C15 Research Greenhouse
C15 Research Greenhouse
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Master's degree programme in Innovative Finance
Project Description
All aspects that have to be considered for writing a successful exposé and master thesis, like e.g. the fulfillment of formal requirements, the development of a research project and the correct choice of methodology for answering the research question.
Teaching Method
Student Presentations and discussion
Self-study through reading announced literature at home.
Self-study through reading announced literature at home.
Learning Objectives
After the completion of this module, the students have successfully handed in their Exposé for the master's thesis and know how to conduct a research project. They have learned how to develop a research question, choose and discuss the methodology for answering it. They know how good research papers and theses look like and are able to transfer this knowledge into their own project.
Learning Results
> Learn how to structure a research project
> Formulate a research idea and develop a research question
> Narrow the research idea to a realizable size
> Choose and justify a research methodology
> Conduct a sound literature review
> Formulate an exposé in which the research project is described and justified
> Know and apply the scientific standards and writing principles of the University
> Discuss their project and integrate peer and professional feedback
> Give feedback on other research projects
> Organize their project in terms of literature, writing and time plan
> Learn how to develop a thesis exposé
> Formulate a research idea and develop a research question
> Narrow the research idea to a realizable size
> Choose and justify a research methodology
> Conduct a sound literature review
> Formulate an exposé in which the research project is described and justified
> Know and apply the scientific standards and writing principles of the University
> Discuss their project and integrate peer and professional feedback
> Give feedback on other research projects
> Organize their project in terms of literature, writing and time plan
> Learn how to develop a thesis exposé
Assessment Methods
Presentation (30%)
Written exposé (70%)
Both parts need to be psitive
Obligatory Class Participation
Written exposé (70%)
Both parts need to be psitive
Obligatory Class Participation