14723 - Management Tools Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14723
Module Title:Management Tools
  Management-Werkzeuge
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fien, Harald
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:2 semesters
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:In this lecture, students will gain a solid understanding of essential management tools that are commonly applied in real-world business scenarios. By exploring typical management situations—such as developing a corporate strategy, solving complex problems, making high-stakes decisions, and leading organizational change—students will learn how to select and apply appropriate tools to navigate these challenges effectively. Special emphasis is placed on identifying the soft skills required to manage such situations, including planning ability, analytical skills, implementation skills, communication skills and passion. Throughout the lecture, students will also explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can support and enhance the use of traditional management tools. From generative AI to agentic AI, the lecture demonstrates how AI-based solutions can provide valuable insights and improve managerial effectiveness. By the end of the lecture, students will be equipped not only with practical tools and frameworks but also with an understanding of the human and technological dimensions of modern management.
Contents:
  • Typical management situations
  • Required management skills
  • Proven management tools
  • Leveraging AI in the use of management tools
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • fundamentals in engineering and preferably power engineering
Mandatory Prerequisites:No successful enrolment for 35443 International Management.
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 150 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Literature requirements are made during the lecture.
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Prerequisites:
  • Passing learning tests that follow each lecture chapter.
Final Module Examination:
  • eTest, 90 minutes
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:50
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Power Engineering / PO 2016 - 1. SÄ 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Power Engineering / PO 2016
Remarks:
  • 1 SWS lectures in the winter and 1 SWS lectures in the summer semester
  • At the end of the lecture period in the winter and summer semesters there is one attendance day each (the exact dates will be announced during the lecture).
  • As the lecture has a limited number of participants, self-registration is possible during the usual periods in accordance with the general examination and study regulations until the participant limit is reached.
  • Participants have to register in Moodle, too.
Module Components:
  • Lecture Management Tools
  • Examination Management Tools
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Phase-out Module: Follow-up Module since: 24.06.2025