Research Clinic & Master Thesis

The Research Clinic in this programme is a first step towards writing your final thesis. You will deepen your knowledge of research design, methods and skills in the field of management, and acquire and apply the skills necessary to write research proposals – including a proposal for your Master Thesis.

Like all of RSM’s MSc programmes, the MSc IM programme requires you to conduct independent research, resulting in your Master Thesis (20 ECTS). The Master Thesis entails a theoretical and empirical exploration of an academic issue in the field of international management, and is your opportunity to test specific theories in practice – a genuinely challenging and rewarding pursuit. Knowing how to conduct quality research and how to formulate your ideas are just two of the proficiencies you will take away from this project.

Master thesis topics include:

• Global and local strategies of MNCs in dealing with climate change

• CSR in the supply chain

• International Mergers and Acquisitions

• Media and prices

• Global branding

• International expansion strategies and multinational subsidiary management

• Cross-cultural management & international HRM

• Pay of performance and risk inclination of managers

• Entrepreneurship