Advanced Seminar Finance & Accounting: Private Equity Case Study Seminar

What it is about

You engage with current research topics and practical questions from Finance & Accounting, often in cooperation with companies. In the end you will master the scientific treatment of a specialized topic (e.g. Private Equity) and present your results to the group.

What you will be able to do

• In-depth knowledge of the researched topic
• Scientific researching and structuring of a topic
• Writing a scientific paper (15–20 pages)
• Presentation and discussion of the research results
• Critical analysis of the central aspects of the research question

What the module consists of

• EinführungsveranstaltungProvision of the topic and the organizational framework conditions
• Vorlesung zu wissenschaftlichem SchreibenMethodical instruction for writing the research paper
• Individuelle Feedback-SitzungenSupport and guidance for the research and writing phase
• Recherche, Verfassen und Präsentation einer ForschungsarbeitIndependent development and presentation of the results

Teaching method

• KurzvorlesungIntroduction to topic and methods
• Wissenschaftliches SchreibtrainingConveying concrete skills for creating the paper
• Individuelle Feedback-GesprächeEnsuring progress and clarifying open questions
• Präsentationen und DiskussionenCommunication of results and practice of defense