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Most courses are carried out in units of two semester hours a week (90 minutes). The semester usually lasts 15 weeks. Due to organizational or pedagogical reasons some courses are in the form of blocks (e.g. 3 hours every two weeks or intensive weekends).
Lecture (VO)
Lectures usually last 90 minutes (2 semester hours per week) but also can last 45 minutes (1 semester hour per week). They can also be in the form of blocks and are usually held by professors. Austrian students do not take examinations on the contents of the lectures, as the material covered is part of their extensive Diploma Examinations. It is not necessary to register for lectures.
Exchange students can arrange with the lecturer to take an examination on the contents of the lecture.
Intensive Course (KS)
An intensive course is the basic element of imparting university knowledge within the field of studies "Business and Economics" and serves to impart specialized knowledge to a great number of participants. The performance of each student is assessed primarily by the examination of knowledge.
Interactive Course (IK)
The aim of interactive courses is to train the knowledge acquired in a course previously attended and apply it to concrete tasks and combine other areas of knowledge. The successful completion and assessment is focused on participation.
Proseminar (PS) or Tutorial (UE)
Proseminars or tutorials usually last 90 minutes (2 semester hours per week). An entrance exam often needs to be taken at the beginning of the proseminar or tutorial, the result of which will be included in the final grade. Students need to register personally at the Institute, as participant numbers are restricted. Proseminars and tutorials are often accompanied by lecture of the same subject. The form of examination varies according to the instructor and/or the institute. These courses require active participation by the students. Class papers, group works or projects are in common.
Tutorial (UV)
Most tutorial courses last for 90 minutes (two semester hours per week). The type of examination depends on the course instructor and/or the institute.
Practical course (PR)
The practical applications of theories are shown (field studies).
Exam preparation (RE)
These classes are often in a block, usually for one semester hour per week, which serves as preparation for an examination on a particular subject.
Tutorial without examination (KO)
These are courses that accompany a lecture. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and work on practical examples.
Seminar (SE)
Seminars usually last 90 minutes (2 semester hours per week). Students normally have to take an entrance exam. Personal registration at the institute is required, as the number of participants is restricted. Seminars are usually held by professors (with contributions from assistants). These courses tend to be for students in the second part of their studies and successful completion of the introductory course allows students to go on to do a specialized subject.
The form of examination varies according to the course instructor and the institute. These courses require active participation by the students. Class papers, group works and projects are common.
Project studies (PJ)
These courses (4 semester hours per week) last one academic year and are for students in the second part of their studies. The aim is for students to apply the theories learned to practical situations and to work on a project with the help of companies. The project is normally in written form (usually as group work) and presented at the end of the course.
Private doctorial tutorial (PV)
This course is for PhD students only.
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