Introduction into Research Methdology for B.Sc.
Content
Students writing their B.Sc. thesis at the department of International Business learn how to find relevant literature, how to review it concisely, how to structure their scientific papers and how to present their findings in a convincing way. To provide students with a sound understanding of the literature they have to review, the seminar will also cover different research designs, methods of data collection, analysis and display.
Key facts about the course
ECTS-Credits
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participation certificate
Level
B.Sc.
Degree
Workload
15/75
class/self
Cycle
WS, SS
generally
Course language
ENG
Duration of the module
1
term
Exam written
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Maximum Student number
20
Objectives
This seminar is designed to equip students with a basic understanding of doing research in the area of international business and with the prerequisites for writing a Bachelor thesis at the Department of International Business. They will be able to distinguish the principles of different research schools, to recognize common methodological tools, and to appraise the quality of empirical studies. The seminar will also enable them to review scholarly literature efficently, to interpret it critically, to structure it meaningfully and to integrate it into their own B.Sc. theses following the standards of good research practice.
Registration
Registration not necessary!
Since it is part of the bachelor seminar, all participants of this seminar are automatically registered for this method kick-off.
Course work
Attendance will be verified.
Course type
Seminar (1 SWS)
Literature
Kumar, R. 2014. Research Methodology. A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners. 4th ed. London: Sage Publications. (You can also use previous editions).
Exam
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