Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

In this module, students will select a theoretical problem of their choice related to international business and write a project report. The written project should provide a critical written account of the current state of research on the selected topic.

The purpose of the module is to provide students with knowledge, skills, and competencies in identifying and defining problems and identifying and synthesising relevant academic literature on a selected international business topic integrating concepts and IB theories.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary knowledge on:

• key scientific aspects, including the central theories, concepts, and practical implications of these within a selected international business research topic.
• methods to identify, synthesise and appraise relevant literature within a selected international business theoretical research topic.

Skills

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary skills in:

• identifying and defining a relevant research question within international business theory.
• formulating a search strategy and conducting a literature search.
• conducting comprehensive literature review, synthesis, and conceptualization.
• using digital tools to organise and analyse academic literature.

Competences

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary competences in:

• identifying central scientific problems within international business theories.
• taking responsibility for own learning and professional development within international business.
• planning and managing projects in close collaboration with peers.

Type of instruction

For information see § 17.

Exam

Exams