In the research seminar course, the major issues are the critical evaluation and discussion of the Master's thesis in order to enhance its quality. Principals of scientific work and quality standards of the scientific community will be presented. Lectures will provide input concerning topics of high relevance.

After successful completion of the seminar, students should be able to critically evaluate and discuss published results from the literature. Furthermore, they should have acquired the skills to write a Master's thesis of high quality and to effectively present their work.

Literature review, presentations, discussions, and assignments

Total of 100 points:

• Proposal Presentation: 20 points
• Progress Report Presentation: 30 points
• Short seminar visiting professors 1 and 2: 25 points each

Grading scale:

• Excellent (1): 87.5% - 100.0%
• Good (2): 75.0% - <87.5%
• Satisfactory (3): 62.5% - <75.0%
• Sufficient (4): 50.0% - <62.5%
• Fail (5): <50.0%

Prerequisite for passing the course: minimum performance of 40% in the final examination.

Successful completion of "Seminar Course in Supply Chain Management".

Restricted to MSc SCM students and incomings von program-specific partner universities.