Seminar: Empirical Research in Management



Corporate Management and Capital Market: An Empirical Analysis of M&As





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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








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What? When?
Application Deadline By no later than 20.02.2024 (12:00 pm)
Announcement of Participants 01.03.2024 (via email)
Kick-off Event Tuesday 16.04.2024 18:15-19:45 (mandatory)
Session on Empirical Foundations Tuesday 30.04.2024 18:15-19:45 (mandatory)
Submission of Term Paper 01.07.2024 (12:00 pm)
Final Presentations 04.07.2024/05.07.2024 (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.