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.

The program fee is 475€ for Early Bird and Partner registration and 550€ for Non-Partner.

What is included in the program fee?

• 2 weeks of academic courses online and in-person
• Course materials
• Public transportation within Frankfurt for the duration of the program
• Opening and Closing Events

Accommodation is not included in the program fee. The costs for accommodation are Multi-Bed Room (3 people) 265€ / Double Occupancy (2 people) 285€. More information can be found under Housing. 

Registration

Apply now for TWR Workspace Management!

Application deadline is June 30, 2025 for Early Bird Registration and July 31, 2025 is the final course registration.