Seminar: Empirical Research in Management
Corporate Management and Capital Market: An Empirical Analysis of M&As
Overview
| What? | How? |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Every Summer Semester |
| Type of Course | Seminar |
| Recommended Prerequisites | None |
| Examination | Term paper (max. 10 pages per person) with presentation (approx. 15 min lecture + approx. 25 min discussion) in groups of 2 participants |
| Credits | 6 |
| Max. Number of Students | 24 |
| Participation Requirement | None |
| Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Michael Wolff |
Key Dates
| What? | When? |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | By no later than 23.02.2025 (12:00 pm) |
| Announcement of Participants | 05.03.2025 (via email) |
| Kick-off Event | Thursday 24.04.2025 18:15-19:45 (mandatory) |
| Session on Empirical Foundations | Thursday 08.05.2025 18:15-19:45 (mandatory) |
| Submission of Term Paper | 30.06.2025 (12:00 pm) |
| Final Presentations | 03.07.2025/04.07.2025 (mandatory) |
Further Information
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the significance of the capital market for modern corporate management based on current research findings.
- Analyzing the impact of mergers & acquisitions on the capital market.
- Introduction to the methods of empirical management research and the economic tools used.
- Application of the acquired knowledge to predefined research projects.
- Gaining insights into relevant theoretical approaches in management research through an in-depth examination of empirical working papers.
- Enhancing teamwork skills and developing communication skills through presentations.
Reasons for the Seminar
- Working on predefined mini-research projects with high scientific and practical relevance (Hot Topics).
- Focus on M&A announcements and the reaction in the capital market.
- Enhancing methodological competence through empirical work in the term paper.
- An empirical term paper can be an important asset for job applications, as knowledge of data analysis is a crucial requirement for entry-level positions in business administration.
- Extremely helpful for working on an empirical master’s thesis.
