Modules

425 modules

Specialisations157

Start-up Skills - Legal FundamentalsNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will learn the legal basics relevant to the founding and operation of a startup. By the end you will be able to choose an appropriate legal form, assess financing options, and understand the essential regulations on intellectual property, labeling, data protection, and competition law.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86083Introduction to Data & SocietyNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central concepts, questions and methods in the area of Data & Society. The module provides you with an interdisciplinary overview of the impacts of digital technologies on individuals, organizations and society as well as on governance instruments and methodological approaches for analyzing these phenomena. In the end you will be able to analyze structural shifts caused by digital technologies and categorize different assessment and research methods.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86811Advanced Topic: Law in Action (MSc)No ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT860810all 157 in Specialisations

Master's Thesis1

Master's ThesisNo ratings for this module yet.In the Master’s Thesis you work on an independent political science research or project topic, often at the interface to engineering or natural sciences. You work in collaboration with a supervisor at the Hochschule für Politik München, the TUM School of Governance or another TUM faculty (often in collaboration with industry or a research institute) and complete the work within six months. In the end, you can independently, systematically and methodically address a scientific project and present and classify the results in writing.30 ECTSno date this semesterPOL89900

Interdisciplinary Electives295

Seminar für ProduktionsmanagementNo ratings for this module yet.Economics & PolicyIn diesem Seminar lernst du zentrale Methoden der Fabrikplanung und des Produktionsmanagements praktisch anzuwenden. Am Ende bist du in der Lage, Standort-, Logistik-/Supply-Chain-, Montage-/Fertigungssystem- sowie Struktur- und Layoutplanungen durchzuführen und Fallstudien lösungsorientiert im Team zu bearbeiten und zu präsentieren.4 ECTSruns this semesterMW1010Methods of Product DevelopmentNo ratings for this module yet.Economics & PolicyYou will learn systematic work and problem-solving methods for the development of products – from goal planning to ensuring goal achievement. Using different process models you practice problem clarification, intuitive and systematic solution finding, as well as evaluation and selection of alternatives. Classical methods are complemented by modern approaches such as agile development and networked design.5 ECTSruns this semesterMW0003Sustainability in AviationNo ratings for this module yet.Urban Mobility & EnergyThe module covers sustainability in air transport with a focus on climate protection and life-cycle approaches. You will learn the relevant scientific connections (e.g., contrails, radiative forcing, local air quality), measures for emissions and noise reduction, and the application of life cycle assessment methods to evaluate products, processes and services.5 ECTSruns this semesterLRG6002all 295 in Interdisciplinary Electives

Political Science in Practice1

Project Work (MSc)No ratings for this module yet.You work in a practice- or research phase with an external industry partner on political science issues, often at the interface to engineering and natural sciences (e.g. digital information and communication technologies or energy and environmental technologies). In the end you can apply study-related knowledge and methods in a practice-oriented way and conduct projects independently as well as analyse and communicate across disciplines.18 ECTSno date this semesterPOL30001

Elective Area in Methods23

Advanced Computational MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to analyze large datasets — in particular text and network data — with Python. By the end you can collect, clean, transform and analyze data with standard libraries; moreover you will apply basic statistics, visualization and machine learning methods to your own research questions.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86050Advanced Methods for Measurement and Modeling of Choice BehaviorNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to measure and analyze people’s behavior toward mobility policies using surveys, stated-choice experiments, and econometric models. In the end you will be able to design your own surveys with discrete choice experiments, collect data, and analyze them with discrete choice models to derive policy-relevant conclusions.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86608Cross-Cultural Qualitative Research in Global HealthNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will acquire practical skills for qualitative field research in international health scenarios. You will design culturally adapted interview and focus group instruments, conduct interviews and focus groups (also with interpreters), transcribe data and analyze qualitatively, and communicate research findings to target audiences.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86123all 23 in Elective Area in Methods

Basics1

Introduction to Politics & TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how politics and technology influence each other and how you apply political analyses to technological questions. The module provides foundations of political analysis (normative, institutional, behavioral) and combines them with technological introductions and current societal challenges such as climate, war, mobility, health and innovation governance. In the end you will be able to apply political theories and methods to technology-related policy problems and work on interdisciplinary projects.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL40100