| 1 | Bachelor's Thesis IB | EBB737B10 |
| A week before the start of the semester, several themes are announced on Nestor. After the introduction lecture, students hand in their theme preferences and are assigned to a theme and an associated supervisor, on the basis of preferences and previous study performance. Within the theme that students have been assigned to, they identify a relevant problem. Next, students develop a research design and conduct their research individually. The theme´s supervisor sets intermediate deadlines, organizes a series of workshops and individual meetings, which allow all students to regularly discuss their thesis setup, progress and preliminary research results. Thus, they receive regular feedback both from their peers and the theme´s supervisor. At the end of the semester the students submit their bachelor´s thesis, which is a structured and balanced report that critically analyzes a relevant problem and discusses the research findings and their implication. |
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| 2 | Comparative Country Studies | EBB686A05 |
| This course provides students with analytical tools to analyze and compare market and business environments in different countries. Such analytical tools will comprise both 'hard' and 'soft' perspectives to gain an understanding of the nature of different national business environments. Concretely, it will involve, on the one hand, comparing key macro-economic indicators to assess strategic market conditions (factor and demand market conditions) and, on the other hand, a comparative business systems perspective focusing on institutional influences (the cultural, political, financial and labor system) on business systems (including the nature of economic actors, of market organization, of work coordination and control systems). It is suggested that only this combined analysis will deliver managers and businesses a full picture of market and business environments in different countries. In empirical terms, the course will focus on comparing countries with contrasting business systems. |
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| 3 | CrossCultural Management | EBB036A05 |
| The course provides an overview of the foundations of cross cultural sociology and psychology, and the more recent application of cross cultural analysis in the context of international business and management. The role and meaning of values, differences in values between countries, as well as the convergence / divergence debate in cross cultural management are discussed. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. M.H.F. Ridder de van der Schueren | | Docent(en) | Y.H. An, PhD. H.U. Haq, PhD.dr. M.H.F. Ridder de van der Schueren | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Only BSc IB students and FEB exchange students (see degree programme for complete list) are allowed to participate. | | Opmerkingen | Contact through the GEM secretariat: e-mail gem.feb@rug.nl, phone +31(0)50 363 3458 |
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| 4 | Economics for IB | EBP660C05 |
This course gives an introduction to microeconomics. The main topics are:
•How the behavior of consumers and producers in a market determines prices and quantities, and affects society’s welfare. The course further discusses the causes and effects of changes in consumer and producer behavior, as well as the impact of government policies on the functioning of markets. • How market structure affects the strategy of firms, including the effects of different numbers of competitors in a market. |
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| 5 | Empirical Research Project for IB | EBB044A05 |
| The course deals with topics like measurement, descriptive statistics, regression, factor analysis, multicollinearity, and causality, and applies these concepts to academic journal articles. The course will focus on interpretation and critical analysis of literature while using the statistical concepts mentioned before. By going through a selection of already published journal articles dealing with international business phenomena, students will familiarize themselves with the interpretation and critical analysis of existing state-of-the-art IB research. The selection of papers will be published on Nestor. Students may find it helpful to use the book from the second-year course Statistics II as background reading. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. M. Abolhassani | | Docent(en) | Dr. M. Abolhassani | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | It is crucial that students understand the basics of statistics and regression, as this course is of applied nature. This means that knowledge on technical aspects related to for example variance and regression analyses is present. In particular, this course builds on the second-year course Statistics II. | | Opmerkingen | Contact through the GEM secretariat: e-mail gem.feb@rug.nl, phone: +31(0)50 363 3458, room DUI 538 |
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| 6 | English for IB | EBP665C05 |
| Nestor-based study material provides contexts through which students become familiar with academic English standards. Through practice both inside and outside of class, they improve proficiency in language that is at the core of academic business study and communication. The course focuses specifically on writing and presenting an academic paper. Students will also be encouraged to reflect and to evaluate their learning in terms of their strengths, weaknesses and learning goals. |
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| 7 | Ethics and International Business | EBB608B05 |
| This course deals with a range of ethical issues related to international business. Examples of ethics issues emerging in international business are —among others— corporate rights, bribery and corruption in a global context, human rights, taxation, inequality. In this course, we will address questions such as: What are the ethical rights and duties of corporations in a global context? Should multinational corporations apply the ethical standards of the countries where they operate or are there universal moral principles? What are the implications of international business on income inequality? Do the wealthy have obligations towards the poor? To address these and related questions we will examine the main theories in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and moral psychology. The course is set up in highly interactive ways, and we devote a large part of the time to a number of important and well known cases from international business ethics by means of collaborative assignments. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. R.O.S. Zaal | | Docent(en) | S. Govindarajan, MA. T. Grohmann, MA.dr. M.C. Lelivelddr. N.D. Manheimdr. M.H.F. Ridder de van der Schueren | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -actieve deelname, -computer test/wekelijkse quiz, -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students who have already taken the course Ethics in Business Management are not allowed to take the course Ethics and International Business | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Grietje Pol, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, phone +31 (0)50 363 3685, room 5411.0836 |
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| 8 | Foreign Dir. Investment, Trade & Geogr. | EBB037A05 |
| The international economy confronts a firm with many uncertainties: currency values, trade barriers, curbs on international investment, and the degree of macroeconomic stability in countries where production is carried out and/or goods are traded, are but a few of the factors which influence a firm's daily operations and long-term (strategic) planning. In order to allow a firm to succeed internationally, its managers must not only understand how these factors impact the firm's competitive environment, but also how they are likely to evolve in the future and why. This course introduces students to the economic theories which help the manager understand the market forces driving the global economy, as well as the consequences of the international economy for how governments are likely to implement economic policies. These insights provide an essential input to the management decision-making process. This course deals with the monetary and financial dimensions of globalization, and the changing geography of economic activity. It follows up on the first year course 'International Business Environment' that focuses trade theory. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. M.J. Klasing | | Docent(en) | dr. J. Canello C.G. Hamilton, MSc.Dr. T.M. HarchaouiDr. M.J. Klasing student-assistants K.M. Wacker, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | This course follows up on the first year course that deals with trade theory. This course deals with the monetary and financial dimensions of globalization, and the changing geography of the economic activity. Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl or +31 (0)50 363 3458 |
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| 9 | Global Business History | EBB038B05 |
| Why are some countries rich and others poor? The course Global Business History studies this question by focusing on the historic evolution of the business firm, a key factor in economic development. A study on the determinants of successful entrepreneurship in the past may help to understand why we observe the things we see today, such as the cross-country income differences mentioned above. Often, a roadmap of the development of the firm in years, decennia and perhaps even centuries before provides insight in today?s state of affairs. In the words of Winston Churchill, the further backward one looks, the further forward one can see. Therefore, this course explores the history of the business firm in an international perspective. We do so by studying the evolution of the business firm in time and space as well as the evolution and variation of the conditions under which business has operated in different parts of the world. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | G. Lecce, PhD. | | Docent(en) | G. Lecce, PhD. M. Malinowski, PhD. MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Info: dr Giampaolo Lecce, e-mail: G.Lecce@rug.nl Secretariat Kim Beute k.beute@rug.nl |
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| 10 | Global Political Economy | EBB039B05 |
| This course provides an introduction to the basic theories and methods of international political economy. Its subject concerns the institutions and structures making up the global economic system. The course covers topics such as the global distribution of labor and institutions of trade, development policy, gender, the environment, and others. The course introduces students to the three main perspectives in global political economy: realist/nationalist, liberal, and critical. It aims to teach students to take an informed position in debates about globalization and responses to it. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. M.V. Nikolova | | Docent(en) | M. Bachini B. Gootjes R. GuriDr. M.V. Nikolova H. Sakhno, MA. S.G.J.J. Sliwa Ruiz, MSc. R.D. Wehkamp, MA. MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -computer test/wekelijkse quiz, -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Contact through the GEM secretariat, e-mail: gem.feb@rug.nl, phone: + 31 (0)50 363 3458, room 5411-0538 |
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| 11 | Global Supply Chain Management | EBP018A05 |
| Contemporary organizations are part of global networks. The perspective of this course is to understand the role of companies in such global networks of international suppliers and buyers. The main topics treated are supply strategy, outsourcing, characteristics of both service and manufacturing organizations, distribution and after sales operations. In addition to these aspects a number of decision support tools will be presented to evaluate supply chain performance and to analyze and design flows of goods and services. |
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| 12 | Information Systems Management | EBB632A05 |
| Detailed study of Information Systems with the focus on the the process of digital transformation of international firms. Students will be trained on how to identify and resolve specific problems related to international firms operating in a global organization context and going through the process of digital transformation. There are no single, right answers. Students are trained to learn how to analyze and resolve business problems in regards how firms can deal with the digital transformation. The students will gain specific skills and experience using the hands on assignment that augments the lectures. Other topics that will be covered in the course are today's technology trends that influence the business world and the way professionals work; cultural, structural and political aspects of digital transformation; managing and implementing digital projects. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. E. Smailhodzic | | Docent(en) | T.S. Fokkema M. Hanischdr. E. Smailhodzic | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, schriftelijk tentamen met meerkeuzevragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Contact: e-mail e.smailhodzic@rug.nl, phone +31 50 36 39385 Secretary: e-mail i.b.a.neef@rug.nl, phone +31 (0)50 363 4111 The students are urged to get their book and articles before the first lecture of the course. |
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| 13 | Innovation Management in Multinationals | EBB034A05 |
| The course Innovation Management in Multinationals introduces the complexities of innovation management in multinational firms. Because multinational firms operate in several countries, innovation management increases in complexity. For instance, how do you organize your innovation efforts: one central R&D department or several departments in different countries? How do you encourage knowledge sharing among different locations? How do you create effective teams when the members are living in different countries, representing different cultures? This course offers an introduction to innovation management in multinational firms that is structured around several topics: (a) the innovation process, (b) business models, (c) collaboration and networks, (d) multinational teams and (e) knowledge management. The course combines plenary lectures about these themes (with lots of interesting recent examples) with practical assignments in smaller groups where students apply the knowledge gained to a specific situation (i.e. a specific company and innovation). |
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| 14 | International Business Environment | EBP031A05 |
| When firms cross borders to generate value added abroad, they are confronted with many environmental uncertainties. Currency values, trade barriers, curbs on international investment, and the degree of macroeconomic stability in countries where production is carried out and/or goods are traded are but a few of the factors which influence a firm's daily operations and long-term (strategic) planning. In order to allow a firm to succeed internationally, its managers must not only understand how these factors impact the firm's competitive environment, but also how they are likely to evolve in the future and why. This course introduces students to the economic theories which help understand the market forces driving the global economy, as well as discussing how governments are likely to implement economic policies and their consequences for the international economy. These insights provide an essential input to our understanding of the macro-economic environment in which international business takes place. This course deals with trade theory. The follow-up course ´FDI, Trade & Geography´ in semester 2B deals with the monetary and financial aspects of globalization, and the changing geography of economic activity. |
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| 15 | International Business Law for IB | EBB635C05 |
| Law shapes the space within which individuals and businesses interact. The legal rules in place influence, inter alia, what businesses can build and sell; how they can finance it; how they can protect their products and processes from unauthorized appropriation by others; and how they must behave toward others. This course provides an introduction to key areas of law fundamental to businesses in an international setting. After an initial introduction to the concept of law, the course surveys main areas of international business law including international dispute settlement, law of contracts and torts, company law, competition law, intellectual property law and international trade law. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | T.J. Kooijenga | | Docent(en) | student-assistenten T.J. Kooijenga | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Contact: f.g.tiche@rug.nl
Secretary: +31 (0)50 363 3453 |
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| 16 | International Financial Management | EBB627A05 |
The International Financial Management course concentrates on the accounting and financial issues faced by multinational corporations (MNC). The course aims to address the significant accounting and financial problems that MNCs may experience and propose methods that could result in possible solutions while taking institutional, cultural, and social aspects of internationalization into consideration. Specifically, this course aims to discuss:
(i) The reasons for accounting diversity across countries and its consequences on performance measurement and control of MNCs
(ii) Other critical accounting and financial reporting issues (such as inflation, consolidation, segment reporting, etc.) faced by MNCs
(iii) International Transfer Pricing (ITP) strategies and its managerial and ethical aspects for MNCs
(iv) The importance of multinational capital and operational budgeting in terms of strategy implementation and social responsibility for MNCs
(v) The role of foreign exchanges and international capital markets for MNCs
(vi) The foreign exchange risks faced by MNCs by referring to the transaction, economic, and accounting exposures together with potential methods through which companies can hedge themselves against such threats |
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| 17 | International Marketing for IB | EBP661C05 |
| This course aims to teach students the basics of marketing as an orientation and as a function. Besides, the additional challenges when marketing in an international or global setting are discussed as products (and services) for both consumers and businesses are increasingly competing in international or global markets. Therefore, this course aims to develop an understanding of the essence of market orientation, (international) marketing environment, (international) marketing strategy (segmentation, targeting and positioning), and the marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion), including international issues and subsequent standardization or adaptation issues. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. M. Bharti | | Docent(en) | and others E.J.B. BakkerDr. M. Bharti H. Nezami, MSc. D. Olk, MSc. student-assistants A.E. Tatar, PhD.dr. J.A. Voerman A. Werkman, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -gastcollege , -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -actieve deelname, -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Admittance to BSc IB. | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr. M. Bharti (m.bharti@rug.nl). Secretary: B.Wever, +31 (0)50 363 7065, marketing.education@rug.nl |
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| 18 | International Strategic Management | EBB628A05 |
| This course provides an insight in and understanding of the management challenges associated with developing international strategies, and managing the operations of companies whose activities stretch across national boundaries. These insights and understanding are mainly gained through theory- and case-based group discussions of the relevant literature after students have developed their own opinions. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. K.J. McCarthy | | Docent(en) | Y.H. An, PhD. N.K. Jain, PhD. MBA.Dr. K.J. McCarthydr. M.H.F. Ridder de van der Schueren | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Basic knowledge of international business, global supply chain management and some aspects of strategic management. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Dalys Valdez, c.valdez@rug.nl, +31(0)503634303 |
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| 19 | Introduction to International Business | EBP003A05 |
| The course provides an introduction to internationalization and globalization. It gives an analysis of differences in cultural, economic, financial and political environments. Based on the resource-based view of the firm, we develop an international business theory in which firm specific advantages play a key role. The theoretical framework is subsequently used to discuss market opportunity assessment, the development of internationalization strategies and entry modes. The final part is an introduction into international production, marketing, HRM and finance. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | A. Kuiken, PhD. | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. S. Beugelsdijk J.R. de Wit, PhD. H.U. Haq, PhD. A. Kuiken, PhD. R.S. Marapin N. Oguji, PhD.Dr. J. Shin | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (meerkeuze vragen), -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Contact: a.kuiken@rug.nl, +31 50 363 3844
Secretary: gem.feb@rug.nl +31 50 363 3458 DUI/5411 room: 538
An extensive list with frequently asked questions can be found on Nestor. Please consult these first before contacting the course coordinator. This course is also open for a max of 20 exchange students. |
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| 20 | Management Accounting for IB | EBP017B05 |
Management Accounting for International Business (in short: MAIB) is an introduction to management accounting following your course in financial accounting. Financial accounting provides information used primarily by investors, creditors, and various stakeholders outside organisations. By contrast, management accounting produces information used by managers and employees within organisations. MAIB is designed to teach you management accounting concepts and methods and help you understand why different pieces of information must be used for different purposes.
We will discuss costing systems and techniques producing useful information for decision-makers. These techniques are: 1) costing, 2) cost estimation, 3) cost-volume-profit analysis, 4) budgeting, 5) variance analysis and 6) differential analysis. Much of the information produced by these methods is financial in nature. Nevertheless, the course also shows that this information must be combined with non-financial and qualitative information to support informed choices.
You will also be acquainted with MS-Excel as a powerful tool supporting decision-making processes. At the end of the course, you should be able to use advanced MS-Excel features and design well-structured applications. |
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| 21 | Managing Intern. Bus. Organizations Game | EBB638B05 |
The course consists of weekly lectures, tutorials, a business panel session and an exam. The lectures orientate on the basic topics of the course and are based on the assigned literature in the Virtual Reader (see Nestor) Three of the lectures will be given by Managers from MNEs , who will present the internationalization path of their respective companies. Also, they will present in more detail a case problem relevant to the international position of their company. Students have to write an essay about the market position and performance of one of the companies and present a plan which addresses the case problem as outlined by the guest lecturer of that company. The last tutorial is in the form of a business panel, where business managers will be presented the best plans, as pre-selected by tutors. During the course, students will be trained to present their results in a convincing way to the business panel. They will learn to do the presentation in such a way that the panel is not only informed, but also prepared to accept the results.
NB The description above might still change, depending on who will be the course coordinator. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | H.U. Haq, PhD. | | Docent(en) | H.U. Haq, PhD. N. Oguji, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students are supposed to grasp the essentials of articles published in peer-reviewed journals and to have developed basic presentation skills. Courses in finance, marketing, organization structure and operations have been followed with success. | | Opmerkingen | This course is offered in semester 1.2 and 2.2. Pre-MSc student can take this course in semester 2.2 only.
Contact through the GEM secretariat, by e-mail gem.feb@rug.nl or by phone: + 31 50 363 3458 room 538 in the Duisenberg Building |
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| 22 | Organizational Structure | EBP670C05 |
| In the lectures the main themes will be highlighted and in the tutorials the book will be studied systematically. Students give presentations, make case analysis and learn to discuss the themes with pre-described roles. With the help of feedback rules, students will practise giving and receiving constructive feedback in an intercultural context. The aim is to help improve the quality of each other's work while training essential academic skills. This course provides essential paradigmatic lenses to making sense of organizations, their activities in an (inter)national setting and the main stream of theories about this. It imparts students with the notion that diverse organizational settings require the capacity to develop appropriate decision making and planning strategies as well as structures to produce the desired organizational goals, given the organization’s environment. The overview of organizational theories will show the different possibilities there might be from a theoretical point of view. |
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| 23 | Research Methodology for IB | EBP662C05 |
The general aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge for conducting applied scientific business research. Managers in international organizations have all sorts of information needs: they want to know how customers think about their products, how the competition is doing, and how their employees are performing. But what are the origins of these information needs? And how can scientific research be used to fulfill these needs?
These questions are central in this course. Starting point is the structuring of applied scientific business research in 5 phases: management question, diagnosis, design, implementation, and evaluation. After it has become clear how a management problem can be explicated, attention will be paid to the development of conceptual models and to the measurement of the information needs following from these models using a survey. Important measurement concepts including validity and reliability will be discussed. Subsequently, students will analyze and report (fictitious) data based on their survey, and draw conclusions. In tutorials, students will first practice and then show that they can apply these concepts in a business context. In the end, students will have experienced the entire research process. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. M. Keizer | | Docent(en) | student-assistentendr. M. Keizer | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Admittance to the BSc IB | | Opmerkingen | Contact:
Secretary: marketing.education@rug.nl, phone +31 50 363 3686 |
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