Conceptual Rigor
Quick Info: Master of Business Research ׀ Seminar ׀ English ׀ Winter Term
General Information
| Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Martin Paul Fritze |
|---|---|
| Times | Summer Term |
| Language | English |
| Credits | MBR course (B1 module), four contact hours |
| Application | Please apply via the following link |
| Application Deadline | 01.04.2026 |
| Contact | David Hähnchen (d.haehnchen@lmu.de) |
Course Description
This seminar introduces participants to interdisciplinary approaches to theory development and guides them in integrating these approaches into their own research, fostering innovative perspectives while maintaining conceptual rigor in theorizing and hypotheses development.
Assignment / Grading
Participants are expected to actively engage in class discussions and to prepare and present a research proposal that aims to contribute to existing theory. Particular emphasis will be placed on clearly articulating the intended contribution and on deriving well-founded hypotheses. Grades will be based on a presentation (15-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute discussion) that focuses on the following elements: the contribution statement, theoretical background, and hypotheses.
Tentative Schedule Summer Term 2026
| Date | Day | Time (s.t.) | Place | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tuesday | 03:00 PM – 08:00 PM | Room 329, Ludwigstr. 28/ RB | Kick-off; Conceptual rigor |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Friday | 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM | Room 329, Ludwigstr. 28/ RB | Theorizing |
| May 19, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM | Room 329, Ludwigstr. 28/ RB | Claiming contributions |
| Jun 05, 2026 | Friday | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Room 329, Ludwigstr. 28/ RB | Interim presentations |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Wednesday | 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM | Room 331, Ludwigstr. 28/RB | Individual sessions (upon request) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Until 11:59 AM | Send via the following link | Submission deadline for final presentations |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Friday | 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM | Room 332, Ludwigstr. 28/RB | Final presentations |
Further Information
- All sessions will be held in person.
- See guideline (PDF, 493 KB) for scientific paper.
- Please use the following template (PPTX, 1,673 KB) for presentations.
- The number of participants is limited to 10.
- Suggested readings for the course and a list of relevant literature will be given in class and included in the course material.