OPM 761: Research Seminar Production Management
Contents
The goal of this seminar is to introduce the participants to conducting of scientific research in the field of production management. Thereby, it prepares the students for writing their Master’s theses. Participants will independently (i) apply a Business analytics approach to a specific operations problem, (ii) carry out a literature study on a given topic, or (iii) discuss and critically assess a scientific paper in detail. The students present their findings through a written report and an oral presentation.
Learning outcomes
Students will learn to analyze the academic literature on a given topic in production management. They will become acquainted with the setup and composition of scientific research. Additionally, they will learn how to present the results of their analyses.
Necessary prerequisites
At least one of the modules OPM 6XX (parallel attendance possible) or an equivalent module within an exchange program.
Recommended prerequisites
As the topics are based on the modules OPM 661 or OPM 662, additional preparation is required if students did not attend those modules. Sound knowledge in production management, sound quantitative skills, as well as interest in scientific research is required.
| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 2 SWS | 15 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 6 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 180h |
| Language | English |
| Form of assessment | Written report (60%, scope depends on the assigned topic), presentation (30%), active contribution to class discussion (10%) |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | Registration at the end of the preceding term; website of the chair |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Raik Stolletz Prof. Dr. Raik Stolletz |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester & fall semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. Bus. Edu., M.Sc. MMOSCM |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1, CG 4 |
| Literature | Will be announced for each topic |
| Course outline | Topics vary from semester to semester and will be announced at the end of the preceding semester at the homepage. |