Research Seminar

Brief description

carrying out of independent academic work in the field of asset and risk management; statement of the research question; statement of the disposition and planning of the research process; difference between qualitative and quantitative approaches; the focus will be on the composition, discussion and evaluation of literary sources; writing of a thesis proposal (disposition) and presentation of the results.

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Lewis, P., Saunders, M., Thornhill, A.: Research Methods for Business Students, 5thed., Prentice Hall 2009, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed., American Psychological Association 2020, Trochim, W.M.K., Donelly, J.P.: The Research Methods Knowledge Base, 2015, Haslehner F., Wala T: Bachelor- und Diplomarbeiten an der FH, LexisNexis 2014

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Guiding students to their research questions and research methods by examples given by the teacher. Students need to prepare their thesis proposal and discuss it with professors.

Assessment methods and criteria

Because this is a seminar special conditions for grading apply. At the end of this class, students have to work on a thesis proposal for their master thesis and present it to their colleagues in class

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Research Methods, REME20

Infos

Degree programme

Quantitative Asset and Risk Management (Master)

Cycle

Master

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2024

Semester

2 SS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

The alumni are able to apply the theory learned in the exercise course "Research Methods" for carrying out of independent academic. They are able to define research question(s) and select the most suitable qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and justify selection accordingly to their research question. The alumni are further able to present the results in an appropriate manner and to legitimate their findings. This provides the basis and an opportunity for developing an interest in current issues, often within a research context.

Course code

0613-09-01-BB-EN-21