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Advanced Topic: Law in Action (MSc)No ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT860810AI-Powered Social Systems: Computational Social Science and Agentic IntelligenceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn methods of computational social science with a focus on KI agents and their impact on social systems. In the end you will be able to analyze social networks, digital texts, and agent-based simulations, evaluate ethical and societal consequences, and implement your own data-driven project.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86122Aligning Generative AI to Social Values (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with generative AI systems and their relationship to societal values. You will learn to apply ethical principles and frameworks, identify and mitigate bias, and apply methods such as auditing and red teaming to design AI systems responsibly.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86097Aligning Generative AI to Social Values (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with Generative AI and its interface to societal values. In the end you will be able to recognize ethical challenges, identify bias in generative models, and implement practical steps to align language models with social value concepts.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86074Application Project: Public Sector (Project Week)No ratings for this module yet.You work in interdisciplinary teams with staff from administration and state institutions on real projects in the public sector. In the end you can identify gaps in existing projects, independently develop more interdisciplinary proposals for digital participation and democratic participation, and present them to representatives of public institutions.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86072
129 more in SpecialisationsAuthoritarian Regimes and Global HealthNo ratings for this module yet.You examine how different regime types — with a focus on post-Soviet states — influence health policy and health outcomes. By the end of the course you can apply theoretical concepts of comparative politics to health governance, analyze institutional Soviet legacies, and create comparative case studies of authoritarian and hybrid regimes.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86141Circular Economy: Resources, Sustainability, and SecurityNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how principles of Circular Economy are applied to challenges in dealing with Critical Raw Materials (CRM). The module combines ecological, economic and security-related perspectives, highlights dependencies and conflicts, and enables you to critically evaluate strategies to strengthen resource resilience. By the end you can analyze CRM criticality and independently develop project ideas for resource governance.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86118Contemporary Research in Political Theory and PhilosophyNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn key current debates in political theory and philosophy and how these debates can be applied to the analysis of social and political consequences of technology. In the end you will be able to present core arguments of current research, compare them and apply them theoretically to concrete technological questions.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86147Critical Approaches to Data and AlgorithmsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn to view data and algorithms from a critical perspective, especially in the tension between computer science, society, and data-related practices. You engage with questions about data collection, transformation, analysis, and reliability, and you learn to reflect critically on information visualization and model building in the context of data-based decision-making.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86077Data Regulation & Law (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.In this module you will learn the fundamentals of data protection law with a focus on the GDPR. You will gain an overview of terms, roles (e.g., data controllers, processors), principles, rights of data subjects, as well as obligations and enforcement mechanisms. By the end you will be able to name the central concepts and explain important legal questions and challenges in data protection.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86060Data Regulation & Law (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.The module covers legal foundations and current regulations around data, data protection and data economy in the EU (including GDPR, Data Governance Act, Data Act). You will learn the central terms, rights and duties and you can assess the implications of these regulations for individuals, companies and society.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86061Digital Authoritarianism and DemocracyNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central debates about how digitization affects democracy and autocracy. The module analyzes global trends such as the decline of democratization, increasing digital autocracy, and discusses concrete impacts on political dynamics as well as countermeasures — including effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86101Digital Transformation of the Public SectorNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how government structures, administration and institutional framework conditions shape digital transformation initiatives in the public sector. In the end you will be able to identify central components of digital government systems (platforms, data infrastructures, governance), analyze barriers such as transparency, accountability or exclusion problems, and apply theory to concrete cases.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86146Economic Instruments of Climate PolicyNo ratings for this module yet.You learn economic fundamentals for analyzing and applying climate-policy instruments. The focus is on market failure, externalities, and the comparison of market-based instruments (e.g., carbon tax, emissions trading) with regulatory approaches. In the end you can assess cost–benefit and welfare aspects, estimate distribution and implementation issues, and critically evaluate policy measures in an international context.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86132Energy TransformationNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with causes, barriers, and approaches for the transition to carbon-neutral energy systems. The focus is on differences between sectors (electricity, heat, transport) as well as national, European, and international perspectives. In the end, you will be able to analyze transformation processes, assess influencing factors, and critically classify political steering instruments.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL62200European and Global GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You receive a foundational introduction to European and global governance. You will learn central theories and approaches and apply them to current policy fields in the digital age. In the end you will be able to use these theories to analyze complex challenges and present scientific topics in an understandable way.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86511Experimental Methods in Political ScienceNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how experimental methods are used in political science to investigate causal relationships. In the end you will be able to distinguish different experimental designs, independently program an online experiment, and analyze experimental data with R.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86604Field Seminar in Political EconomyNo ratings for this module yet.You will be introduced to international and comparative political economy and learn to analyze political and economic interrelations at national and global levels. The focus will be on applying concepts to three themed blocks: climate policy, technological transformation and geopolitical changes. In the end you will be able to summarize theoretical arguments, critically evaluate them and apply them to real-world problems.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86411Global Economic GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will receive an introduction to Global Economic Governance: central theories, approaches and their application to current policy areas in a digital world. In the end you will be able to compare these theories, apply them to contemporary problems and present results in an understandable way.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86704Global GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You will receive a foundational introduction to theories and approaches of Global Governance and their application to current policy fields. You will learn how political and technological upheavals influence governance processes and which factors shape different areas of action. In the end you will be able to apply theoretical approaches to concrete policy problems and explain their differences to conventional theories.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86100Global Health (MSc.)No ratings for this module yet.You receive an introduction to the field of Global Health with a particular focus on developments in Global South countries. You learn core terms, important concepts and the interrelations between health and development, assess trends in disease burden and evaluate intervention strategies. In the end you can summarize, interpret and formulate evidence-based policies for a concrete country based on relevant empirical studies.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL65101Global Political EconomyNo ratings for this module yet.You explore theories, institutions and actors that shape the global political economy. In the end you will be able to comparatively analyze globalization, North-South relations, international institutions and regional/national political economies and formulate empirically grounded assessments of global challenges.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86105Information Technologies, Protest, and ConflictNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the influence of information and communication technologies on collective political mobilization and violence. You will learn theoretical foundations of controversial politics and apply them to old vs. new information technologies. You will also practice quantitative research designs in conflict studies and develop your own research project.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL60900International Climate Strategies / UNFCCCNo ratings for this module yet.You deal with international climate negotiations under the UNFCCC, with actors, strategies and political content such as mitigation, adaptation, climate finance and Loss & Damage. In the end you will be able to analyze negotiation dynamics and national climate policies, recognize their links to the environmental and resource situation, and apply theoretical concepts to empirical research.6 ECTSruns this semesterLS50000International SecurityNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will receive an introduction to theories and methods of international security. You will learn which causes of interstate and internal conflicts are discussed and which approaches the international community applies to conflict resolution. In the end you will be able to apply theoretical explanations to current conflict situations and compare different strategies of conflict management.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86707Introduction 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 semesterSOT86811Political Economy of HealthNo ratings for this module yet.The module investigates the connection between politics, economy and the health of populations. You will learn to compare different health systems, to analyze causes of health inequalities, and to develop political governance and research approaches.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86099Political Economy Research WorkshopNo ratings for this module yet.You participate in a research-oriented workshop in Political Economy. In the semester you present your own research papers, discuss current research with guest speakers, and acquire concrete research and professional skills in practical workshops. In the end you can constructively defend your own work, critically situate research, and apply applied research and methodological skills to your projects.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86153Politics of Big-Data and DigitalizationNo ratings for this module yet.You critically engage with the political side of Big Data and digitization. You examine how data, algorithms and digital networking change power, freedom and the public sphere and learn to assess technical developments and their social consequences from a political science perspective.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86400Quantum Station: Creatively Reimagining Mobility Through Quantum ComputingNo ratings for this module yet.You explore practically how quantum computing can rethink sustainable mobility. You learn fundamentals of relevant quantum mechanics and quantum computing, analyze optimization tasks in mobility, and implement the insights in an artistic-co-creative group project.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86154Responsible Data Science for Safe and Socially Aligned AI ApplicationsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn current data science techniques and innovative research concepts that enable responsible implementation of AI in high-risk scenarios. In the end you will understand, critically discuss, and scientifically present research questions concerning the societal impact of AI.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86052Risk & Crisis Communication (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You will learn the basics and practical applications of risk and crisis communication from a social science perspective. In the module you will study how communication strategies are developed and implemented in crises, what role media and political decisions play, and how risk perception works. In the end you will understand the typical phases of crisis management (pre-crisis, crisis response, post-crisis) and you will be able to apply central concepts and theories of crisis communication.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86102Risk & Crisis Communication (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You learn theoretical foundations and practical applications of risk and crisis communication from a social science perspective. You will learn how communication strategies are developed and implemented in different crisis phases, what role media and political decisions play, and how risk perception works. In the end you will be able to critically assess communication practices and independently plan and present a case study.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86080Science Communication and Public EngagementNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn core concepts of science communication and public engagement and practically develop your own format for communicating research. In the end, you will know which formats and channels exist, how to address target groups, and you can prototype a digital format or event.3 ECTSruns this semesterPOL60102Start-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 semesterSOT86083Sustainability Politics and PolicyNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central theories and debates about sustainable development and connect the concept to various policy areas (e.g., economy, environment, health, education). In the end, you will be able to interdisciplinary analyze sustainability problems and assess concrete solutions as well as governance mechanisms at local, national and international levels.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86611Sustainable and Environmental RegulationsNo ratings for this module yet.You deal with theoretical and empirical questions of sustainable development as well as with the influence of different regime forms (democracy, autocracy, hybrid regimes) on the sustainability performance of states. You will also become familiar with instruments of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and assess their role in planning and decision-making processes. In the end you will be able to analyze sustainability issues in different policy fields and explain the principles and procedures of EIA/SEA.5 ECTSruns this semesterWZ2936Technology and DevelopmentNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how technologies are used in development and emerging economies, what expectations are attached to them, and why the promised solutions often fail to materialize. By the end, you will be able to analyze the opportunities and challenges of technological development projects and develop concrete ideas for how technology can be used effectively.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL60402Technology Governance and the Regulatory StateNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the regulation of technologies and platforms: platform economy, power relations, market concentration, data protection, labor rights and the role of the state. In the end you can analyze central problems of technology governance, evaluate regulatory effects and theoretically and empirically address your own research questions.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL61301The Ethics and Politics of Existential Global RisksNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with normative questions on dealing with existential global risks, in particular technical and climatic risks. In the end you will be able to analyze responsible action under uncertainty and critically evaluate ethical as well as political responses to climate risks and technologies such as climate engineering.6 ECTSruns this semesterPOL62500The Political Economy of InequalityNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the political economy of inequality from a global and comparative perspective. You will learn how inequality (income, wealth, multidimensional) is measured and explained, how the state responds through taxation, redistribution and social policy, and what consequences inequality has for policy, trust and social cohesion. In the end you will be able to compare country cases, evaluate explanations and develop and present your own comparative research question.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86148The Political Economy of Military InnovationNo ratings for this module yet.The module examines how political and economic structures shape the development and institutionalization of military technologies. You will learn to understand innovation as a contested process — mediated through ideas, capital, and institutions — and work with concrete data and methods to develop independent, empirically grounded research questions on military innovation.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86121Theories of International Political EconomyNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86136Absolute Power on Demand? The Court of Justice of the European Union as a Political ActorNo ratings for this module yet.The module discusses the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) within the political and legal architecture of the EU. You will learn the development of the EU as a supranational legal order, key CJEU decisions, and conflict lines between the CJEU, EU institutions, and national courts, and you will be able to analyze and assess such power conflicts at the end.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86092Academic Prompt Engineering and Management: Theory and PracticeNo ratings for this module yet.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT56404Advanced Topics in Comparative and International Political EconomyNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the interaction between international economy and domestic policy. In the end you will be able to assess how economic globalization influences political and economic preferences as well as the development of political regimes, and you will be able to develop and conduct your own empirical research questions in Comparative and International Political Economy.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL61406AI Applications in Non-Governmental OrganizationsNo ratings for this module yet.In the module you will learn how artificial intelligence is used in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – with a focus on sustainability, humanitarian aid and health. By the end you will be able to design AI-assisted solutions for NGO challenges, assess their ethical, technical and societal implications, and present your results in a practice-oriented manner.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86106AI Regulation & Law (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You receive an introduction to the legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on the European legal framework as well as an overview of developments in the USA, the UK and other countries. You will learn legal questions concerning General Purpose AI and the use of AI in various sectors (e.g., contract law, healthcare, human resources, transport) and, at the end, be able to name central risks, opportunities and fundamental regulatory concepts.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86062AI Regulation & Law (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You learn the legal foundations and current developments of the regulation of artificial intelligence, with a focus on EU law. In the end you will be able to classify application areas, opportunities and risks of AI legally and draw comparisons to regulations in the USA, the UK and other countries.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86063AI-Driven Data Generation for ESGNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how AI-supported methods change the collection and preparation of ESG data, what opportunities and risks are associated with them, and how regulation and ethics influence this. In the end you will be able to perform critical analyses of AI-assisted ESG data generation, classify regulatory requirements such as CSRD and AI Act, and present research findings in an accessible way.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86109Algorithms & Fundamental RightsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how algorithmic systems influence fundamental rights and societal norms. In the end you will be able to critically analyze the impacts of algorithms on autonomy, the rule of law, transparency, and accountability and discuss approaches to safeguard fundamental rights.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86075Aligning Large Language Models with Human Instructions, Preferences and ValuesNo ratings for this module yet.You deal with problems and methods for aligning large language models (LLMs) to human instructions, preferences and values. After the seminar you will understand the goals, assessment methods and current research approaches of LLM alignment research and be able to discuss perspectives for improvements.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86064Application Project: Tech Policy PracticeNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn practice-oriented advisory work for politics and administration in the area of digital technologies and AI. Using a stylized lifecycle of policy advisory, you will gain insights into working methods, analysis tools and concrete case examples from practice. In the end you will understand core aspects of collaborating with decision-makers and the peculiarities of translational research in policy consulting.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86071Civil Society and Technological ChangeNo ratings for this module yet.The module examines how society, politics, and civil society influence science and technology development and how technological changes are adopted or rejected. You will learn to compare different explanations for innovation strengths, diffusion patterns, and public acceptance, and to critically evaluate governance instruments for technology policy.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL62100Climate FinanceNo ratings for this module yet.You learn what role the financial system plays in the transition to a CO2‑neutral economy, which financial flows and instruments exist, and how policy can influence financial flows for mitigation and adaptation to climate change. By the end of the course you will be able to assess political instruments for mobilising climate finance, place international negotiating positions in context, and practically apply the links between research and policy in a policy brief.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86067Comparative CapitalismNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with debates in comparative politics and political economy, specifically with institutions and political causes and consequences of different capitalist systems. The focus is on developed democracies; the theories and analytical concepts can also be applied to other country groups. In the end you can critically analyze questions of comparative capitalism research and work on them theoretically as well as empirically.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86302Competition Law and Policy in Comparative PerspectiveNo ratings for this module yet.The module covers the political economy of competition policy in a comparative and international perspective. You will learn how institutions regulate competition, which historical and current political forces shape competition policy, and how this affects markets, inequality, and standards.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL61300Core Topic: Normativity and Technology (MSc Politics & Technology)No ratings for this module yet.You will learn central questions of legal philosophy, legal science and their connection with science-and-technology studies (STS). The module provides you with theoretical approaches to law and technology and enables you to apply and critically reflect on these to concrete technology-related questions.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL60806Critical Thinking in the Time of Generative AINo ratings for this module yet.You investigate how generative AI and large language models (LLMs) can change thinking, learning and creative work. In the end you understand the social sciences behind extended cognition and you can assess how LLMs should be designed and used to support human intelligence and experience.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86095Cybersecurity in Social Science ResearchNo ratings for this module yet.You engage interdisciplinary with security issues in the digital space from a social science perspective. The seminar covers digital forms of authoritarianism, economic incentives for (missing) cybersecurity, and the human factor. In the end you will be able to identify research gaps and develop your own research project including research question, hypotheses and an appropriate research design.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86903Development of Data Analysis Tools and Communication Strategies to Address Harmful Online ContentNo ratings for this module yet.You deal with hate speech and other harmful online content as well as their analysis using AI and social science methods. In the end you will be able to perform data-based analyses, conduct interdisciplinary research, and communicate results in a way that is understandable for non-experts.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86812Digital Governance and the Politics of PlatformsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how digital media have changed political communication, interaction, and information consumption and which challenges arise for the governance of digital spaces. In the end you can analyze central problems (e.g., mis-/disinformation, toxicity, targeted campaigns, adoption of authoritarian methods) and develop policy proposals as well as scenarios for regulation and moderation of platforms.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86606Digital Media, Politics and GenderNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with political communication in the digital space and in particular with the question of how women in politics are portrayed in online media and what gender bias exists. In the end you will be able to recognize, analyze and evaluate gender-related distortions in digital information and communication data using R, and present and critically assess research results.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT866005Digital Persons / Entities - Legal and Ethical ConsiderationsNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will deal with legal and ethical questions surrounding digital persons/entities and AI. You will learn fundamentals of biological intelligence, relevant German civil law as well as fundamental rights principles, and you will learn how artificial neural networks (in particular Large Language Models) work. At the end you will be able to describe and discuss basic rights and human rights and how they could be applied to advanced AI systems.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86070Digital Sustainability Transformation of, by and for the TUMNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will examine the interplay of digitalization and sustainability (Digitainability). You will learn how digital technologies can support positive sustainability effects, which risks exist and how transformation processes — e.g. in the context of Smart City and Smart Participation — can be designed. In the end you will be able to independently acquire knowledge, plan and present projects in an interdisciplinary team, as well as implement and reflect on concrete project ideas.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL67002Digital TransformationsNo ratings for this module yet.You receive an introduction to theories and approaches to digital transformations from a political science perspective. You will learn to apply these theories to current policy areas and governance questions in European and global contexts and to analyze complex problems comparatively.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86706Digital Transformations in EuropeNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn central social science theories and approaches to digital transformations in Europe and discuss their application to current policy fields. In the end you will be able to compare these theories and apply them to the analysis of concrete challenges of digital transformations in Europe.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL60701Disruptions in Governance and TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.You will get an introduction to disruptions in governance and technology: central theories, approaches and their application to current political questions in the digital era. In the end you will be able to use these theories to analyze complex, contemporary problems and present scientific topics in an understandable way.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86705Distributional Effects of Climate PolicyNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how different climate policies (e.g., CO2 pricing, regulations, compensation schemes) generate distributional effects in societies. The module combines theoretical foundations, joint literature discussions, and the application of the methods to case studies with a data-based analysis tool, so that you can systematically assess distributional effects and apply them to concrete country cases.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86142Economic Development: Theory, Evidence, and PolicyNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how countries move from poverty to prosperity by linking economic theory, empirical evidence and development policy. By the end you can explain central concepts and measurement methods related to development, poverty and inequality and analyze real data in R, as well as formulate policy recommendations based on empirical findings.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86128Environment and Climate TransformationNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with global environmental problems such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, ocean acidification, and land degradation. In the end you will be able to describe causes, effects, and possible actions at local, national, European, and global levels, and assess technological and societal response options.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL62400EuroTeQ Collider. Enhancing Connections for Sustainable Futures (MSc)No ratings for this module yet.In this module you work in interdisciplinary and international teams on real challenges around ‘Enhancing connections for sustainable futures’. You develop and test creative, prototype solutions in the areas People, Nature or Technology and learn to communicate these to stakeholders.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86701Explainable AI -- A Comprehensive Seminar on Transparent and Ethical AINo ratings for this module yet.You will learn fundamentals, techniques and applications of Explainable AI (XAI). The goal is to make AI systems more interpretable, transparent and verifiable, and to understand and critically assess their significance for ethics, fairness and societal consequences.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86051Exploring Unresolved Challenges of Large Language ModelsNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with open challenges of large language models (LLMs). After an introduction to origin, function, and current state, you independently develop a specific limitation, present your results, and discuss solutions as well as practical implications.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86054Foundations of Data Law and RegulationNo ratings for this module yet.You learn the fundamentals of data law and regulatory policy at the European and international level. By the end, you will be able to explain central legal regimes (e.g., data protection, data economy, data competition, data exchange) as well as basic concepts such as data ownership, data access, Data Altruism, and data intermediaries, and identify legal questions in the data domain.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86057Frontiers in AI GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You will engage with global regulatory frameworks, governance models and policy cycles for AI. You will learn how political actors respond to new AI risks, apply foresight methods and design adaptive, experimental regulatory approaches.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86108Generative Design Studio: Responsible Quantum InnovationNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn fundamental concepts of quantum technologies (e.g., superposition, entanglement, uncertainty) and apply these together with principles of generative design and creative coding to gestalten projects. In the end you can explain quantum basics, apply generative design methods and critically reflect on their societal impact.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86124Global Crises and Political ChallengesNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with contemporary global crises and learn how different types of crises (e.g., ecological, economic, technological, political) are interconnected and influence political decision-making processes under uncertainty. In the end you will be able to analytically examine these interconnections systemically, investigate data- and scenario-based approaches, and design a simple Scenario Exploration System (game) to explore crisis dynamics.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86125Global Governance of AINo ratings for this module yet.You will receive an introduction to the international governance of Artificial Intelligence. Based on theoretical foundations and concrete case studies, you will learn key norms, standards and institutions and, in the end, be able to describe structural patterns as well as drivers of current governance and regulatory approaches by international and national actors.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86082Global Governance, Ethics, and TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.You will be introduced to theories and approaches at the interface of global governance, ethics and technology. You will learn how rulemaking and institution-building operate at the global level and apply the concepts to current policy fields such as cryptocurrencies, e-commerce, cybersecurity, global health, technical and environmental standards, intellectual property rights as well as technology development and transfer. In the end you will be able to apply the theories discussed to concrete policy problems and explain their differences to conventional theories.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL61500Global Tech Policy Practice: Introduction to Digital Policy-AdvisingNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how digital policy advisory works in practice today: fundamentals, instruments and the sequence of policy cycles, case studies from different areas, as well as larger contextual questions such as data protection, digital sovereignty and geopolitical tensions. In the end you will be able to analyze digital policy strategies, discuss with experts, and develop and present a concrete Technology Policy Canvas for a country in a group project.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86883Governance of Innovative Technologies: CloudNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the fundamentals of cloud technology, how the cloud industry works and what use cases exist. The module relates these technical and economic foundations to current EU policies (e.g., GAIA-X, EU Cloud Rulebook) as well as to topics such as data protection, cybersecurity and sustainability, so that you can analyze political challenges and design options.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86803Governing Innovative Technologies: GenAI in Theory & PracticeNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the challenges and regulatory approaches for Generative AI and implement them in practice. In the end you will be able to classify legal frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, US Algorithmic Accountability Act) and develop technical solutions using APIs and code, as well as visualize and present results.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86813Governing Innovative Technologies: Natural Catastrophes Prediction Through the Application of Artificial IntelligenceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the basics of remote sensing, artificial intelligence and how to use Google Earth Engine (GEE) as well as Google Colab to leverage satellite-derived information to support decisions before, during and after natural (and human-made) disasters. In the end you will be able to process Earth observation data, create maps and datasets with Python, GEE and Colab, and design applications for catastrophe support.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86821History and/of TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the role of war, genocide and the Holocaust in the history of the 20th century and their impact on the present and the future. You learn how history — in particular the memory of violence and genocide — can be used as an instrument to shape political and social developments and what role technology plays in this. In the end you can apply these insights to the defense of democratic values and to the analysis of a multiethnic society.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86079Ideologies of Technological Change — And How to Study ThemNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the ideas, metaphors and narratives that shape technological change (e.g. 'Data is the new oil', 'AI democratizes wisdom'). You will learn both theoretical approaches to the role of ideas in politics and society and various qualitative, mixed-methods and computer-assisted methods by which such ideas can be empirically studied. In the end you will be able to explain central theoretical debates and apply and evaluate empirical methods for studying ideational histories.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86120Impact Clinic for Sustainable CitiesNo ratings for this module yet.In the Impact Clinic for Sustainable Cities you work with practice partners from cities on the question of how digital innovations can effectively contribute to sustainable urban development. In the end you will be able to systematically analyze transformation processes, develop logics of impact (Theory of Change) and derive evidence-based recommendations for municipal projects.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86126Innovationen und Politik für nachhaltige MobilitätNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the history of technical innovations and mobility policy since the 19th century, structured in three decisive epochs: industrialization, the motor age, and the green transformation. In the end you will be able to name, evaluate and derive strategies for a sustainable transport development from central innovations, political framework conditions and their impacts on society and sustainability.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86103International CybersecurityNo ratings for this module yet.You learn the basics of international cybersecurity: how cyberattacks and cyber weapons have developed, what political, economic and societal motivations underlie state cyber operations, and how states as well as markets can respond to the misuse of cyber weapons. By the end you will be able to explain key terms, assess international governance approaches, and analyze problem areas in cybersecurity at the international level.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86902International Development, Poverty and InequalityNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn basic concepts and measurement methods related to economic development, poverty and inequality. By the end you will be able to classify the causes and consequences of these phenomena, compute common metrics, and critically evaluate empirical findings. Practical exercises in R help you measure poverty and inequality in concrete datasets.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86200International Political Economy of FinanceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the political and economic framework conditions and impacts of global financial integration. By the end, you will be able to analyze political decisions and economic developments in the international financial system and independently work on an empirical research question.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL61401Internet Law - Design of a Compliant Website or App (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You will learn the legal basics necessary for the design of a legally compliant website or app. In the end you will be able to identify legal problems, derive requirements from various areas of law, and draft and justify legal texts (e.g., privacy policy, imprint, copyright notice).3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86093Internet Law - Start-Up Case Study - Design of a Compliant Website or App (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You learn the legal basics that are important when designing a legally compliant website or app. By the end you will be able to recognize relevant internet law questions, draft legal documents (e.g., privacy policy, cancellation policy) and assess compliance with central regulations for a startup project.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86096Interpersonal and Collective ViolenceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn to distinguish different forms of violence (interpersonal and collective), analyze their causes, measurement and ethical questions, as well as societal and economic consequences. In the end you will be able to name the similarities and differences, prevalence, possible predictors as well as consequences of both fields of violence and assess them methodologically and ethically.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86904Intro to Earth Observation for Natural DisastersNo ratings for this module yet.You will receive an introduction to remote sensing, artificial intelligence and Google Earth Engine (GEE) with a focus on how information derived from them can support decision-makers before, during and after natural and anthropogenic disasters. You will also learn how satellite data can inform public policy, the SDGs and humanitarian objectives. By the end of the module you will be able to use Earth observation data and create simple damage or event models.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86091Introduction to Business LawNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the fundamentals of German private law with a focus on business models of the digital transformation. By the end you will be able to recognize, analyze and develop a reasoned solution for legal questions of business life (BGB, HGB, EU law) for concrete scenarios.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86084Machine Learning and Society (3 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You learn how machine learning influences societal structures, values and decisions and which ethical, social and technical challenges arise from it. In the end you will be able to critically assess ML systems, identify possible biases and harms, and apply approaches to alignment, auditing and safeguarding (red teaming) of ML systems.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86066Machine Learning and Society (6 ECTS)No ratings for this module yet.You engage with the societal, ethical, and technical impacts of Machine Learning. In the end you will be able to critically evaluate ML systems, recognise potential biases and harms, practically apply methods such as auditing and red teaming, and assess the importance of alignment for large language models.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86065Making Language Models Aligned with Human Intentions and ValuesNo ratings for this module yet.You learn the foundations and current concepts of AI alignment research for large language models. You engage with model architectures, existing methods, metrics and societal challenges, and you gain practical experience in project design and Python implementation to design and implement strategies to align language models with human intentions and values.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86059Metaverse: Governance and Digitized PersonhoodNo ratings for this module yet.You analyze governance questions around the Metaverse and digital personhood. By the end of the module you will be able to assess how personhood is negotiated in real and virtual spaces through governance and develop proposals for shaping governance approaches.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86885Military Strategy, Technology, and the Remaking of Armed ForcesNo ratings for this module yet.You will consider how military strategy is to be understood as a political-economic problem, in particular how technological change alters the use, organization, and resource allocation of armed forces. In the end you will be able to strategically place technological changes, analyze their translation into doctrines and organizational structures, and evaluate critical counter-positions to the technological determinism of military change.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86135Multi-level GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the interplay of society, economy, politics and the environment at local, national, European and global levels. In the end you will be able to apply theory approaches and comparative methods for multi-level governance and to develop research questions or designs that have political relevance.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL62300Natural Language Processing: Shortcuts and Biases in Artificial IntelligenceNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how shortcuts and data thinking in NLP models lead to biased or unreliable results and which methods and metrics exist to detect and mitigate these problems. In the end you will be able to understand, assess and apply current techniques for analysis and debiasing of language models in your own projects.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86058Persuasion, Cooperation, and Deception in LLM-Based AgentsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how AI agents based on large language models act, communicate and behave in social and strategic multi-agent environments. In the end you will be able to plan and conduct empirical studies, implement and analyze agents, and draw conclusions about factors such as prompting, interaction protocols and feedback.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86138Platform Governance: Lobbying in the European UnionNo ratings for this module yet.You will receive an introduction to lobbying in the area of European platform governance. You will learn how EU institutions and interest groups interact, how to apply strategic readings of EU acts (e.g., DMA), and how to analyze policy papers. In the end you can develop your own position papers and a lobbying strategy and you will be better prepared for a career in the EU public policy sector.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86882Political Economy with R - An Integrated, Hands-on IntroductionNo ratings for this module yet.You will receive an integrated, practice-oriented introduction to political economy and the R programming language. You will learn to address political economy questions (especially climate policy as well as economic security, geopolitics and industrial policy) in a data-based manner: sourcing data, cleaning, visualising, and performing basic analyses.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86134Political Information in a Digital EraNo ratings for this module yet.You investigate how political information is spread in the digital space and why false beliefs, conspiracy myths and misinformation can arise and threaten democratic processes. You will learn psychological and media-theoretical factors and receive methodological tools (e.g., surveys, Big Data) to quantitatively analyze the spread of populist and conspiratorial rhetoric. In the end you will be able to formulate and methodically address research questions on misinformation and conspiracy theories and assess approaches to countering false beliefs.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT866006Political Information Processing and IncivilityNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how political information is processed online, which psychological factors contribute to false beliefs, conspiracy theories and disinformation, and why such beliefs are often difficult to correct. You will also learn quantitative methods for measuring such beliefs and become acquainted with approaches that journalists, authorities and platforms can use to curb misinformation.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86094Political Regimes and the EconomyNo ratings for this module yet.You investigate how various political regimes (in particular autocratic ones) relate to economic factors. In the end you will be able to assess how regime types influence economic outcomes and how economic conditions shape the stability and development of regimes, as well as independently plan a research project on this topic.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL61405Project Week: AI in the MetaverseNo ratings for this module yet.You work in an interdisciplinary team on building a virtual 3D society where virtual characters interact based on Large Language Models. In the end you can plan, implement and present sub-tasks for game design, Backend/LLM infrastructure or constitutional and legal questions to a cross-disciplinary audience.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86090Project Week: GovTech Design Lab: Harnessing AI, Earth Observation and Data Storytelling to Tackle Climate Security and ConflictNo ratings for this module yet.You work in an interdisciplinary team to analyze geospatial data and publicly available datasets (e.g., via Google Earth Engine) and derive insights that are valuable for decision-makers and the public. The aim is the further development of Geoguard (an environmental dashboard) in collaboration with UN DPPA, as well as learning Data Storytelling to communicate complex interrelationships.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86081Projectmodule: Governing Innovative Technologies (MSc.)No ratings for this module yet.In this project module you work in groups on current questions of control and governance of especially innovative technologies (e.g., AI, quantum, metaverse, environmental or agricultural technologies). You learn methods and research approaches for handling practical and research projects and, in the end, you can independently carry out, document and present a demanding project.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86830Projektwochen: KI als Co-Pilot: Digitale Tools für politische Entscheidungsprozesse entwickelnNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how digital technologies and AI can support individuals and groups in personal and collective political decisions. In the module you connect political decision theories with the development of practice-oriented tools to foster decision-making and participation competences. In the end you will be able to design AI-supported prototypes for democratic decision-making processes and reflect on ethical as well as democratic questions.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT10161Quantum Social Lab: Art Driven Innovation with Quantum Technologies (M.Sc.)No ratings for this module yet.You will receive an introduction to quantum technologies, their societal impacts, as well as art-based educational approaches to quantum topics. Together with researchers and artists, you will develop your own educational project in interdisciplinary teams with a focus on applications in mobility, medicine, and banking/security.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86815Regulation of Digital Markets in Africa (Project Week)No ratings for this module yet.In this module you will engage with the regulation of digital markets in Africa, compare models such as the EU Digital Markets Act and US approaches, and develop concrete policy proposals based on this. In the end you will be able to critically evaluate different regulatory approaches, assess their transferability to African contexts, and produce practically oriented policy papers.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86119Seminar on Politics and Religion (MSc )No ratings for this module yet.You investigate the role of religion in contemporary politics and conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, in Russia/Ukraine, and in Europe. In the end you will be able to identify religious aspects in political disputes, assess their significance, and derive considerations for peace initiatives.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86884Seminar on Surveillance StudiesNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with theories, methods and current debates of Surveillance Studies. You analyze historical and contemporary surveillance practices (e.g. facial recognition, social media monitoring, state intelligence programs) and assess their consequences for democracy, privacy and social justice. In the end you will be able to apply theoretical approaches to case studies and critically assess the ethical, legal and social implications.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86107Social Media and Politics: Communication, Behaviour and GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the role of social media in politics and society: how platforms change political participation, campaigns, media practices, and collective action – and which risks (trolling, misinformation, filter bubbles, polarization) they pose for democracies. In the end you can theoretically and empirically analyze these effects and work on your own research questions about social media and politics.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86605Social Media and Politics: Populism in the Age of Social MediaNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you explore the role of social media for the rise of populist actors in established democracies. You will learn central concepts of populism, its causes and consequences, and you will be able to address and present small empirical research questions on populism using content analysis.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL66001Social Network Analysis - Systematic and Quantifying ApproachNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how to systematically explore, analyze, and visualize social networks. By the end you will know central concepts of Social Network Analysis, be able to evaluate networks with Gephi and present them clearly, and interpret central metrics and community structures.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86110Societal ComputingNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how to use human-centered data to discover patterns of societal behavior, test theories, and conduct responsible research. By the end of the course you will be able to perform data analyses, systematically plan research projects, and critically assess the societal implications of computing.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86068States and MarketsNo ratings for this module yet.You analyze the interplay of state and market in developed, democratic capitalist systems (focus: Europe and North America). At the end you will be able to place central debates of comparative and international political economy, distinguish historical development paths of capitalism and the welfare state, and apply political economy models to current problems.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT861406Strategic ForesightNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how to work systematically with uncertainty in politics and organizations. The module conveys methods such as horizon scanning, trend analysis, scenario planning, narrative futures, premortem and backcasting, and shows how AI is changing foresight practice. At the end you can plan, conduct and derive concrete courses of action from the results of a simple foresight exercise for a real topic.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86139Student Challenge: Sustainable Smart CitiesNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the connection of sustainability and digitization in an urban context. You develop project ideas for "Sustainable Smart Cities" in interdisciplinary teams and learn to plan, implement and present them systematically.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86760Summer School Sino-German Climate Cooperation: Energy TransitionsNo ratings for this module yet.You explore the role of technology, politics and culture in dealing with climate change. In the Summer School you work interdisciplinary with students and researchers from Germany and China on measures for emission reduction, adaptation and sustainable development and you can ultimately communicate and discuss corresponding concepts.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86997sustAInabilityNo ratings for this module yet.You engage interdisciplinarily with sustainability and digital technologies (e.g., AI). You work independently in self-learning phases, discuss in seminars, and develop in teams application-oriented technical and non-technical solutions for real use cases within the framework of the Digital Future Challenge.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86750Sustainability and Development: Causal Methods to evaluate Policy ImpactNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to methodically evaluate policies for promoting sustainable transitions in developing countries. In the end you will be able to apply three causal evaluation methods (WTP, RCT, DiD) and assess their advantages and disadvantages for policy advice or research.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86111Sustainable TransitionsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how climate change and energy use (including mobility) as well as agriculture and land-use changes drive societal transformation processes. You gain knowledge about historical and current socio-technical transitions, political instruments, financing and innovation dynamics – with view to opportunities and risks for industrialized and developing countries.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86085The Political Theory of Big TechNo ratings for this module yet.You deal with political theories of large technology companies (Big Tech): theories about the nature of firms, about rights, power and responsibility of corporations, as well as reform proposals. In the end you will be able to present, analyze and apply central arguments of the debate to concrete case studies.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86117The Sustainable Development Goals - Country reportsNo ratings for this module yet.You analyze the progress of a country toward a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). You will learn concepts and indicators of development, find and process suitable data in R, and produce a scientific country report with political recommendations.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86512Toxic Speech, Free Expression and Content Moderation in Comparative PerspectiveNo ratings for this module yet.You engage interdisciplinarily with toxic language, freedom of expression, and content moderation. In the end you will be able to explain different scientific conceptions of toxicity, place regulatory frameworks such as the US First Amendment and the EU Digital Services Act, and assess Western as well as non-Western moderation approaches comparatively.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86607Understanding Large Language Models: Interpretability, Limitations, and Social ImplicationsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how large language models (LLMs) work, what methodological limitations and biases (shortcuts, data biases) they have, and how to detect and evaluate them. In the end you will be able to place existing interpretation and evaluation approaches, identify weaknesses, and critically reflect on possible improvements and social implications.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86127Welfare Capitalism and TechnologyNo ratings for this module yet.You examine the interplay of the welfare state, forms of capitalism, and technological change from a comparative perspective. In the end you will be able to apply theories and quantitative methods to empirically analyze research questions about the relationship between social policy, economic order, and technology.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT863102Winter School Indo-German Partnership (IGP)No ratings for this module yet.You participate in a DAAD-supported Winter School within the Indo-German Partnership (IIT Bombay/Kharagpur – TUM). On site you collaborate with students and researchers from around the world, investigate climate-related impacts such as floods and droughts, and learn practical approaches to adaptation, mitigation and citizen science. In the end you will have interdisciplinary communication skills as well as foundational knowledge on politics, culture and technology in the context of climate change and sustainable development.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86999
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