This research seminar is designed around a series of research talks, workshops, and exercises by distinguished scholars from around the world, from WU Department of Management faculty, and from seminar participants. It is meant 1) to expose students to diverse management topics, theories, and methodological approaches, 2) to share practical hands-on experience on specific topics and 3) to provide an opportunity to engage in scholarly discourse and networking.

Workshops represent a more informal setting and are held after the research talks, in the second part of the research seminar.

The seminar is intended to provide a forum for students to interact with and discuss research with their peers and more senior scholars. Students will gain first-hand insights into scientific research and deepen their knowledge of different approaches to theoretical and empirical research. Through participating in the seminar, students will...

• gain a broad understanding of management theories and conducting academic research;
• enhance their knowledge of how to develop a clear and concise line of research, how to identify and articulate a research question, how to select an appropriate research design and methodology, and how to communicate a research project to an academic audience;
• develop skills in providing thoughtful and constructive feedback;
• deepen their understanding of what it means to be an “academic” and pursue a career in academia;
• and acquire tacit knowledge and learn from the experiences of distinguished scholars.

Attendance is mandatory for those registered in the course.

• Presentations of research papers
• Presentations on specific academic topics
• Group discussions    
• Individual reflection

• Attendance and Participation [30%]
• Question/Commentary [30%]
• Peer Review + Reflection Assignment [40%]

Attendance and Participation (30%): Attendance is a firm requirement of the course, as it is designed around engaging in scholarly discussions, being exposed to diverse topics and methodologies, and networking with scholars within and outside the Department. Students are expected to come prepared to actively participate in discussions and to make the most out of every opportunity to interact with colleagues and invited speakers.

Question/Commentary regarding Research Talks (30%): Students are required to formulate a question/a commentary related to one of the research talks by the guest speakers. Afterwards they are expected to submit a short reflection oh how it was to take part in this scholarly debate setting.

Peer Review + Reflection Assignment (40%): Students are expected to give each other peer feedback on work in progress. This written "review" as well as a written reflection about the process of how it felt go give and receive feedback need to be submitted at the end of the seminar. 

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