Type:Module/Course/Examination
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:28.0 L / 21.0 h
Self-directed study time:69.0 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Prof. em. Dr. Marco J. Menichetti
(Modulleitung)
- Florian Schaller, MSc
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in Finance (01.09.2015)Events
Description
All aspects that have to be considered for writing a successful exposé and master thesis, like e.g. the fulfillment of formal requirements, the development of a research project and the correct choice of methodology for answering the research question.
Lecture Goals
After the completion of this module, the students have successfully handed in their Exposé for the master thesis and know how to conduct a research project. They have learned how to develop a research question, choose and discuss the methodology for answering it. They know how good research papers and theses look like and are able to transfer this knowledge into their own project.
Learning Outcomes
> Learn how to structure a research project
> Formulate a research idea and develop a research question
> Narrow the research idea to a realizable size
> Choose and justify a research methodology
> Conduct a sound literature review
> Formulate an exposé in which the research project is described and justified
> Know and apply the scientific standards and writing principles of the University
> Discuss their project and integrate peer and professional feedback
> Give feedback on other research projects
> Organize their project in terms of literature, writing and time plan
> Learn how to develop a thesis exposé
Qualifications
Lectures Method
Student Presentations and discussion
Self-study through reading announced literature at home.
Literature
Will be provided during the course
Exam Modalities
Presentation (30%)
Written exposé (70%)
Obligatory Class Participation
Exams
- PWW-MA_Research Greenhouse (WS 17/18, in Bewertung)