Information on individual educational components (ECTS-Course descriptions) per semester

  
Degree programme:Contextual Studies
Type of degree:Intern
 Special-Time
 Summer Semester 2026
  

Course unit titleActive Involvement in the Austrian Students' Union (3 ECTS)
Course unit code800101000203
Language of instructionGerman / English
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)Elective
Semester when the course unit is deliveredSummer Semester 2026
Teaching hours per week2
Year of study2026
Level of course unit (e.g. first, second or third cycle)First Cycle (Bachelor)
Number of ECTS credits allocated3
Name of lecturer(s)


Prerequisites and co-requisites

Before registering for participation in the Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH), it is necessary to clarify directly with the ÖH team which task or function will be assumed for the ÖH during the semester. 

The Austrian National Union of Students represents the students and their interests. The ÖH of the FHV has departments for culture, politics, economics and much more. If you would like to get involved in this interest group in your 2nd and/or 3rd semester, you can have 6 ECTS per semester credited to your Contextual Studies. As some degree programmes also offer other credit transfer options, we also offer 3 ECTS credits for this course as an elective. This course will only be recognised if the cooperation is confirmed by the ÖH.

Sustainability: SDG 4 - Quality Education

FHV Future Skills: Encourage Collaboration & Cooperation

Further requirements:

  • Openness and willingness to accept new challenges and take on responsibility 
  • Appreciation of the importance of advocacy and community engagement
  • Actively participate in discussions and communicate effectively in different contexts and with different stakeholders

Registration for 'Active Involvement in the Austrian Students' Union' with 3 or 6 ECTS in the following summer semester: From 15-25 November in A5 under ‘Course selection’. If a late booking is required, please contact sabine.frick@fhv.at.

Course content

Not applicable

Learning outcomes
  • Knowledge of important stakeholders and networks inside and outside the university
  • Understanding the dynamics and principles of successful teamwork
  • Application of project management techniques to plan and implement projects at a university
  • Analysis of students' needs and development of strategies to improve the study environment
  • Planning and organising events and initiatives
  • Developing new strategies and concepts to represent student interests
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of lobbying strategies and tactics as well as
  • Developing a personal leadership style and sustainable management practices
Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable

Assessment methods and criteria

This course will only be recognised if the cooperation is confirmed by the ÖH.

Comment

Not applicable

Recommended or required reading

Not applicable

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Not applicable

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