Study Guide

Teaching methods

Do you have a project where you solve a difficult problem? The course introduces practical tools with numerous examples. The methods are scientifically peer-reviewed and support responsible decision-making. You get a solid foundation and tools to solve problems. You get the tools for a year for your own project or thesis. The methods are suitable, for example, for industry, the military and environmental sectors, agriculture and forestry, and government and organizational activities.

Essential content

Participatory planning and basics of decision support methods
Responsibility in decision making
Co-development workshop methods
A’WOT Method: A hybrid method of SWOT analysis and multi-objective decision analysis
InTo tool: Portfolio analysis for the selection of innovation blanks
PRIA method (Prospective Rapid Impact Assessment for Human Security): a rapid prospective impact assessment method for the effectiveness of human security projects
QFD method: selection of product features in product and service development
other methods as necessary

Further information

Course is free of charge for CampusOnline students.
Course fee for open UAS students is 75 euros.