How can we be happier in our professional and personal lives? Get ready to answer this question in a unique summer semester course offered by KU, voted as Germany's favorite university (Studycheck.de Award 2022). “The Science of Happiness” is a digital course available to KU and WFI students starting in the summer semester 2021. This course examines the science behind happiness and is designed for individuals who want to understand and implement changes that enhance one’s happiness and well-being. Participants will learn how to use practical tools and evidence-based insighs on what makes us happy, from 11 top international happiness experts, representing six disciplines (Business, Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Theology). This innovative course is designed to promote happiness, well-being, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.  

More information: www.ku.de/happiness

The aim of this course is to provide a clear picture of the basic concepts of sustainable development in China with various aspects: Economy, Civil Society and Natural Environment. The course provides students with insights into China's national development plans from a policy perspective. Information on frameworks for sustainable business in China from a culture-specific perspective will be provided. Theories from different disciplines and practical experiences from professors and company representatives strengthen the students' China competence. The role of Sino-German research cooperation and economic activities are highlighted.

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The basis for this interactive seminar is a business game with group work, which has to be run as a real business with real Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Students from different disciplines and countries work together in intercultural teams to create a business plan and marketing strategy for a fictitious hotel. The teaching units address both theoretical and practical concepts.

By using an Online platform, the course combines virtual and real-life components, in which students demonstrate their strategic thinking, time management, creativity and communication skills. The cooperation with international partners represents an added value of the module and is reflected in the intercultural knowledge transfer of the underlying student teams.

More information: www.ku.de/hotelsimulation

Modern data science methods of various disciplines will be addressed. Among other things, reference is made to different types of data (e.g. economic data, text as data, behavioral data, eye-tracking data), their modeling and the goals of data analysis. As part of the accompanying seminar, students will learn the basics of data processing and programming using a sample programming language.