After completing the seminar, students will have:

• the basic academic and research skills to make an independent academic contribution to business administration studies in general and the International Business field in particular as part of their Master's thesis;
• the basic research skills related to the core topics in the ExInt Master's program;
• the elementary techniques of academic writing to communicate the content and, in particular, the implications of their Master's thesis to other researchers and practitioners.

The seminar is offered in campus mode. The didactic concept of the seminar is based on three pillars:

1. Research-based teaching: the seminar follows a research-based approach. That is, students use research articles from highly-ranked scientific journals to achieve the learning outcomes mentioned above. Linking research and teaching ensures that students learn concepts and methods that are effective based on the latest research findings.
2. Interactive: the course combines teacher-centered and interactive ("flip-the-classroom") elements (e.g., presentations, discussions, feedback sessions, teamwork) to enable effective and active student learning.
3. Relevance: the research-oriented focus and feedback from the seminar leaders facilitate that the seminar is closely linked to the requirements for a Master's thesis. Presenting and reflecting on their own research findings also promotes students' social and professional skills.

• Enrollment in the ExInt program.