Topics: In this part "European Integration" of the course "European Business Studies", we will focus on important EU policy areas from an economic point of view. The class focuses on six core economic policy areas: The EU Financial System, EU Environmental and Energy Policy, EU Competition Policy, EU Trade Policy, EU Regional Policy and Digitalization in the EU. Regarding the different topics, we will look both into economic theory and discuss current important topics in this respect.  

Date: Thursdays, 08:00-13:00

Room: W 2.13

Assessment and contribution to module mark: written exam

Credits: 6 SWS / 9 CPs

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Maria Lehner


Topics: The course teaches the implementation of current controlling instruments using standard software.

In addition to lectures on SAP CO and MS Excel, practical presentations by software companies will be integrated into the lecture.

Date: The course takes place online on Wednesdays from 15:30 to 17:00 via Zoom and is divided into two parts:

- 1st half of the semester: Case studies with SAP CO (from Oct 5) - online with Mr. Livieri (separate moodle course)     

- 2nd half of the semester: Case studies with MS Excel, Tableau, Automation Anywhere, and other IT tools (Nov 23-Jan 11)

Assessment: Solution of Case Studies and Exam

Credits: Part of the Study Focus Management Accounting (stand-alone: 2 SWS / 3 CPs)

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Nicolas Warkotsch





Topics: This course covers the basics and applications of cost management tools, in particular:

    • Management accounting and strategic decision-making 
    • Basics of proactive cost management
    • Theory of Constraints
    • Activity-Based Costing & Activity-Based Management
    • Target Costing
    • Product Lifecycle Costing
    • Fixed Cost Management
The course is based on Case Studies, therefore attendance in class is mandatory.

Date: The course takes place on Tuesdays at 09:50.

Assessment and contribution to module evaluation: Presentation/Discussion, Written Exam

Credits: Part of the Study Focus Management Accounting (stand-alone: 2 SWS / 3 CPs)

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Nicolas Warkotsch

This course is part of the study focus Management Accounting.