Research Seminar
Research Seminar
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Masterstudiengang Wirtschaftsinformatik (MSc WI 19)
(01.09.2019)
Project 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
Teaching Method
- The course involves interactive seminars with workshops and regular presentations.
- The e-learning platform Moodle is used throughout the course to disseminate course material and for information and discussion.
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students will:
- know what makes a good research topic and that the search for a research topic is a challenging endeavour
- know what methods can be applied to identify research ideas and refine them into research questions
- be able to develop research questions that are both practical and academically relevant
- be able to conduct systematic and effective literature reviews to demonstrate the novelty of their research ideas and provide background for their research
- develop qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and design-oriented research designs
- recognize and analyse the ethical problems in designing and conducting research in the field of Information Systems
- know how to consider issues of feasibility in planning their research studies
- be able to write effective research proposals
Assessment Methods
Seminar paper, presentation
Research Methods
Research Methods
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Masterstudiengang Wirtschaftsinformatik (MSc WI 19)
(01.09.2019)
Project Description
In Research Methods, students learn to identify pertinent research questions, conduct systematic literature reviews, apply appropriate research methods, and report on their results. The course covers nine primary topics:
- Introduction to scientific research
- Scientific writing
- Ethical standards
- Literature reviews
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- Mixed-methods research
- Design science research
- Theories used in Information Systems research
Teaching Method
- The course involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge, practical design, and analysis skills.
- The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and for information and discussion.
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students will:
- understand the historical development and concept of scientific research.
- understand the fundamentals of scientific writing.
- be familiar with the most common issues related to research ethics, including plagiarism.
- will know the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Code of Research Conduct.
- be able to identify appropriate theories to explain empirical phenomena.
- be able to identify suitable research methods in order to seek answers to specific research questions.
- be able to use appropriate qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods and design-oriented approaches to scientific research.
Literature
- Further readings:Bryman, A. & Bell, E. (2015). Business Research Methods (4th ed.). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.Creswell, J.W. (2013). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (3rd ed.). London; UK: Sage Publications.Oates, B.J. (2006). Researching Information Systems and Computing. London, UK: Sage Publications.Recker, J. (2012). Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner’s Guide. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
Assessment Methods
Written exam (60min)
Research Methods in Information and Process Management Science
Research Methods in Information and Process Management Science
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doktoratsstudiengang Wirtschaftswissenschaften (DS-WW 08)
(01.09.2008)
Project Description
The module "Research Methods in Information and Process Management Science" aims at deepening the students' skills in research design. It focuses on pivotal issues of conducting and structuring research activities as part of information and process management research.
Subjects dealt with in the module comprise (but are not limited to):
Subjects dealt with in the module comprise (but are not limited to):
- Introduction into design science
- Design science vs. behavioural science
- Rigour vs. relevance
- Design science in information systems research
- The design science research process
- Reviewing the literature
- Design science examples
- Design science challenges
- Theorizing in design science
- Publishing design science
Teaching Method
- Lecture
- Self-study
- Presentation by students
Learning Results
Students successfully participating in the module will
- know how to explain the design science approach as related to 'traditional' approaches in research,
- be able to differentiate between major constructs and issues in information systems research, such as relevance, rigour, truth, and utility,
- know about the major contributions on design science published in information systems research,
- be able to structure the design science research process,
- be capable of conducting rigorous literature reviews as part of design science research,
- know about major evaluation methods,
- be aware of the role of theories in design science research, and
- know the major information systems outlets for publishing design science research.
Literature
- Required Reading:
- Hevner, A. R., March, S. T., Park, J. and Ram, S. (2004). Design Science in Information Systems Research. MIS Quarterly, 28 (1), pp. 75-105.
- March, S. T. and Smith, G. F. (1995). Design and Natural Science Research on Information Technology. Decision Support Systems, 15 (4), pp. 251-266.
- Peffers, K.; Tuunanen, T., Rothenberger, M. A., Chatterjee, S: A Design Science Research Methodology for Information Systems Research. Journal of Management Information Systems 24 (3), pp. 45-77.
- Peffers, K., Tuunanen, T., Gengler, C. E., Rossi, M., Hui, W., Virtanen, V. and Bragge, J. (2006). The Design Science Research Process: A Model for Producing and Presenting Information Systems Research. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 2006), Claremont, pp. 83-106.
- vom Brocke, J., & Buddendick, C. (2006). Reusable Conceptual Models. Requirements Based on the Design Science Research Paradigm. Paper presented at the First International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 06), Claremont, CA, USA.
- vom Brocke, J., Simons, A., Niehaves, B., Riemer, K., Plattfaut, R., & Cleven, A. (2009). Reconstructing the Giant: On the Importance of Rigour in Documenting the Literature Search Process. Paper presented at the 17th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2009), Verona, Italia, accepted for publication.
Assessment Methods
The students will be assessed in this module through:
- Presentations
- Discussions
Research Methods in Entrepreneurship and Management
Research Methods in Entrepreneurship and Management
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doktoratsstudiengang Wirtschaftswissenschaften (DS-WW 08)
(01.09.2008)
Project Description
Besides a more in-depth knowledge in epistemology doctoral students in entrepreneurship and management research require an applicable base of research methods and tools.
The course will cover the following topics:
Epistemology in entrepreneurship and management research
Research design and the use of theoryResearch questions and hypotheses
Quantitative methods
Qualitative methods
Mixed method procedures
Transdisciplinary research
The course will cover the following topics:
Epistemology in entrepreneurship and management research
Research design and the use of theoryResearch questions and hypotheses
Quantitative methods
Qualitative methods
Mixed method procedures
Transdisciplinary research
Teaching Method
Participant centered learning approach consisting of individual paper development workshops
Learning Results
- The students will be able to clearly understand and communicate the epistemological underpinning of their research work, differentiate between different schools of thought, design research, processes corresponding to their research questions, select suitable qualitative and quantitative research methods, evaluate their own research with respect to validity, reliability and generalisability
Literature
- Selected Required Readings (a full reader will uploaded on moodle):J. W. Cresswell (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches. Thousand Oaks, California, Sage Publications Inc. (preferably the whole book)P. Johnson and J. Duberley (2000). Understanding Management Reserach. London, SAGE Publications. Chapter 1+8K. M. Eisenhardt and M. E. Graebner (2007). "Theory Building from Cases: Opportunities and Challenges." Academy of Management Journal 50(1): 25-32.A. F. Chalmers (1999). What is this thing called science?: an assessment of the nature and status of science and its methods. St. Lucia, University of Queensland Press. Selected chapters.M. Easterby-Smith, R. Thorpe, et al. (2008). Management Research: Theory and Practice. London, Sage Publications ltd.
Assessment Methods
- The students will be assessed in this module through:Paper; ready to be submitted to a scientific conference (e.g. AOM) or journal.
Grade
For all organizational details please get in touch with Prof. Dr. Marco Furtner (marco.furtner@uni.li).
Project Seminar
Project Seminar
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Masterstudiengang Wirtschaftsinformatik (MSc WI 19)
(01.09.2019)
Project Description
In Project Seminar, students analyse a real-world case from a specific industry. Students divide into groups according to their preferences and work on one of four cases through the lens of process management, data and application security, data science, or digital innovation. The course topics change from semester to semester.
Teaching Method
- The course involves interactive seminars with workshops and regular presentations.
- The faculty and a jury of representatives from regional companies evaluate the students' solutions in terms of innovativeness and usefulness and provide them with feedback and advice.
- The e-learning platform Moodle is used throughout the course to disseminate course material and for information and discussion.
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- analyse real-world cases
- collect and prepare data for analysis
- build and evaluate statistical models
- integrate areas of knowledge to identify areas of improvement or innovation
- use appropriate methods to develop recommendations for a case company
Literature
- The students are provided with all lecture slides and supporting materials.
Assessment Methods
Seminar paper, presentations, project results; attendance is mandatory (80%)
Preliminary Study
Preliminary Study
Study Programmes
Doktoratsstudiengang Wirtschaftswissenschaften (DS-WW 08)
(01.09.2008)
Doktoratsstudiengang Architektur und Raumentwicklung (DS-AR 10)
(01.09.2010)
Project Description
The research proposal must include a description of the dissertation as a research agenda and of the methodical approach. In the colloquium on the research proposal, doctoral students shall present their dissertation project and provide reasons for their chosen approach.
Details are listed in the Implementing Provisions concerning the Doctorate Regulations
Details are listed in the Implementing Provisions concerning the Doctorate Regulations
Assessment Methods
The supervisor and the co-supervisor decide on the acceptance of the research proposal and recommend a grade.
Theory of the Firm
Theory of the Firm
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doktoratsstudiengang Wirtschaftswissenschaften (DS-WW 08)
(01.09.2008)
Project Description
- This module aims at fostering professional competences. In particular, an overview on theories of the firm is given in order to provide students with a profound background for better understanding the various current topics of their discipline. The set of theories dealt with in the course will continuously be reviewed and adapted.
Teaching Method
Lecture; self-study; presentation and paper by students
Learning Objectives
- Basic understanding of the fundamental research questions connecting to the existence and boundaries of organizationsBasic understanding of the different approaches which try to explain the existence and boundaries of organizations from various perspectives. Basic understanding of the underlying assumptions of these approaches.
Learning Results
- Students will be able to:gain an overview about various theories of the firm and their historycritically review and discuss different theories of the firmapply theories of the firm as guiding theoretical framework to own thesis topic and research questions
Literature
Buckley, P.J.; Michie, J. (eds.) (1996): Firms, Organizations and Contracts: A Reader in Industrial Organization, Oxford/New York Oxford Management Readers
Cyert, R. and March, J. (1963) The Behavioural Theory of the Firm. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Simon, H. A. (1991). Organization and Markets. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 5(2), 25-44.
Wernerfelt, B. (1984). "The Resource-Based View of the Firm." Strategic Management Journal 5(2): 171-180.
Barney, J. (1991). "Firm Resources and Sustained Competitive Advantage." Journal of Management 17(1): 99-120.
Grant, R.M. 1996. Toward a Knowledge-Based Theory of the Firm. In: Strategic Management Journal, 17(Winter Special Issue): 109-122.
Cyert, R. and March, J. (1963) The Behavioural Theory of the Firm. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Simon, H. A. (1991). Organization and Markets. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 5(2), 25-44.
Wernerfelt, B. (1984). "The Resource-Based View of the Firm." Strategic Management Journal 5(2): 171-180.
Barney, J. (1991). "Firm Resources and Sustained Competitive Advantage." Journal of Management 17(1): 99-120.
Grant, R.M. 1996. Toward a Knowledge-Based Theory of the Firm. In: Strategic Management Journal, 17(Winter Special Issue): 109-122.
Assessment Methods
The students will be assessed in this module through:
- Paper (5000 - 7000 words)
- Presentation of paper
Theory of Sustainability in Architecture and Planning
Theory of Sustainability in Architecture and Planning
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doktoratsstudiengang Architektur und Raumentwicklung (DS-AR 10)
(01.09.2010)
Project Description
Im WS 2021/22 wird das Spannungsfeld zwischen Nachhaltigkeit und Nachhaltiger Nicht-Nachhaltigkeit im Mittelpunkt des Moduls stehen. In einer ersten Arbeitsphase werden wir Schlüsseltexte, die vor allem der Frage nachgehen, warum die "Grosse Transformation" der Gesellschaft nicht gelingt, gemeinsam lesen und diskutieren. In der zweiten Arbeitsphase soll eine Veranstaltungsreihe ausgearbeitet werden, welche das Spannungsfeld zwischen Nachhaltigkeit und Nachhaltiger Nicht-Nachhaltigkeit, mögliche Referent*innen und innovative Veranstaltungsformate auslotet.
Teaching Method
Teilnahme an den Veranstaltungen des Moduls
Selbststudium zum Themenfeld Nachhaltigkeit
mündliche und schriftliche Präsentation der eigenen Position zum Thema
Selbststudium zum Themenfeld Nachhaltigkeit
mündliche und schriftliche Präsentation der eigenen Position zum Thema
Learning Objectives
Die Studierenden erhalten einen Überblick über die aktuelle Diskussion in Wissenschaft, Planung und Politik zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit. Die Studierenden sind fähig, die verschiedenen Positionen kritisch zu reflektieren und zu ihrer eigenen Forschung in Beziehung zu setzen. Die Studierenden können eine eigene theoretische Position zum Thema formulieren.
Literature
Eine Literaturliste wird in der Kick-off Veranstaltung ausgegeben.
Assessment Methods
Teilnahme an der Kick-Off Veranstaltung und der Endpräsentation, sowie weiteren Zwischenbesprechungen in Absprache mit der Dozierenden.
Verfassen eines Aufsatzes, in dem das Thema Nachhaltigkeit reflektiert und eine eigene Position gefunden wird und/oder Konzeption einer Veranstaltungsreihe.
Verfassen eines Aufsatzes, in dem das Thema Nachhaltigkeit reflektiert und eine eigene Position gefunden wird und/oder Konzeption einer Veranstaltungsreihe.
Examination
selbständige Lektüre und Reflexion der im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung bearbeiteten Literatur
aktive Teilnahme an den Diskussionen
kohärenter, nach Standards des wissenschaftlichen Schreibens verfasster Aufsatz zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit gemäss Aufgabenstellung
fundiertes Veranstaltungskonzept mit nachvollziehbarer Begründung für mögliche Referent*innen und Veranstaltungsformate
aktive Teilnahme an den Diskussionen
kohärenter, nach Standards des wissenschaftlichen Schreibens verfasster Aufsatz zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit gemäss Aufgabenstellung
fundiertes Veranstaltungskonzept mit nachvollziehbarer Begründung für mögliche Referent*innen und Veranstaltungsformate
Scientific Writing
Scientific Writing
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doktoratsstudiengang Wirtschaftswissenschaften (DS-WW 08)
(01.09.2008)
Doktoratsstudiengang Architektur und Raumentwicklung (DS-AR 10)
(01.09.2010)
Project Description
- This course is designed to give first year PhD Students an aid for their academic endeavour. Just like in Research Design, the focus lies on methodological competences. At the same time, however, this course also aims at techniques rather than design strategies. The objective is to provide core compentences on how to craft a scientific text properly. Due to the concept of peer-monitoring applied in this course also social competencies will be trained. During the first year students will be working on their academic writing style, they will be made familiar with normative writing styles and ways to publish tackling various kinds of genres, and they will help and learn from each other through peer-monitoring activities. As a base sample texts will be used and the texts students will be producing will be worked on. The course is built on three pillars:Knowledge Management:
Working with databases, literature management softwares, etc.Publishing:
How to write and publish various genres: abstracts, research papers, articles, data commentaries, reviews, project proposals, formatting, etc.Peer-Mentoring:
Giving and receiving feed-back, presenting and reviewing, considering peer-feedback, joint writing activities, etc.
Teaching Method
Workshops, one-on-one and think-pair-share sessions, individual and guided e-learning.
Learning Objectives
Students will be acquainted with principles of academic writing, normative writing, publishing, and peer-mentoring.
Learning Results
By the end of the course students will be able to make use of academic vocabulary, they will be able to discuss texts, tables, charts, and figures, and they will be sensitised about their personal and academic command of the English language.
They will be familiar with reference management systems, working with databases, formatting written texts, and academic values.
They will know principles of certain academic genres, like abstracts, research papers, articles, data commentaries, reviews, project proposals, etc.
They will be able to give and consider peer-feed-back, present and review, and they will be able to carry out joint writing activities, etc.
They will be familiar with reference management systems, working with databases, formatting written texts, and academic values.
They will know principles of certain academic genres, like abstracts, research papers, articles, data commentaries, reviews, project proposals, etc.
They will be able to give and consider peer-feed-back, present and review, and they will be able to carry out joint writing activities, etc.
Literature
Lebrun, J-L. (2011). Scientific writing 2.0: A reader and writer's guide. New Jersey, NJ: World Scientific.
Reid, N. (2010). Getting published. Writing strategies for European social scientists. Oslo, Norway: Nova Science Publishers.
Pinker, S. (2015). The sense of style: The thinking person's guide to writing in the 21st century. London, UK: Penguin Random House.
Williams, J.M., & Bizup, J. (2017). Style: Lessons in clarity and grace (12th edition). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Reid, N. (2010). Getting published. Writing strategies for European social scientists. Oslo, Norway: Nova Science Publishers.
Pinker, S. (2015). The sense of style: The thinking person's guide to writing in the 21st century. London, UK: Penguin Random House.
Williams, J.M., & Bizup, J. (2017). Style: Lessons in clarity and grace (12th edition). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Assessment Methods
- submit a brief manuscript for review
- review a manuscript and present the reviewer report during the session
- review a reviewer report (i.e., conduct a meta-review)
- active participation in discussion
- prepare and present a brief summary of specific writing strategies
Research Seminar in International Financial Services
Research Seminar in International Financial Services
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Doktoratsstudiengang Wirtschaftswissenschaften (DS-WW 08)
(01.09.2008)
Project Description
This module helps the student to further broaden and intensify his knowledge and methodological skills needed for his dissertation.
This module could focus on Banking, Finance or Taxation.
This module could focus on Banking, Finance or Taxation.
Teaching Method
Lecture or seminar or self-study, possibly combined with preparation and presentation of a paper.
Learning Objectives
Based on lectures offered on the master's level, this module helps to enable the student
- to further intensify the existing knowledge and methodology needed for the dissertation project;
- to independently develop a research concept for specific research questions;
- to develop, analyze and synthesize new complex ideas;
- to develop the scientific and/or cultural progress for an academic or non-academic environment.
Learning Results
Students will be able to:
- Have an advanced and intensified overview on specific topics needed for the dissertation project;
- Develop their own research project;
- Apply the methodological structures of these specific topics for their dissertation project.
Literature
- Cochrane, J. (2001). Asset Pricing. Princeton: Princeton University Press
- Specific articles and books on Empirical Finance
Assessment Methods
The students will be assessed in this module through:
- competitive selection process of the research seminar
- specific mechanisms of the research seminar
Grade
Module availability:
On application at an internationally renown PhD program, such as organised e. g. by London School of Economics, University of Constance, Zürich, St. Gallen, Innsbruck.
On application at an internationally renown PhD program, such as organised e. g. by London School of Economics, University of Constance, Zürich, St. Gallen, Innsbruck.