Type:Module/Course/Examination
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:20.0 L / 15.0 h
Self-directed study time:75.0 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Prof. Dr. Pavel Laskov
(Modulleitung)
- Katharina Drechsler, MSc
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in Information Systems (01.09.2019)Events
Description
In the Research Seminar course, students learn to apply in practice what they learned in the Research Methods course. The seminar covers issues related to identifying and formulating research questions, choosing a suitable research design to use in answering these questions, evaluating the feasibility of a planned research study, and writing research proposals. Together with faculty, students develop research proposals (so-called “exposés”) for their master’s theses
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students will
Professional competence
• critical analyse state-of-the-art literature on selected research topics
• be able to write independently and scientifically about new research topics
• be able to present research ideas and designs
Methodological competence
• be able to understand and apply research methods in computer science and information systems
• be able to identify open research problems
• be able to identify feasible solution strategies for research problems
Social competence
• be able to effectively communicate their research ideas to their peers
• be able to effectively communicate their research ideas to their research supervisor(s)
Personal competence
• be able to plan and implement complex research tasks
Technological competence
• conduct proof-of-concept research experimentation and design
Qualifications
Lectures Method
• The course involves interactive seminars with workshops and regular presentations.
Admission Requirements
• Students should attend the Research Methods course, which also takes place in the third semester, in parallel.
Literature
• Students are provided with the lecture slides and supplementary material (e.g., selected journal articles).
Exam Modalities
Seminar paper, presentation
Exams
- PWW-MA_Research Seminar (SS 23, bewertet)