Subject areas

Modules in the Studium fundamentale with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and transfer deal with the development, implementation and communication of new ideas in scientific, economic and social contexts. They focus on creative problem-solving processes, entrepreneurial thinking and action, innovation methods and the transfer of knowledge and technologies into practice and society. Students develop an understanding of innovation dynamics, value creation processes and responsibility in entrepreneurial activity and strengthen their ability to develop and communicate ideas in a reflected, sustainable and target group-oriented manner and to transfer them to different application contexts.

Modules in the Studium fundamentale with a focus on society and regionality deal with the awareness of one's own belonging to communities and regions as well as the associated social and societal responsibilities. They address social skills, participatory opportunities for action and the importance of commitment in social or voluntary contexts. Students develop the ability to become involved in local, regional and supra-regional communities in a reflective, responsible and constructive manner and to play an active role in shaping social processes.

Stufu modules in this area deal with ecological, economic and social aspects of sustainable development. They impart knowledge on climate protection, resource conservation, renewable energies, the circular economy and sustainable urban development. Students learn in a practical way how they can develop and implement sustainable solutions in order to actively shape social and economic transformation processes.

Modules in the Studium Fundamentale with a focus on digitalization deal with the impact of digital technologies on society, business and science. They impart knowledge about digital skills, artificial intelligence, data protection, digital ethics and sustainable digitalization. Students learn to critically reflect on digital tools and use them responsibly in different contexts.

Modules in the Studium fundamentale with a focus on foreign languages, culture and interculturality deal with linguistic and cultural understanding as the basis for international cooperation and global responsibility. They address intercultural communication, cultural diversity and the reflective handling of one's own and other people's perspectives. Students develop the ability to use linguistic and cultural skills to promote understanding, cooperation and respectful action in global and intercultural contexts.