In the course, the basics of scientific work are applied to work on bachelor's theses in Human Resource Management, and practiced on the basis of concrete cases. The course applies the fundamentals of scientific work to bachelor theses dedicated to Human Resource Management, and practices them through specific cases. This approach allows students to gain practical experience in applying scientific principles to their research projects in the area of Human Resource Management. By integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world scenarios, students can develop a deeper understanding of scientific methodologies and their application in bachelor theses. This practical application of scientific work is essential for students to develop transferable skills that can be utilized in their future careers. Additionally, the course helps students understand the expectations and challenges associated with writing a bachelor's thesis. Furthermore, the course may contribute to enhancing students' attitudes toward research and development within their respective fields.

The language of instruction in this course is English.
According to current regulation, WU allows students to write a bachelor thesis in one of 8 formally approved languages. That selection is however restricted by the language competence of faculty. Currently at the Institute for HR Management we are able to supervise students writing in: English, German, and Polish.

After completion of this course, students should be able to:
- formulate research questions
- identify and effectively use scientific literature
- assess methodological alternatives
- write an exposé for their bachelor thesis

The maximum tolerated absence is 3 teaching units (45 minutes each), regardless of the reason for which the absence occurred. In the first course unit, attendance is absolutely compulsory, and students who come late or leave early the first session will be deregistered from the course.

Assessment consists of following five components:

1. First multiple choice test on assigned set of pre-course readings written in first class on October 30th, 2025 (up to 15 points = 15% of overall grade);

2. Second multiple choice test on assigned set of readings on research ethics and method selected by student for their bachelor thesis, written in second class on November 12th, 2025 (up to 10 points = 10% of overall grade);

3. Written research proposal of 3,500-4,000 words pure text without table of contents, bibliography, etc. due on noontime (12:00pm CET) of Friday, November 28th, 2025. Late submissions, e.g. due to illness or Internet connectivity issues, are accepted until 9:00am following Monday with a penalty of deduction of 10 points. For example, submission received at 1pm on Friday, November 28th, will be graded and a deduction of 10 points wil be applied. (up to 40 points = 40% of overall grade);

4. Presentation and answering questions concerning the submitted research proposal. The format is in essence an oral defense of research proposal, and will take place in final class, on December 1st, 2025  (20 points = 20% of the overall grade);

5. Active participation in class, e.g. contributing to discussion in class, commenting on work of others, providing examples. (up to 15 points = 15% of the overall grade).

Important: this course is for students who want to write their bachelor thesis on an HRM (Human Resource Management) topic, and do not have a registered supervisor yet. Students who are already supervised by any faculty member, or those who wish to dedicate their thesis to a different area of study than Human Resource Management, are not eligible for partcipation in this course.

In addition, there are formal prerequisites:

Timely enrollement

Successfully completed "Kurs 1"

Good English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)

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