Suchergebnis: Katalogdaten im Herbstsemester 2018

Management, Technologie und Ökonomie Master Information
Willkommen und Einführung ins MSc ETH MTEC
Montag, 17.09.2018, 15.15 h, HG D 1.1
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NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
363-0301-00LWork Design and Organizational Change Information W3 KP2GG. Grote
KurzbeschreibungGood work design is crucial for individual and company effectiveness and a core element to be considered in organizational change. Meaning of work, organization-technology interaction, and uncertainty management are discussed with respect to work design and sustainable organizational change. As course project, students learn and apply a method for analyzing and designing work in business settings.
Lernziel- Know effects of work design on competence, motivation, and well-being
- Understand links between design of individual jobs and work processes
- Know basic processes involved in systematic organizational change
- Understand the interaction between organization and technology and its impact on organizational change
- Understand relevance of work design for company performance and strategy
- Know and apply methods for analyzing and designing work
Inhalt- Work design: From Adam Smith to job crafting
- Effects of work design on performance and well-being
- Approaches to analyzing and designing work
- Modes of organizational change and change methods
- Balancing stability and flexibility in organizations as design criterium
- The organization-technology interaction and its impact on work design and organizational change
- Example Flexible working arrangements
- Strategic choices for work design
LiteraturA list of required readings will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course includes the completion of a course project to be conducted in groups of four students. The project entails applying a particular method for analyzing and designing work processes and is carried out by means of interviews and observations in companies chosen by the students.
363-0311-00LPsychological Aspects of Risk Management and Technology Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 65
W3 KP2VG. Grote, N. Bienefeld-Seall, R. Schneider, M. Zumbühl
KurzbeschreibungUsing uncertainty management by organizations and individuals as conceptual framework, risk management and risk implications of new technologies are treated. Three components of risk management (risk identification/evaluation, risk mitigation, risk communication) and underlying psychological and organizational processes are discussed, using company case studies to promote in-depth understanding.
Lernziel- understand basic components of risk management in organizations
- know and apply methods for risk identification/evaluation, risk mitigation, risk communication
- know psychological foundations of risk perception, decision-making under risk, and risk communication
- know organizational principles for managing uncertainty
- apply theoretical foundations to applied issues such as safety management, regulatory activities, and technology design and implementation in different domains (e.g. transport systems, IT, insurance)
InhaltThe syllabus includes the following topics:
Elements of risk management
- risk identification and evaluation
- risk mitigation
- risk communication
Psychological and organizational concepts relevant in risk management
- decision-making under uncertainty
- risk perception
- resilient organizational processes for managing uncertainty
Case studies on different elements of risk management (e.g., rule making, training, managing project risks, automation)
Group projects related to company case studies
SkriptThere is no scirpt, but slides will be made available before the lectures.
LiteraturThere are texts for each of the course topics made available before the lectures.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course is restricted to 40 participants who will work closely with the lecturers on case studies prepared by the lecturers on topics relevant in their own companies (SWICA, SWISS, Credit Suisse).
363-0393-00LCorporate Strategy Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Due to didactic considerations, the number of participants for this course is limited to 45.

Please register through myStudies to enroll for the course. Slots are assigned on a first-come first-serve basis (in the order of the registration date on myStudies). We will confirm your registration by e-mail. If you have any inquiries about the course, please contact the course assistant.
W3 KP2VS. Ben-Menahem
KurzbeschreibungThis course focuses on the challenges in managing multi-business corporations, and covers topics related to the vertical and horizontal scope of business activities.
LernzielCourse Topic and Learning Objectives:

Large- and medium-sized corporations play a central role in the economic activity of most developed and developing countries. Many of these organizations perform multiple business activities in multiple markets. In the face of increasing international competition, globalization, technological development, deregulation, and the emergence of new markets and industries, operating such a portfolio of business activities poses important managerial challenges forcing corporations to continuously re-consider their vertical and horizontal scope and boundaries.

The course Corporate Strategy draws from a wide range of theories and methods to develop an understanding of the conceptual frameworks, debates, and developments concerning decisions associated with the management of multi-business corporations. We will cover the key questions driving a firm's corporate strategy, including:

- In what markets to compete with which businesses?
- Which activities should be performed by the firm and which should be outsourced (i.e. "make" or "buy" decisions)?
- What are the most appropriate approaches to growth and divestiture?
- How do institutional forces impact corporate strategy?

Specifically, we will examine how organizations manage their portfolio of business activities and markets to achieve competitive advantage through vertical integration, cooperative strategies such as strategic alliances and joint ventures, corporate diversification, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and globalization/international strategies, and strategic renewal.

Format:

The course is a combination of lectures about concepts/methods, guest lectures, case studies, and individual assignments.
InhaltThe course homepage can be found at: Link
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesHaving participated in the course Strategic Management by Prof. Georg von Krogh/Dr. Stephan Herting is an advantage but not a requirement.
363-0425-00LTransformation: Corporate Development and IT Information W3 KP2GT. Gutzwiller
KurzbeschreibungDie Vorlesung behandelt die wesentlichen Problemstellungen rund um die unternehmerische Transformation und demonstriert die Anwendung des Wissens anhand von Fallbeispielen im Rahmen eines durchgängigen Vorgehensmodells.
LernzielZiel dieser Vorlesung ist es, die wesentlichen Problemstellungen rund um die unternehmerische Transformation aufzuarbeiten und anhand von Fallbeispielen im Rahmen eines durchgängigen Vorgehensmodells anzuwenden.

Die Studenten sollen lernen

• die wesentlichen Ursachen der unternehmerischen Transformation darzustellen,
• die Instrumente der projektorientierten Steuerung der unternehmerischen Transformation (Unternehmensentwicklung) zu formulieren,
• die Interdependenzen zwischen Unternehmensstrategie, Unternehmensprozessen und Informationssystem-Architektur zu erklären, insbesondere den Übergang vom Entwurf der Unternehmensstrategie, in die Geschäftsprozesse und in die Umsetzung mittels Informationssystemen zu erläutern,
• die kritischen Faktoren für eine erfolgreiche Durchführung von Grossprojekten zu formulieren,
• die wesentlichen Instrumente des Projektmanagements zu erklären und anzuwenden,
• unterschiedliche Arten von IT-Projekten zu unterscheiden und zu beurteilen,
• die Instrumente des Qualitätsmanagements im Rahmen von Grossprojekten zu erläutern und anzuwenden,
• und zu erläutern, wie ein Grossprojekt auf der sachlich-rationalen und der emotional-psychologischen Ebene geführt wird.
InhaltDie globale Wirtschaft führt dazu, dass der Transformationsrhythmus laufend zunimmt. Unternehmen müssen sich immer schneller verändern, um sich den neuen Umweltbedingungen aus Wettbewerb und Markt anzupassen. Im Informationszeitalter heisst dies nicht nur Strategie und Prozesse sondern vor allem auch Informationssysteme an die neuen Bedingungen anzupassen. Die schnelle und kontrollierte Umsetzung neuer Unternehmensstrategien über veränderte Geschäftsprozesse, die Unterstützung von Geschäftsprozessen durch geeignete Informationssysteme ist für viele Unternehmen Voraussetzung dafür, dass sie Wettbewerbsvorteile realisieren können. Die Einführung von neuen Prozessen und Informationssystemen erfolgt im Regelfall durch komplexe, häufig über Jahre angelegte Transformations-Projekte resp. -Programme. In der Praxis scheitern viele dieser Projekte an der mangelnden Vernetzung zwischen Entscheidern im Geschäft (Unternehmensführung) und der IT. Der erfolgreiche Projektablauf wird durch mangelnde Planung, unklares Rollenverständnis, die Fehleinschätzung von Projektsituationen, das Fehlen methodischer Vorgehensweisen und die fehlende Einbindung der betroffenen Mitarbeiter in die Veränderungsprozesse gefährdet.

Die Veranstaltung gliedert sich in die folgenden Teile:

• Einführung
• Steuerung der Unternehmenstransformation
• Management von grossen Transformationsprojekten: Integration von Strategie-, Prozess- und Informationssystem-Entwicklung
• Qualitätsmanagement in Grossprojekten
• Projekt-Management in Grossprojekten
• Projektbegleitendes Change-Management
• Zusammenfassung
363-0562-01LEconomics of Innovation and GrowthW3 KP2GM.‑C. Riekhof, H. Gersbach
KurzbeschreibungOverview how the world has developed. Understanding the role of innovation and institutions for economic growth. Discussion of policies to foster innovation and growth.
LernzielThere are three goals of the lecture. First, understanding how the world has developed over the last centuries and the proximate and fundamental causes of economic growth. Second, understanding and applying the basic models of economic growth. Third, discussion of policies to foster innovation and growth to reduce the large wealth differences in the world.
Inhalt1. Introduction

2. Neoclassical Growth Theory

3. Innovations and Growth (New Growth Theory)

4. Growth Policy and Fundamental Causes for Growth
SkriptThe transparencies used in the lectures will be distributed to the participants.
LiteraturCore literature:

1.Acemoglu, D. (2009): Introduction to Modern Economic Growth. Princeton University Press, Cambridge MA.

2. Barro, R.J. and X. Sala-i-Martin (2004): Economic Growth. MIT Press.

3. Aghion P. and P. Howitt (1998): Endogenous Growth Theory. MIT Press.

4. Aghion P. and S. Durlauf (eds. 2005): Handbook of Economic Growth. Elsevier, chapter 6.


Additional literature:

6. Romer, D. (2001): Advanced Macroeconomics. McGraw-Hill, chapters 1 and 3.

5. Bretschger, L. (1999): Growth Theory and Sustainable Development. Edward Elgar.

7. Romer, P. (1990): Endogenous Technological Change, Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 98(5).

8. Aghion, P. and P. Howitt (1992):A Model of Endogenous Growth through Creative Destruction. Econometrica, Vol. 60(2).

9. Lucas, R. (1988): On the Mechanics of Economic Development, Journal of Monetary Economics, Vol. 22.

10. Rebelo, S. (1991): Long-Run Policy Analysis and Long-Run Growth. Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 99(3).

11. Piketty, T. (2014): Capital in the Tewnty-First Century. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA.
363-0585-00LIntermediate EconometricsW3 KP2VM. Kesina
KurzbeschreibungThe idea of this course is to familiarize students with instrumental variables estimation of linear regression models and the estimation of models with limited dependent variables as well as of nonlinear regression models. While most of the material covered will pertain to cross-sectional data, we will also work on selected issues with panel data.
LernzielI will provide STATA programs and show the execution thereof. After having participated in this course, students will be able to carry out simple research projects and understand the basics of intermediate econometrics. In particular, they will be able to write simple programs in STATA and to qualify their own and others' regression output relating to problems covered.
LiteraturJeffrey M. Wooldridge: Introductory Econometrics; Jeffrey M. Wooldridge: Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data; A. Colin Cameron and Pravin K. Trivedi. Microeconometrics: Methods and Applications.
363-0723-00LCorporate FinanceW3 KP2GM. Neuhaus
KurzbeschreibungUnternehmensfinanzierung, Investitionsmanagement, Unternehmensbewertung, Wertmanagement & Entschädigung, Finanzberichterstattung heute & in Zukunft, Financial Reporting Wertschöpfungskette, Reporting zu nicht-fin. Aspekten, Fusionen & Übernahmen, rechtliche & steuerliche Aspekte von Corp. Fin., Corporate governance - Risikomanagement - Internes Kontroll- & Mgmt. Informationssystem, Turnaround.
LernzielEinführung in die Theorie und die Praxis von Corporate Finance. Der Fokus liegt auf der Analyse der Unternehmensfinanzierung und von Transaktionen, wobei auch rechtliche und steuerliche Aspekte miteinbezogen werden.
InhaltUnternehmensfinanzierung, Investitionsmanagement, Unternehmensbewertung, Wertmanagement und Entschädigung, Finanzberichterstattung heute und in Zukunft, Financial Reporting Wertschöpfungskette, Reporting zu nicht-finanziellen Aspekten, Fusionen und Übernahmen, rechtliche und steuerliche Aspekte von Corporate Finance, Corporate governance - Risikomanagement - Internes Kontrollsystem und Management Informationssystem, Turnaround.
SkriptPräsentationen in Englisch werden auf folgender Website zur Verfügung stehen: Link
LiteraturBrealey, Richard A. / Myers, Stewart C. / Allen, Franklin (2017): Principles of Corporate Finance, 12th Edition / Global Edition., New York: McGraw Hill - Hill Book Co.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesDie Vorlesung wird vom Lehrstuhl "Entrepreneurial Risks" betreut. Detailliertere Informationen zur Vorlesung sind auf der Website des Lehrstuhls zu finden (Link)
363-0887-00LManagement Research Information Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Participation in both sessions and completion of all assignments is required to successfully pass the course.
The course requires preparation time and completion of an assignment before the first course day. Please check the Moodle course page for more information.

The course is mandatory for MSc students and recommended for MAS students who write their Master Thesis at the Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation.
W1 KP1SN. Geilinger
KurzbeschreibungThis course is for students who plan to write their master's thesis at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics and is required of M.Sc. students and recommended for MAS students who write their master's thesis at the Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation.
LernzielYou will learn how to approach management research from various perspectives, how to evaluate empirical research, and how to develop your own research project. The successful completion of the course will help you to:
- Think critically and make compelling arguments about the strengths and weaknesses of published management research
- Find and review appropriate literature and previous research for your thesis
- Develop and frame interesting and relevant research questions and problem statements
- Design your research and choose an appropriate methodology for analysis (specific research methods and techniques are not discussed in this course)
- Structure your manuscript
- Plan and manage your thesis project
InhaltYou will acquire the foundations for good empirical research in management research and will apply your learnings during the course in individual and group assignments. The course is designed with two main groups of students in mind: first, those writing their master's thesis at the Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation, and second, other MTEC students writing their master's thesis in the field of management. For both groups, the focal issues of this course will arise frequently during their journey of writing their thesis. We will provide some specific content which might not be applicable for students writing their thesis at other MTEC chairs, but the main part should be relevant for all students.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course is graded with pass or fail based on completing all assignments and attending the full two course days.
The first assignment is due before the first course day. Please check the assignments on the Moodle coursepage. If you sign up for the course on short notice before the first course day, please advise the lecturer by email of your registration.
363-1037-00LFiscal Competition and Multinational FirmsW3 KP2VM. Köthenbürger, M. Stimmelmayr
KurzbeschreibungThe course enables students to understand how multinational firms respond to differential tax regimes in a global economy and how countries strategically use the tax system to host multinationals. In particular, the course covers transfer pricing issues, internal financing decisions and agency problems and their relation to tax policy.
LernzielUnderstanding how taxes influence decisions of multinational firms

Develop thinking about the strategic use of differential tax systems for multinational firms

Using theoretical models and empirical analysis to uncover regularities in how multinational firms respond to taxes
363-1044-00LApplied Negotiation Seminar Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Prerequisites: Successful completion of lectures "363-1039-00L Introduction to Negotiation".
W3 KP2SA. Knobel
KurzbeschreibungThe block-seminar combines lectures introducing negotiation, negotiation engineering and specific aspects of successful negotiation with the respective application through in-class negotiation case studies and games.
LernzielStudents obtain a concentrated insight into key aspects of the field of negotiations, negotiation engineering and specific aspects of successful negotiation. Multiple opportunities to apply that knowledge in different negotiation situations allow for an in-depth learning experience.
363-1049-00LContemporary Conflict Management
The deadline for deregistering expires at the end of the second week of the semester. Students who are still registered after that date, but do not attend the exam, will officially fail the course.
W3 KP2VV. Butenko
KurzbeschreibungThe course provides students with theoretical and practical insights of the modern approaches to conflict management. The course covers conflicts in 3 areas: International, business and interpersonal relations. Students are introduced into tools and methods used to analyze conflicts illustrated by the real world current cases, old and new international/regional conflicts, business and mediation.
LernzielStudents will gain
- knowledge of history of conflict management;
- comprehension of major ideas in the theory and practice of conflict management, mediation, transformation and resolution;
- application of theoretical concepts to current conflict situations;
- evaluation of conflict situations in international relations and business.
InhaltThe following topics will be covered:
- history of international and regional conflicts;
- theoretical concepts of conflict management;
- models of arms races, conflict escalations, strategic behaviour;
- case studies in international conflicts, as well as in business.

Distinguished guest speakers will be invited.
Literatur- Jacob Bercovitch, Victor Kremenyuk, and I. William Zartman (editors) (2013): The SAGE Handbook of Conflict Resolution. SAGE, Los Angeles, LA
- Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse, and Hugh Miall (2012): Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Polity Press, Cambridge, UK
-Jacob Bercovitch and Richard Jackson (2012): Conflict Resolution in the Twenty-first Century: Principles, Methods, and Approaches. University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor, MI
- Peter Wallensteen (2012): Understanding Conflict Resolution. SAGE, London, UK
- Tricia Jones and Ross Brinkert (2007): Conflict Coaching: Conflict Management Strategies and Skills for the Individual. SAGE Publications, London, UK
- Susan S. Raines (2013): Conflict Management for Managers: Resolving Workplace, Client, and Policy Disputes (The Jossey-Bass Business & Management Series). Jossey-Bass, San-Francisco, CA
- William Ury (2015): Getting past no: Negotiating with difficult people. Random House, UK
- Philip D. Straffin (1993): Game theory and strategy. Mathematical Association of America, Washington, DC.
363-1080-00LPower and LeadershipW3 KP2SP. Schmid
KurzbeschreibungStudents will learn about different leadership styles and how power and leadership play out in social interactions. Emphasis is placed on personal development and the implementation and application of topics to the workplace context.
LernzielThis course will enhance students’ understanding of the complexity of hierarchical relationships in the workplace in weekly lessons that include lectures, analyses of leadership situations (e.g., case studies), exercises, and group discussions. More specifically, students will be informed about how power shapes people’s behaviors and decision-making processes. They will learn to analyze the different elements that make a good leader such as personality traits, behavior, and skills. With case studies and small group exercises, students will learn to evaluate different types of social and emotional skills related to leadership. Students will be encouraged to reflect upon their own communication skills and leadership potential and will be given the opportunity to train their leadership skills. The course further addresses integrity and ethics in leadership.
363-1081-00LAsset Liability Management and Treasury Risks Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 40
W3 KP2VP. Mangold, M. Eichhorn
KurzbeschreibungAsset Liability Management (ALM) is key to the financial success of any corporation. The goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the nature of corporate balance sheet and off-balance sheet positions and related profits and losses, including identification and mitigation of undue risks taken. This course is geared towards preparing students to apply these concepts in practical settings.
LernzielThe main learning objectives of this course are:
- develop a comprehensive understanding of the nature of corporate balance sheet and off-balance sheet positions and their respective contribution to profits and losses
- measure and assess exposures to risk factors such as interest and FX rates, equity and commodity prices, as well as liquidity events
- trading and hedging to mitigate undue risks incurred
InhaltThe course is organized around a series of case studies. We will first discuss and develop an understanding of the fundamentals on different aspects of the management and risk management of the balance sheet. Using real life case studies each concept will then be directly applied and tested. In-class discussions, presentations and one written assignment are used to facilitate active and interactive learning in a stimulating environment. During the case studies students will frequently work in small groups. Therefore, the number of participants is limited to 40.

The course focuses on the application of finance concepts to the financial management of corporations and is geared towards preparing students to apply these concepts in practical settings. Executives of all sectors are expected to have a sound understanding of the content covered. As such, the course is not exclusively targeted at students who are considering a career in the financial services sector. It also recommended for students who want to work in the finance, treasury or risk area of corporates. It is also suitable for students who want to work for a consultancy firm.
LiteraturNo single textbook covers the course, below we list some useful references. Further materials will be made available to students prior to the lectures

Choudhry, M. 2012. The Principles of Banking. Wiley Finance.
Marrison, C. 2002. The Fundamentals of Risk Measurement. McGraw-Hill.
Bohn, A. & Elkenbracht-Huizing, M. 2017. The Handbook of ALM in Banking (2nd edition).
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesParticipants should have a basic understanding of financial management, gained, for example, from prior undergraduate economics, business, or accounting studies.
363-1050-00LSimulation of Negotiations: Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W3 KP3VM. Ambühl, A. Knobel
KurzbeschreibungThe Global Studies Institute (University of Geneva) is organizing a simulation seminar on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in collaboration with SciencesPo Paris, MGIMO Moscow and the Chair of Negotiation and Conflict Management (ETHZ).
LernzielStudents will have the possibility to participate in simulated diplomatic negotiations and to analyse and assess the negotiation logic behind the situation. During the course, they should gain insight into the negotiations between North Korea and the international community as well as negotiation techniques in general.
InhaltIn the lectures, students will be provided with basic information related to non-proliferation. The historical, military, economic (sanctions) and political dimensions, including the various treaties and existing agreements and their evolution will be analyzed. Students will as well participate in an introduction on negotiation techniques, particularly on the negotiation engineering approach. On the basis of the comprehensive analysis, negotiation scenarii will be developed and subsequently tested during a two-day simulation exercise. The simulation exercise will be prepared with the help of experienced negotiators and experts.

The simulation exercise is intended for Masters degree and PhD students. The course will be taught in English. The project is headed by Prof. Micheline Calmy-Rey, Global Studies Institute, University of Geneva.

Students who wish to register for this course have to apply no later than 14 September 2018. Please send your application to Andreas Knobel: Link, additionally register in mystudies. (Technical note for the registration: All registered students will initially be placed on a waiting list)

The homepage for this course with more information is located at (ETH-login needed): Link.

Students from ETH Zurich, Sciences Po and MGIMO will participate in the seminar sessions via video conferencing. They will go to Geneva for the session scheduled on 26 October and for the simulation exercise on 29 and 30 November 2018.

Date/Time/Location
GE = University of Geneva;
VC = Video conference (ETH main building: HG D22)

18 September | 10:15-12:00 | 1. Introductory session (VC)
25 September | 10:15-12:00 | 2. Introduction to the "Negotiation Engineering" method (VC)
2 October | 10:15-12:00 | 3. North Korea (VC)
9 October | 10:15-12:00 | 4. The crisis, geostrategic dimension (VC)
16 October | 10:15-12:00 | 5. The crisis, ballistic and nuclear dimensions (VC)
23 October | 10:15-12:00 | 6. The position of the European Union and other parties (VC)
26 October | 10:30-17:30 | 7. Special session on the method of negotiation engineering (GE)
6 November No session (study week)
13 November | 10:15-12:00 |8. Assessment of the situation in South Korea (VC)
20 November | 10:15-12:00 | 9. Preparation session for the simulation (VC)
29-30 November | 10:30-17:30 | 10. Negotiation simulation (GE)
4 December | 10:15-12:00 | 11. Debriefing and conclusion (VC)
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesEvaluation

I. Active participation in class (50%)

1. Attend all seminar sessions either in person or via video conference and actively participate in discussions.
2. Participate in person in the session of 26 October 2018 and in the two-day simulation exercise (29-30 November);
3. Do the required readings and regularly read international newspapers (e.g. Financial Times, The New York Times, The Economist, NZZ).

II. Texts to be submitted before, during and after the simulation (50%)

1. Before the simulation: Prepare a 4-5 page summary of your group's negotiating mandate, including a description of the positions of all the parties (group evaluation).
2. During the simulation: Draft and present an introductory and final statement (group evaluation).
3. After the simulation: Prepare a report on the negotiation outcomes to the organization, state or region you represent (3-4 pages) and a press release (max. 1 page). The report and press release are individually evaluated.
363-0345-01LRingvorlesung Einkauf
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W2 KP1VS. Wagner
KurzbeschreibungPraxis- und Theorie-Dialog zu Einkauf und Beschaffung. Referenten aus Industrie- und Dienstleistungsunternehmen beleuchten den Beitrag von Einkauf und Beschaffung zum Unternehmenserfolg. Mögliche Referatthemen: Unternehmens- und Beschaffungsstrategien, Lieferantennetzwerke, Beschaffungsorganisation, Innovationen in der Beschaffung, Supply Chain Redesign, Nachhaltigkeit in der Beschaffung.
LernzielZiel der Veranstaltung ist es einen Einblick in die praktischen Herausforderungen von Einkaufs- und Beschaffungsmanagern zu erlangen, den Einkauf als wichtige Unternehmensfunktion kennen-zulernen und seine Bedeutung für den Unternehmenserfolg zu erkennen.
InhaltPraxis- und Theorie-Dialog zu Einkauf und Beschaffung. Referenten aus Industrie- und Dienstleis-tungsunternehmen beleuchten den Beitrag von Einkauf und Beschaffung zum Unternehmenserfolg.

Die Referenten sind Führungskräfte aus den Bereichen Einkauf und Supply Chain Management sowie der allgemeinen Geschäftsführung. Sie diskutieren aktuelle Themen in Einkauf und Beschaf-fung wie beispielsweise: Unternehmens- und Beschaffungsstrategien, Lieferantennetzwerke, Beschaffungsorganisation, Innovationen in der Beschaffung, Supply Chain Redesign, Nachhaltigkeit in der Beschaffung.

Die diesjährigen Veranstaltung trägt den Titel "Einkauf und Volatilität - vor dem nächsten Frankenschock und anderen Herausforderungen"
363-0445-02LProduction and Operations Management (Additional Cases)W1 KP2AT. Netland
KurzbeschreibungExtension to course 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management.
LernzielExtension to course 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management.
InhaltAdditional cases to course 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesA parallel enrolment to the lecture 363-0445-00L Production and Operations Management is mandatory.
363-1050-01LSimulation of Negotiations: Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Exercises) Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W1 KPM. Ambühl, A. Knobel
KurzbeschreibungThe Global Studies Institute (University of Geneva) is organizing a simulation seminar on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in collaboration with SciencesPo Paris, MGIMO Moscow and the Chair of Negotiation and Conflict Management (ETHZ).
LernzielThe two main aims of the exercises are: 1) to process and discuss the research that students from Geneva conducted earlier on individual topics on the subject; 2) to work on the mandates for the simulation under supervision of the lecturers.
InhaltDates/Time/Location:

2 October 2018, 13:15-17:00, WEV F 109-111
20 November 2018, 13:15-15:00, WEV F 109-111
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesIn order to participate in this module please apply and register for the lecture 363-1050-00L Simulation of Negotiations: Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
363-0861-00LAlliance Advantage - Exploring the Value Creation Potential of CollaborationsW3 KP2GC. G. C. Marxt
KurzbeschreibungThe development of new business models coping with the constantly augmenting complexity of technologies and systems as well as the ever increasing global competition force organizations to focus on close collaboration with key partners. These alliances are key value creation opportunities and constitute the core part of this lecture.
LernzielLearning outcomes professional competence
- The students learn and understand the management basics of inter-firm cooperation and organizational networks (business models, incl. risk, communication, etc.)
- realize the value creation potentials of alliances (added value)
- understand underlying theoretical models (Transaction cost theory, principal agent, game theory)
- Identify and understand specific forms of collaboration (Strat. All., JV, Networks, M&A, etc.)
- Apply tools hands on in real companies (in coll. with companies)

Learning outcomes methodological competence
- Writing academic papers
- Developing structured documentation of interviews
- Transferring theory directly into application
- Contributing to the learning journey

Learning outcomes social competence
- Work together with industrial partners
- Improving communication skills as basics for collaboration
- Developing and applying team work skills
- Coping with conflicts resolution in teams
InhaltThe constantly augmenting complexity of technologies and systems, the increased pressure caused by competition, the need for shortening time-to-market and the thereby implied growing risks force organizations to increasingly focus on core competencies. Collaboration with external partners is a key value creation opportunity for successful ventures. This type of cooperation also has implications on daily management activities. This lecture will provide a better understanding of special requirements needed for management of cooperation issues.Content:
- Introduction to theory and management of inter-firm collaboration and networks.
- Description of the formation, management and evolution of collaborations and networks.
- Collaborations in marketing, development, manufacturing (e.g. NUMMI).
- Special forms of collaborations: mergers & acquisition (e.g. pre- and post-merger activities, joint venture, strategic alliances (e.g. Doz & Hamel, networks, virtual communities)

Learning journey:
In an introductory lecture we will give an overview of the theoretical framework and explain the concept of the lecture (first week of semester, Sept. 21, 2017). In weeks 2-5 you will work on a first assignment on six different aspects of the underlying framework: strategy and activities, structure and process, culture and people orientation, interaction and roles, risk and trust, knowledge and learning. This first assignment will give you the basics to participate in the second part (Nov. 2+3, 2017) of this seminar. There you will present the results of the first assignment and get additional theoretical input to perform the 2nd assignment. The second assignment will be to analyze real alliance projects in the partner companies. The final lesson will be used as a best practice exchange (Dec. 21, 2017).
Skript- Lecture script
- Current course material
- Harvard Case Studies
- Reader with current papers
LiteraturA list with recommended publications will be distributed in the lecture.

Additional Books:
HBR Collaborating Effectively ISBN 978-1-4221-6264 4
HBR on Mergers and Acquisitions: ISBN 1-57851-555-6
Doz, Y.; Hamel, G.: Alliance Advantage: ISBN 0-87584-616-5
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe number of students participating in the lecture is limited to 30.
363-0790-00LTechnology Entrepreneurship Information W2 KP2VU. Claesson, B. Clarysse
KurzbeschreibungTechnology ventures are significantly changing the global economic picture. Technological skills increasingly need to be complemented by entrepreneurial understanding.
This course offers the fundamentals in theory and practice of entrepreneurship in new technology ventures. Main topics covered are success factors in the creation of new firms, including founding, financing and growing a venture.
LernzielThis course provides theory-grounded knowledge and practice-driven skills for founding, financing, and growing new technology ventures. A critical understanding of dos and don'ts is provided through highlighting and discussing real life examples and cases.
InhaltSee course website: Link
SkriptLecture slides and case material
363-1021-00LMonetary PolicyW3 KP2VJ.‑E. Sturm, A. Rathke
KurzbeschreibungThe main aim of this course is to analyse the goals of monetary policy and to review the instruments available to central banks in order to pursue these goals. It will focus on the transmission mechanisms of monetary policy and the differences between monetary policy rules and discretionary policy. It will also make connections between theoretical economic concepts and current real world issues.
LernzielThis lecture will introduce the fundamentals of monetary economics and explain the working and impact of monetary policy.
LiteraturThe course will be based on chapters of:
Mishkin, Frederic S. (2015), The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets 11th edition, Pearson. ISBN 10: 1-29-209418-4 ISBN 13: 978-1-292-09418-2
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesBasic knowledge in international economics and a good background in macroeconomics. The course website can be found at: Link
363-1027-00LIntroduction to Health Economics and PolicyW3 KP2VC. Waibel
KurzbeschreibungHealth expenditures constitute about 10% of GDP in OECD countries. Extensive government intervention is a typical feature in health markets. Risk factors to health have been changing with growing importance of lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity. This course gives an introduction to the economic concepts and empirical findings in health economics.
LernzielIntroduce students without prior economics background to the main concepts of health economics and policy to enhance students understanding of how health care institutions and markets function.
InhaltThe course gives an introduction to the economic concepts and empirical findings in health economics to enhance students understanding of how health care institutions and markets function. First, the three important decisions made by individuals will be analyzed: What determines the health behaviors, like the intensity of preventive measures like sport, that an individual undertakes? What types and amount of personal health care services does an individual demand? How much health insurance coverage will be purchased?
In a second part, the major participants on the supply side of health care markets - physicians, hospitals, nurses and pharmaceutical manufacturers - will be discussed. E.g., how important are financial incentives in the choice of medicine as a career, specialty choice and practice location? What does it mean and imply that a physician is an agent for a patient? How do pharmaceutical firms decide on investments in new products and how can public policy encourage pharmaceutical innovation?
The choices made by societies about how health care services are financed and about the types of organizations that supply health care will be addressed in a third part. One important choice is whether a country will rely on public financing of personal health care services or encourage private health insurance markets. How could and should a public health insurance system be designed? What health care services should be included or excluded from a public system? Another important choice is whether a society relies on government provision of health care services, private provision by not-for-profit or for-profit organizations or some combination. The advantages and disadvantages of the alternatives will be discussed to provide a framework for analyzing specific types of health care systems.
LiteraturJay Bhattacharya, Timothy Hyde, Peter Tu, "Health Economics", Palgrave Macmillan.
Frank A. Sloan and Chee-Ruey Hsieh, "Health Economics", MIT Press.
363-1042-00LStrategic Career DevelopmentZ0 KP1VP. Cettier
KurzbeschreibungThe offer Strategic Career Development has the goal to support students in the development and alignment of their personal & professional goals. Orientation, Goal setting, action plan development, motivation letter, CV, interview training
We will include high level external guest speakers
LernzielWe will discuss and develop answers to the following questions:

What do I want to achieve in my life?
Why is it to important to define goals?
What decision criteria can I use as a guide?
How do potential career paths look like? What are the possibilities?
How does the life cycle of a career look like? What are the alternatives?
How do I increase my chances of success/reaching my goals?
How did others do it? What kind of advice can experienced captains of industry give?
Why is a periodic check of my goals and my progress necessary?
InhaltINTRODUCTION
Awareness building / Overview on the career life cycle / Examples from praxis / Exchange of experiences/ Approach for goalsetting / Introduction to the success secrets of a career

ORIENTATION AND GOAL SETTING
Class discussion of the success secrets of a career/ Orientation on career options / Discussion of possible decision criteria / Initial formulation of concrete goals

External guest speaker: Inspiring Start-up Entrepreneur

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Exchange w/representatives of industries / Personal Values & Norms vs Corporate Identity / Work-Life Balance Gender / Diversity / Summary of discussions / Best practice / Modification/Sharpeningof goals

External guest speaker: Representatives from Hilti AG Switzerland

DETAILING OF INDIVIDUAL CAREER PLANS
Development of detailed individual career plans / Next steps / action plan / Tips & Tricks for careers in organizations and entrepreneurship

REVIEW & APPLICATION COUNSELING
Review/check of goals and career plans / Motivation letter / CV / Preparation for interviews

INTERVIEW TRAINING
SkriptIn today`s world of everything is possible it becomes an every increasing challenge to find orientation, to define a goal for which it is worth to work for with focus and energy. But this is exactly what is so important in today`s work environment. Only with a definite goal one can decide if the taken path is right, one can develop enough motivation to go beyond the comfort zone. With a definite goal, one increases the chances of success of one`s education and career. The earlier one has defined what he/she wants to achieve, the bigger the effect.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesMotivation. Strategic long-term view.
363-1047-00LEconomics of Urban TransportationW3 KP2GA. Russo
KurzbeschreibungThe first part of the course will present some basic principles of transportation economics, applied to the main issues in urban transport policy (e.g. road pricing, public transport tariffs, investment in infrastructure etc.). The second part of the course will consider some case studies where we will apply the tools acquired in the first part to actual policy issues.
LernzielThe main objective of this course is to provide students with some basic tools to analyze transport policy decisions from an economic perspective. Can economics help us reduce road congestion problems? Should drivers be asked to pay for using urban roads? Should public transport tariffs depend on how roads are priced? How should the investment in transport infrastructure be financed? These are some of the questions that students should be able to tackle after completing the course.
InhaltCOURSE OUTLINE (preliminary):

1. Introduction
2. Travel demand :
a. travel cost and value of time
b. mode choice
3. Road congestion and first-best pricing
a. Static congestion model
b. Dynamic congestion models
c. Examples: London Congestion Charge, Stockholm Congestion Charge
4. Second-best pricing
a. Pricing roads with unpriced alternatives. Examples: tolled and toll-free highways
b. Public transport: pricing with road congestion and with (or without) road tolls
5. Investment in infrastructure: public transport and roads
a. Roads: Investment with and without pricing
b. induced demand
c. Economies of scale/density in public transport
6. Topics:
a. Political economy of road pricing: why do we see road pricing in so few cities (London, Stockholm...) and not in many other cities (NYC, Manchester, Paris...)?
b. What are the alternatives to road pricing to reduce congestion? Parking tariffs, traffic regulation (speed bumps, low emission zones), road space reduction. Examples: Zurich, San Francisco (SFPark), Paris.
c. Transport and land use: value of housing and transport services. Road congestion, transport subsidies and urban sprawl.
SkriptCourse slides will be made available to students prior to each class.
LiteraturSYLLABUS (preliminary):

course slides will be made available to students.

Additional material:

Part 1 to 5: textbook: Small and Verhoef (The economics of urban transportation, 2007).

Part 6: Topics to be covered on research papers/case studies.
363-1082-00LEnabling Entrepreneurship: From Science to Startup Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Students should provide a brief overview (unto 1 page) of their business ideas that they would like to commercialise through the course. If they do not have an idea, they are required to provide a motivation letter stating why they would like to do this elective. If you are unsure about the readiness of your idea or technology to be converted into a startup, please drop me a line to schedule a call or meeting to discuss.

The total number of students will be limited to 40. It is preferable that the students already form teams of at least two persons, where both the team-members would like to do the course. The names of the team-members should be provided together with the business idea or the motivation letter submitted by the students.

The students should submit the necessary information and apply to Link.
W3 KP2VA. Sethi
KurzbeschreibungParticipants form teams and identify an idea, which is then taken through the steps necessary to form a startup. The primary focus of the course is geared to technology startups that want to reach scale.
LernzielParticipants want to become entrepreneurs.
Participants can be from business or science & technology
The course will enable the students to identify an idea and take all necessary steps to convert it into a company, through the duration of the two semesters.
The participants will have constant exposure to investors and entrepreneurs (with a focus on ETH spin-offs) through the course, to gain an understanding of their vision and different perspectives.
InhaltParticipants start from idea identification, forming team, technology and market size validation, assessing time-to-market, customer focus, IP strategy & financials, to become capable of starting the company and finally making the pitch to investors.

The seminar comprises lectures, talks from invited investors regarding the importance of the various elements being covered in content, workshops and teamwork. There is a particular emphasis on market validation on each step of the journey, to ensure the relevance of the idea, relevance to customers, time to market and customer value.
LiteraturBook
Sethi, A. "From Science to Startup"
ISBN 978-3-319-30422-9
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThis course is only relevant for those students who aspire to become entrepreneurs.

Students applying for this course are requested to submit a 1 page business idea or, in case they don't have a business idea, a brief motivation letter stating why they would like to do this course.

The course will be in two modules (autumn and spring), which will run in two consecutive semesters. Priority for the second semester will be given to those students who have attended the first semester.

If you are unsure about the readiness of your idea or technology to be converted into a startup, please drop me a line to schedule a call or meeting to discuss.
363-1028-00LEntrepreneurial Leadership Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Limited number of participants.

Students apply for this course via the official website (Link)
Once your application is confirmed, registration in myStudies is possible.
W4 KP3SC. P. Siegenthaler, M. Ambühl, P. Baschera, S. Brusoni, S. Herting, T. Netland
KurzbeschreibungThis seminar provides master students at MTEC with the challenging opportunity of a real case on strategy, innovation and leadership in close collaboration with the top management of leading Swiss technology company.
LernzielIn your team, you will work on a specific assignment that flows from the current strategic agenda of the board. While gaining substantial insights into the structure, dynamics and challenges of the industry, you immerse into the business model and strategic landscape of the corporate partner. You visit their headquarter, conduct interviews with members of the management team as well as internal and external experts before you discuss your ideas with top executives. To secure impact, it is key that you formulate your recommendations from a deep understanding of the authentic leadership culture of the corporate partner.
InhaltIn this endeavour you are coached and supported by
- Michael Ambühl, Chair of Negotiation and Conflict Management
- Pius Baschera, former Chair of Entrepreneurship
- Stefano Brusoni, Chair of Technology and Innovation Management
- Stephan Herting, Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation
- Volker Hoffmann, Chair of Sustainability and Technology
- Torbjörn Netland, Chair of Production and Operations Management
- Claude Siegenthaler, Business School Lausanne / The St. Gallen MBA
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPlease apply for this course via the official website (Link). Apply no later than August 26.
The number of participants is limited to 18.
ECTS: 4
Participants receive a certificate
363-1051-00LCases in Technology Marketing Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Number of participants limited to 20.

Students have to apply for this course by sending a CV and an one-page motivation letter to Link. Additionally please enroll via myStudies. Places will be assigned on the basis of your motivation letter.
W3 KP1GF. von Wangenheim, C. Grieder
KurzbeschreibungThe aim of this module is to introduce students to some key concepts in technology marketing and to familiarize them subsequently with the challenges that (marketing) managers face in technology intensive markets by using real life cases. Students will have to "solve" current and past managerial problems and will be enabled to compare their solutions with what has actually been done.
LernzielThis module should enable students to deal with the uncertainty related to challenges in technology marketing by introducing them to some key concepts and letting them apply those concepts to real life cases. The competences acquired in this module are meant to go beyond the mere understanding of the study material by improving students' problem solving capabilities, analytical skills and capacity for team work. Furthermore, students will be exposed to decision-making styles and procedures in companies.
InhaltStudents have to work on three to four real Bühler cases and present the solutions in class.
Solutions/ presentations will be part of the grades.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesStudents have to apply for this course by sending a CV and a one-page motivation letter until 1.9.2018 to Link.
363-1055-00LMarketing Practice
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W3 KP3SF. von Wangenheim
KurzbeschreibungThe course enables students to apply their knowledge from marketing and other disciplines to real life cases under the supervision of internationally operating partner companies.
LernzielFirst, students have to assess and analyse real life problems in order to generate creative solutions.

Secondly, students have to demonstrate that they are both - able to apply their knowledge from marketing theory to practice, as well as to communicate their ideas to other students and leading marketing executives.
InhaltThe Circle of Excellence is a one-year talent program for outstanding students together with the universities of Münster, Cologne and Berlin. It aims at preparing the participants for interesting management tasks within various workshops in collaboration with our internationally operating partner companies, e.g. PanGas, L'Oréal, Henkel, McKinsey, EDEKA,...

Please find more information on:
Link
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesYour profile:
- Strong interest in Marketing topics
- Very good academic performance
- Interesting and convincing personality
- High commitment and flexibility

Students have to organize the remaining phase of their studies in a way that they are able to participate in the workshops.
363-1065-00LDesign Thinking: Human-Centred Solutions to Real World Challenges Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Due to didactic reasons, the number of participants is limited to 30.

All interested students are invited to apply for this course by sending a short motivation letter to Linda Armbruster (Link).

Additionally please enroll via mystudies. Please note that all students are put on the waiting list and that your current position on the waiting list is irrelevant, as places will be assigned after the first lecture on the basis of your motivation letter and commitment for the class.
W5 KP5GA. Cabello Llamas, S. Brusoni, L. Cabello
KurzbeschreibungThe goal of this course is to engage students in a multidisciplinary collaboration to tackle real world problems. Following a design thinking approach, students will work in teams to solve a set of design challenges that are organized as a one-week, a three-week, and a final six-week project in collaboration with an external project partner.

Information and application: Link
LernzielDuring the course, students will learn about different design thinking methods and tools. This will enable them to:
- Generate deep insights through the systematic observation and interaction of key stakeholders (empathy).
- Engage in collaborative ideation with a multidisciplinary team.
- Rapidly prototype and iteratively test ideas and concepts by using various materials and techniques.
InhaltThe purpose of this course is to equip the students with methods and tools to tackle a broad range of problems. Following a Design Thinking approach, the students will learn how to observe and interact with key stakeholders in order to develop an in-depth understanding of what is truly important and emotionally meaningful to the people at the center of a problem. Based on these insights, the students ideate on possible solutions and immediately validated them through quick iterations of prototyping and testing using different tools and materials. The students will work in multidisciplinary teams on a set of challenges that are organized as a one-week, a three-week, and a final six-week project with an external project partner. In this course, the students will learn about the different Design Thinking methods and tools that are needed to generate deep insights, to engage in collaborative ideation, rapid prototyping and iterative testing.

Design Thinking is a deeply human process that taps into the creative abilities we all have, but that get often overlooked by more conventional problem solving practices. It relies on our ability to be intuitive, to recognize patterns, to construct ideas that are emotionally meaningful as well as functional, and to express ourselves through means beyond words or symbols. Design Thinking provides an integrated way by incorporating tools, processes and techniques from design, engineering, the humanities and social sciences to identify, define and address diverse challenges. This integration leads to a highly productive collaboration between different disciplines.

For more information and the application visit: Link
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesOpen mind, ability to manage uncertainty and to work with students from various background. Class attendance and active participation is crucial as much of the learning occurs through the work in teams during class. Therefore, attendance is obligatory for every session. Please also note that the group work outside class is an essential element of this course, so that students must expect an above-average workload.

Please note that the class is designed for full-time MSc students. Interested MAS students need to send an email to Linda Armbruster to learn about the requirements of the class.
363-1106-00LThe Economics of Climate ChangeW3 KP2GD. Aubert, A. Goussebaïle
KurzbeschreibungThe course will deal with the economic analyses of climate change issue. It will be divided in three parts: introduction to climate change issue, the evaluation of its impacts and the economic policies to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
LernzielStudents will acquire a sharp knowledge on: (i) the challenges relative to the economic evaluation of climate change damage: (ii) the difficulties and the relevant economic instruments for regulating a global externality. From a technical point of view, this course intends to teach participants the main tools used in economic sciences to discuss the problem of climate change, understand its key determinants and advice policy makers.
InhaltThe introductory part will explain why climate change represents a main issue for our societies. It will firstly give a brief overview of the physics of climate change due to greenhouse gas (GHG) anthropogenic emissions. Then, it will detail the economic challenge raised by climate change with the notion of externality, more specifically reducing GHG emissions to lower the negative impacts of present activities on future welfare.

The second part of the course will deal with the economic evaluation of climate change damage, which determines greatly the optimal effort that should be done in terms of GHG emission reduction. We will see that this economic evaluation is highly sensitive on characteristics such as the timing and uncertainty of impacts, their inegalitarian and non-monetary dimensions and the adaptation to climate change. The course will present the main economic models developed to weigh climate change damage and evaluate optimal GHG emission reduction, namely Discounting Models and Integrated Assessment Models.

The third part of the course surveys the main challenges faced by climate change policies. We will present the different economic instruments for reducing GHG emissions (Pigouvian tax, cap-and-trade system, standards and abatement subsidies). We will then compare their performance with regard to several dimensions: space, time, asymmetric information, enforcement and commitment. A special focus will be devoted on welfare and distributional aspects. Finally, we will address the international cooperation issue due to the lack of worldwide policy makers.
SkriptLecture Notes of the course will be sent by email to officially subscribed students.
LiteraturThe main reference of the course is the set of lecture notes; students will also be encouraged to read some influential academic articles dealing with the issues under study.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesElementary knowledge of economic theory is a plus but not a prerequisite.
363-1036-00LEmpirical Innovation EconomicsW3 KP2GM. Wörter
KurzbeschreibungThe course focuses on important factors that drive the innovation performance of firms, like innovation capabilities, the use of digital technologies, environmental policy and it shows how innovation activities relate to firm performance and to the technological dynamic of industries. Hence, the course provides an understanding of the relationship between technical change and industrial dynamics.
LernzielThe course provides students with the basic skills to understand and assess empirically the technological activities of firms and the technological dynamics of industries.
InhaltThe course consists of two parts. Part I provides an introduction into important topics in the field of the economics of innovation. Part II consists of empirical exercises based on various data sets, e.g., the KOF Innovation Data, data about the digitization of firms, or patent data. In part I we will learn about ...a) market conditions that encourage firms to invest in R&D (Research and Development) and develop new products. ...b) the role of universities for the technological activities of a firm (technology transfer). ...c) how technologies diffuse among firms. ...d) how the R&D activities of firms are affected by economic crises and how firms finance their R&D activities. ...e) how we can measure the returns to R&D activities. ...f) how (environmental) policies affect the technological activities of a firm. In part II we will use the KOF Innovation Survey Data, data on digitization of firms, or other data sources, to investigate empirically the technological activities of firms in relation to the topics introduced in part I.
SkriptWill be provided in the course
LiteraturLiterature will be presented in the course. For an introduction into the economics of innovation see G.M. Peter Swann, The Economics of Innovation - an Introduction, Edward Elgar, 2009.
For an overview of empirical innovation studies see W.M. Cohen (2010): Fifty Years of Empirical Studies of Innovation Activities and Performance, in: B.H Hall, N. Rosenberg (eds.), Handbook of Economics of Innovation, volume 1, Elsevier, pp. 129-213.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesCourse is directed to advanced Master-Students and PhD Students with an interest in empirical work.
363-1107-00LYouth Labor Market Outcomes, Institutions and Governance of Education and Training SystemsW3 KP2GU. Renold
KurzbeschreibungFinding and retaining talent for companies is becoming increasingly important nowadays. While Switzerland has a comparatively efficient labor-market-oriented education system, other countries find it more challenging to develop the skills needed by the labor market. We will consider contributions of economics and other social sciences to understanding outcomes of education and training systems.
LernzielUsing internationally comparable data, students can measure, compare and assess the human capital performance of education systems.

Students can use case studies to identify and evaluate the different institutional features of labor-market-oriented education systems, and use those features to explain certain outcome effects on the youth labor market.

Students are able to deduce the consequences of countries’ different initial institutional situations, to locate them culturally, and to point out problem-solving measures from the perspective of a company seeking improved skills preparation.
InhaltIn the context of digitalization and rapid technological change, finding and retaining talent for companies is becoming increasingly important. While Switzerland has a comparatively efficient labor-market-oriented education system, other countries find it much more challenging to develop the skills needed by the labor market. Without strong education and training systems, it is difficult to secure the volume of labor, quantitatively and qualitatively, that is necessary for prosperity and social development.
The course will take a macro perspective to show how we can measure the performance of different education and training systems. It will also describe the institutional challenges countries face when companies complain that a shortage of skilled professionals is limiting growth. We will consider the contributions of economics and other social sciences to understanding the performance of diverse education and training systems, which we regard as both as economic and institutional phenomena.
363-1094-00LMathematics in Politics and LawW3 KP2VP. Grech
KurzbeschreibungThis course intends to show the usefulness of mathematical reasoning in selected areas of politics and law. As such, it targets both students with a mathematical/science/engineering background as well as students of political science and law who are interested in interdisciplinary methods.
LernzielDevelop an understanding in which areas of politics and law and how specifically mathematical reasoning can be a helpful tool.
Apply specific procedures and methods, inspired by microeconomics and computer science, in voting situations and negotiations.
InhaltThis course presents a selection of topics relevant to real-life elections as well as negotiations from a mathematical perspective, e.g.
- Voting systems (Is there a `good' voting scheme?)
- Apportionment theory (How can one reasonably apportion seats to representatives given a popular vote?)
- Fairness (How do you fairly settle a negotiation over homogeneous/heterogeneous resources?)
- ...

Particular emphasis will be put on examples, such as
- US and Swiss elections (vote splitting, gerrymandering)
- Divorces, bequests
- Bilateral treaties
- CO2 negotiations
- Refugee distribution
- ...

The course consists of core lectures, exercise sessions, as well as two distinguished guest lectures that bridge theory and practice. Contact hours to discuss the student assignment and lecture content will also be announced.
SkriptA slide deck will be made available.
LiteraturA list of relevant references will be distributed in the beginning of the course.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course does not require specific mathematical prerequisites. A flair/interest for mathematical reasoning is however important.
363-1095-00LDeep Science Entrepreneurship Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Findet dieses Semester nicht statt.
W3 KP2GB. Clarysse
KurzbeschreibungThe deep science entrepreneurship course is geared toward postgraduate students who are interested in understanding and mastering key activities that help turn deep-science inventions into value-creating innovations. The course has a strong practical focus and aims to prepare its participants for founding science and technology-based ventures.
LernzielIn this course, we help students with a strong science or engineering background understand and master some of the key challenges of turning science into products and ultimately operating businesses. In so doing, we adopt a strongly entrepreneurial lens. That means, we will look at commercialization activities through the eyes of a potential science-based entrepreneur.

Throughout the course we aim to work on real inventions from ETHZ labs and help push them further toward value creation.

The knowledge students will acquire will help them prepare for their own entrepreneurial journey. It will also be extremely valuable should they choose a career in managing technology in an established firm or within a public or private research lab.
InhaltThe course will bring together postgraduate-level students from different disciplines, with a strong interest in entrepreneurial activity. In small teams students will work on a real ETHZ technology to help build a case and roadmap for its commercialization.

Key topics we will cover in this course:
1) Theoretical insights into the origin of entrepreneurial opportunities from scientific inventions: Search Theory (local and distant search), problem spaces and problem-solution sets
2) Entrepreneurial Thinking: understanding competitive advantage, strategic positioning and options thinking
3) Opportunity Roadmaps: Developing and evaluating market application portfolios under conditions of high uncertainty
4) Business Case Development: Crafting compelling strategies for opportunity exploitation and gathering resources
5) Real-life cases of ETH inventions with commercialization potential
Skriptslides, handouts, and case presentations
Literaturon demand
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesIf you have an interesting science-based project you think could benefit from going through this bootcamp to evaluate and generate a commercialization roadmap, please email Link

If you are interested in participating in this course, please note that this is a time- and effort-intensive bootcamp, which requires high levels of commitment from its participants. If this is exciting for you, please send a CV and letter of motivation to Link.
363-0881-00LSemester Project Small Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W3 KP6AProfessor/innen
KurzbeschreibungDas Ziel der Studienarbeit (90 Stunden) ist es, dass Master-Studierende unter Anwendung der erworbenen Fach- und Sozialkompetenzen erste Erfahrungen in der selbständigen Lösung eines technischen Problems sammeln. Die Tutoren/Tutorinnen schlagen das Thema der Studienarbeit vor, arbeiten den Projekt- und Fahrplan zusammen mit den Studierenden aus und überwachen die gesamte Durchführung.
LernzielDas Ziel der Studienarbeit (90 Stunden) ist es, dass Master-Studierende unter Anwendung der erworbenen Fach- und Sozialkompetenzen erste Erfahrungen in der selbständigen Lösung eines technischen Problems sammeln. Die Tutoren/Tutorinnen schlagen das Thema der Studienarbeit vor, arbeiten den Projekt- und Fahrplan zusammen mit den Studierenden aus und überwachen die gesamte Durchführung.
363-0883-00LSemester Project Large Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen W6 KP13AProfessor/innen
KurzbeschreibungDas Ziel der Studienarbeit (180 Stunden) ist es, dass Master-Studierende unter Anwendung der erworbenen Fach- und Sozialkompetenzen erste Erfahrungen in der selbständigen Lösung eines technischen Problems sammeln. Die Tutoren/Tutorinnen schlagen das Thema der Studienarbeit vor, arbeiten den Projekt- und Fahrplan zusammen mit den Studierenden aus und überwachen die gesamte Durchführung.
LernzielDas Ziel der Studienarbeit (180 Stunden) ist es, dass Master-Studierende unter Anwendung der erworbenen Fach- und Sozialkompetenzen erste Erfahrungen in der selbständigen Lösung eines technischen Problems sammeln. Die Tutoren/Tutorinnen schlagen das Thema der Studienarbeit vor, arbeiten den Projekt- und Fahrplan zusammen mit den Studierenden aus und überwachen die gesamte Durchführung.
376-1177-00LHuman Factors IW3 KP2VM. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist
KurzbeschreibungEvery day humans interact with various systems. Strategies of interaction, individual needs, physical & mental abilities, and system properties are important factors in controlling the quality and performance in interaction processes. In the lecture, factors are investigated by basic scientific approaches. Discussed topics are important for optimizing people's satisfaction & overall performance.
LernzielThe goal of the lecture is to empower students in better understanding the applied theories, principles, and methods in various applications. Students are expected to learn about how to enable an efficient and qualitatively high standing interaction between human and the environment, considering costs, benefits, health, and safety as well. Thus, an ergonomic design and evaluation process of products, tasks, and environments may be promoted in different disciplines. The goal is achieved in addressing a broad variety of topics and embedding the discussion in macroscopic factors such as the behavior of consumers and objectives of economy.
Inhalt- Physiological, physical, and cognitive factors in sensation and perception
- Body spaces and functional anthropometry, Digital Human Models
- Experimental techniques in assessing human performance and well-being
- Human factors and ergonomics in system designs, product development and innovation
- Human information processing and biological cybernetics
- Interaction among consumers, environments, behavior, and tasks
Literatur- Gavriel Salvendy, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 4th edition (2012), is available on NEBIS as electronic version and for free to ETH students
- Further textbooks are introduced in the lecture
- Brouchures, checklists, key articles etc. are uploaded in ILIAS
851-0735-09LWorkshop & Lecture Series on the Law & Economics of Innovation Information W2 KP2SS. Bechtold, H. Gersbach, A. Heinemann
KurzbeschreibungThis series is a joint project by ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. It provides an overview of interdisciplinary research on intellectual property, innovation, antitrust and technology policy. Scholars from law, economics, management and related fields give a lecture and/or present their current research. All speakers are internationally well-known experts from Europe, the U.S. and beyond.
LernzielAfter the workshop and lecture series, participants should be acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches towards intellectual property, innovation, antitrust and technology policy research. They should also have an overview of current topics of international research in these areas.
InhaltThe workshop and lecture series will present a mix of speakers who represent the wide range of current social science research methods applied to intellectual property, innovation, antitrust policy and technology policy issues. In particular, theoretical models, empirical and experimental research as well as legal research methods will be represented.
SkriptPapers discussed in the workshop and lecture series are posted in advance on the course web page.
LiteraturWilliam Landes / Richard Posner, The Economic Structure of Intellectual Property Law, 2003
Suzanne Scotchmer, Innovation and Incentives, 2004
Peter Menell / Suzanne Scotchmer: Intellectual Property Law, in: Polinsky / Shavell (eds.), Handbook of Law and Economics, Volume 2, Amsterdam 2007, pp. 1471-1570
Bronwyn Hall / Nathan Rosenberg (eds.), Handbook of the Economics of Innovation, 2 volumes, Amsterdam 2010
Bronwyn Hall / Dietmar Harhoff, Recent Research on the Economics of Patents, 2011
Robert Litan (ed.), Handbook on Law, Innovation and Growth, Cheltenham 2011
Paul Belleflamme / Martin Peitz, Industrial Organization: Markets and Strategies, Cambridge, 2nd edition 2015
Einer Elhauge / Damien Geradin, Global Competition Law and Economics, 2nd edition 2011
Martin Peitz / Joel Waldfogel, The Oxford Handbook of the Digital Economy, Oxford 2012
September 2013 issue of the Journal of Industrial Economics, available at Link
Stefan Bechtold, Law and Economics of Copyright and Trademark on the Internet, in: Durlauf/Blume (eds.), The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, online edition, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013, available at Link
Robert Merges, Economics of Intellectual Property Law, in Parisi (ed.), Oxford Handbook of Law & Economics, Volume 2, 2017