Complex Problem Solving
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Complex Problem Solving

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Program Details

  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Language: English
  • Fees: 900
  • Registration Deadline: October

Entry requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer literacy
  • English Level B1 (CEFR) or equivalent

Study Access

Pay for one quarter and have access to the learning materials for 6 months, with the option to extend access if needed.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Maurice Steinhoff
Dr. Maurice Steinhoff

About This Course

This module is part of the "Rootcamp" which onboards students to the program, the teaching and learning methods. Irrespective of the area of implementation, digitalization and digital transformation pose complex challenges. Often, problems are not well-defined and need to be tackled in diverse areas being aware of many interrelated elements. Therefore, the skill to solve complex problems belongs to a set of so-called "future skills", which humans need to thrive in and design the digital age.

Learning Objectives

  • Acquire subject-specific theoretical and methodological knowledge.
  • Understand and work on features of complex problems.
  • Practice cognitive, emotional and social skills in a team.
  • Practice teamwork and conflict management.
  • Present complex problems and possible solution scenarios in front of an audience and in the face of critique.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

  • M.Sc. Applied AI
  • M.Sc. Cybersecurity
  • M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
  • M.Sc. Digital Leadership

This course is offered as an elective for the following study programs.

  • None

Micro Degree

  • This course is offered as a micro degree.
  • German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
  • Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
  • Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills as provided in the Prep courses.

General Information

  • Teaching Format: Experience
  • Total Workload Master: 125h (40h/85h) / 5 ECTS
  • Total Workload MBA: NA
  • Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 5 ECTS
  • Module coordinator: Dr. Maurice Steinhoff
  • Examinations: Quizzes, presentation(s), essay(s)/paper(s), project report(s), written exam (tbd) - Details will be announced with course start.
  • Offered: Even quarters

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