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Module (6 Credits)

Seminar Research Methods in Management Control

Responsible
Prof. Dr. Lucia Bellora-Bienengräber
Admission criteria
See exam regulations.
Workload
180 hours of student workload, in detail:
  • Attendance: 30 hours
  • Preparation, follow up: 120 hours
  • Exam preparation: 30 hours
Duration
The module takes 1 semester(s).
Qualification Targets

Students

  • can understand the methodological foundations of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches
  • are able identify and specify a relevant research question
  • can evaluate data sources (archival databases, corporate reports, surveys) in terms of reliability and validity can analyze data with appropriate statistical tools
  • are able to identify threats to construct, internal, and external validity
  • can present their research in an oral academic presentation
  • are able to discuss and constructively criticize their own and others’ research
Module Exam

The module-related examination consists of a presentation (usually 15-30 minutes).

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    Elements

    Seminar (6 Credits)

    Seminar Research Methods in Management Control

    Organisational Unit
    Lehrstuhl für Managerial Accounting and Sustainability
    Lecturer
    Prof. Dr. Lucia Bellora-Bienengräber
    Cycle
    irregular
    SPW
    2
    Language
    English
    Participants at most
    20
    Participants

    Preliminary knowledge

    Students are assumed to have an undergraduate level knowledge of accounting, management control, and management.

    Contents

    Selected research methods from management control research; the concrete topic is announced at the beginning of the seminar.

    Informationen zu den Voraussetzungen und zur Bewerbung finden Sie auf der Homepage des Lehrstuhls

    Literature

    The literature depends on the specific topic. Students will be provided with relevant papers at the beginning of the seminar.

    Seminar: Seminar Research Methods in Management Control (WIWI‑C1305)
    Module: Seminar Research Methods in Management Control (WIWI‑M1007)