • physics level 1
    • English 1

    Limited higher education entrance qualifications for one of the following university degree programs are recognized as admission requirements:

    • natural sciences: niology
    • chemistry
    • nutritional sciences
    • pharmacy
    • subject biology and environmental studies
    • subject chemistry
    • subject household economics and nutrition
    • technical physics
    • subject physics
    • technical chemistry
    • subject chemistry
    • food and biotechnology
    • landscape planning and landscape architecture
    • forestry
    • wood and natural fiber technology
    • environmental and bio-resource management
    • civil engineering and water management
    • agricultural sciences
    • viticulture, oenology and wine industry

    Relevant professional qualification with additional examinations

    Apprenticeship groups

    • brewing and beverage technology, chemical laboratory technology, chemical process engineering, printing technology, pre-press technology, waste disposal and recycling specialist - waste, waste disposal and recycling specialist - waste water, glassmaking, cardboard goods producer, design engineer, plastics molding, plastics technology, painting technology, food technology, metalworking, metal technology, surface technology, paper technology, pharmaceutical technology, physics laboratory technician, production technician, packaging technology, materials technology

    Schools for Intermediate Vocational Education

    • construction engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, computer and communication technology, data processing, electronics, electrical engineering, precision engineering, aeronautical engineering, glass technology, woodworking and sawing technology, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, microelectronics, reproduction and printing technology, textile chemistry, textile technology

    Required additional exams: English and, depending on the profession, either chemistry 2 or physics 1

    Language requirements for admission

    The required language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is at least

    • German - level B2.

    Legalization of foreign documents

    Applicants may require legalization of documents from countries other than Austria in order for them to have the evidential value of domestic public documents. Information on the required legalizations can be found here in PDF format.

    Translation of your documents

    For documents that are neither in German nor English, a translation by a sworn and court-certified interpreter is required. Your original documents should have all the necessary legalization stamps before translation so that the stamps are also translated. The translation must be firmly attached to the original document or a legalized copy.

    Online application - uploading documents

    As part of your online application, upload scans of your original documents including all required legalization stamps. For documents not issued in German or English, scans of the corresponding translations must also be uploaded. The head of the study program decides on the equivalence of international (higher) education qualifications. Therefore, your documents can only be checked as part of the ongoing application process.

    Applicants with a German "Fachhochschulreife" (German advanced technical college entrance qualification)

    The German "Fachhochschulreife" (German advanced technical college entrance qualification) is not formally equivalent to the Austrian general university entrance qualification. Whether access to the Bachelor's degree program is possible via a relevant professional qualification and which additional examinations must be taken for this is decided by the head of the degree program or study program after reviewing the application documents in the course of the admission procedure. In your online application in the selection field "Relevant admission requirement", please select the item “Foreign limited higher education entrance qualification”.

    Your path to studying at Hochschule Campus Wien begins with your registration on our application platform. In your online account, you can start your application directly or activate a reminder if the application phase has not yet started.

    Documents for your online application

    Proof of identity

    • passport or
    • identity card or
    • Austrian driving license (proof of citizenship required) or
    • residence permit (proof of citizenship required)

    Change of name - proof

    • e.g. marriage certificate - only required if your current name does not match the name on your proof of identity or on the documents required to prove the admission requirements

    Relevant admission requirement for the bachelor's degree program

    The relevant admission requirement is a general university entrance qualification or a relevant professional qualification.

    • Austrian secondary school leaving certificate (AHS, BHS, vocational higher education entrance qualification) or
    • Austrian certificate of a limited higher education entrance qualification for the respective group of studies or
    • equivalent foreign certificate or
    • certificate of completion of at least three years of study with 180 ECTS credits at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution or
    • proof of relevant professional qualification

    If you do not currently have a certificate, please upload your complete certificate (all pages) from the last completed school level.

    Proof of language skills German B2

    For admission, German language skills of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must be provided.

    The following applies as proof:

    • secondary school leaving certificate from a German-language school
    • completion of at least three years of studies in German
    • supplementary examination pre-study course - German B2
    • German certificate (not older than 3 years), for example:
      • Austrian German Language Diploma: ÖSD Certificate B2
      • Goethe Institute: Goethe Certificate B2
      • telc: German B2
      • German language test for university admission for foreign applicants: DSH-2
      • German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany: DSD II
      • Test of German as a foreign language (Test DaF): Level TDN 4 in all parts
      • Language Center of the University of Vienna: Course and successfully passed exam at level B2

    Proof of a higher language level is also valid.

    Curriculum vitae in tabular form in German

    Letter of motivation in German

    Legalizations and translations, if applicable

    • see tab “Foreign documents and degrees” above

    Your application is valid once you have completely uploaded the required documents. If you do not have all the documents at the time of your online application, please submit them immediately upon receipt by email to the administration of your study program (see section “Contact”).

    After completing your online application, you will receive an email confirmation with information on the next steps.

    The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.

    • Aim
      The aim is to ensure places are offered to those persons who complete the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skills needed for the intended profession.
    • Process
      In a written test your logical thinking skills and understanding of scientific processes are analyzed and documented. This test serves to determine your aptitude for a scientific education. In the second phase of the admission procedure you will take part in an interview to help determine your ability and readiness to learn. The focus is on motivation, capacity for careful consideration, ability to work well under pressure and endurance as well as the ability to express yourself verbally. The admission interview will be evaluated by a score.
    • Criteria
      The criteria for acceptance are based solely on performance. The geographical origin of the applicant has no influence on the admission decision. The admission requirements must be met in all cases. Applicants are evaluated according to the following weighting system:
      • Admission test (60%)
      • Admission interview (40%)
      The admission committee (which comprises, among others, the head of the academic section and representatives of the teaching staff) awards places to the applicants who score highest in the tests. The process as a whole and all test and assessment results from the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner.

    During the studies

    The degree program was developed on a needs-oriented basis together with production and waste management companies and government agencies. These companies and agencies will provide high-caliber experts as lecturers, support extensive internships and grant deep insights into their facilities and infrastructure through excursions. This network of companies and agencies will provide opportunities for research and development projects and will enable you to make valuable contacts for your future career already during your studies. The Vienna Biocenter, the top life sciences address in Austria, also provides the perfect learning atmosphere with its well-equipped lecture halls and laboratories for chemistry and microbiology. The degree program shares this location with the bachelor's degree programs of Packaging Technology and the Biotechnology Department. In many occasions you will benefit from Hochschule Campus Wien as a multidisciplinary university with interdisciplinary activities for example in the area of research and development, as well as events such as the Campus Lectures, public lecture evenings with prominent experts, that Hochschule Campus Wien regularly invites you to join.

    Given the global social challenges of climate change, scarcity of resources, waste management and avoidance and the increasingly stringent environmental legislation associated with all this, the need for practically trained experts for resource management and waste management who can go straight to work for companies continues to grow. A primary goal is to design sustainable products and processes and to coordinate them with one another such that resources in the entire value chain are used carefully and waste is avoided as much as possible or is used productively as recyclable materials. In addition, the degree program focuses on the needs of public institutions such as municipalities. 

    The ability to think outside the box and pursue innovative approaches is crucial for sustainable results. This may even mean changing the existing business model and further developing everything from manufacturing to services. For example, a manufacturer of cleaning products containing non-biodegradable substances may additionally offer their use as a service and thus make the reduction an economic goal of their company. This increases the added value and is sustainable at the same time.

    In this degree program you will acquire technical and scientific fundamentals as well as the methods of resource management, a robust business administration education as well as know-how in environmental law.

    • The curricular topics of study are “Methods of Resource Development”, “Law and Quality Management”, “Management” and “Sector-specific Resource Development”
    • Special attention is given to the characteristics of packaging and food manufacturers, the chemical industry and commercial enterprises. Renewable resources play an equally important role in the degree program as a holistic view of the entire system.
    • The central focus of the degree program is the ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainability, which you will learn to integrate throughout the life cycle of a product, from development and production to distribution and disposal.
    • A high priority is given to environmental legislation since the legal framework is often a driving force for companies to make product changes.

    Curriculum

    Module Betriebswirtschaft

    Betriebswirtschaft

    3 SWS   6 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students understand basic business contexts

    • Students understand the business model of their own company

    • Students are able to interpret business management parameters and are familiar with key figures in business accounting

    • Students are able to participate in product costing

    3 SWS
    6 ECTS
    Operational and work organisation | ILV

    Operational and work organisation | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Grundlagen der Organisationsgestaltung
    • Organisation im Industrieunternehmen
    • Produktplanung, Konstruktion und Stücklisten
    • Arbeitsvorbereitung und Erstellung der Auftragsunterlagen
    • Produktionsplanung und Produktionssteuerung
    • Materialwirtschaft & Logistik

    Learning results

    • Students understand existing organizational processes in production and trading companies

    • Students are able to optimize or adapt organizational processes

    Teaching method

    Blended Learning, bestehend aus Lehrendenvorträgen, praktischen Übungen, Präsentationen der Studierenden und E-Learning-Einheiten

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Fundamentals of Business Administration | ILV

    Fundamentals of Business Administration | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Economic basics with the aim of understanding both microeconomic and macroeconomic relationships.
    • Knowledge of how a modern economy functions in its basic features
    • Independent approach to topics
    • Networked thinking
    • Active participation

    Overview of the course

    • Preparation/work text A
    • "Introduction"
    • "Enterprises in Times of Globalisation" (Chapter 1)
    • "Framework Factors" (Chapter 2)
    • "Central Questions of Business Administration" (Chapter 3)
    • Intermediate exam
    • Preparation/work text B
    • "Analysis of balance sheet ratios using the example of the Austrian metalworking industry" (Chapter 4)
    • "Business plans and project plans within companies" (Chapter 5)
    • "Digitalisation and Industry 4.0" (Chapter 6)
    • "Complexity of the management spectrum" (Chapter 7)
    • Term paper "Create a business plan
    • Final exam

     

    Learning results

    • Students can describe the quality, depth and, in this sense, fundamental importance of the extremely complex scientific field of business administration in terms of method and content.

    • Students have an insight into and overview of the DNA of companies.

    • Graduates are able to recognize the economic background of a multitude of reports (e.g. on TV and radio) in a qualified manner.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by the lecturer, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units. In addition, the students have to prepare the content for each course unit (slides of the next course unit, literature recommendations).

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Sustainable ressourcenmanagement

    Sustainable ressourcenmanagement

    3.5 SWS   7 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students can describe the basic concepts of social ecology, the principles of sustainable development and the historical changes in human-environment relationships. They can assess the impact of human activities on social and ecological systems.

    • Students are able to analyze social and ecological inequalities and develop interdisciplinary strategies for justice and sustainability.

    • Students understand ethical decision-making processes in the context of the economy, environmental protection and new technologies. They can discuss these critically and place them in practical contexts.

    • Students can analyze the role of politics, economics and culture in environmental and social developments and critically reflect on their influence on ecological and social systems.

    • Students understand English specialist terminology and use it appropriately

    • Students use interdisciplinary approaches and community-based solution strategies to tackle complex ecological and social challenges in the Anthropocene.

    3.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Introduction to sustainable resource management | ILV

    Introduction to sustainable resource management | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to the course (e.g. finding a group, self-organization, mutual expectations, organization of distance and attendance phases, development of the course culture)
    • Terminology of resource management and waste management
    • Global ecological problem areas - water
    • air
    • climate
    • resources
    • Biodiversity
    • Principles of sustainability (three-pillar model)
    • Resource management in the company - overview
    • Players in the economy and society
    • Basics of presentation techniques

     

    Learning results

    • Students understand the main global environmental problems and can derive the relationship to resource management.

    • Students understand the methodological principles of resource management and can use this as a basis for assessing the suitability of methods for resource optimization and resource development.

    • Students master basic presentation techniques and can present technical content to an audience.

    Teaching method

    Presenting methods:
    - Lecturer presentations

    Methods used:
    - blended learning
    - practical exercises
    - student presentations
    - e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Ethics in resource management  | ILV

    Ethics in resource management  | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

     

    What is ethics? Introduction and meaning

    • Definition of ethics and distinction from morality
    • Difference between normative ethics, metaethics and applied ethics
    • Role of ethics in society and in individual decisions

    Aim: To create an understanding of the term "ethics" and demonstrate the relevance of ethical issues.

    Activity: Discussion of current social or global challenges and their ethical dimensions (e.g. climate change).

     

    Ethical theories I: Deontology and utilitarianism

    • Introduction to deontology (Immanuel Kant): Ethics of duty, categorical imperative.
    • Introduction to utilitarianism/consequentialism (Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill): Consequence orientation, utility maximization
    • Comparison of the two approaches: Principles vs. consequences.

    Objective: To understand the two central ethical theories, their differences and possible applications.

    Activity: Discuss case studies (e.g. trolley problem) and make ethical decisions based on both theories.

     

    Ethical theories II: Virtue ethics and theories of justice

    • Virtue ethics (Aristotle): Focus on character and virtues, moral action as an expression of good character traits
    • Theories of justice (John Rawls): Theory of justice, principles of fairness
    • Ethics of care (Carol Gilligan): Emphasis on relationships and context in ethical decisions.

    Aim: To deepen understanding of ethical theories that go beyond rules and consequences.

    Activity: Analyze an ethical dilemma in a personal relationship or social institution.

     

    1. Ethical dilemmas and decision making
    • How to recognize ethical dilemmas?
    • Methods of ethical decision-making: 5-step model (identification, analysis, evaluation, decision, reflection).
    • Application of ethical theories to real dilemma situations.

    Aim: To provide students with tools for analyzing and solving ethical dilemmas.

    Activity: Working on a complex ethical dilemma from practice (e.g. medical decisions, business practices, environmental protection).

     

    Ethics in everyday life - personal and professional responsibility

    • Application of ethical principles in personal and professional contexts.
    • Ethical challenges in the profession: whistleblowing, conflicts of interest, personal integrity.
    • Balance between personal ethics and professional requirements.

    Objective: To promote ethical reflection in one's own life and professional life.

    Activity: Reflection on own values and their influence on professional decisions.

     

    Insights into the Ethics Committee of FH Campus Wien

    • Scientific integrity, the quality and trustworthiness of science and its results,
    • Rules for good scientific practice (research integrity)
    • Rules of research ethics

    Learning results

    • Students can describe basic ethical theories and concepts.

    • Students can recognize and analyze ethical dilemmas.

    Teaching method

    Presenting methods:

    - Lecturer presentations

     

    Developing methods:

    - Blended learning (e.g. with videos)

    - Practical exercises, case studies

    - Presentations by the students

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Methods in Ressource Management | ILV

    Methods in Ressource Management | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Overview of the most important methods of resource management

    • Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
    • Ecodesign
    • Environmental management systems
    • Waste management concepts
    • the waste management sector in Austria
    • Material flow management
    • Resource management in the production industry

    Learning results

    • Students understand the main global environmental problems and can derive the relationship to resource management.

    • Students can explain the topic of climate change and can describe the derivation of global climate targets.

    • Students can orient themselves in the waste management sector and the institutions involved.

    • Graduates understand the methodological principles of resource management and can use this as a basis for assessing the suitability of methods for resource optimization and resource development.

    • Students know the basics of life cycle thinking and can apply these in LCA.

    • Students can explain the benefits and "dangers" (green washing) of NH reporting.

    • Students master basic presentation techniques and can present technical content to an audience.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by the lecturer, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Physics and Mathematics in Resource Management

    Physics and Mathematics in Resource Management

    5 SWS   10 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know the relevant mathematical and physical principles and apply these in the context of resource management methods in order to carry out product and process developments

    • Students can describe and solve simple problems in the natural sciences mathematically

    5 SWS
    10 ECTS
    Mathematics in Ressource Management | ILV

    Mathematics in Ressource Management | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    The module Mathematics contains introductions to the following topics:
    - Fundamentals and set theory
    - Basics of arithmetic
    - Equations/inequalities, systems of linear equations
    - Functions and discussion of curves
    - Linear algebra (vector and matrices calculation)
    - Trigonometry and unit circle
    - Analysis (differential and integral calculus, differential equations)

    Learning results

    • Students know the relevant mathematical and physical principles and apply these in the context of resource management methods in order to carry out product and process developments.

    • Students understand English specialist terminology and use it appropriately.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by the lecturer, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Scientific calculation operations  | UE

    Scientific calculation operations  | UE

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Units in the natural sciences
      • Converting units
    • Physical arithmetic
      • Calculating with efficiencies
        • Units of time
        • mass
        • Energy units
    • Chemical arithmetic
      • Volume
      • Mass concentration
      • Molar term

     

    Learning results

    • Students know the SI units, can convert them into each other and use them correctly

    • Students can independently calculate simple examples from physics and chemistry

    • Students have acquired the basic skills to understand more complex mathematical relationships in later courses in the field of science and technology

    Teaching method

    There will be homework examples after each block, for which you will receive points. Special points are awarded for examples that are calculated on the blackboard.

    In addition, there will be 2-3 intermediate tests

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Physics in resource management | ILV

    Physics in resource management | ILV

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    Measurement and units of measurement

    Mechanics:

    • Laws of motion
    • Work, energy, momentum, power
    • Friction
       
    • Translation and rotation
    • Statics
    • Mechanical characteristics of materials
    • Tensile test

    Specifications

    Basics of thermodynamics and properties of matter:

    • Heat energy and temperature
    • Main theorems
    • Heat capacity
    • Heat transport
    • Efficiency
    • Entropy
    • Kinetic theory of gases
    • Steam pressure
    • Miscibility
    • Phase transformations
    • State diagrams
    • Ideal gas law
    • Gases and liquids (behaviour, viscosity, surface tension)
    • Diffusion

    Electromagnetic radiation

    • Electromagnetic radiation spectrum
    • Applications (spectroscopy)
    • Interaction between radiation and matter

    Learning results

    • Students know the relevant mathematical and physical principles and apply these in the context of resource management methods in order to carry out product and process developments.

    • Students understand the specialist terminology and use it appropriately.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Umweltrecht

    Umweltrecht

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students master the basics of law, can distinguish and categorize legal sources, interpret legal texts and subsume facts under given legal facts.

    • Students know the basic principles of environmental law and can use them to monitor compliance with environmental regulations and to promote sustainable corporate development.

    • Students use their legal knowledge to raise awareness of sustainable development in companies and assess the necessary steps to comply with regulations.

    • Students have familiarized themselves with the central processes of the life cycle of a company (e.g. foundation, investor entry or exit) and can analyze these in a practical manner.

    • Students are able to use their knowledge as a basis for other courses (e.g. environmental law) and to effectively integrate legal requirements into business processes.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Introduction to environmental law | VO

    Introduction to environmental law | VO

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • General environmental law
      • Basics and definitions
      • Hierarchy of standards
      • Differentiation between international, federal and state law
      • Principles and instruments of environmental law
      • Laws and regulations
    • International environmental law, environmental union law
      • Principles and definitions
      • Principle of sustainability
      • Directives and ordinances
    • Immission control law
    • Climate protection law
    • Insight into nature conservation and species protection law
    • Strategic environmental assessments
    • Environmental information

    Learning results

    • Students know the basic principles of environmental law and are able to apply these in monitoring compliance with environmental regulations within the company.

    • Students are able to use their knowledge of environmental law within the company to raise awareness of sustainable corporate development.

    Teaching method

    Lecturer presentations with case studies

    Examination

    Final exam: Examination covering the entire subject matter 100 points. Open questions and case studies to be completed in 45 minutes.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Legal basis | ILV

    Legal basis | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Fundamentals of law (overview)
    • Classification of law (overview)
      • Public law
      • Private law
    • Syllogism
    • Sources of law and legislation
    • Level structure of the legal system, incl. EU law
      • Delimitation
      • Transposition of EU law into national law
    • Interpretation of laws and regulations
    • Presentation and overview of selected legal matters relevant to resource management
      • Civil law
      • General part (capacity to contract, doctrine of legal transactions, root defects)
      • Basic principles of tort law
      • Company law (focus on corporations)

    Learning results

    • Students develop the fundamentals of law and are able to distinguish between legal sources and categorize them. They have mastered the basics of methodology and can interpret legal texts (laws, ordinances, contracts) accordingly. They have learned to subsume facts under certain (predefined) facts.

    • Students have familiarized themselves with the "life cycle" of a company (from the intended foundation to a possible exit/entry of an investor) on the basis of a practical case study.

    • Students are able to use their knowledge as a basis for other courses (e.g. environmental law) and can better assess the necessary steps for compliance with legal regulations in companies. Finally, they are able to use the knowledge they have acquired in the company to raise awareness of sustainable corporate development.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Scientific working

    Scientific working

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students can describe central principles of academic work and apply them in their own work, such as correct citation and adherence to standards for avoiding plagiarism.

    • Students are able to differentiate between basic qualitative and quantitative research methods and evaluate their suitability for specific questions....

    • Students can develop a research topic, research relevant literature and formulate their findings in a structured scientific text....

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Introduction to scientific working | ILV

    Introduction to scientific working | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Principles of scientific work
    • Literature research and empirical work
    • Citation rules and citation styles
    • English specialist terminology
    • Primary and secondary literature
    • Source quality and criticism
    • Structure of a scientific paper
    • Scientific language
    • Peer review process
    • Scientific papers, collective works, specialist reading, internet sources
    • Scientific posters
    • Overview of scientific methods
    • Search engines and keywords
    • Tools (Citavi, LaTeX, etc.)
    • AI in scientific work
    • Giving feedback

     

    Learning results

    • Students can describe central principles of academic work and apply them in their own work, such as correct citation and adherence to standards for avoiding plagiarism.

    • Students are able to differentiate between basic qualitative and quantitative research methods and evaluate their suitability for specific questions....

    • Students can develop a research topic, research relevant literature and formulate their findings in a structured scientific text....

    Teaching method

    Presenting methods:

    • Lecture to convey the basics

    Developing methods:

    • Tasks continuously distributed throughout the semester, presentations by students
    • blended learning

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS

    Module Betriebswirtschaft

    Betriebswirtschaft

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students understand basic business contexts

    • Students understand the business model of their own company

    • Students are able to interpret business management parameters and are familiar with key figures in business accounting

    • Students are able to participate in product costing

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Cost accounting and Controlling | ILV

    Cost accounting and Controlling | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    In the course Cost Accounting and Controlling (ILV) you will learn about the following topics:

    • relevant technical terms of cost accounting and controlling
    • essential costs that arise in the company and how they are allocated
    • Calculation of production costs, prime costs  and sales prices
    • Advantages and applications of contribution margin accounting.


    STRUCTURE OF THE LECTURE

    1. basics of cost accounting and controlling:

    •     Cost and activity accounting
    •     Basic concepts of cost accounting
    •     Types of costs

    2. cost center accounting:

    •     Operational accounting with cost allocation sheet
    •     Internal activity allocation
    •     Determination of overhead rates
    •     Cost over- and under-coverage

    3. calculation of products and merchandise:

    •     Determination of manufacturing costs, prime costs and selling prices
    •     Overhead calculation with accounting of hourly rates for machines
    •     Calculation of trade goods
    •     Preliminary and post calculation

    4. short-term income statement in cost- and performance calculation

    •     Total cost method
    •     Cost-of-sales method

    5. contribution margin accounting

    •     Key figures calculation

     

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with the basics and the process of cost accounting and can describe the difference to bookkeeping as well as important terms from cost accounting and bookkeeping.

    • Students are able to calculate costs of goods sold with and without cost centers and apply the operating reconciliation sheet (BÜB) and the operating accounting sheet (BAB).

    • Students are familiar with the cost unit income statement and can participate in calculations and carry them out independently.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by the lecturer, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Chemie u Biologie im Ressourcenmanagement

    Chemie u Biologie im Ressourcenmanagement

    5.5 SWS   10 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know the relevant chemical principles and apply them in the methods of resource management (e.g. life cycle analysis, sustainable product development)

    • Students are able to justify the relevance of an intact environment for a functioning social system

    • Students are familiar with the basics of microbiology and hygiene and understand their relevance for a sustainable future and an intact environment

    5.5 SWS
    10 ECTS
    Chemistry in resource management | ILV

    Chemistry in resource management | ILV

    3 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    General and inorganic chemistry:

    • Atomic structure and atomic models
    • Periodic table of the elements
    • Chemical bonds
    • Acid-base concept
    • Redox reactions
    • Conservation laws and consequences
    • States of matter
    • Chemical equilibrium

    Organic chemistry:

    • Bond types
    • Classes of substances (total and unsaturated KW, arom. compounds, halogenoalkanes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, sulphur compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, carbonic acid and derivatives, amines);
    • Acid/base strength of organic compounds
    • Reaction mechanisms

    Chemical exercises

    • Safety in the chemical laboratory
    • Protocol management
    • Handling basic laboratory equipment
    • Semi-quantitative analysis of inorganic anions and cations using colorimetric rapid tests
    • Quantitative analysis using volumetric methods (acid-base titration, redox titration, complexometry)
    • pH value and pH determination methods

    Learning results

    • Students know the relevant chemical and biological principles and apply these in resource management methods (e.g. life cycle analysis, sustainable product development).

    • Students are able to assess the toxicity and environmental impact of emissions and pollutants.

    • Students are able to assess the hygiene of productions as well as disposal and recycling concepts.

    • Students can carry out basic investigations in the laboratory under supervision and are familiar with the safety regulations.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning consisting of lectures, practical exercises, online quizzes, self-study and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    3 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Ecology and environmental microbiology  | ILV

    Ecology and environmental microbiology  | ILV

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    Ecological principles

    • Environmental conditions and resources
    • Habitats
    • Populations and communities
    • Biodiversity

    Microbiology and hygiene

    • Properties and differentiation of prokaryotes and eukaryotes
    • Cell shapes, cell clusters and microscopy
    • Energy production and metabolism
    • Basics of hygiene
    • Sterile work
    • Food pathogens

    Ecotoxicity

    • Toxicity
    • Selected pollutants and their effects

    Microbiological and environmental laboratory exercises

    • Introduction to sterile work
    • Isolation and cultivation of microorganisms
    • Microscopy and staining methods
    • Bacterial count determination

    Learning results

    • Students know basic ecological mechanisms. They are familiar with the development of the earth's population, interactions of humans with nature and the influences of humans on the environment.

    • Students know the development and dangers of environmental damage, such as anthropogenic climate change, increased eutrophication or the threat to biodiversity.

    • Students are familiar with the most important principles and concepts of nature conservation and can discuss these in a social context

    • Students understand the basic properties, characteristics and classification criteria of microorganisms and can reproduce these in the context of an examination.

    • Students know basic methods of microbiological practice and hygiene practice and can apply these independently in a laboratory setting, as well as evaluate and interpret the results and present them in the form of a protocol.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: - Intermediate examinations and final examination (written or online)

    - Seminar paper(s) and field trip report

    - Writing a laboratory protocol

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Sustainable ressourcenmanagement

    Sustainable ressourcenmanagement

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students can describe the basic concepts of social ecology, the principles of sustainable development and the historical changes in human-environment relationships. They can assess the impact of human activities on social and ecological systems.

    • Students are able to analyze social and ecological inequalities and develop interdisciplinary strategies for justice and sustainability.

    • Students understand ethical decision-making processes in the context of the economy, environmental protection and new technologies. They can discuss these critically and place them in practical contexts.

    • Students can analyze the role of politics, economics and culture in environmental and social developments and critically reflect on their influence on ecological and social systems.

    • Students understand English specialist terminology and use it appropriately

    • Students use interdisciplinary approaches and community-based solution strategies to tackle complex ecological and social challenges in the Anthropocene.

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Globale Social- ecological sustainability  | ILV

    Globale Social- ecological sustainability  | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Social Ecology:

    • Fundamentals of social ecology: definitions, concepts and historical development
    • Ecosystem services and their importance for human society
    • Human relationships with the environment: interactions, impacts and changes over time
    • Sustainable development and its significance for social ecology
    • Environmental justice and social inequality in relation to access to resources and environmental pressures
    • Community-based conservation projects and environmental movements
    • Anthropocene and the impact of human activity on the planet
    • Interdisciplinary approaches to solving environmental problems, including the integration of social sciences and natural sciences.
    • The role of politics, economics and culture in shaping environmental change.

    Social sustainability:

    • Foundations of social sustainability
    • Social justice and equal opportunities
    • Inclusion and diversity
    • Poverty reduction and social development
    • Community engagement and civic participation
    • Health and well-being
    • Education and lifelong learning
    • Cultural identity and diversity
    • Social innovation and entrepreneurship

    Learning results

    • Students can describe the basic concepts of social ecology, the importance of ecosystem services and the historical changes in human-environment relationships.

    • Students can apply the principles of sustainable development and assess the impact of human activities, especially in the Anthropocene, on social and ecological systems.

    • Students are able to analyze social and ecological inequalities and develop strategies for more justice and sustainability.

    • Students can use interdisciplinary approaches and community-based solution strategies to overcome ecological and social challenges.

    • Students understand the role of politics, business and culture in environmental and social developments and can critically reflect on their influence.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Ethics in economics and ecology  | ILV

    Ethics in economics and ecology  | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

     

    Ethics and Business - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    • Concept and principles of responsibility, definitions
    • Introduction to CSR and the ethical responsibility of companies
    • Triple bottom line: ecological, social and economic responsibility
    • Ethical challenges in the global economy (e.g. supply chains, fair working conditions, environmental responsibility).

    Objective: Understanding the ethical responsibility of companies in a globalized world.

    Activity: Analysis of a company (e.g. Tesla, Nestlé) and its CSR practices. Group work on possible ethical conflicts and solutions.

     

    Scientific ethics, research and climate change

    • Scientific ethics: principles such as objectivity, transparency and scientific integrity.
    • Use of resources in research: ethical issues regarding the distribution of research funds, use of natural resources, intellectual property.

    Goal: Understanding ethical challenges in research and climate policy

    Activity: Analysis of AI-generated scientific texts.

     

    Environmental ethics - sustainability and intergenerational justice

    • Introduction to environmental ethics: anthropocentrism vs. biocentrism
    • Ethical issues of sustainability: resource consumption, climate change, species extinction
    • Responsibility towards future generations (intergenerational justice).

    Objective: To promote ethical awareness of environmental issues and long-term responsibility

    Activity: Discussion on the ethical dimensions of climate change and environmental degradation. Group work on sustainable solutions to global environmental problems.

     

    New development trends and their ethical relevance:

    • Artificial intelligence and its opportunities/limits;
    • Automated decision-making processes and their challenges;

     

    Summary and final discussion

    • Review of the various ethical theories and their applications
    • Discussion on the relevance of ethics for future challenges (e.g. climate crisis, technological developments)
    • Open questions and individual reflection of the students on their learning progress

    Objective: To bring together the knowledge acquired and encourage further discussion of ethical issues.

    Activity: Open discussion round: "What role will ethics play in your future professional life?"

     

    Learning results

    • Students can discuss and scrutinize ethical decision-making processes in business.

    • Students can discuss and question ethical decision-making processes for the preservation of an intact environment.

    • Students can discuss and scrutinize ethical decision-making processes in the context of new technologies.

    Teaching method

    Presenting methods:

    - Lecturer presentations

     

    Developing methods:

    - Blended learning (e.g. with videos)

    - Practical exercises, case studies

    - Presentations by the students

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Module special environmental law

    special environmental law

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students understand the legal basis of EIA at national, European and international level and can systematically apply the procedural steps, including screening, scoping, environmental assessment and follow-up monitoring.

    • Students are able to use various methods and instruments to assess environmental impacts (e.g. GIS analyses, scenario techniques) and interpret the results in a well-founded manner.

    • Students can evaluate the legal requirements of EIA, plan public participation and develop effective communication strategies to moderate conflicts of interest.

    • Students can apply national and international legal regulations and work independently on simple legal case studies.

    • Students understand and critically scrutinize environmental legislation in the context of sustainable (corporate) development

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Selected Topics in Environmental Law | ILV

    Selected Topics in Environmental Law | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to case handling
    • Structuring environmental law cases; approach and methodology
    • Relevant legal sources and research
    • Special administrative law
    • Waste law and recycling management
    • Property protection and climate protection law
    • Water law
    • Soil protection
    • Air pollution control
    • Trade law
    • Forestry law
    • regional planning law
    • Building law
    • Nature conservation law
    • International environmental law cases

    Learning results

    • Students are able to identify relevant legal sources from national, European and international environmental law and use them effectively to make well-founded decisions.

    • Students can analyze cases from various areas of environmental law, such as waste law, immission control, water law and soil protection, and develop legally justified solutions.

    • Students are able to evaluate complex case constellations from the areas of air pollution control, commercial law, forestry law, regional planning law, building law and nature conservation law and develop legal solutions.

    • Students can analyze international environmental law cases, develop legal arguments based on multilateral agreements and international norms and understand environmental law conflicts in a global context.

    • Students can apply the knowledge they have learned in simulated case studies, prepare statements and defend their findings in discussions.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers and students and presentations by
    students.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Material flow management and materials

    Material flow management and materials

    3.5 SWS   7 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know the methodological standards of substance and material flow analysis.

    • Students can define temporal and spatial system boundaries for resource-intensive processes and systems.

    • Students are able to collect and analyze material and energy flows within and across companies and to identify optimization potentials from material and goods balances as well as to make technical and economic deductions.

    • Students are familiar with basic scientific relationships and can derive energy consumption and mass and material distributions in different systems.

    • Students are familiar with the most common materials and can assess their potential uses in the context of sustainable resource management

    3.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Material flow management and process optimisation  | ILV

    Material flow management and process optimisation  | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Presentation of material flows
    • Resource use in AT and internationally
    • Key figures for evaluating resource efficiency
    • Austrian circular economy strategy
    • Business models for increasing the circular economy
    • Significance for ecodesign
    • Carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS)
    • Resource conservation: materials, raw materials, raw materials master plan

    Learning results

    • Students have an overview of national and international resource consumption and can name potential counter-strategies to increase resource conservation.

    • Students know examples of resource conservation and efficiency.

    • Students are able to record and analyze material and energy flows within and across companies and identify optimization potential.

    • Students can define temporal and spatial system boundaries for operational decision-making processes.

    • Graduates can classify waste and disposal management in the overall system of the circular economy.

    Teaching method

    Blended Learning, bestehend aus Lehrendenvorträgen, praktischen Übungen, Präsentationen der Studierenden und E-Learning-Einheiten

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Resource management materials | ILV

    Resource management materials | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Structure of the materials
    • Material properties
    • Material groups
      • polymer materials
      • Renewable raw materials
      • wood
      • Building materials
      • Metallic materials
      • Composite materials and their structure
    • Materials technology and manufacturing processes
    • Material cycles and recycling
    • Materials testing

    Learning results

    • Students know the essential materials and their properties as well as their manufacturing processes and can assess products and processes on this basis and are able to make sensible suggestions for materials for applications. They know the advantages and disadvantages of the material groups

    • Students have gained an overview of the material use of renewable raw materials.

    • Students can carry out simple measurements on material properties under supervision and calculate results from the measurements.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Intermediate and final inspection, laboratory protocol

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Scientific working

    Scientific working

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students can describe central principles of academic work and apply them in their own work, such as correct citation and adherence to standards for avoiding plagiarism.

    • Students are able to differentiate between basic qualitative and quantitative research methods and evaluate their suitability for specific questions....

    • Students can develop a research topic, research relevant literature and formulate their findings in a structured scientific text....

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Qualitative and quantitative research methods | ILV

    Qualitative and quantitative research methods | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Overview of quantitative and qualitative methods
    • Research design
    • Creation of an interview guide
    • Creation of a questionnaire
    • Evaluation methods
    • Critical reflection and interpretation of the results
    • Helpful tools for qualitative methods
    • Helpful tools for quantitative methods

    Learning results

    • Students know the main differences and areas of application of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

    • Students are able to create and evaluate interview guidelines

    • Students can design questionnaires in a meaningful way and evaluate them quantitatively

    • Students can interpret results from qualitative and quantitative research

    Teaching method

    Presenting methods:

    Lecture to convey the basics

     

    Developing methods:

    - Individual work: Creation of an interview guide, conducting qualitative interviews, transcription of the interviews, evaluation of the interviews

    - Creation of a quantitative questionnaire, collection of results using statistical methods, evaluation, communication of results in the form of a presentation

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS

    Module Abfallwirtschaft und Recycling

    Abfallwirtschaft und Recycling

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know the Austrian and European circular economy and waste management and their legal basis, understand the markets and players and can assess their importance for resource development and process optimization.

    • Students can analyze waste compositions and identify appropriate measures for action and potential for optimization.

    • Students can differentiate between treatment methods for different types of waste and understand the waste management and technical interrelationships of the entire value chain.

    • Students can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various waste treatment measures with regard to resource utilization and environmental impact.

    • Students understand the relevant English terminology and can critically analyze scientific literature on waste management technologies.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Waste management and circular economy | ILV

    Waste management and circular economy | ILV

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    • Fundamentals of waste management and the circular economy
    • Legal framework at national level
    • Legal framework at EU level
    • Classification and characterization of waste
    • Types of waste, waste catalog, waste list
    • Overview of waste treatment and processing methods and procedures
    • Management of waste in practice
      • Reporting and notification system
      • Registration
      • Electronic data management
    • Overview of waste management and its players
    • Examples of different collection and recycling systems
      • Packaging
      • End-of-life vehicles
      • Waste electrical and electronic equipment
    • Collection of waste
    • Technologies for the selective separation of recyclable materials from waste:
      • Plastics
      • Metals
      • Biogenic waste
      • Paper and cardboard
      • Glass
      • Other waste
    • Recycling of plastics
    • Recycling of end-of-life vehicles and electrical and electronic appliances
    • Recycling of glass
    • Mechanical-biological waste treatment
    • Composting
    • Waste incineration
    • Landfill technology
    • Contaminated sites and soil protection
    • Treatment of hazardous waste

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with Austrian and European recycling and waste management and its legal basis, understand the markets and players and can assess their importance for resource development and process optimization.

    • Students can analyze waste compositions and identify appropriate measures for action and potential for optimization.

    • Students can differentiate between treatment methods for different types of waste and understand the waste management and technical interrelationships of the entire value chain.

    • Students can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various waste treatment measures with regard to resource utilization and environmental impact.

    • Students understand the relevant English terminology and can critically analyze scientific literature on waste management technologies.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Data management and statistics

    Data management and statistics

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know where to find secondary data and can display, arrange, collect and organize it using software.

    • Students know the most important basics of statistics and can apply them to questions from resource management and scrutinize the results.

    • Students can use statistical software (R, Excel).

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Data management and statistics in sustainable resource management  | ILV

    Data management and statistics in sustainable resource management  | ILV

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    Data management

    • Data sources (Statistics Austria, EuroStat)
    • Data management in R
      • What is R
      • Installing R
      • Importing data into R
    • Simple (arithmetic) operations with data in R
      • Structuring and organizing data
      • Simple calculations with data

    Statistics

    • Descriptive statistics (graphical methods, parameters)
    • Basics of inferential statistics (parameter estimation, hypothesis tests, minimum necessary sample size)
    • Normal distribution methods
    • Analysis of variance (simple, two-way analysis of variance)
    • Regression and correlation analysis (correlation coefficient, simple linear regression analysis)

    Learning results

    • Students know where to find secondary data and can display, arrange, collect and organize it using software.

    • Students know the most important basics of statistics and can apply them to questions from resource management and scrutinize the results.

    • Students can use statistical software (R, Excel).

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Digitalization and environmental technology

    Digitalization and environmental technology

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students have a basic understanding of the tasks and areas of information technology as well as an overview of modern IT architectures and systems used in companies, including ERP systems as central control elements.

    • Students have basic knowledge of digital transformation and understand the methodical approach to the digital mapping of business processes.

    • Students have an insight into current trends and possible future developments in the field of digitalization and can assess their relevance for companies.

    • Students know the basics of environmental technology and environmental chemistry and can evaluate their significance and application in industrial processes.

    • Students can select suitable environmental protection technologies in cooperation with specialist technicians, combine them in a meaningful way and outline optimal cleaning processes.

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Digitalization  | ILV

    Digitalization  | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to information processing
    • Modern IT architectures and concepts
    • ERP systems and special software
    • Digital transformation and application in day-to-day business
    • Practical examples and trends in digitalization

    Learning results

    • Students have a basic understanding of the tasks and areas of information technology

    • Students have an overview of modern IT architectures and systems used in companies

    • In particular, students have an insight into the tasks of an ERP system as the heart of the company.

    • Students have a basic knowledge of digital transformation and an understanding of the approach to digital mapping of business processes

    • Students have an insight into current trends and possible future developments in the field of digitalization

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Lebenszyklusanalyse

    Lebenszyklusanalyse

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with the instrument of life cycle analysis and are able to assess LCAs and use them as a resource management tool for the evaluation and development of products and for process optimization.

    • Students learn how to use software, databases and methods for LCA.

    • Students are able to select appropriate data sets and methods.

    • Students design and calculate LCAs using appropriate software tools (open LCA) and Excel.

    • Students are able to interpret the results and can use the correlations and evaluations to prepare a life cycle assessment report.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Life cycle analysis | ILV

    Life cycle analysis | ILV

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    • Life Cycle Assessment
      • Basics - from cradle to grave
      • LCA assessment (from cradle to grave) - basics
        • The four phases of LCA
        • Objectives and scope of investigation
        • Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) - Life Cycle Inventory
        • Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) - impact assessment
        • Evaluation and interpretation
      • Reporting and critical review
      • Normative framework (ISO 14040 series, ISO 14044)
      • Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)
      • Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF)
      • Water Footprint / Water Scarcity Footprint
      • Practical examples
      • Critical reflection: strengths and weaknesses of the methodology

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with the instrument of life cycle analysis and are able to assess, design and commission LCAs

    • Students in this course understand the basic principles of life cycle assessment.

    • Students understand English specialist terminology and use it appropriately.

    • Students are able to interpret published LCA study results and check environmental statements.

    • Graduates learn how products and processes are linked to environmental problems and understand that each stage of the value creation process of a product life cycle causes environmental impacts.

    Teaching method

    Lectures, group work & individual exercises

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Sustainable management systems

    Sustainable management systems

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know and apply project management methods, initiate, plan and coordinate projects for resource development and process optimization, taking into account economic criteria along the value chain.

    • Students understand operational quality management systems, contribute to their optimization and apply their knowledge to product and process development as well as compliance with waste and environmental regulations.

    • Students know the requirements and benefits of management systems and can develop specific concepts in the areas of process, quality and risk management.

    • Students are familiar with key environmental management systems, can cover the topic of waste, interpret environmental statements and environmental reports and prepare environmental and sustainability audits and certifications.

    • Students integrate knowledge from the fields of environmental, quality and management systems in order to develop sustainable concepts and optimizations for operational processes and systems.

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Quality Management | ILV

    Quality Management | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Terms and definitions
    • Development of quality management
    • Tools and methods
    • Standards and norms
    • Developing QM systems
    • Audits, certification and accreditation
    • Total Quality Management and Six Sigma

    Learning results

    • Students understand operational quality management systems and are able to contribute to the optimization of quality management systems.

    • Students apply their knowledge of QM systems to product and process development and to monitoring waste and environmental regulations within the company.

    • Students know the benefits and requirements of management systems and incorporate these into the creation of specific concepts in the areas of process, quality and risk.

    Teaching method

    Blended Learning, bestehend aus Lehrendenvorträgen, praktischen Übungen, Präsentationen der Studierenden und E-Learning-Einheiten

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module special environmental law

    special environmental law

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students understand the legal basis of EIA at national, European and international level and can systematically apply the procedural steps, including screening, scoping, environmental assessment and follow-up monitoring.

    • Students are able to use various methods and instruments to assess environmental impacts (e.g. GIS analyses, scenario techniques) and interpret the results in a well-founded manner.

    • Students can evaluate the legal requirements of EIA, plan public participation and develop effective communication strategies to moderate conflicts of interest.

    • Students can apply national and international legal regulations and work independently on simple legal case studies.

    • Students understand and critically scrutinize environmental legislation in the context of sustainable (corporate) development

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Environmental compatibility assessment | VO

    Environmental compatibility assessment | VO

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to environmental impact assessment
    • History and objectives of EIA
    • Legal framework of the EIA
    • EIA process and procedure
    • Methodology and instruments of EIA
    • Legal and social dimension of EIA
    • EIA in specific areas of application
      • Major projects and infrastructure
      • Energy projects
      • Raw materials projects and mining
      • Urban and regional growth

    International perspectives and developments in EIA

    Learning results

    • Students understand the legal basis of EIA at national, European and international level and can systematically apply the procedural steps, including screening, scoping, environmental assessment and follow-up monitoring.

    • Students are able to use various methods and instruments to assess environmental impacts (e.g. GIS analyses, scenario techniques) and interpret the results in a well-founded manner.

    • Students can evaluate the legal requirements of EIA, plan public participation and develop effective communication strategies to moderate conflicts of interest.

    • Students can apply environmental impact assessments to large-scale projects, energy projects, raw materials projects and urban and regional development projects and recognize the specific challenges in these areas.

    • Students know the differences and similarities of international EIA procedures, can take cross-border aspects into account and critically reflect on global developments, such as the integration of climate protection and biodiversity aspects.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Material flow management and materials

    Material flow management and materials

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know the methodological standards of substance and material flow analysis.

    • Students can define temporal and spatial system boundaries for resource-intensive processes and systems.

    • Students are able to collect and analyze material and energy flows within and across companies and to identify optimization potentials from material and goods balances as well as to make technical and economic deductions.

    • Students are familiar with basic scientific relationships and can derive energy consumption and mass and material distributions in different systems.

    • Students are familiar with the most common materials and can assess their potential uses in the context of sustainable resource management

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Seminar on material flow management | SE

    Seminar on material flow management | SE

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Definition and basics of material flow analysis
    • Norms and standards for material flow analysis and material flow cost accounting
    • Definition of relevant parameters
    • Theoretical principles of material and energy balancing
    • Methodology for carrying out standard-compliant SFA/MFA
    • Examples from practice
    • Guest lecture MFA/SFA at national level
    • Practical application of the STAN software from TU Vienna using a selected example

    Learning results

    • Students know the methodological standards of substance and material flow analysis.

    • Students can define temporal and spatial system boundaries for resource-intensive processes and systems.

    • Students are able to collect and analyze material and energy flows within and across companies and to identify optimization potentials from material and goods balances as well as to make technical and economic deductions.

    • Students are familiar with basic scientific relationships and are able to derive energy consumption and mass and material distributions in different systems.

    • Students master standard software for the creation of SFA/MFA.

    Teaching method

    Presenting methods:

    • Lecturer presentations to teach the basics and methodological approach
    • Joint learning of the basics of modeling with the software tool STAN of the TU Vienna
    • Guest lecture from the research landscape

    Methods to be developed:

    • Blended learning: In-depth learning of how to use the software tool with the help of training videos
    • Practical exercises: Writing a seminar paper as individual work, partial possibility of working on the task during the course in order to receive direct support from the lecturer during the execution of the seminar paper, especially in the operation of the software tool

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Process engineering and process technology

    Process engineering and process technology

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students can recognize the properties of primary and secondary raw materials and apply appropriate processes of mechanical, chemical and thermal process engineering to improve sustainability.

    • Students can carry out standard-compliant calculations and process steps using process flow diagrams.

    • Students have an overview of the most important processes and process steps in the manufacturing industry and can apply this knowledge to process optimization and life cycle analyses.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Process and process engineering | ILV

    Process and process engineering | ILV

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    • Technical Process and Technical System
    • Basic production engineering terms
    • Thermodynamics
    • Heat and mass transfer, balancing
    • Mechanical process engineering
    • Thermal process engineering
    • Chemical process engineering
    • Fundamentals of the processing of raw and secondary raw materials

    Learning results

    • Students can recognize the properties of primary and secondary raw materials and apply appropriate processes of mechanical, chemical and thermal process engineering to improve sustainability.

    • Students can carry out standard-compliant calculations and process steps using process flow diagrams.

    • Students have an overview of the most important processes and process steps in the manufacturing industry and can apply this knowledge to process optimization and life cycle analyses.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS

    Module Operational optimization

    Operational optimization

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know and apply project management methods, understand the terminology and use this knowledge in logistical processes and resource management.

    • Students understand the role of logistics in the value chain, both internally and across companies, and can evaluate its impact on product and process optimization.

    • Students know approaches for the sustainable optimization of logistics processes, including the consideration of the resource "human", and can develop appropriate measures.

    • Students know practical tools and methods from LEAN Six Sigma and bottleneck theory and can apply them to optimize processes.

    • Students are able to identify, analyze, measure and sustainably implement measures to reduce costs and waste in their working environment.

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Operational und Commercial Excellence | ILV

    Operational und Commercial Excellence | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction to the methodology of process optimisation in the area of operational and commercial excellence with a focus on Lean Six Sigma.

     

    Structure of the Course:

    • The Six Sigma Toolbox
    • The Six Sigma core processes:
      • Define
      • Measure
      • Analyse
      • Improve
      • Control
    • Methods of Lean Management (5S, SMED, Kanban,...)
    • Application of statistical methods in the context of Lean Six Sigma
    • Use cases from practice
    • Exchange between students on relevant topics, case studies

     

    Learning results

    • Students know and can apply practical tools and methods from LEAN Six Sigma and bottleneck theory.

    • Students are able to identify, measure, analyze and sustainably implement measures to reduce costs and waste in their working environment.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by the lecturer, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Individual tasks, group task, exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Digitalization and environmental technology

    Digitalization and environmental technology

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students have a basic understanding of the tasks and areas of information technology as well as an overview of modern IT architectures and systems used in companies, including ERP systems as central control elements.

    • Students have basic knowledge of digital transformation and understand the methodical approach to the digital mapping of business processes.

    • Students have an insight into current trends and possible future developments in the field of digitalization and can assess their relevance for companies.

    • Students know the basics of environmental technology and environmental chemistry and can evaluate their significance and application in industrial processes.

    • Students can select suitable environmental protection technologies in cooperation with specialist technicians, combine them in a meaningful way and outline optimal cleaning processes.

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Environmental technology | ILV

    Environmental technology | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Fundamentals of environmental technology
      • Review of process engineering
      • What technologies are there?
    • Environmental chemistry
      • Water and
      • Soil
      • Air
      • Pollutants
    • Selected chapters of environmental technology
      • Wastewater technology
      • Biomass technology (composting, biogas technology)
      • Combustion
      • Air pollution control
      • Soil protection

     

    Learning results

    • Students know the basics of environmental technology and environmental chemistry and can correctly assess their relevance in industrial processes

    • Students can suggest suitable technologies for environmental protection in collaboration with specialist technicians

    • Students can combine the individual technologies in a meaningful way to outline an optimal cleaning process

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Several homework exercises incl. calculation examples

    Presenting the process

    Group discussions and calculation exercises in plenary sessions

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed via formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests, process flow diagram drawing) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Lebenszyklusanalyse

    Lebenszyklusanalyse

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with the instrument of life cycle analysis and are able to assess LCAs and use them as a resource management tool for the evaluation and development of products and for process optimization.

    • Students learn how to use software, databases and methods for LCA.

    • Students are able to select appropriate data sets and methods.

    • Students design and calculate LCAs using appropriate software tools (open LCA) and Excel.

    • Students are able to interpret the results and can use the correlations and evaluations to prepare a life cycle assessment report.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Life Cycle Analysis Exercises | UE

    Life Cycle Analysis Exercises | UE

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    - Overview of software, databases and methods

    - Introduction to the open LCA software

    - Calculation and presentation of the environmental impact of selected product systems

    - Documentation of the LCA carried out in the form of a report

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with the instrument of life cycle analysis and are able to assess LCAs and use them as a resource management tool for the evaluation and development of products and for process optimization.

    • Students learn how to use software, databases and methods for LCA.

    • Students are able to select appropriate data sets and methods.

    • Students design and calculate LCAs using appropriate software tools (open LCA) and Excel.

    • Students are able to interpret the results and can use the correlations and evaluations to prepare a life cycle assessment report.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning approach

    The blended learning approach includes teaching and learning methods in the face-to-face classes as well as in independent individual work packages.

    - Exercises

    - Individual tasks in self-study

    - Group work

    - presentation

    - Collaboration

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent performance assessment, standard (course-immanent examination character with final examination)

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Sustainable management systems

    Sustainable management systems

    3.5 SWS   7 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know and apply project management methods, initiate, plan and coordinate projects for resource development and process optimization, taking into account economic criteria along the value chain.

    • Students understand operational quality management systems, contribute to their optimization and apply their knowledge to product and process development as well as compliance with waste and environmental regulations.

    • Students know the requirements and benefits of management systems and can develop specific concepts in the areas of process, quality and risk management.

    • Students are familiar with key environmental management systems, can cover the topic of waste, interpret environmental statements and environmental reports and prepare environmental and sustainability audits and certifications.

    • Students integrate knowledge from the fields of environmental, quality and management systems in order to develop sustainable concepts and optimizations for operational processes and systems.

    3.5 SWS
    7 ECTS
    Project and process management | ILV

    Project and process management | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    Basics

    • Relationship between projects, processes and organisations
    • Definition and perception of projects and processes

    Management of individual projects

    • Definition of the project mandate
    • Definition of project goals
    • Project organisation (project client, project manager, project team)
    • Project structure plan and work packages
    • Project environment analysis and risk assessment
    • Milestone plan and time schedule
    • Resource planning
    • Project costs
    • Project controlling and variance management
    • Project completion and follow-up projects

    Practical application in a project planned by the students

    Project financing and funding

    Learning results

    • Students know and apply project management methods and can deal with project management terminology.

    • Students initiate, plan and coordinate projects for resource development and process optimization both internally and across companies, taking into account economic criteria within the entire value chain.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: written exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Environmental management systems | ILV

    Environmental management systems | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Management systems and sustainability
    • Normative framework for environmental management systems (ISO 14001, EMAS, EFB)
    • Structure and content of environmental management systems
    • Project planning, implementation and communication in the company
    • Environmental controlling and reporting
    • Environmental audits and certification of environmental management systems
    • Normative bases (ISO 14001 and EMAS Regulation)
    • Legal framework for environmental management systems
    • Implementation in SMEs

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with relevant management systems in the environmental sector and their requirements.

    • Students are able to cover the topic of waste when creating an environmental management system.

    • Students can interpret environmental statements and environmental reports.

    • Students prepare environmental and sustainability audits and certifications.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Economy and Sustainability

    Economy and Sustainability

    5 SWS   10 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know the "state of the art" organization of purchasing and supply chain management in an industrial context, understand success factors as well as future challenges and trends in this area.

    • Students have an overview of measures in resource management and can apply concepts of environmental and resource economics to carry out product and process developments.

    • Students learn first-hand about the implementation of resource management using concrete examples from leading Austrian companies and can transfer these to other contexts.

    • Students know the basic concepts of economics, in particular environmental and resource economics, and can discuss these concepts in the context of sustainable development

    5 SWS
    10 ECTS
    Purchaising and Supply Chain Management | ILV

    Purchaising and Supply Chain Management | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
    • Structure of the supply chain in industrial production chains
    • Importance of SCM in the overall context
    • SCM organisation in SMEs & corporate organisations
    • Purchasing strategies
    • Information systems in purchasing
    • Supplier evaluation and selection
    • Order quantity, disposition, order processing in the overall context of efficient production
    • Key performance indicators in purchasing and supply chain management
    • Management systems for controlling the efficiency of purchasing and supply chain organisations

    Trends in the digitalisation of supply chain processes

    Learning results

    • Students have knowledge of the "state of the art" organization of purchasing and SCM in an industrial context.

    • Students know success factors for efficient purchasing and supply chain management.

    • Students understand the trends and future challenges for management and control systems of purchasing and supply chain organizations.

    Teaching method

    • Lectures
    • Case Studies
    • Group work

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch-Englisch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Resource management in production management and trade | ILV

    Resource management in production management and trade | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction and framework conditions of the production economy and trade in Austria (focus on food and beverages)
    • General conditions, market analysis
    • Structure of the production economy / trade
    • Transport and sales packaging systems for food and beverages, reusable and disposable systems
    • Food waste
    • Resource management in the production industry - overview and problems
    • Input from the field: VÖSLAUER
    • Resource management in retailing - overview and problems
    • Input from the field: REWE

    Learning results

    • Students gain an overview of measures in resource management in order to carry out product and process developments.

    • Students experience the different packaging systems, particularly in the area of food production and retail.

    • Students learn first-hand about resource management in leading Austrian companies using at least 2 examples.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Environmental and resource economics | ILV

    Environmental and resource economics | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Environmental Policy and Economics
      • Micro- and macroeconomic aspects of environmental policy
      • Environmental policy instruments
      • Public environmental performance
    • Theoretical environmental economics
      • Allocation problem in the market economy
      • Allocation of public goods
    • Environmental Economics - Practice
      • Regulatory policy using the example of the Packaging Ordinance
      • Market for emission certificates
      • Environmental regulations
      • Greening the tax system
      • International dimension
      • International resource markets for secondary raw materials

    Learning results

    • Students apply concepts and models of environmental and resource economics to carry out product and process developments.

    • Students understand both microeconomic and macroeconomic relationships.

    • Students are familiar with various concepts to support sustainable development at a national economic level

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by the lecturer, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Electives

    Electives

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • By choosing additional subjects, students are able to specialize in individual areas of resource management.

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    (3 ECTS of your choice)
    Corporate Social Responsibility | ILV

    Corporate Social Responsibility | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to CSR and Sustainability
    • Stakeholder Management
    • Business Ethics and Responsible Leadership
    • CSR Strategies and Reporting
    • Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Models
    • CSR Standards and Regulations
    • Case Studies and Best Practices

    Learning results

    • Students can analyze and evaluate CSR strategies and practices using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and relevant sustainability frameworks.

    • Students can develop and communicate CSR-oriented solutions that address social, environmental, and economic challenges while taking into account the needs of different stakeholder groups.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, hands-on exercises, student presentations, and e-learning modules

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Internal Performance Evaluation

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Design Thinking | ILV

    Design Thinking | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction on agile development methods

    • Design Thinking: mindset, process, phases, tools

    • A cooperation of Florida Gulf Coast University and University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna where students run through a Design Thinking project in int. teams

    Learning results

    • Students of this course know and understand the mindset, process and selected tools of Design Thinking.

    • Students of this course try out and experience human-centered design by running through a virtual (mini) Design Thinking project.

    • Students of this course learn to analyse, reflect, visualize, generate ideas, build prototypes and give feedback in an international team setting!

    Teaching method

    Interactive workshop setting with synchronous and asynchronous phases.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Immanent lecture

     

    - Assignments (40%)

    - Peer assessment (30%)

    - Active participation in the online lectures (20%)

     

    A total of 100 points must be achieved. At 60 points, the ILV has been positively completed.

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Materials and Resource Lab  | UE

    Materials and Resource Lab  | UE

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Laboratory experiments:

    • Thermal conductivity coefficient
    • Plastic identification (burn test / solubility test / float-sink test)
    • Regeneration of viscose fibers
    • Microscopic analysis of all materials
    • Tensile testing
    • Production of a polymer in a beaker (self-synthesis of nylon via polycondensation)
    • Hygroscopicity of different materials

    Learning results

    • Students are able to conduct experiments in the fields of materials testing and materials identification under supervision and to relate the practical work to the underlying theoretical concepts.

    • Students are able to assess the chemical and physical properties of materials based on the chemical structure of various materials.

    • Students are able to independently evaluate, analyze, and interpret experimental results.

    • Students are able to document the results of experiments in a structured manner and critically reflect on the methods, results, and limitations of the experiments

    Teaching method

    Lab experiments, in-class introduction, lab protocols

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Internal Performance Evaluation

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Sustainable Food Production | ILV

    Sustainable Food Production | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems
    • Environmental Impacts of Food Production
    • Sustainable Agriculture and Farming Practices
    • Resource Efficiency (Water, Energy, Soil)
    • Food Supply Chains and Food Waste
    • Case Studies and Best Practices

    Learning results

    • Students are able to explain the fundamentals of agriculture and identify key challenges and opportunities for sustainable food production.

    • Students are able to describe the biological foundations of food production and compare different production systems in terms of their sustainability performance.

    • Students are able to engage in informed discussions with agricultural professionals and communicate effectively on topics related to agriculture and sustainable food production.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, hands-on exercises, student presentations, and e-learning modules

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Internal Performance Evaluation

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS

    Module Angewandtes Ressourcenmanagement

    Angewandtes Ressourcenmanagement

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students expand their knowledge in the initiation, planning, coordination and implementation of resource development projects and are able to apply this knowledge in consideration of national and international funding channels.

    • Students are able to create project cost plans, understand the different types of costs and can classify them in project contexts.

    • Students understand the complex interrelationships of ecosystems and can make, explain and argue well-founded decisions regarding the use of non-renewable resources.

    • Students can apply interdisciplinary knowledge in case studies, take national and international guidelines into account and use online environmental analysis tools such as GIS or soil maps.

    • Students are familiar with the interactions between the environment, technology and society and can apply this knowledge in projects and resource management.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Research Design  | ILV

    Research Design  | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • National and international funding landscapes
    • Basic principles of project management (from the project idea to project completion) for funded projects
    • Cost planning and cost calculation of projects, project controlling
    • Case studies from various areas of resource management
    • Exercise to prepare an exemplary funding application

    Learning results

    • Students expand their knowledge in the initiation, planning, coordination and implementation of resource development projects and learn how to apply this knowledge.

    • Students apply their knowledge of markets, processes and technologies in resource development projects at national and international level.

    • Students are familiar with national and international funding channels.

    • Students are able to create a project cost plan and understand the different types of costs.

    • Students understand the specialist terminology and use it appropriately.

    Teaching method

    Didactic setting - face-to-face and online phase:

    2.5 SWS / 5 ECTS (= 125 EH workload students) =

    19 EH attendance lessons

    1 EH exam (exam supervision by course director!)

    105 EH distance learning (= student workload)

     

    Methods of delivery:

    - Lecturer lectures

    - Guest lectures

     

    Methods of preparation:

    - Practical exercises

    - Presentations by students

    - work assignments

    - group work

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed via formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, no final examination) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Resources and Environment  | ILV

    Resources and Environment  | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Deepening technical understanding through case studies in resource management
    • Resource Use and Its Impact on the Environment
    • Spatial Planning in Resource Use
    • Use and potential applications of natural resources—technical and natural limits
    • Introduction to geoinformatics and spatial analysis tools

     

    Learning results

    • Students are able to understand the complex interrelationships of ecosystems and can explain and argue decisions regarding the use of non-renewable resources.

    • Students can identify the role of land-use planning in resource utilization and analyze simple relationships between land use, the environment, and resources

    • Students are able to understand the complex interrelationships of ecosystems and can explain and argue decisions regarding the use of non-renewable resources.

    • Students know the interactions between environment, technology and society

    • Students are able to use geoinformation software (e.g., QGIS, Bodenkarte, etc.)

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

     

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Operational optimization

    Operational optimization

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know and apply project management methods, understand the terminology and use this knowledge in logistical processes and resource management.

    • Students understand the role of logistics in the value chain, both internally and across companies, and can evaluate its impact on product and process optimization.

    • Students know approaches for the sustainable optimization of logistics processes, including the consideration of the resource "human", and can develop appropriate measures.

    • Students know practical tools and methods from LEAN Six Sigma and bottleneck theory and can apply them to optimize processes.

    • Students are able to identify, analyze, measure and sustainably implement measures to reduce costs and waste in their working environment.

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Logistics | ILV

    Logistics | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Basic concepts of logistics
    • Logistics as a management function
    • Logistics processes in industry and trade
      • Procurement logistics
      • Production logistics
      • Warehouse logistics
      • Distribution logistics
    • Main features of technical logistics systems
    • Sustainability in logistics
    • The resource "human being" in logistics
    • Logistics - balance sheet
    • Excursion

    Learning results

    • Students understand the role of logistics as a central part of the value chain, both internally and across companies.

    • Students know the importance and effects of logistical processes in resource management and apply this knowledge to product and process optimization.

    • Students know how to make logistics processes more sustainable, also taking into account the resource "people".

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Active participation, individual and/or group tasks, exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Module Energy management, - Law and technology

    Energy management, - Law and technology

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with key terms such as primary, final and useful energy, full load hours etc. and can apply these in energy systems.

    • Students can create and interpret energy flow diagrams and analyses and identify optimization potential.

    • Students know the requirements for grid capacities, load profiles, annual duration curves and the differences between electricity and heat demand.

    • Students are familiar with the functioning of conventional and renewable energy systems and their cost and generation profiles.

    • Students understand the most important technologies and concepts for energy storage, especially for electricity.

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Energy economics and energy technology  | ILV

    Energy economics and energy technology  | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to energy network technology (primary, final, useful energy, full load hours, anergy/ exergy, residual load, efficiency/ sufficiency...)
    • Definition of energy, types of energy (thermal, electrical, kinetic, potential, chemical, radiation)
    • Energy conversion chain, domestic consumption
    • Efficiency analyses
    • Generation and load profiles, observation periods, structure of energy systems
    • Creation and analysis of energy flow diagrams
    • Function of ordered annual duration curves
    • Differences/similarities in electricity/heat demand
    • Basic legal matters Energy law (EU primary/secondary law, electricity market liberalization, Renewable Energy Directive, NEKP,...)
    • Market mechanisms/ energy markets (Merrit order, exchange price, control zones, spot market, dealing with generation peaks, ....)
    • Composition of the energy bill
    • Greenhouse gas intensity of different energy sources
    • Types and functioning of thermal power plants (fossil/ alternative fuels, nuclear power plants, geothermal energy)
    • Types and functioning of renewable energy generation (efficiency, site conditions, advantages/disadvantages, load hours,...)
    • Special features of the generation profile of renewable energy sources
    • Flexibilization options
    • Energy storage
    • Examples of industrial energy systems
    • Future developments

    Learning results

    • Students are familiar with key terms such as primary, final and useful energy, full load hours etc. and can apply these in energy systems.

    • Students can create and interpret energy flow diagrams and analyses and identify optimization potential.

    • Students know the requirements for grid capacities, load profiles, annual duration curves and the differences between electricity and heat demand.

    • Students are familiar with the functioning of conventional and renewable energy systems and their cost and generation profiles.

    • Students understand the most important technologies and concepts for energy storage, especially for electricity.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Green Marketing

    Green Marketing

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students can prepare negotiations, apply the Harvard principles of proper negotiation and stand up to manipulation and difficult negotiating partners. They reflect on their behavior in discussion and negotiation situations.

    • Students are able to observe and analyze the market and, on this basis, initiate new product and service developments that are tailored to consumer behavior and customer requirements.

    • Students develop marketing strategies and concepts for products and services, adapt the use of marketing instruments accordingly and take specific target group requirements into account.

    • Students are able to critically apply green marketing, recognize greenwashing and design and analyze sustainable marketing strategies.

    • Students understand and use English specialist terminology appropriately in negotiation, market and marketing contexts.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Conversation and negotiation techniques | ILV

    Conversation and negotiation techniques | ILV

    0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    • Taktisch Orientierung
    • Die Harvard Prinzipien für sachgerechtes Verhandeln
    • Analyse von Gesprächssituationen
    • Werkzeuge der Verhandlungsführung (BATNA, ZOPA)
    • Psychologie der Verhandlungsführung
    • Verhandlungssituationen (Simulationen)
    • Grundlagen der Überzeugungspsychologie

    Learning results

    • Students are able to prepare effectively for negotiations.

    • Students know the Harvard principles of proper negotiation and the basics of the psychology of persuasion and can apply these in practice.

    • Students are able to avoid becoming victims of tricks and manipulation.

    • Students are able to deal skillfully with difficult and emotional negotiating partners.

    • Students can reflect on their behavior in discussion and negotiation situations.

    Teaching method

    Presenting methods:

    • Lecturer presentations

    Developing methods:

    • Practical exercises
    • Reflections
    • Model study
    • quiz

    simulation

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Präsenz, Teilnahme an den Gruppendiskussionen, Bearbeitung der Fallstudien und Einzelaufgaben.

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    0.5 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Marketing and product management | ILV

    Marketing and product management | ILV

    2 SWS   4 ECTS

    Content

    • Basics of marketing and product management
    • Analysis of the market and marketing environment, consumer and industrial goods market
    • Overview of market and marketing research
    • Market segmentation and positioning
    • Overview of the marketing mix: marketing instruments for products and services
    • Insights into different forms of marketing communication
    • Marketing controlling
    • Green marketing

    Marketing & society, greenwashing

    Learning results

    • Students are able to observe and analyze the market and, based on this, initiate new product and service developments.

    • Students understand the purchasing behavior of consumers and can identify customer requirements.

    • Students are able to develop marketing strategies, create marketing concepts for products and services and adapt the use of different marketing instruments accordingly.

    • Students are able to critically apply and analyze green marketing and identify greenwashing.

    • Students understand English specialist terminology and use it appropriately.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Performance is assessed by means of formative assessment. This consists of at least 3 partial performance assessments (e.g. individual work tasks, group/team work incl. presentation, interim and final tests) and is communicated to the students by the lecturers at the beginning of the course.

    For a detailed overview, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.

     

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    2 SWS
    4 ECTS
    Module Sustainable design und product development

    Sustainable design und product development

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students know the basic principles of the circular economy, the methods of integrated product development and the principles of eco-design. They can assess and optimize products and processes from an ecological and economic point of view.

    • Students are able to set up and initiate product development processes and coordinate development teams. They can incorporate online tools as well as user-centered and systemic approaches such as design thinking.

    • Students understand the key aspects of innovation management and agile product development and can integrate these into the context of sustainable product development.

    • Students can derive the effects of human activity on climate change and recognize the potential of sustainable product developments and business model innovations to create a "positive impact".

    • Students are inspired and motivated to make a positive contribution to their (future) organizations through innovative and sustainable approaches.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Ecodesign | ILV

    Ecodesign | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Climate Change and Climate Protection
    • Introduction to ecological design principles
    • Circular economy in product design
    • Extended producer responsibility
    • Legal and normative foundations of ecodesign
      • Ecodesign directive
      • Standards (IEC 62430)
    • Principles of eco-efficiency
      • Material reduction
      • Energy efficiency
      • Reduction of environmental risks
      • Reuse and recycling of components
      • Economical use of resources
      • Improvement of product utility
    • Integration of eco-design into product development and the product life cycle
    • Integration into the entire value chain
    • Ecodesign and life cycle analysis

    Case studies - Sustainable products / processes / services

    Learning results

    • Students can deduce the effects of human activity on climate change.

    • Students know the basic principles of the circular economy.

    • Students know the essential methods of integrated product development and are able to assess and apply them appropriately.

    • Students know the principles and normative foundations of eco-design and can assess products and processes accordingly.

    • Students are able to set up and initiate a product development process and coordinate the development team. They can use at least one online tool for this purpose.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Participation, homework (partly individual, partly group work), partial examination, final examination

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Product development | ILV

    Product development | ILV

    1 SWS   2 ECTS

    Content

    • Innovation: definition, types, triggers
    • Distinction between innovation management and product
    • /service development
    • Interaction of innovation strategy, organisation and culture
    • Traditional vs. agile process models
    • Embedding innovation management and
    • product development in the corporate strategy
    • Introduction to design thinking and agile product development
    • Innovation and sustainability: Sustainability-oriented
    • Innovation
    • Methods and tools

    Learning results

    • Graduates know and understand essential aspects of innovation management and innovation management and agile product development.

    • Graduates understand the economic and ecological potential of sustainable product developments and business model innovations.

    • Graduates know and understand simple innovation and product development processes and can incorporate user-centred and systemic considerations into the process (e.g. design thinking).

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by lecturers, practical exercises, presentations by students.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Active participation, individual and/or group tasks, exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    2 ECTS
    Module Sustainability Reporting

    Sustainability Reporting

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Students can explain the key regulations and standards in the area of sustainability and ESG management, analyze their significance for companies and apply them in business practice.

    • Students know the legal requirements for sustainability reporting in the EU, in particular the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Taxonomy Regulation, and can ensure their implementation and verification in companies.

    • Students are able to develop sustainable strategies and implement them in the company, including the skills to create and analyze validated sustainability reports.

    • Students can assess the relevance and integration of ISO standards and other international standards (such as GRI and SDGs) in sustainability reporting and corporate strategies and reflect on the role of ESG and sustainability reporting for long-term corporate development.

    • Students are able to identify opportunities and risks with regard to climate change and develop strategic measures that conserve resources and contribute to regional value creation.

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    ESG Management, CSRD and Reporting | ILV

    ESG Management, CSRD and Reporting | ILV

    2.5 SWS   5 ECTS

    Content

    • Definition and meaning as well as principles and regulations on sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, governance) management.
    • Strategy & organization (roles, context analysis, strategy development, stakeholder management, strategic risks and opportunities, materiality analysis).
    • Relevance of ESG for stakeholders and company value.
    • Implementation and communication (PDCA cycle, objectives and measures, communication strategy) incl. case studies on the integration of ESG into the corporate strategy.
    • Requirements of the CSRD and the Taxonomy Regulation for companies.
    • Deepening the 'social' and 'governance' aspects of ESG.
    • From the ESG strategy to the preparation of a sustainability report, taking into account ESG criteria and CSRD requirements (impact, opportunity and risk assessment as well as targets, KPIs and policies, disclosure requirements).
    • Analysis and discussion of real company reports in the context of CSRD and the Taxonomy Regulation.
    • Relevance of ISO standards (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 14090) as well as GRI standards and SDGs.
    • Risks and opportunities with regard to climate change.
    • Double materiality analysis (basics and benefits)

    Learning results

    • Students can explain the key regulations and standards in the area of sustainability and ESG management, analyze their significance for companies and apply them in business practice.

    • Students know the legal requirements for sustainability reporting in the EU, in particular the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Taxonomy Regulation, and can ensure their implementation and verification in companies.

    • Students are able to develop sustainable strategies and implement them in the company, including the skills to create and analyze validated sustainability reports.

    • Students can assess the relevance and integration of ISO standards and other international standards (such as GRI and SDGs) in sustainability reporting and corporate strategies and reflect on the role of ESG and sustainability reporting for long-term corporate development.

    • Students are able to identify opportunities and risks with regard to climate change and develop strategic measures that conserve resources and contribute to regional value creation.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, practical exercises, presentations by students and e-learning units.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Group tasks, presentations, final exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2.5 SWS
    5 ECTS
    Module Electives

    Electives

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Learning results

    • By choosing additional subjects, students are able to specialize in individual areas of resource management.

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Electives (3 ECTS of your choice)
    Basics in Programming | ILV

    Basics in Programming | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Introduction to Programming and Python
    • Variables, Data Types, and Operators
    • Input and Output
    • Conditions and Loops
    • Functions and Modular Programming
    • Basic Data Structures (Lists, Dictionaries)
    • Debugging and Problem Solving
    • AI-Assisted Programming

    Learning results

    • Students can develop simple Python programs to solve basic problems, process data, and automate straightforward tasks.

    • Students can use artificial intelligence tools critically and responsibly in programming tasks, evaluate AI-generated code, identify its limitations, and reflect on the ethical and practical implications of AI-supported software development.

    • Students can explain fundamental programming concepts and understand key elements of programming languages, including variables, data types, control structures, and functions.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, hands-on exercises, student presentations, and e-learning modules

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Internal Performance Evaluation

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Betriebliche Abfallwirtschaft und Umweltmanagement | ILV

    Betriebliche Abfallwirtschaft und Umweltmanagement | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Focus on waste management: refresher course on basic knowledge of waste legislation, waste management concept, waste classification, search for waste disposal companies, implementation of waste management requirements in the company, overview of waste management in Austria.

    Focus on environmental management: basic requirements and terms relating to environmental management systems, environmental policy, legal compliance, environmental aspects and indicators, environmental program, other components of environmental management, internal marketing for the environmental management system.

    Learning results

    • Students know and understand the principles and terms of Austrian waste management, the duties/tasks of waste management officers and the key terms and obligations arising from the Packaging Ordinance.

    • Students are qualified to classify/name types of waste and to search for authorized disposal companies as well as to create a waste management concept in accordance with § 10 AWG.

    • Students are aware of the main requirements of ISO 14001:2015, the standard requirements and methods for recording and evaluating environmental aspects and impacts, the requirements of the legal compliance process in the area of environmental law, the main differences between ISO 14001:2015 and the EMAS III regulation.

    • Students are able to prepare an environmental statement in accordance with the EMAS III regulation.

    Teaching method

    Keynote speeches; joint development of topics in plenary sessions; practical exercises (individually or in the working groups); working on project work in the working groups.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Written examination (50 %)

    Group work incl. presentation and technical discussion (50 %)

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Urban Sustainable Development | ILV

    Urban Sustainable Development | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    Introduction to Sustainability and Cities

    • Principles of Sustainable Development
    • Urbanization Trends and Challenges

    Sustainable Urban Planning

    • Compact Cities
    • Land Use and Green Spaces

    Sustainable Mobility

    • Public transportation
    • Cycling and walking
    • Future mobility concepts

    Climate Change and Resilient Cities

    • Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
    • Nature-based solutions

    Social and Economic Dimensions

    • Housing and Quality of Life
    • Social Inclusion and Participation

    Smart and Sustainable Cities

    • Digitalization and Smart City Approaches

    Urban Sustainability Case Studies

    • Examples from Vienna and other cities around the world

    Learning results

    • Students can critically evaluate urban sustainability strategies and planning.

    • Students can analyze interactions and potential conflicts between environmental, social, and economic objectives in urban development.

    • Students can apply principles of sustainable urban development to specific urban spaces and develop context-sensitive planning solutions.

    Teaching method

    Blended learning, consisting of lectures by teachers, hands-on exercises, student presentations, and e-learning modules

    Examination

    Continuous assessment: Internal Performance Evaluation

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS
    Waste Prevention and Preservation of Resources in Packaging | ILV

    Waste Prevention and Preservation of Resources in Packaging | ILV

    1.5 SWS   3 ECTS

    Content

    • Methods and instruments for waste prevention
    • Dimensions of sustainability
    • What is holistic sustainability (in packaging) and what does it entail?
    • Assessment methods for holistic sustainability in packaging
    • Recyclability assessment of packaging
    • EU recycling package
    • Collection systems, current collection, collection types, recycling quotas

    Learning results

    • Students are able to support the sustainability of products and packaging through waste prevention measures.

    • Students are able to apply qualitative and quantitative assessment approaches of holistic sustainability on different types of packaging.

    • Students are able to evaluate holistic sustainability of packaging based on packaging specifications.

    • Students are able to develop/design sustainable packaging for different applications.

    Teaching method

    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:

    • Presentation of relevant information
    • Use of interactive digital tools for integration into the lecture (mentimeter, etc.)
    • Workshop for evaluation of packaging
    • Introduction to packaging assessment in the lab (material type, size, weight,..)
    • Introduction to a packaging sustainability evaluation software (Packaging Cockpit)

    Participatory methods:

    • Workshop: Students will work together in groups to evaluate potential problems and solutions associated with sustainability of a provided product packaging with given specifications (in class)
    • Homework: examples for calculating the recyclability should be worked on individually at home (without the Packaging Cockpit). Homework exercises allow students to consolidate and reinforce what they have learned in class. By repeating what they have learned in their own words or applying it through practical exercises, they can improve their understanding.
    • Group work: Evaluation of specifications of a packaging example, including analysis of the material, size, weight; With the found specifications, the packaging will be evaluated according to several sustainability factors supported by the use of the Packaging Cockpit software (in class and distance).In addition students acquire interdisciplinary skills when working in a group, such as social skills, media didactics skills and language skills.
    • Project report: The results of the group work will be summarized and discussed in a project report (distance)
    • Presentation: The findings of the group work will be presented and discussed (in class). To prepare a presentation, students need to understand the topic thoroughly. This often requires additional research and analysis, which deepens their understanding.

    Examination

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

     

    1. Presentation (25 points)

    2. Project Report (50 points)

    3. Participation (10 points)

    4. Homework (15 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)

    Teaching language

    Englisch

    1.5 SWS
    3 ECTS

    Module Herausforderungen des Berufsfeldes

    Herausforderungen des Berufsfeldes

    4 SWS   30 ECTS

    Learning results

    • Graduates know the limits of autonomous professional practice and take these into account

    • can work together in a multi-professional team

    • are able to work independently on a subject-relevant problem within the given time using scientific methods

    4 SWS
    30 ECTS
    Bachelor thesis | SE

    Bachelor thesis | SE

    2 SWS   9 ECTS

    Content

    Students receive support and encouragement in the development of a suitable research design, in the creation of a concept as well as in the writing of the Bachelor's thesis.
    The Bachelor's thesis is an extended work record of the professional internship, which is documented and scientifically reflected. The topic of the Bachelor's thesis results from the question chosen during the professional internship.

    Learning results

    • Graduates know the limits of autonomous professional practice and take them into account.

    • Graduates can work together in a multi-professional team.

    • Graduates are able to work independently on a subject-relevant problem within the given time using scientific methods.

    • Graduates are able to prepare a scientific question and write a written paper on it.

    Teaching method

    Independent work on a scientific question

    Examination

    Final exam

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    2 SWS
    9 ECTS
    Bachelor Exam | AP

    Bachelor Exam | AP

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Bachelor thesis

    Learning results

    • Students are able to present scientific results in front of a panel of experts.

    • Students defend their research results on a scientific basis.

    • Graduates are able to prepare scientific presentations.

    Teaching method

    Self-study

    Examination

    Final exam: Presentation and oral examination in front of a commission

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS
    Internship | PR

    Internship | PR

    0 SWS   19 ECTS

    Content

    The students work on a specific task under the supervision of a person relevant to the subject. In the professional internship, the professional, methodological and social competences acquired during the degree programme are implemented and practically consolidated in the intended professional field of activity.

    Learning results

    • Graduates are able to apply the knowledge acquired during their studies in practice.

    Teaching method

    Practical application of the knowledge acquired during studies.

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    19 ECTS
    Internship reflection | SE

    Internship reflection | SE

    1 SWS   1 ECTS

    Content

    Experiences and procedures during the internship are discussed and reflected upon in the form of individual conversations and group discussions.

    Learning results

    • Graduates reflect on the limits of autonomous professional practice and take these into account in future professional challenges.

    • Graduates draw conclusions from working in a multi-professional team.

    • Graduates are familiar with the challenges that can arise when working on subject-relevant issues and know how to apply scientific methods.

    Teaching method

    reflecting on practical experience

    Examination

    Continuous assessment

    Teaching language

    Deutsch

    1 SWS
    1 ECTS

    Number of teaching weeks
    16 per semester

    Class Schedule
    Appointment blocks spread throughout the semester; all day
    E-learning part

    Electives
    Selection and participation according to available places. There may be separate admission procedures.

    After graduation

    As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.

    Sustainable management of resources is the core task of waste management companies and today is increasingly important in production and service companies. Until now this educational profile has been lacking on the market, meaning that with this degree you will be prepared to take on a wide variety of positions such as junior manager for resource management and waste management, expert for waste management and disposal concepts, life cycle analysis, sustainability reports, material flow management and resource optimization projects. Your potential professional portfolio will include the function of waste manager as well as the implementation and monitoring of operational waste management systems.

    In the manufacturing industry your interdisciplinary know-how will qualify you for challenges in product development, product management, production as well as an office for resource optimization and waste management. With your expertise, you will be able to assume project responsibility for resource efficiency and sustainability for product developments and for supervising company environmental management systems. Important fields of activity for your future are as an expert in purchasing and sales as well as logistics.

    • Waste management company

    • Manufacturing industry (Packaging and food manufacturers, Chemical & pharmaceutical industries, Metal industry, Vehicle manufacturers, Construction industry)

    • Commercial enterprises

      • Technical offices and service companies

      • Research institutions

      • Management consultancy

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        Networking with graduates and organizations

        We work closely with numerous biotech companies, universities, such as the University of Vienna, and research institutes and have a strong international network. This guarantees you strong contacts for your internship, a semester abroad, participation in research and development activities and your future employment. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It’s well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!

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        Head of Degree Program

        Administration

        Annika Stütz

        Fachbereich Verpackungstechnologie und Ressourcenmanagement
        Bachelor- & Masterstudiengang
        Favoritenstraße 222, F.2.25
        1100 Wien
        +43 1 606 68 77-3560
        nrm@hcw.ac.at

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