TWR Workspace Management

• Acquire knowledge of sustainable workplace concepts, designs, technologies, and operations.
• Analyze workplace-related issues through diverse theoretical and methodological approaches from multiple disciplines, including sociology, psychology, management, real estate, facility management and information technology.
• Develop solutions for enhancing workplace design, culture, and management by applying interdisciplinary insights.
• Evaluate and recommend alternative designs and operations tailored to specific needs using established criteria.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Think interdisciplinarily, identify different aspects of a cross-cutting theme, weigh them against each other, and reflect holistically.
• Understand and clearly present the connections within their future professional field in the context of various disciplines and societal interests, while representing and defending these connections competently.
• Reflect on the effects and consequences of their professional and societal activities, drawing conclusions for their own actions.
• Develop an understanding of foreign ways of thinking through concrete interdisciplinary tasks and work cooperatively with different cultures and value systems.
• Analyze, synthesize, and apply interdisciplinary knowledge to develop practical, innovative solutions for workplace management.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively and make informed decisions in the context of global workplace standards and practices.
• Evaluate the impact of their professional decisions on societal and environmental aspects, promoting sustainable practices.
• Collaborate effectively across cultural and disciplinary boundaries, enhancing their global competence.

Course Method

This course is designed as a mix of different interactive teaching methods.

• Interactive Lectures (both digital and in person on-site)
• Excursions/site visits
• Group project work

Course Materials

All course materials are included in the participation fee and will be provided to students, including intensive usage of our e-learning platform CampUAS for offering blended learning materials incl. videos, and facilitating group work.

Assessment

Project work with presentation (Processing time: 3 weeks)

Grading

Students will be graded by their final assessment.

Technical Requirements

• Microsoft Teams for virtual collaboration and communication.
• BSCW for document management and sharing.
• Autodesk Revit or similar CAD software for design and modeling tasks.
• Access to the Erasmus+ MOOC  on Workplace Management.
• High-speed internet access for streaming lectures and accessing cloud-based resources.
• Recommended: Dual monitors for multitasking during live sessions and project work.

This course will be offered as part of the Interdisciplinary Studium Generale at Frankfurt UAS. There will be a mixture of students studying at Frankfurt UAS and international students from TWR and/or Frankfurt UAS partner universities. 

Students will earn a total of 5 ECTS points for the successful completion of the course. 

A single ECTS point is defined as the equivalent of 25-30 hours of student workload, which includes class hours, readings, preparation for class activities, as well as assessment measures.