Seminar in Business: Characteristics of Top Management Teams (TRB 18/TRB 19)

Dates

12 Oct 2026, 10:00–11:30 a.m., kick-off session

14 Dec 2026, full day, presentations
Credits 6 ECTS
Language German
Content This seminar examines how the characteristics of top management teams shape firm performance. It covers aspects such as personality, innovativeness, sustainable business practices and decision-making in start-ups. Working in small groups, students address current research questions and practise academic research methods in preparation for their bachelor’s thesis. The module relies on creative and interactive learning methods, while group work allows a practice-oriented and collaborative engagement with the topics.
Learning Objectives

Key skills:

  • Time and self-management: planning and carrying out an independent research project within a set timeframe.
  • Presentation skills: developing and delivering convincing, meaningful presentations of academic content.
  • Academic work: applying effective research techniques, writing in a structured way and critically reflecting on studies.
  • Teamwork, communication and creative problem-solving: collaborating in small groups and giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Subject-specific competencies:

  • Ability to systematically search for and critically analyze academic literature.
  • Structuring complex problems and independently developing well-founded arguments.
  • Linking and applying business administration concepts to practice-relevant questions.
  • Writing academic texts in line with academic standards.
Assessment

80 % group term paper

20 % final presentation

Attendance at the presentations is mandatory.
Attendance

Registration is required and binding. The course is limited to 30 students, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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