The course covers the foundations of scientific research. Each unit will focus on particular skills which are relevant to the successful completion of a Bachelor paper.

Upon completion of this course students will be able to: - develop a research proposal for their bachelor paper in the field of "International Business" which is both scientifically relevant and practically feasible - understand and competently apply the basic principles of empirical research in the social sciences to the field of "International Business" study - formulate clear cause-and-effect relationships in the context of "International Business" and derive and formulate well-defined hypotheses - apply basic methods for testing hypotheses and developing theoretical models - self-manage the bachelor paper research and writing process - meet the fomal criteria of a bachelor paper - present the results of scientific paper or research

The course format is primarily interactive including group assignments, presentations and discussions. Students will learn to apply relevant concepts of scientific research to practical exercises discussed in class.

The final grade will be composed by individual class participation (30%), group assignments (30%) and a final written assignment (40%). Absences from class reduce overall class participation and therefore negatively impact the individual final grade.

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