Minor in Sustainability for Computer Science students (B.Sc/M.Sc.)

Computer Science students (B.Sc./M.Sc.) have the opportunity to pursue a minor in Sustainability offered by the School of Business, Economics, and society. The required number of ECTS credits for this minor can be found in the section below. Please note that being listed in this course selection does not guarantee enrollment in the modules.

Contact: Prof. Dr. Markus Beckmann, markus.beckmann@fau.de

Bachelor of Computer Science

As part of the minor in Sustainability for Bachelor’s students of Computer Science, a compulsory elective area with 15 ECTS must be taken. Students choose three of the following modules:

 Module
 Chair   ECTS  Semester
87002  – Introduction to Sustainanability  Management oder

86920 – Einführung in das Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement

 Prof. Markus Beckmann 5 ECTS Winter term/summer term
86981 – Sustainability Management: Issues, Concepts, and Tools Prof. Markus Beckmann 5 ECTS Winter term
86780 – Grundzüge der Umweltökonomik (Prof. Klaus Binder) Prof. Markus Beckmann 5 ECTS Winter- and summer term
85773 – Corporate Reporting, Business Analytics, and Sustainability Prof. Devrimi Kaya 5 ECTS Winter- and summer term
85774 – Corporate Governance and Sustainability Reporting Prof. Devrimi Kaya 5 ECTS Summer term
86781 – Klima- und Ressourcenökonomik Prof. Mario Liebensteiner 5 ECTS Summer term
85759 – Trade and Sustainability Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Summer term
85714 – European Climate Policy Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Winter term (start: WS26)
85717 – Energy Security Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Winter term
85754 – Technology assessment Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Summer term
86146 – Data-driven behavioral interventions for sustainability Prof. Verena Tiefenbeck 5 ECTS Winter term
85764 – Digital Transformation in the Energy and Mobility Sector Prof. Verena Tiefenbeck 5 ECTS Winter term
85778 – Political Ecology Prof. Almut Schilling-Vacaflor 5 ECTS Summer term
85724 – Transnational Business Governance for Sustainable Development Prof. Almut Schilling-Vacaflor 5 ECTS Winter term
69991 – Ringvorlesung Nachhaltigkeit: (FA)U for Sustainability (+ zusätzliche Präsentation) Prof. Sandro Wartzack 5 ECTS Winter- and Summer term
85786 – Energiewwirtschaft und Nachhaltigkeit Prof. Gregor Zöttl 5 ECTS Winter term

 

Master of Computer Science

As part of the minor in sustainability for Master’s students of computer science, a compulsory elective area with 15 ECTS must be taken. Only modules that have not yet been taken in the Bachelor’s degree can be taken. Students choose three of the following modules:

Module Chair ECTS Semester
52130 – Advanced Sustainability Management and Corporate Functions Prof. Markus Beckmann 5 ECTS Winter term
86780 – Grundzüge der Umweltökonomik (Prof. Klaus Binder) Prof. Markus Beckmann 5 ECTS Winter- and Summer term
85773 – Corporate Reporting, Business Analytics and Sustainability Prof. Devrimi Kaya 5 ECTS Winter- and Summer term
57473 – Praxisseminar Sustainability Reporting Prof. Devrimi Kaya 5 ECTS Winter- and Summer term
86781 – Klima- und Ressourcenökonomik Prof. Mario Liebensteiner 5 ECTS Summer term
54324 – Climate Policy Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Winter term
57486 – Energy Policy Instruments Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Winter term
57485 – Project course: building sustainable industry in Europe Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Winter- und Summer term
57481  – Energy Transition Analysis: Bridging Techno-economic, Business, and Policy Perspectives Prof. Johan Lilliestam 5 ECTS Winter term
86146 – Data driven behavioral interventions for sustainability Prof. Verena Tiefenbeck 5 ECTS Winter term
85764 – Digital Transformation in the Energy and Mobility Sector Prof. Verena Tiefenbeck 5 ECTS Winter term
85778 – Political Ecology Prof. Almut Schilling-Vacaflor 5 ECTS Summer term
85724 – Transnational Business Governance for Sustainable Development Prof. Almut Schilling-Vacaflor 5 ECTS Winter term
85786 – Energiewirtschaft und Nachhaltigkeit Prof. Gregor Zöttl 5 ECTS Winter term
52592 – Quantitative Methods in Energy Market Modelling Prof. Gregor Zöttl 5 ECTS Summer term