Code:

BERM.ASC.009

Study year:

2008/2009

Long name:

Advanced Topics of Research in Strategy

ECTS:

5

Language:

English

Lecturer(s):

Justin Jansen

Faculty:

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)

Number of lectures:

Hours per lecture:

Goal:

This advanced course aims to introduce a number of advanced topics of research in Strategy and to relate the insights acquired to the intended PhD research of the participants being in Strategy or in other fields like Marketing or Organisation

Course contents:

As Strategy is an integrative discipline, it is important to acquire insights of a number of promising advanced topics. The topics selected will, therefore, be introduced and discussed from an integrative perspective addressing the relationship between these topics and e.g. single disciplinary approaches. Examples of topics are:

The participants will be introduced to leading edge and inspiring publications in the top journals. Active researchers will be invited to reflect on the publication process of their publications and to assess and discusses several features if their work. Participants of the course not only obtain knowledge about several topics in Strategy but also learn how to set up sound research projects.

Examination:

Participants are invited to write a conceptual paper based on the style guide and authors instruction of the Academy of Management on how two of the topics discussed may contribute to the further understanding of the intended PhD research and vice versa, how the intended PhD research may contribute to the two topics selected by the participant.

Literature:

Selected number of publications in top journals including a few introductory readings

Additional information: