Syllabus

Title
4653 Research Seminar in Supply Chain Management (RS 2)
Instructors
Prof. Dr. Sucharita Gopal, Assoz.Prof PD Dr. Vera Hemmelmayr, Ass.Prof. Mag.Dr. Petra Staufer-Steinnocher, Dr. Alexandra Anderluh, Belma Turan, Ph.D.
Contact details
vera.hemmelmayr@wu.ac.at, petra.staufer@wu.ac.at
Type
FS
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/10/20 to 02/12/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Research Seminar in Supply Chain Management
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 03/03/20 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM TC.4.16
Tuesday 03/17/20 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM EA.5.044
Thursday 05/07/20 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online-Einheit
Tuesday 05/26/20 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 05/27/20 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 05/28/20 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 06/22/20 01:00 PM - 05:30 PM Online-Einheit
Tuesday 06/23/20 01:00 PM - 05:30 PM Online-Einheit

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Contents

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.

 

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Learning outcomes

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.

 

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Attendance requirements

According to the examination regulation full attendance is necessary. Absence in one unit is tolerated if a proper reason is given.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

Literature review, presentations, discussions, and assignments

 

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Assessment

Total of 100 points:

  • Proposal Presentation: 10 points
  • Progress Report Presentation: 20 points
  • Final Report Presentation: 20 points
  • Short seminar visiting professors 1 and 2: 25 points each

Grading scale:

  • Excellent (1): 90.0% - 100.0%
  • Good (2): 80.0% - <90.0%
  • Satisfactory (3): 70.0% - <80.0%
  • Sufficient (4): 60.0% - <70.0%
  • Fail (5): <60.0%
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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

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

Restricted to MSc SCM (WU) students and incomings from program-specific partner universities.

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Availability of lecturer(s)

Please contact your thesis supervisor (vera.hemmelmayr@wu.ac.at, petra.staufer-steinnocher@wu.ac.at) or your thesis advisor (alexandra.anderluh@wu.ac.at, belma.turan@wu.ac.at) to arrange an appointment.

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Other

SCM program's website

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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 03/03/20

Kick-off RS 2

  • Program preview and introduction
  • Students introduce themselves and give short status reports about their thesis topics
2 03/17/20

Presentation and discussion of research proposals (09:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
(before class starts: please transfer your slides to the smart podium/presenter's PC, set up and test your presentation environment so that we can have a seamless series of presentations. Thank you!)
3 05/07/20

Presentation and discussion of progress reports (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
(before class starts: please transfer your slides to the smart podium/presenter's PC, set up and test your presentation environment so that we can have a seamless series of presentations. Thank you!)
4 06/22/20

Final presentations of thesis projects 1 (01:00 PM - 05:30 PM)
(before class starts: please transfer your slides to the smart podium/presenter's PC, set up and test your presentation environment so that we can have a seamless series of presentations. Thank you!)
5 06/23/20

Final presentations of thesis projects 2 (01:00 PM - 05:30 PM)
(before class starts: please transfer your slides to the smart podium/presenter's PC, set up and test your presentation environment so that we can have a seamless series of presentations. Thank you!)
Last edited: 2020-01-22



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