Master's dissertation master of management: SIM (4690)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Allard VAN RIEL 
  
Member of the teaching team :Prof. dr. An CARIS 
 Prof. dr. Katrien RAMAEKERS 
 Prof. dr. Piet PAUWELS 
 Prof. dr. Pieter VANDEKERKHOF 
 Prof. dr. Wim MARNEFFE 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 18,0
  
Period: semester 1 (0sp) semester 2 (18sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
  Following programme components are advised to also be included in your study programme up till now.
    Academic Writing (4686) 3.0 stptn
    Business strategy (2143) 6.0 stptn
    Managing Digital Transformation (3907) 6.0 stptn
    Open innovation in business and research (1682) 6.0 stptn
    Qualitative Research Methods (4309) 3.0 stptn
    Research Methodology and Literature Study (4685) 9.0 stptn
 

Prerequisites

The student has a thorough basic knowledge of the field of business economics.

The student can conduct scientific research under supervision, more specifically:

  • Select and interpret relevant, recent and scientific sources;
  • Draw up a research plan;
  • Select and implement scientific research methods;
  • Draw logical and correct conclusions from results of data analysis;
  • Write a correctly and scientifically correct research report.


Content

On his/her own initiative, yet under supervision of a supervisor, the students sets up a study in the field of his/her specialization or (business) economics in the broad sense. Through this study, the student gives proof of his/her capability as a novice researcher in the field. This study is in principle academic yet may well relate to and advice on more practical issues.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Individual coaching session ✔  
Master┌s thesis ✔  
Teaching methods  
Paper ✔  
Presentation ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (18,00sp)

Evaluation method
Other evaluation method during teaching period10 %
Other process
Written exam70 %
Oral explanation✔
Oral exam20 %
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)✔
Conditions

If a fail is obtained for one of the components, this grade will be considered the final grade for the course.
Consequences

A possible shortcoming in one of the components cannot be compensated.
Additional information More information about the evaluation is mentioned in the guidelines on Blackboard.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory course material
 
  • Study guidelines
  • Extra information on Blackboard


Learning outcomes
Master of Management
  •  EC 

    • EC 01: The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 02: The holder of the degree shows initiative and take responsibility in order to help create value for an organisation. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 03: The holder of the degree actively monitors developments in business administration and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in English in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication)

     

  •  EC 

    • EC 06: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in conducting a literature review. (Research skills)

     

  •  EC 

    • EC 07: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in drawing up  a research plan. (Research skills)

  •  EC 

    • EC 08: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in implementing scientific research methods. (Research skills)

     

  •  EC 

    • EC 09: The holder of the degree shows autonomy in analysing, interpreting, evaluating and reporting research results.  (Research skills)

     

 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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