Management Modules

Besides scientific and technical knowledge, leadership and management skills are often required for a successful career in industry. Get an overview on all offered academic and management modules.

Management expertise often has a positive impact on career possibilities, especially when switching from academia to the industrial sector. Thus, the Management Modules offered by the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management External Link are an integral part of the KSOP as they teach these valuable management skills qualifying the doctoral researchers to become the decision-makers of tomorrow.

Being able to choose out of seven units, participants will learn new and applicable skills e.g., project management, human resource management and marketing. It will be counted as a management module towards the KSOP PhD Degree.

PhD candidates in KSOP are obliged to participate in at least one management module of their choosing. Limited number of slots in the MBA fundamentals program are available upon application. If you would like to participate in the complete MBA Fundamentals Program, please find the information here.

Unveil the secrets of Operations Management to understand the challenges companies are facing nowadays i.e. in the context of Supply Chain Management.

Hit the ground running with additional knowledge gained in Finance and Accounting, and Entrepreneurship: Both corporations and academic institutions expect their leaders to have a clear understanding of corporate metrics, accounting practices, financing, and ethical issues. Enhance your ability to communicate interdepartmentally as well as understand requirements set out by them for your work. 

Prepare for your future career as a strategic analyst. Marketing is key concept in all business areas and is of growing importance in academia. It is necessary to learn relevant aspects and strategies in the field of marketing as even quality products can fail if introduced improperly into the market. Learn how marketing decisions are made and how you can make the right decisions in any given situation.

You will have the ability to build and guide your team and get results on time. Learn more about Human Resource Management and Management Accounting to gain the required skills for your Postdoctoral leadership career.

You will acquire essential skills in negotiation, conflict management, and leadership, crucial for effectively communicating with advisors and colleagues in an intercultural environment while constructively resolving conflicts. Practical exercises and reflection will foster personal development, enhance your ability to present complex ideas clearly, and prepare you for future leadership roles.

Have a great research topic? Learn about the basic pillars of successful start-ups. Learn how to create your own technology-based company and learn how to let it grow, protect your ideas and start your journey into business opportunities.

Discover the hidden potential of Digital Transformation either within your spin-off or as part of a company´s digital transformation. Understanding the principles and techniques in Data Analytics and Information Systems Management will help participants to make better decisions as a leader either in academia or industry.

Define your research work using supporting project management tools. You will learn how to determine time and resource constraints to proceed in the most efficient manner possible. This will help you to maintain your peace of mind while conducting your research work and delivering your results on time.

Learn sustainability concepts and circular engineering methods to build a bridge between your research expertise and practical sustainability impact. 
Work on cross-disciplinary teams to gain tools for navigating corporate innovation scenarios and influencing stakehilders - indispensable skills if you consider working in a large company after your PhD.

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