Final Project

About the course

Subjects

Globalisation Internationalisation

Course content

The purpose of the final project on the fourth semester is to apply the knowledge, skills and competences acquired by the student during the program to a specific problem. The student must formulate, analyze and draw conclusions from a complex problem of choice connected to the content of the program and communicate these results on a high academic and linguistic level. Typically, final projects are concerned with aspects of a specific company’s planning and management of its international activities.

The project must be written in groups of max. two people.

See course description in course catalogue

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:

Select and apply relevant theories, models, and methods to analyze a defined research question.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the potentials and limitations of the chosen theories, models, and methods.
Formulate a well-defined research question within the program’s subject area (i.e., international business) to guide the final project.
Conduct a literature review and position the research within the existing body of knowledge.
Develop, critically assess and apply research methodologies, including data collection and analysis.
Present academically substantiated and documented conclusions.
Communicate research findings effectively.

Course prerequisites

In order to participate in the oral defense of the thesis, the student must have passed or be enrolled in all other examinations in the program.

Facts

Level

HD2

Type

Mandatory course

ECTS

Code

DIBUO2001U

Teaching periods

Spring – semester

Academic year

2024/2025

Status

Available places

Teaching language

English

Teaching Format

Online

Exams

Written assignment and oral exam on campus
Group exam, summer

Assessment type

7 point grading scale