The seminar is designed to provide a student with knowledge and tools required to develop and undertake research in the field of business competence. S/he will evaluate research methodologies, develop research strategies, and select research methods for answering research questions. The seminar also covers the themes related to the practical writing of the Master’s Thesis, working with and presentation of one’s own thesis and reading and critically commenting seminar papers written by other students. The student will complete her/his thesis project along with the seminar process.
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By the conclusion of the seminar, a student will be expected to be able to assess alternative approaches to research in order to select and justify appropriate research methods. The student can use relevant analytical techniques for analysing qualitative and quantitative data and s/he can reflect on the findings of her/his research. Finally, the student can demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in research. The aim of the Master’s Thesis is to show the in-depth knowledge of chosen topic, the mastery of appropriate theories and research methods and the capability of scientific expression.