Course Catalogue Module Handbook FLEX - Free Elective Area

The scope of the elective area and possible more detailed provisions can be found in the study and assessment regulations and the module handbook for your degree programme. Information on the FLEX elective modules can be found in the module handbook FLEX - Free Elective Area.

The FLEX courses offered in the respective semester are listed in the course catalague (VVZ).

Current details and information on the individual courses can be found in the respective courses in Moodle or Incom.

Registration for a FLEX module takes place via Moodle or Incom. All further information on enrolment (prerequisites, deadlines, etc.) can be found in the course catalogue or alternatively in the module description. 

Yes, students from all departments have the opportunity to complete the FLEX modules as part of their Bachelor's and/or Master's degree programme. The relevant details (scope of the elective area and possible more precise provisions) can be found in the study and assessment regulations of your degree programme.

The number of courses that belong to a FLEX module can be found in the module description. In modules with 5 ECTS credit points, two courses must generally be attended. 

In order to successfully complete a FLEX module, all the achievements listed in the module description must be completed. 

No. Each FLEX module can only be completed once during the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.

If you have completed courses at other universities, you can apply for academic recognition of these courses, e.g. in the FLEX area. You can find all the information you need here.  

FLEX modules are currently 13 elective modules that are open to all students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.

Interflex is a unique programme offered by the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, in which two lecturers from different departments and practice offer a course together. Interflex courses can be completed as part of the FLEX 05 Interflex module.

FLEX modules are currently 13 elective modules that are open to all students at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. The FLEX modules offer key skills for the future profession, regardless of the degree programme. These include sustainability, data, diversity and intercultural competence, interdisciplinarity as well as key qualifications specific to start-ups and business administration.

In addition, some degree programmes at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam offer course-specific electives. Details can be found in the respective study and assessment regulations or the module handbook.

The module coordinators are responsible for planning and implementing the Flex modules. The module coordinators are named in the module description.

Please get in touch with the module coordinators or the contact person in your department. These are listed at the bottom of this page.