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Topics in Sustainability Abroad
(dt. Topics in Sustainability Abroad)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Nach den Vorgaben der Partnerhochschule,
(180 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination or Term paper or Portfolio. IMPORTANT: This module is offered by FB02; the exam can only be retaken twice.
Language,
Grading		 Nach den Vorgaben der Partnerhochschule,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
Person in charge of the module's outline Lawrence Brown

Contents

This module can only be chosen as part of a semester abroad. It offers the opportunity to deal with topics in the field of sustainability not offered at the University of Marburg (possibly with a regional focus on the host country).


Qualification Goals

After completing the module, students will be able to

  • reflect academically on issues in the field of sustainability that cannot be covered at the University of Marburg,
  • consider concepts of the perception of other cultures when solving problems and
  • work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds.

Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Economics, Institutions, and Behavior.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Free Compulsory Elective Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Economics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2025/26. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

  • Winter 2016/17 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2018 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2018/19 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2019/20 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2020/21 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2021 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2021/22 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2022/23 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2023/24 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2025/26

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