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Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Study Project
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Supply Chain Management, Master, ASPO 01.04.2017
Module code: MASCM-230
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P420-0345
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
4PA (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
6
Semester: 2
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
English/German
Assessment:
Term paper with presentation (can be repeated annually)

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MASCM-230 (P420-0345) Supply Chain Management, Master, ASPO 01.04.2016 , semester 2, mandatory course
MASCM-230 (P420-0345) Supply Chain Management, Master, ASPO 01.04.2017 , semester 2, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 180 hours (equivalent to 6 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 135 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Bousonville
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bousonville

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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able to:
_ analyze a complex task or problem taken from operational practice and create a project plan (work packages, schedule) for dealing with the question,
_ identify and document the professional requirements of the project,
 
_ organize and delegate tasks logically within a project team and contribute to the overall success of the project,
_ meet deadlines and communicate problems or discrepancies resulting from the time and work schedule,
 
_ summarize and prepare their work for presentation in a results-oriented manner, present it freely and explain it in detail if required, and
_ document their results in a well-structured manner in a written project report.
 


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Module content:
Students will learn to deal with current supply chain management problems independently using the knowledge and skills acquired in the specialized modules of the degree program. Project selection and work usually takes place in cooperation with a company.
 
- Project kick-off event to get to know the participants and define project goals
- Project planning (time, factual, personnel)
- Project execution in a team (incl. internal/external communication, e.g. with the client)
- Interim and final presentation
- Project follow-up (preparation of a project report in compliance with scientific criteria).


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Teaching methods/Media:
Project work in groups, feedback discussions on content and organization with lecturers and external project participants, presentation techniques

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Recommended or required reading:
Felkai, R.; Beiderwieden, A.: Projektmanagement für technische Projekte, Vieweg + Teubner, Wiesbaden, latest edition
 
Westermann, R.; Kraus, G.: Projektmanagement mit System, Gabler, Wiesbaden, latest edition
 
Further literature will be compiled on a project-by-project basis


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