IS 712: Seminar
Contents
The seminar is a preparation for writing a master thesis and introduces students to academic work related to current topics of IS. Students independently compile a written seminar paper covering a current research topic and present their research findings in class.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students developed
- a basic knowledge on the principles of academic writing,
- the ability to independently and systematically explore a research topic,
- readiness to take on a master thesis project in IS.
Necessary prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge of IS
| 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 | Seminar paper (scope depends on the assigned topic), presentation, and discussion For students of the M.Sc. Information Systems the seminar means a reduced workload with only 4 ECTS. |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | Registration at the end of previous semester: http://wifo1.bwl.uni-mannheim.de |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl Timo Himmelsbach |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester & fall semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. WiPäd, M.Sc. Wirt. Inf. |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1, CG 4 |
| Literature |
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| Course outline | Please visit our website for detailed information about the course outline: https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/heinzl/teaching/masters-seminar/ |