Preparing STEM Students for Leading Positions through Supervising Younger Students

Social and leadership skills are often neglected during studies (especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects). It is precisely these skills that are urgently needed in professional life. The CoMeT “Concepts, Methods and Techniques for Project Management” module was developed to meet the need to acquire social and leadership skills. After a preliminary consideration an overview of the module is given. First, the teaching and learning concept is presented and insights into the seminar work are given. In addition to the competence-oriented examination methods, the integration of digital elements are presented. The continuous further development of the module, adapted to the needs of students and the economy, is a constant goal of the teachers. For this reason, there are already transmission possibilities of the module in planning. Instead of instructing groups of students in project work, pupils are to be introduced to science and study through small projects.