Prof. (FH) DI Dr. Martin Adam
level of course unit
Master
Learning outcomes of course unit
The graduate / the student:
* knows scientific methods
* can formulate research questions and write an exposé on a specialist topic
* can work on a specialist topic using scientific methods
* can research literature independently
* can write a scientific poster on a specialist topic
prerequisites and co-requisites
English version available soon
course contents
* Advancing the methods and approaches of scientific work
* Research design for scientific questions
* Qualitative and quantitative research methods
* Use of methods and tools
* State of the art literature research and use of citation tools e.g. Citavi
* Preparation of the exposé for the Master thesis
* Notes on the formal design of the Master thesis
recommended or required reading
Schütz M., Röbken H.; Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten verfassen: Abschlussarbeiten in Organisationen; Springer Gabler; 2020; 2nd edition
Theisen M. R.; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten: Erfolgreich bei Bachelor- und Masterarbeit; Vahlen; 2017; 17th edition
assessment methods and criteria
Student research project
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
2
eLearning quota in percent
50
course-hours-per-week (chw)
1
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, individual work, presentation and discussion of tasks
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
3
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dr. Claudia Van der Vorst, MBA
year of study
2. study year
recommended optional program components
not applicable
course unit code
MA.1
type of course unit
seminar-degree
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable