Allgemeine Informationen
| Veranstaltungsname | Projektplenum: 07-M37-8-05-04 Projektmodul Innovationsökonomik |
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| Veranstaltungsnummer | 07-M37-8-05-04 |
| Semester | WiSe 2025/2026 |
| Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden | 5 |
| Heimat-Einrichtung | Wirtschaftswissenschaft |
| Veranstaltungstyp | Projektplenum in der Kategorie Lehre |
| Nächster Termin | Dienstag, 09.12.2025 08:00 - 10:00, Ort: WiWi2 F3290 |
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| Lernorganisation |
In the project module, students undertake a larger research project. This module is designed to deepen the knowledge acquired in previous coursework and apply it to a complex, policy-relevant research question. The course serves as a preparatory step toward writing a thesis, guiding students through the essential stages of academic inquiry. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to select and narrow down a research topic, formulate a clear and focused research question, and conduct a comprehensive literature review. They will learn to choose appropriate analytical methods and apply game-theoretic models to investigate their topic. Additionally, students will gain experience in sourcing and empirically analyzing relevant data. Beyond academic competencies, the course also fosters career-relevant and social skills. Students will practice independent work, coordination, and effective time management. They will engage in teamwork, navigate group dynamics, and refine their oral and written presentation techniques. Importantly, they will learn to manage complexity – an essential skill in both research and professional environments. In the winter term 2025/26, the projects will focus on the transition to a hydrogen economy. The students shall analyze and forecast hydrogen demand in various sectors, such as maritime port logistics, road transport, and the construction industry. First, and as a starting point, the students shall collect data on current fuel demand in these sectors. Second, they will calculate demand if 100% of fossil fuels can be replaced by hydrogen. Third, the students shall demonstrate why it is difficult to replace fossil fuels by hydrogen. Here, one may think of technological challenges as well as forms of market failure. Fourth, based on these considerations, the students shall forecast hydrogen demand over a period of 5, 15, and 25 years. This analysis is rooted in microeconomic analysis, where demand for a product depends on the price of substitutes (fossil fuels), the price of complements (transportation vehicles), and economic activity in the transportation market. Equilibrium outcomes also depend on forms of market failure such as uncertainty (about technological developments), market power (emanating from concentrated hydrogen production), or externalities (in the form of network effects). |
| Englischsprachige Veranstaltung | Ja |
| ECTS-Punkte | 12 |
