Universität Wien

040142 SE Masterarbeitskonversatorium (MA) (2026W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

Zusammenfassung

1 Garcia , Moodle
Fr 09.10. 09:45-11:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
2 Schlag , Moodle
Di 13.10. 11:30-13:00 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
3 Gehrig-Merz , Moodle
Fr 06.11. 09:45-16:30 Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
4 Müller , Moodle
Di 20.10. 15:00-18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
An/Abmeldeinformationen sind bei der jeweiligen Gruppe verfügbar.

Gruppen

Gruppe 1

max. 18 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Freitag 16.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Freitag 27.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Freitag 11.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Freitag 22.01. 09:45 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Freitag 29.01. 09:45 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course aims to have students learn to communicate the contents of their MA to a broad audience, provide constructive feedback on other people's work, and gain useful input to make progress with their research.

The course is only for MA Econ students who have started to work on their MA thesis. Each student must give a presentation (20 min). At the time of presentation, the thesis must be approximately 60% ready (confirmation from supervisor necessary). The presentation describes the research question, motivation, related literature, added value in light of the literature, and shows the main results of the MA thesis.

On top of presenting your own work, you will be asked to provide feedback to your classmates' presentations. Good feedback has two parts, praise and critique, and is based on the knowledge acquired in the MA Econ.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

To achieve a positive grade in this course, you must meet two key requirements (each accounting for 50% of the final grade):
o Deliver a satisfactory presentation of your thesis work.
o Actively participate in discussions, providing thoughtful feedback on others' presentations.

A draft version of your presentation slides must be uploaded at least one week prior to your scheduled presentation. This draft can be revised up until the presentation day. Submitting your slides early gives your peers the opportunity to become acquainted with your topic, which fosters more informed and meaningful discussions.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The thesis must be registered with the SSC (Study Service Center) by October 30.

At the time of presentation, the thesis must be approximately 60% ready. This should be confirmed by the advisor of the Masters’ thesis in writing to the instructor. Having completed 60% of the thesis means that a central result has been obtained, that the detailed outline of the thesis is ready, and that the related literature has been summarized.

o Deadline for your MA thesis advisor’s confirmation: January 20.

Attendance and active participation in all presentations are mandatory for course completion. You must achieve a satisfactory level in both presentation and participation to attain a positive final grade

Prüfungsstoff

No examination topics.

Literatur

Some tips on how to give a good presentation:

mimeo, Monika Piazzesi, https://economics.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/piazzesi.pdf
and: The “Big 5” and Other Ideas For Presentations

Gruppe 2

max. 18 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 10.11. 11:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 11.11. 13:15 - 18:15 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Mittwoch 20.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Dienstag 26.01. 09:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course aims to have students learn to communicate the contents of their MA to a broad audience, provide constructive feedback on other people's work, and gain useful input to make progress with their research.

The course is for MA Econ students only who have made substantial progress towards completing their MA thesis. Each student must present twice. The first presentation (7 min.) describes the main ideas and related literature of the MA thesis. The second presentation (ca. 10 min.) shows the results and value added compared to the related literature.

Prior to the 2nd presentation the advisor of the Masters’ thesis has to confirm in writing to the course instructor that at least 60% of the thesis has been completed where 60% is understood as follows: a central result has been obtained, that the detailed outline of the thesis is ready, and that the related literature has been summarized.

After each presentation each member of the audience has to be ready to give immediate feedback orally. Good feedback has two parts, praise and constructive criticism, and is based on the knowledge acquired in the MA Econ.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

In order to pass this course the student needs to explain the material developed in their Masters’ thesis to a broad audience and they need to be able to give valuable feedback on the presentations of others.

The course grade evaluates own performance in the two presentations and feedback on presentations of others. After each presentation the presenter will receive on demand an evaluation of their performance.

Attendance of all meetings is mandatory.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Failure to deliver the second presentation will lead to a negative assessment in the course. Active, regular participation in the course is expected.

Prüfungsstoff

No specific examination topics.

Literatur

Tips on how to avoid disaster in presentations, mimeo, Monika Piazzesi, https://economics.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/piazzesi.pdf
there will also be a handout on how to present and write theses.

Gruppe 3

max. 18 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Freitag 02.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Freitag 08.01. 09:45 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Freitag 15.01. 09:45 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course aims to have students learn to communicate the contents of their MA to a broad audience, provide constructive feedback on other people's work, and gain useful input to make progress with their research.

The course is only for MA Econ students who have started to work on their MA thesis. The thesis must be registered with the SSC by October 14.

Each student must present twice. The first presentation (10-12 min.) describes the main ideas and related literature of the MA thesis. The second presentation (15 - 20 min.) shows the results and added value of the thesis and puts these in light of the literature. A significant part of the thesis should be completed prior to the second presentation, i.e. there must be results/findings that are discussed. At least one central own result should have been obtained, the detailed outline of the thesis must be ready, and the related literature must have been summarized.

After each presentation each member of the audience has to be ready to give immediate feedback orally. Good feedback has two parts, praise and critique, and is based on the knowledge acquired in the MA Econ. Feedback should also be provided in writing (details will be discussed in the first meeting).

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

In order to pass this course the student needs to explain the material developed in their Masters’ thesis to a broad audience and they need to be able to give valuable feedback on the presentations of others. The course's grade evaluates own performance in the two presentations and feedback on presentations of others. Participants are also encouraged to give feedback to the presenter outside of the class. Attendance is mandatory.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

For a positive grade, students must give both presentations and be active in discussions. The grades will reflect the quality of the presentations and the activity in class.

Prüfungsstoff

No specific examination topics.

Literatur

William Strunk Jr. und E. B. White, The Elements of Style, ISBN 979-8387293078
William Zinsser, On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction, Harper Perennial
Monika Piazzesi, Tips on how to avoid disaster in presentations, mimeo, https://economics.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/piazzesi.pdf

Gruppe 4

Behavioral, experimental and public economics

max. 18 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Important Notes:
o Absence from the first joint meeting of both groups results in de-registration from the course without further notice.
o Students supervised by one of the lecturers (Wieland Müller or Jean-Robert Tyran) need to attend the classes offered by their respective supervisor.
o The two lecturers aim at a roughly equal number of students in their respective groups. It could therefore be that there will be a re-assignment of students to the two groups once the total number of attending students has become clear.

Lecturers
Wieland Müller (Group 1)
Jean-Robert Tyran (Group 2)

Classes
Wieland Müller (Group 1)
Monday 05.10.2026 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 14
Tuesday 20.10.2026 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3
Tuesday 12.01.2027 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3
Tuesday 19.01.2027 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3

Jean-Robert Tyran (Group 2)
Monday 05.10.2026 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 14
Monday 09.11.2026 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3
Monday 23.11.2026 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3
Monday 07.12.2026 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3
Monday 14.12.2026 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3
Monday 18.01.2027 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3
Monday 25.01.2027 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3

  • Montag 05.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Montag 09.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Montag 23.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Montag 07.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Montag 14.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Dienstag 12.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Montag 18.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Dienstag 19.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Montag 25.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course is designed to enhance the master thesis experience by offering a platform for presenting and critically discussing key elements of your research. Engaging in both roles, as a presenter of your own work and as a constructive critic of your peers’ research, is fundamental to this course.

After each presentation, each member of the audience has to be ready to give immediate feedback orally. Good feedback has two parts, praise and constructive criticism, and is based on the knowledge acquired in the MA Econ.

This seminar is tailored for students working on their thesis in the field of “Behavioral and Experimental Economics.”

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

To achieve a positive grade in this course, you must meet two core requirements (each accounting for 50% of the final grade):
o Deliver a satisfactory presentation of your thesis work.
o Actively participate in discussions, providing thoughtful feedback on others' presentations.

A draft version of your presentation slides must be uploaded at least one week prior to your scheduled presentation. This draft can be revised up until the presentation day. Submitting your slides early gives your peers the opportunity to become acquainted with your topic, which fosters more informed and meaningful discussions.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Participation in this course is restricted to students who are registered for a master’s thesis in “Behavioral and Experimental Economics.” Documentation of the thesis topic’s approval by the SSC (Study Service Center) is required.

At the time of presentation, the thesis must be approximately two-thirds completed.

Your Master thesis advisor has to confirm in writing to the course instructor that at least 60% of the thesis has been completed. Having completed 60% of the thesis means that a central result has been obtained, that the detailed outline of the thesis is ready, and that the related literature has been summarized.
o Deadline for your MA thesis advisor’s confirmation: TBA

Absence from the first joint meeting of both groups results in de-registration from the course without further notice.

Attendance and active participation in all presentations are mandatory for course completion. You must achieve a satisfactory level in both presentation and participation to attain a positive final grade.

Prüfungsstoff

This is a seminar. Hence no exams.

Literatur

TBA in the syllabus for each group

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Sa 19.09.2026 12:25