Master Thesis

Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences

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Master Thesis

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

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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.

Dealing with a practically relevant topic independently and scientifically.

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.

Analyse, synthesis, conclusions, recommendations, implementations

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

Frie, Jan

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

in current edition and literature relevant to the particular project

Final Degree Thesis and Colloquium

1 Term

Winter and Summer Term

German and English