Master Thesis

Faculty

Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences

Version

Version 9.0 of 10/12/2017

Code of Module

22M0689

Modulename (german)

Master Thesis

Study Programmes

International Business and Management (Master) (M.A.)

Level of Module

5

Mission Statement

The studies conclude with the Master Thesis. It integrates the technical and interdisciplinary learning outcome of the modules of the study programme. By dealing with that subject thematically the student can prove his scientific and practical-oriented competences in an exemplary way. This module differs from all others of this study programme by its scope and implementation.

Content

Dealing with a practically relevant topic independently and scientifically.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Broadening
Students who have successfully studied this module, …
- are able to define the practically relevant operational and management topic and put it in a context.
- are able to identify and develop adequate sources and they can balance critically its solidity.
Knowledge Deepening
Students who have successfully studied this module, …
- are able to evaluate critically the present knowledge from research and teaching.
- are able to identify ethical implications.
- are able to create a scientific research approach to work on this topic
- are able to defend this approach.
Instrumental Skills and Competences
Students who have successfully studied this module, …
- are able to carry out a pilot study on a quantitative and or qualitative basis to support the research approach.
- are able to collect primary data for the Master Thesis with quantitative and or qualitative data methods.
Communicative Skills and Competences
Students who have successfully studied this module, …
- are able to analyse the generated data and to present them with the appropriate techniques.
- are able to argue coherently and convincingly using different and complex sources.
Systemic Skills and Competences
Students who have successfully studied this module, …
- are able to prepare a study proposal.
- are able to plan and complete the Master Thesis independently.
- are able to prove their originality and creativity in the application of knowledge.

Mode of Delivery

Analyse, synthesis, conclusions, recommendations, implementations

Expected Knowledge and/or Competences

adequate specialized knowledge to the object of the studyThe knowledge to prepare a scientific work at Master’s level (interdisciplinary knowledge and skills)

Responsible of the Module

Frie, Jan

Credits

30

Concept of Study and Teaching
Workload Dozentengebunden
Std. WorkloadLehrtyp
15individuelle Betreuung
15others
Workload Dozentenungebunden
Std. WorkloadLehrtyp
870Prüfungsvorbereitung
Recommended Reading

Jankowicz, A.D.: Business Research Projects, International Thomson Business Press

in current edition and literature relevant to the particular project

Graded Exam

Final Degree Thesis and Colloquium

Duration

1 Term

Module Frequency

Winter and Summer Term

Language of Instruction

German and English