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351-0884-00L 1 Credits MSC , NDS D-MTEC , D-MAVT

Methodology in management science for theses in industry

Betriebswissenschaftliche Methodik für Arbeiten in der Wirtschaft

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Robert Martin Alard
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:39

Abstract

During their studies, students write several theses in industry. This course is a preparation to realize them successfully: Criteria of scientific work, writing the final report, research resources at ETH etc. Using case studies, content of other lectures is discussed with regard to the special challenges during theses: Systems Engineering, project management, presentation technique.

Objective

The objective of this course is to provide students with a practical toolset of techniques, procedures and hints for a successfull scientifc thesis (Bachelor/Master/MAS Thesis) in industry. The course is held by assistants of professorships D-MTEC.

Content

Introduction: Task definition, procedure, evaluation Project Management: taks plan, milestones, roles, communication Scientific work: research, resources, citation, argumentation Presentation: techniques, procedure, handouts, significance Final report: organisation, layout, figures, formal requirements, appendix Methodology: Systems Engineering, procedure, systems, analysis, SWOT, objectives

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts of the presentations will be distributed and most of them are available for download (link above) some days before the course.

Literature

Further reading: Daenzer, W.F.; Huber, F. (Hrsg.); Haberfellner, R.; Nagel, P.; Becker, M.; Büchel, A.; von Massow, H.: Systems Engineering. 11. Aufl., Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich 2002 Züst, R.: Einstieg ins Systems Engineering. 3. Aufl., Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich 2004 Theisen, M.R.: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten. 12. Aufl., Vahlen, München 2004 Poenicke, K.: Wie verfasst man wissenschaftliche Arbeiten? 2. Aufl., Dudenverlag, Mannheim 1988 Steiger R.: Lehrbuch der Vortragstechnik. 8. Aufl., Huber, Frauenfeld 1999

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Anwesenheitspflicht während des ganzen Kurses (Präsenzkontrolle)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Betriebswissenschaftliche Methodik für Arbeiten in der Wirtschaft
  • 16.02 Date 08:00-18:00 (KPL K 14)
25 h semesterly

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