Research Paper for Pre-MSc TOM

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Research Paper for Pre-MSc TOM
Leerdoelen	The research paper is meant to train students in performing scientific research in the field of Technology and Operations Management. Upon completion of the module, the student has demonstrated that he/she is able to: 1. Introduce a scientifically relevant research topic in the area of Technology and Operations Management. 2. Search for and synthesize appropriate literature. 3. Develop a research framework, consisting of relevant literature, a research objective, conceptual model, and accompanying research questions. 4. Describe the research design in terms of research methods and data collection. 5. If necessary, given the subject, collect quantitative and/or qualitative data and analyze and interpret the data with appropriate techniques. 6. Present and discuss the results of the analysis. 7. Draw conclusions and present recommendations based on the research outcomes and evaluate whether the research objective has been realised. 8. Complete a well-structured report which presents the findings in a clear, coherent and scientific manner. 9. Contribute actively and professionally to a research project.
Omschrijving	The research paper is an independent piece of work carried out by individual students. With their supervisor, students will choose a topic within the knowledge area of Technology and Operations Management (to be announced on Nestor at the start of the semester). Activities involve: accessing the relevant literature; specifying a clearly and narrowly defined research question; specifying the research methodology to be applied; collecting and analysing relevant data; and drawing conclusions. For each research theme a series of seminars is organised to support the writing process. Students are obliged to participate in and contribute to these seminars. Research proposals, progress, and preliminary results will be discussed in groups on a regular basis under supervision of the lecturer. Instructions and review mostly, but not only, take place in groups. Supervisors have a coaching role, but also act as assessors.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	-individuele begeleiding,  -werkcollege
Toetsvorm	-individuele opdracht (The paper has to be completed within the scope of a semester. If the grade for the final paper is below the pass mark, one opportunity for reparation will be provided within the scope of this semester; maximum repair grade is 6)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	M.J. van den Adel
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Relevant articles from academic journals Various
Entreevoorwaarden	Mathematics for Pre-MSc (EBS002A05, 5 EC) and Business Research Methods for Pre-MSc (EBS001A10, 10 EC) completed.
Opmerkingen	As a consequence of the prerequisites, students who, after all examination results have been published, have an insufficient grade on Mathematics for Pre-MSc and/or on Business Research Methods for Pre-MSc - i.e. below 6 - will be excluded from the course. Secretariat: room 5411.0643, e-mail:secr.operations.feb@rug.nl, phone: +31 (0)50 3637020.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Pre-MSc-programma’s FEB  (Pre-MSc Technology and Operations Management/TOM) 1 semester II verplicht