Master's Colloquium

The Master's Colloquium accompanies students throughout the preparation of their master's thesis at the Chair of SME Research and Entrepreneurship. All students writing their master's thesis at the chair are required to present their research project once during the colloquium.

The colloquium provides an opportunity to receive feedback on your research, discuss questions with supervisors and fellow students, and improve your thesis at an early stage.

Your presentation should take place during the first half of your thesis period and no later than two months after registering your thesis.

Each presentation lasts approximately 30 minutes, including the discussion. Your presentation should cover:

• Research question and motivation
• Literature review
• Research design and methodology
• Planned empirical strategy
• Preliminary findings or expected contributions
• Feasibility and project timeline

The colloquium is intended to provide constructive feedback and to discuss challenges at an early stage of your research project.

Although only one presentation is mandatory, we strongly encourage students to attend additional colloquium sessions. Participating in other presentations provides valuable insights into different research projects, methods, and approaches.

Once you have received the “Go!” from your supervisor, please register via the corresponding portal entry.

To register for the Master´s colloquium please send Dr. Strohmeyer (strohmeyeruni-mannheim.de) the title of your master thesis and the name of your supervisor via Email until at least one week before the colloquium date.