Business Management Simulation
Brief description
- Holistic view of entrepreneurial decisions
- Goals and strategies in a dynamic competitive environment
- Use of business data and key figures to support decision-making
- Decision-making situations under uncertainty and time pressure
- Decision-making in a team
Mode of delivery
face to face
Type
compulsory
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
- Messner, S., Kreidl, C., Wala, T. (2020): Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre, 6. Auflage, LexisNexis.
- Chopra, S., Meindl, P. (2014): Supply Chain Management: Strategie, Planung und Umsetzung, 5. Auflage, Pearson.
- Kummer, S. (2010): Einführung in die Verkehrswirtschaft, 2. Auflage, UTB.
- Pfohl, H.-C. (2016): Logistikmanagement, Konzepte und Funktionen, 3. Auflage, Springer.
- Schulte, C. (2016): Logistik: Wege zur Optimierung der Supply Chain, 7. Auflage, Vahlen.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, computer-based business game, discussion, reflection
Assessment methods and criteria
- Exam method: software-based solution of business game tasks in small groups plus written report.
- Assessment criteria: completeness, level of detail and complexity of answers, correctness of solutions and results, compliance with formal criteria.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
All modules relating to General Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport and Traffic
Infos
Degree programme
Logistics & Transport Management (Bachelor)
Cycle
Bachelor
ECTS Credits
1.00
Language of instruction
German
Curriculum
Full-Time
Academic year
2025
Semester
6 SS
Incoming
Yes
Learning outcome
After successful completion of the course, students can
- fundamentally explain the connection between entrepreneurial decisions and their effects on different business areas and the success of the company
- independently apply methods and concepts of business administration and logistics management to practical entrepreneurial problems
- develop a strategy for corporate success based on the market environment
- make management decisions in a dynamic competitive environment
- coordinate and critically reflect on team decisions
Course code
0391-21-01-VZ-DE-61