Empirical research in international business is based on rigorous theory building. In this course, students explore a novel research question by reviewing the literature, developing a theoretical model, and deriving testable hypotheses from this model.

The self-employed research process is supported through faculty coaching and feedback to a presentation preview. Fellow students act as reviewers and stimulate in-class discussion.

Individual level (20%)  

·        Class participation                                              20%  

 Group level (80%)   

·        Seminar thesis                                                    40%   

·        Presentation                                                       20% 

·        Comments on another group's presentation      20%

Note:

It is necessary to pass each of the grading elements to pass the course as a whole