Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)
Theoretical Foundations and Current Topics in Business Research
ECO9002
Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)
Theoretical Foundations and Current Topics in Business Research
ECO9002
Must fulfil the requirements for admission to the PhD program and English language requirements.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- Will obtain advanced knowledge about major theories in the field of business research, including ongoing discussions over what theory is (not)
- Will acquire an in-depth understanding of the research frontier within business research, particularly theoretical developments within the major theories in the field
- Will be on the forefront of knowledge on chosen theories, their development over time, and interesting theoretical gaps that remain to be filled.
- Will be able to critically assess major theoretical approaches in the field of business research, including their assumptions, factors, and boundary conditions.
Skills
The candidate:
- Will acquire skills for how to identify potential theoretical contributions
- Will be able to interpret seminal theoretical work within business studies and use this insight when carrying out practical research
- Will be able to understand how they can build on and contribute to major theories in the field of business studies through their own research
- Will be able to apply prominent theories in business studies to research projects.
General competence
The candidate:
- Will be able to discuss new relevant business topics using major theories in business research
- Will be able to participate on theoretical issues in academic debates
- Will be able to critically challenge established theoretical knowledge in the field of business research
Will be able to critically reflect over the relationship between theory and practice.
No tuition fees.
Lectures and discussions. Digital and/or physical (depending on number of students and their geographical dispersion).
Evaluation (survey) will be sent to PhD students after the seminar.
Mandatory lectures. Students need to attend lectures, participate in discussions during the seminar, and submit a reflection note. The reflection note will be assessed (pass/no pass). At least 80 % attendance.
Knowledge of writing essays. It is expected that students read assignments before each presentation.