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Module code: IBB-443 |
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4S (4 hours per week) |
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Semester: 4 |
Mandatory course: no |
Language of instruction:
English |
Assessment:
Term paper with presentation (can be repeated annually)
[updated 25.11.2019]
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IBB-443 (P420-0245) International Business, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2020
, semester 4, optional course
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60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period. The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits). There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
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Recommended prerequisites (modules):
IBB-240 Marketing and Market Research
[updated 06.03.2020]
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Recommended as prerequisite for:
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Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Tatjana König |
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Hellen Gross Prof. Dr. Tatjana König
[updated 06.03.2020]
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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able to: - formulate a research problem or question - independently research various academic sources (library, Internet, databases) - evaluate information sources in terms of content, quality, and contribution to the topic, etc. - make a contribution by composing a well-structured academic term paper that discusses the problem in-depth and offers new insights (new perspectives, solutions, explanations, etc.) - demonstrate their results in the form of a presentation in English that inspires their fellow students to learn more about the topic - be able to deal constructively with critical comments and suggestions for improvement - be able to realistically estimate the time required for literature search and analysis, for composing a text, as well as for revisions and be able to attribute time slots accordingly (self-management) - be able to further develop self-reflection and self-discipline.
[updated 06.03.2020]
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Module content:
- Academic writing and literature search in the field of marketing - Autonomous elaboration and presentation of a selected topic within the broader scope of international marketing - Application of scientific research techniques - Formal requirements for creating and giving a presentation - Scientific principles (literary/intellectual property, correct citations, requirements, style, structure, and layout of academic papers)
[updated 04.02.2020]
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Teaching methods/Media:
- Professional and systematic advice on preparing a term paper (structure, story line, additional literature resp. practical examples, discussion of drafts) - Presentation of the resp. topic followed by group discussion
[updated 04.02.2020]
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Recommended or required reading:
Depends on the topic. Literature on scientific work - Bryman, A./Bell, E.: Business Research Methods, Oxford, Capter 1, latest edition. - Ebster, C./Stalzer, L.: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten für Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissen-schaftler. Wien, latest edition. - Hunt, S. (2005): For Truth and Realism in Management Research, Journal of Management Inquiry, 14(2), 127–138. - Theisen, Manuel R.: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten. Technik, Methodik, Form. München, latest edition.
[updated 23.12.2019]
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