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

• The course involves interactive seminars with workshops and regular presentations.

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

• Students are provided with the lecture slides and supplementary material (e.g., selected journal articles).

Seminar paper, presentation