OPM 781: Research Seminar Service Operations
Contents
The seminar introduces participants to scientific research in order to prepare them for writing their master thesis. Participants will carry out a literature research on a given topic in service operations management and analyze a related decision problem. Students will report their results in a paper and present their main findings in class.
Learning outcomes
Students will learn how to analyze the academic literature on a given topic and thereby get prepared to independently analyze and solve a decision problem in a scientific manner within the management science field. Students will also learn how to the present the results of their analysis.
Necessary prerequisites
At least one module OPM 6XX (parallel attendance possible upon request) or an equivalent module within an exchange program.
Recommended prerequisites
Sound knowledge in Operations and Service Operations Management. Profound analytical skills. Interest in working scientifically.
| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 2 SWS | 15 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 6 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 180h |
| Language | German, 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. Cornelia Schön Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester & fall semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. Bus. Edu. |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1, CG 2, CG 4 |
| Literature | Depends on topic |
| Course outline | Topics vary from semester to semester and will be announced at the end of the preceding semester at the homepage. |