Module: Decision-oriented Management Accounting (5103-510)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Ernst Troßmann (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Education for Business and Economics (Master, since 01.10.2009)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• International Business and Economics (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Management (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• International Business and Economics (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Management (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Education for Business and Economics (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Education for Business and Economics (Master, since 01.10.2009)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• International Business and Economics (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Management (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• International Business and Economics (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Management (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Education for Business and Economics (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Information Science (Master, since 01.10.2012)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Information Science (Master, since 01.10.2012)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

None

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basic knowledge in business administration from Bachelor-degree

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Writen exam (solving a given case study problem)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

180 h 54 h class and lecture attendance 124 h preperation and follow-up especially case study preperation and preperation for the exam

Professional competences:

Students possess an in-depth understanding of the methodological instruments which belong to management accounting. Their know-how includes the ability to evaluate and explain different methodological approaches. They understand the assumptions on which the different concepts are based and are aware of central challenges arising from the application of the approaches. They are in a good position to choose and adapt the right approach to solve quantitative Controlling problems in operational practice. Students are acquiring systemic skills by substantiating and choosing problem-relevant methods. Included exercises and case studies promote important communication skills to explain solutions and proof approaches.

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