Ph.D. Abschluss in International Business Management der USC in administrativer Kooperation mit der SMBS

This seminar introduces students to the philosophy of research, research ethics, approaches to framing questions and designing research,proposal writing, sampling, and data collection methods.

Graduate-level introduction to critical issues in research methodology relevant for the social sciences. Special focus will be on theory-driven, qualitative and quantitative approaches to research.

Students learn to analyze data in the performance of business research using advanced statistical methods. Students will formulate models, use software to determine optimal model parameters, and analyze the results for validity.

With Paper Presentations (resulting from the doctoral thesis work in progress)

Topic Proposal; Literature Review; Development of Research Question and Theoretical Background; Evaluation

This course introduces students to linear and non-linear regression models for the analysis of quantitative data and provides in-depth knowledge of advanced statistical methods, including SEM and econometric modelling.

This seminar explores the prominent perspectives of international theorists and researchers in HRM and OB literature. Students will work to build a foundation with which they can build their own research agendas regarding business management in a global context.

Graduate-level introduction to social and industrial- organizational psychology. Emphasis on major theories, issues, and literature regarding social psychology and organizational behavior in domestic and international contexts.

With Paper Presentations (resulting from the doctoral thesis work in progress)

Theoretical Modul / Hypotheses Development, Research Design; Evaluation