The aim of the course is to introduce the PhD-students at DTU Management Engineering (DTU MAN) to the challenges related to scientific research and doing a PhD.
• Research design and methods
• Researcher tools
• Research practice at DTU MAN

This course is mandatory for PhD students at DTU MAN. En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:

• Define (a) research question(s) (RQ) within their specific field of research.
• Argue for the use of specific research methods in relation to the RQ(s).
• Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different research methods.
• Apply research methods to their own research project to answer the RQ(s).
• Comprehend the PhD process at DTU MAN including expectations of the student and supervisor.
• Identify management techniques for their PhD process.
• To engage in constructive discussions with peers about research methods and methodology.
• To give constructive feedback to peers on research design and methodology.

The following topics will be adressed:
- research design and philosophy
- research methods including qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods
- managing a PhD project
- Academic writing and publishing
- Ethics in academic research The course is based on mandatory reading material which course participants need to prepare in advance. Additional material including academic papers and other literature will be provided during the course. The course is mandatory for all PhD students at DTU Management within their first year of study 21. marts, 2019