Universität Wien

040268 SE IM: International Negotiations (for Master Students) (2017S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Summary

1 Vetschera , Moodle
2 Griessmair , Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 24 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 09.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock (Kickoff Class)
Thursday 04.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 18.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 01.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday 08.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday 27.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Tuesday 27.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
Thursday 29.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar will discuss topics related to international negotiations at an advanced level. Students write and present their own seminar papers on selected topics, so the seminar also serves as a training in writing scientific texts as preparation for the master thesis.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation of papers handed in and of presentations, in addition, students write one discussion paper on a colleague's work, and active participation in classroom discussion is required.

Group 2

max. 24 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 22.05. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß (Kickoff Class)
Thursday 22.06. 11:30 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday 23.06. 11:30 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Saturday 24.06. 09:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the seminar is to provide a broad overview of important issues in negotiations. The topics covered include among others negotiation strategies and tactics, the role of fairness, emotions, and trust in negotiations as well as negotiation analysis and electronic decision support systems. Furthermore, the seminar will introduce students to writing research texts in preparation for the bachelor and diploma thesis.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participants will be assessed based on the seminar paper, its presentation, a discussion paper and in-class participation.

The seminar paper has to meet scientific standards and is preparing students for writing a diploma thesis. In their seminar paper, the participants should demonstrate a profound knowledge of the assigned topic. Based on a thorough literature review, students not only summarize their findings, but also develop an own perspective on a particular topic.

The paper has to be presented in-class. The presentation has to cover (a) a description of the problem and the specific research question, (b) a summary & the highlights of the review of relevant literature, and (c) a discussion of findings & possible future research questions.

The course is designed to be highly interactive. Therefore, class attendance is required. To encourage in-class participation, students prepare & present a short discussion paper of an assigned seminar paper submitted by a colleague.

Information

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course is designed to be highly interactive. Therefore, class attendance is required. To encourage in-class participation, students prepare & present a short discussion paper of an assigned seminar paper submitted by a colleague.

Examination topics

No separate exam

Reading list

Will be provided via Moodle

Association in the course directory

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