What it is about
In this module you will improve your communicative skills in various areas: presentation and moderation, conflict management and negotiation, development of a business plan, intercultural communication as well as language courses. In the end you will be able to clearly present complex scientific and business topics, lead discussions and develop communicative solutions in conflict situations.
What you will be able to do
- Efficient and appropriate communication of subject-specific topics
- Presentation and discussion of complex content to groups or an audience
- Leading and moderating discussions
- Recognizing and managing conflict situations
- Communicative problem solving in conflicts
What the module consists of
- Courses on presentation & moderationPractice: voice, language, body language; goal definition; moderating role; discussion strategies
- Courses on conflict management & negotiationsTheory and practice: types of conflict, causes, escalation analysis, de-escalation and negotiation strategies
- Business‑Plan coursesDevelopment and evaluation of business ideas, market and competitive analysis, pitching
- Intercultural communicationExchange and interaction across cultures; understanding cultural customs
- Language courses (TUM Language Center or equivalent)Acquisition of a foreign language and intercultural openness (equivalent to 3 ECTS)
Teaching method
- Practical exercises (presentations, pitches, role plays)Training of real conversation and presentation situations to improve practical skills
- Peer- and Instructor-FeedbackImmediate feedback to deepen and strengthen learning effects