Leadership Development

Department

Master's Program Mechatronics

Course unit code

MECH-M-3-MSK-LED-SE

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1.0

Name of lecturer(s)

MMag. Mair Claudia

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

A comprehensive reading list is supplied. Some of the readings are essential to have read in advance. There are two on-line tests for completion by 24 Jan 2020.

Assessment methods and criteria

Homework

Level of course unit

Master

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

3

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students,
• have a methodical toolkit for the professional management of core competencies, technologies and innovations,
• recognize new trends and technologies at an early stage and can assess their significance for their own company,
• possess the ability to quickly implement new technologies in products, production processes and operational procedures,
• are able to prepare a business plan with the aim of setting up a business → operational planning is systematically derived from strategic planning. This is followed by an acquisition of competence in strategy, marketing, finance and process management
• master various instruments and methods of personnel and management development as well as team development and are able to apply and critically discuss them,
• have skills and knowledge in the areas of communication and interviewing,
• know the instruments and methods of selling and are able to apply them,
• recognize and develop their leadership potential in a targeted manner.

Course contents

• Leadership and management
• Visions - priorities and decision making
• Strategic planning
• Different leadership styles and personalities
• Developing people and delegating tasks
• Leading different personalities
• Effective teamwork
• Measuring leadership growth

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.It is expected that material emerging in the class room be referenced in the reflective document described below.

Work placement(s)

none