Teaching in the Field of Workplace Education and Human Resources Development

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Helpful information on the two-subject Bachelor's degree program

Helpful information on the two-subject Bachelor's degree program

Bachelor's Program in Business Education/Human Resources Development

Before the 25/26 winter semester and all dual-major bachelor's programs

Course 1.1: Fundamentals of BP/PE I (lecture, 2 CP)
Course 1.2: Fundamentals of BP/PE II (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 1.3: Tasks and objectives of BP/PE (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 1.4: Theories of BP/PE (lecture/seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module examination after completing all courses in modules 1 and 2
  • 20-minute oral examination
  • All contents and focal points of modules 1 and 2 are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "rectification"; 1 or 2 CP as coursework (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars; compulsory attendance in lectures (not monitored)

Course 2.1: Personnel development/organizational development (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 2.2: Leadership development (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 2.3: Interdisciplinary and intercultural studies (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 2.4: Quality and knowledge management (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module examination after completing all courses in modules 1 and 2
  • 20-minute oral examination
  • All contents and focal points of modules 1 and 2 are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "rectification"; 1 or 2 CP as coursework (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars; compulsory attendance in lectures (not monitored)

Course 3.1: Personnel selection, assessment, marketing (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 3.2: Personnel consulting (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 3.3: Company training and further education (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module examination in the form of a term paper (deadline: 6 weeks)
  • All CPs are awarded with the (positively assessed) term paper
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"; 1 or 2 CP as coursework (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars; compulsory attendance in lectures (not controlled)

 

Notes on the preparation of academic papers (here: written assignments relating to module completion BPE Module 3)

Course 4.1: Didactics and Methodology (lecture, 2 CP)
Course 4.2: Educational Management (seminar, 2 CP)
Course 4.3: Research Methodology (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module examination after completion of all courses in the module
  • 2-hour written exam
  • All contents of the module are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded (feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"; 1 or 2 CP as coursework (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars; compulsory attendance in lectures (not monitored)

Bachelor's Degree Program in Business Education/Human Resources Development

Starting in the winter semester of 25/26

Course 1.1: Fundamentals of BP/PE I (Lecture, 3 LP)
Course 1.2: Fundamentals of BP/PE II (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 1.3: Tasks and Objectives of BP/PE (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 1.4: Theories of BP/PE (Lecture, 2 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Modules 1 and 2
  • 20-minute oral exam
  • All content and key topics from Modules 1 and 2 will be tested (all LP will be awarded only after the exam)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the opportunity for “revision”
  • One course assignment must be completed in both M1.2 and M1.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 2.1: Human Resource Development/Organizational Development (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 2.2: Executive Development (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 2.3: Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Studies (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 2.4: Quality and Knowledge Management (Seminar, 2 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Modules 1 and 2
  • 20-minute oral exam
  • All content and key topics from Modules 1 and 2 will be tested (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)
  • Coursework in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the option to “make up” the work
  • One course credit must be earned in each of M2.1, M2.2, M2.3, and M2.4 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 3.1: Personnel Selection, Evaluation, and Marketing (Seminar, 4 LP)
Course 3.2: Human Resources Consulting (Seminar, 4 LP)
Course 3.3: In-House Training and Continuing Education (Seminar, 3 LP)

  • Module exam in the form of a term paper (deadline: 6 weeks)
  • All LP are awarded upon submission of a (positively evaluated) term paper
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; work may be rejected with the opportunity for “revision”
  • One academic credit must be earned in each of M3.1, M3.2, and M3.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

 

Guidelines for writing academic papers (here: written assignments for the BPE Module 3 final assessment)

Course 4.1: Didactics and Methodology (Lecture, 4 LP)
Course 4.2: Educational Management (Seminar, 4 LP)
Course 4.3: Research Methodology (Seminar, 4 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in the module
  • 2-hour written exam
  • All module content will be tested (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the opportunity for “remedial work”
  • One course credit must be earned in each of M4.1, M4.2, and M4.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Bachelor's Degree Program in Business Education/Human Resources Development

Starting in the winter semester of 26/27

Course 1.1: Fundamentals of BP/PE I (Lecture, 3 LP)
Course 1.2: Fundamentals of BP/PE II (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 1.3: Tasks and Goals of BP/PE (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 1.4: Theories of BP/PE (Lecture, 2 LP)

  • Module BPE-B1 is completed without a module exam
  • Work submitted in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; work may be rejected with the option to “revise” it
  • One academic achievement must be submitted for each of M1.2 and M1.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 2.1: Human Resource Development/Organizational Development (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 2.2: Executive Development (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 2.3: Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Studies (Seminar, 3 LP)
Course 2.4: Quality and Knowledge Management (Seminar, 2 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Modules 1 and 2
  • 20-minute oral exam
  • All content and key topics of Module 2 will be tested (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the option to “make up” the work
  • Students must complete 1 course credit each in M2.1, M2.2, M2.3, and M2.4 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 3.1: Personnel Selection, Evaluation, and Marketing (Seminar, 4 LP)
Course 3.2: Human Resources Consulting (Seminar, 4 LP)
Course 3.3: In-House Training and Continuing Education (Seminar, 3 LP)

  • Module exam in the form of a term paper (deadline: 6 weeks)
  • All LP are awarded upon submission of a (positively evaluated) term paper
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; work may be rejected with the opportunity for “revision”
  • Students must complete 1 course credit in each of M3.1, M3.2, and M3.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

 

Guidelines for writing academic papers (here: written assignments for the BPE Module 3 final assessment)

Course 4.1: Didactics and Methodology (Lecture, 4 LP)
Course 4.2: Educational Management (Seminar, 4 LP)
Course 4.3: Research Methodology (Seminar, 4 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in the module
  • 2-hour written exam
  • All module content will be tested (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the option to “make up” the work
  • One course credit must be earned in each of M4.1, M4.2, and M4.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Master's Program in Business Education/Human Resources Development

Before the 25/26 winter semester

Course 1.1: Theories of company pedagogy/personnel development (lecture, 2 CP)

Course 1.2: Theories of leadership (lecture, 2 CP)

Course 1.3: Management skills (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module examination after completing all courses in modules 1 and 2
  • 30-minute oral examination
  • All contents and focal points of modules 1 and 2 are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"; 1 or 2 CP as coursework (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars; compulsory attendance in lectures (not monitored)

Course 2.1: Economic and business ethics (seminar, 2 CP)

Course 2.2: Human resources, labor and education policy (with self-study) (seminar, 2 CP)

Course 2.3: Organizational theories, culture, change and consulting (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module examination after completing all courses in modules 1 and 2
  • 30-minute oral examination
  • All content and focal points of modules 1 and 2 are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"; 1 or 2 CP as coursework (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars; compulsory attendance in lectures (not monitored)

Course 3.1: Research fields and research methodology (incl. didactics and methodology) (seminar, 2 CP)

Course 3.2: Personnel, organizational and management development (with projects) (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module examination in the form of a term paper
  • All CP are awarded with the (positively assessed) term paper
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"; 1 or 2 CP as coursework (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars; compulsory attendance in lectures (not monitored)

Course 4.1: Constitutive decisions (seminar, 2 CP)

Course 4.2: Operational functions (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module 4: 2 CP Examination preparation
  • Module examination after completion of all courses in the module
  • 60-90 minute written exam
  • All contents of the module are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)

Course 5.1: Human Resources Management (seminar, 2 CP)

Course 5.2: Corporate management (seminar, 2 CP)

  • Module 5: 2 CP Examination preparation
  • Module examination after completion of all courses in the module
  • 60-90 minute written exam
  • All contents of the module are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)

Master's Program in Business Education/Human Resources Development

Starting in the winter semester of 25/26

Course 1.1: Theories of company pedagogy/personnel development (lecture, 4 CP)

Course 1.2: Theories of leadership (lecture, 4 CP)

Course 1.3: Management skills (seminar, 4 CP)

  • Module examination after completing all courses in modules 1 and 2
  • 30-minute oral examination
  • All contents and focal points of modules 1 and 2 are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"
  • 1 course achievement must be completed in each of M1.1, M1.2 and M1.3 (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars

Course 2.1: Economic and business ethics (seminar, 3 CP)

Course 2.2: Human resources, labor and education policy (with self-study) (seminar, 4 CP)

Course 2.3: Organizational theories, culture, change and consulting (seminar, 3 CP)

  • Module examination after completing all courses in modules 1 and 2
  • 30-minute oral examination
  • All content and focal points of modules 1 and 2 are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"
  • 1 course achievement must be completed in each of M2.1, M2.2 and M2.3 (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars

Course 3.1: Research fields and research methodology (incl. didactics and methodology) (seminar, 4 CP)

Course 3.2: Personnel, organizational and management development (with projects) (seminar, 4 CP)

  • Module examination in the form of a term paper
  • All CP are awarded with the (positively assessed) term paper
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is possible; also non-acceptance with the possibility of "improvement"
  • 1 piece of coursework must be completed in both M3.1 and M3.2 (type and scope determined by the respective lecturer)
  • Compulsory attendance in seminars

Course 4.1: Fundamentals and constitutive decisions (lecture with exercises, 3 CP)

Course 4.2: Operational functions (lecture with exercises, 3 CP)

  • Module examination after completion of all courses in the module
  • 60-minute written exam
  • All contents of the module are examined (all CP are only awarded after the examination)

Course 5.1: Human Resources Management (seminar, 3 CP)

Course 5.2: Corporate management (seminar, 3 CP)

  • Module examination after completion of all courses in the module
  • 60-minute written exam
  • All contents of the module are examined (all CPs are only awarded after the examination)

Master's Program in Business Education / Human Resources Development

Starting in the winter semester of 26/27

Course 1.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 4 LP)

Course 1.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 4 LP)

Course 1.3: Management Skills (Seminar, 4 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 1
  • 10-minute oral exam
  • All content and key topics of Module 1 will be covered in the exam (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the option to “make up” the work
  • Students must complete 1 course credit in each of M1.1, M1.2, and M1.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 2.1: Business and Corporate Ethics (Seminar, 3 LP)

Course 2.2: Human Resources, Labor, and Education Policy (with independent research) (Seminar, 4 LP)

Course 2.3: Organizational Theories, Culture, Change, and Consulting (Seminar, 3 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 2
  • 10-minute oral exam
  • All content and key topics of Module 2 will be tested (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the opportunity for “remedial work”
  • One course requirement must be completed in each of M2.1, M2.2, and M2.3 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 3.1: Research Fields and Research Methodology (including Didactics and Methodology) (Seminar, 4 LP)

Course 3.2: Human Resources, Organizational, and Management Development (with projects) (Seminar, 4 LP)

  • Module exam in the form of a term paper
  • All LP are awarded upon submission of a (positively evaluated) term paper
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; work may be rejected with the option to “revise” it
  • One course requirement must be completed in both M3.1 and M3.2 (the type and scope are determined by the respective instructor)
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 4.1: Fundamentals and Constitutive Decisions (Lecture with exercises, 3 LP)

Course 4.2: Business Functions (Lecture with exercises, 3 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in the module
  • 60-minute written exam
  • All content of the module will be tested (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)

Course 5.1: Human Resource Management (Seminar, 3 LP)

Course 5.2: Business Management (Seminar, 3 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in the module
  • 60-minute written exam
  • All content of the module will be tested (all credit points will be awarded only after the exam)

Master's Program in Special Education (Partial Program)

MA Module 4 - Leading and Developing Special Education Organizations I

Course 4.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 4.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 4.3: Peer Learning + Portfolio (Tutorial, 1 LP)

  • Module 4: 1 LP Exam Preparation
  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 4
  • 20-minute oralexam
  • All content and key topics of Module 4 will be covered on the exam

Course 4.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 4.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 4.3: Peer Learning + Portfolio (Tutorial, 2 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 4
  • 20-minute oralexam
  • All content and key topics of Module 4 will be covered in the exam

Course 4.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 4.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 4.3: Management Skills (Seminar, 2 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 4
  • 10-minute oralexam
  • All content and key topics of Module 4 will be covered in the exam

Master's Program in Social Pedagogy (Partial Program)

MA Module 2: Leading and Developing Social Work Organizations

Course 2.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 2.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 2.3: Management Skills (Seminar, 2 LP)

  • Module 2: 2 LP coursework, 2 LP exam preparation
  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 2
  • 20-minute oralexam
  • All content and key topics of Module 2 will be covered in the exam

Course 2.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 2.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 2 LP)

Course 2.3: Management Skills (Seminar, 2 LP)

  • Module 2: 2 LP coursework, 2 LP exam preparation
  • M 2.3: Mandatory attendance, coursework
  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 2
  • 20-minute oralexam
  • All content and key topics of Module 2 will be covered on the exam

Course 2.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 3 LP)

Course 2.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 3 LP)

Course 2.3: Management Skills (Seminar, 4 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 2
  • 20-minute oralexam
  • All content and key topics of Module 2 will be covered in the exam
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards may result in the option to “make up” the work
  • Two coursework assignments must be completed
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Course 2.1: Theories of Workplace Education/Human Resource Development (Lecture, 3 LP)

Course 2.2: Theories of Leadership (Lecture, 3 LP)

Course 2.3: Management Skills (Seminar, 4 LP)

  • Module exam after completing all courses in Module 2
  • 10-minute oralexam
  • All content and key topics of Module 2 will be covered in the exam
  • Performance in the courses is not graded; feedback is provided; failure to meet standards is possible, with the opportunity for “remedial work”
  • Two coursework assignments must be completed
  • Attendance is mandatory in seminars

Learning resources (papers, downloads, handouts, study letters etc.):

It is possible to access study materials as part of the courses.

In addition to handouts and study letters, it is also possible to access the learning resource OLAT (Online Learning and Training, an open source learning management system), for example to download and upload content, watch podcast sequences and discuss in forums. In the respective courses you will receive the respective course code in order to be able to register in the learning resource.

You can find out more about the registration and enrollment required for OLAT or ask questions via the following link: Service for students - OpenOLAT