Information about the modules

Module (6 Credits)

Research Seminar Behavioral Management Control


Name in diploma supplement
Research Seminar Behavioral Management Control
Responsible
Prof. Dr. Lucia Bellora-Bienengräber
Admission criteria
See exam regulations.
Workload
180 hours of student workload, in detail:
  • Attendance: 60 hours
  • Preparation, follow up: 90 hours
  • Exam preparation: 30 hours
Duration
The module takes 1 semester(s).
Qualification Targets

The Students

  • plan and implement the steps of an empirical research process
  • work effectively in a team
  • identify and specify a relevant research question
  • collect data appropriate to validly answer a research question
  • analyze data with appropriate statistical tools
  • interpret, discuss, and criticize their results in line with their research question
  • present their research in a written paper and in an oral academic presentation
  • discuss and constructively criticize their own and others’ research  
Relevance

The knowledge and skills acquired are essential for any leadership position in both business and academia.

Module Exam

The module-related examination consists of a research paper (usually max. 30.000 characters without spaces; 60% of the grade) and a presentation part (consisting of usually 15 minutes of presentation of the own paper, 10 minutes Q&A regarding the own paper, and 5 minutes discussion of another paper; 40% of the grade).

Usage in different degree programs
  • BWL EaF MasterSeminarbereich 2.-3. Sem, Elective
  • LA gbF/kbF BK MasterMasterprüfung in der kleinen beruflichen FachrichtungFinanz- und Rechnungswesen, SteuernWahlpflichtbereich Kleine berufliche Fachrichtung "Finanz- und Rechnungswesen, Steuern" 1.-3. Sem, Elective
  • MuU MasterSeminarbereich Märkte und Unternehmen 2.-3. Sem, Elective
Elements

Seminar (6 Credits)

Research Seminar Behavioral Management Control


Name in diploma supplement
Research Seminar Behavioral Management Control
Organisational Unit
Managerial Accounting and Sustainability
Lecturer
Prof. Dr. Lucia Bellora-Bienengräber
Cycle
irregular
SPW
4
Language
English
Explanation for irregular cycle
Die Veranstaltung wird einmalig im Wintersemester 2025/26 angeboten.
Participants at most
20
Participants
see module

Preliminary knowledge

Students are assumed to have solid knowledge of general business administration, management and leadership, and/or organization. A sufficient level of spoken and written English language skills is necessary. Basic statistical skills are helpful to understand other papers and make adequate choices in the data analysis.

Abstract

The research seminar helps students develop the knowledge and skills to independently and critically analyze and answer a practically and scientifically relevant research question from the area of behavioral management control research.

Contents

Selected topics from behavioral management control research; the concrete topic is announced at the beginning of the seminar.

Informationen zu den Voraussetzungen und zur Bewerbung finden Sie auf der Homepage des Lehrstuhls

Literature

The literature depends on the specific topic. Students will be provided with relevant papers at the beginning of the seminar.

Teaching concept

Paper writing, presentation, discussion

Seminar: Research Seminar Behavioral Management Control (WIWI‑C1284)
Module: Research Seminar Behavioral Management Control (WIWI‑M0974)