FAQ

Can I write a thesis at the chair?
In order to be able to write a thesis at our chair, formal requirements have to be fulfilled. Information can be found at final theses. Please understand that the fulfillment of the formal criteria is mandatory.

Is there free supervision capacity?
We decide flexibly on the allocation of supervision capacities. Information about the allocation of supervision capacities can be found at final theses.

Will I be assigned a topic for my thesis?
The choice of topic should fall within one of the subject areas listed at theses . A specific research question will not be provided by us and must be contributed by yourself within the submission of a PMG form .

Where do I start looking for a topic?
A good starting point is the course textbooks and searching databases for scientific articles. We require the use of scientific literature for theses. For bachelor theses international sources as well as scientific articles are desirable, for master theses a must.

Can I also write a thesis in a company?
We do not supervise purely practical theses. This means that we require a theoretical anchoring of your research question. This should also be the focus of your project. However, you are welcome to embed   your scientific question in a practical company context. In this context, we are very open to empirical theses.

How do I research scientific articles?
You can find scientific articles via the databases of the university library. Alternatively, you can use Google Scholar for a search. However, some articles are free only through the university and are payable through external searches such as Google. Meanwhile, newspaper or magazine articles, websites, and the like are not scholarly sources and can be ignored. Candidates for bachelor's theses must provide evidence of participation in the database training course offered by the University Library as a formal requirement. Candidates for Master's theses are also recommended to attend the training to refresh knowledge on literature research and management.

What is the process for submitting if I have a topic?
To submit your topic proposal, please use the PMG form. If you have any questions about the PMG, please consult the fact sheet . Send the PMG form to our secretary's office by the fixed allocation date for supervision capacities .

What do I have to consider formally when writing?
Detailed information on the scope, citation, appearance, structure and design of a thesis can be found in the document "Wissenswertes zur Anfertigung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten am Fachgebiet Personalwirtschafts- und Organisationslehre".

What are the hints for sufficient examination behavior?
Basic rules of good scientific practice for writing scientific qualification theses can be found in the University of Kassel newsletter of 13.06.2014.

What are the consequences of plagiarism and cheating attempts?
For information on the problem of plagiarism please refer to the handout of the Department of Studies & Teaching. 

What is a colloquium? What do you have to do there?
The colloquium at the end of a Bachelor's or Master's thesis is the defense of the thesis. In the colloquium, you present the results of your work (approx. 15 minutes) and discuss the content, implications and relevance of the research question (also approx. 15 minutes) with your examiner. Part of your presentation should also be a discussion of the expert opinion on your work. The colloquium grade will be included in the final grade according to the regulations of your examination regulations. Colloquia will take place in Prof. Eberl's office unless otherwise discussed. If possible, students should bring their own laptop - a beamer is available in the office.

How does the registration of examination achievements work?
For information on how to register for examinations please refer to the information sheet of the Department of Studies & Teaching. If you have any questions or problems, please contact your responsible examination office and not our chair!

Which contents from the courses are relevant for exams?
Basically, all topics covered are relevant for the exam. Likewise, basic knowledge of any case studies, video sequences or case studies may be required.

Where are the exams written?
With the exception of BWL-Ia, all our exams are offered in electronic form. They are written in the E-Assessment Center of the University of Kassel. You will find the exam room at Henschenstraße 2 (E-Assessmentcenter Henschelstraße 2). Access is from the campus side between the gate to the university campus and the entrance to Bistro K10.

The room allocation for the basic exams (BWL-Ia) is administered centrally. For this purpose, there is regularly a specially created Moodle course called "Grundlagenklausuren".

What do I have to consider when taking an e-exam?
If you have further questions about e-exams, please consult the web presence of the E-Assessment Center. There you will also find, among other things, FAQ on e-exams.

I failed the exam/was ill/abroad/prevented from attending on the day of the exam. Is it possible to rewrite the exam?
Our chair does not offer rewrite exams after the main exam. If you have not passed the exam, you have to wait for the next exam offer (the BWL-Ia lecture takes place every semester, for focus courses there is a retake exam every semester without the corresponding lecture). For reasons of examination law, it is not possible to provide proof of performance in any other form (oral examination, term paper, etc.).

I have another exam at the same time as my exam. What can I do?
We cannot influence the scheduling of the exams of the basic study program in economics, since the coordination is done centrally. Overlap-free examinations are guaranteed on the basis of the regular curriculum. The examinations of the main courses usually take place on the last course date. Since we regularly map our course offerings in detail in the HIS system, we assume that you will avoid scheduling conflicts as part of your own semester planning.

Can I view my exam with you?
For exam inspections, we always offer two inspection dates (one during the lecture period, one during the semester break). You will find these dates after the announcement of the exam results on our department homepage under "Infothek" --> "Aktuelles". Registration is mandatory for the examination. The registration procedure will be announced with the announcement of the inspection dates. Our chair doesnot offer   individual viewing appointments.

What is the procedure for exam review?
In order to create a uniform framework for all students and in the interest of fairness towards your fellow students (including those who do not take advantage of a written exam inspection), the Chair of Human Resources & Organization Studies has established the following rules for the inspection of your written exam:

• The order of viewing is based on your appearance. If you are not registered, you will not be able to view your exam. Please note that this is only a viewing, not a discussion of your exam. Pens and paper for taking notes will be provided by the chair.
• No sample solutions will be provided or explanations given for the evaluation of individual sub-tasks. The answers to the exams are based on the content of the lecture (including the set of slides and recommended literature), a sample solution can and should be developed by yourself.
• If you have any complaints about your exam, please contact the supervisory staff.

I would like to have an externally performed service recognized, what can I do?

First of all, you need to be aware of how the process of recognition works, which achievements are worthy of recognition and, above all, who your contact persons are. There are various information sheets for this on the University of Kassel website. You can find them clearly arranged according to the respective study programs under the following link: Click me!

Who is responsible for the recognition of credits earned outside of Germany?

Please have a look at the following overview for the study programs "Economics", "Business Studies", as well as "Economic Behavior & Governance".

I would like to spend a semester abroad soon - What do I need?

If you are planning to spend a semester abroad at a foreign university and want to make sure that the planned courses are eligible for recognition, you will need the form for the recommendation ofcourses taken abroad. Please fill out this form as independently as possible. Please note that under "Module name" you do not enter the name of the respective Kassel course, but of the underlying module. If you want to have "Introduction to Management" recognized abroad, do not enter "Introduction to Management" here, but for example "Focus 2 - Compulsory" (module title).

You have to fill in this form separately for each course abroad. Once you have done this, please send the completed form (including the content description of the courses abroad) to Mr. Kijan Vakilzadeh.

I have already completed a semester abroad - What can I do?

If you have already been abroad, there are three options:

1) Do you already have a signed recommendation for recognition? Fill out the following form for recognition and submit it to Mr. Vakilzadeh.

2) You already have a signed recommendation for recognition, but something has changed in the courses abroad? Please fill in the form mentioned under 1) as well. However, additionally send the course description of the new courses.

3) You did not receive a signed recognition recommendation before starting the semester abroad? Please also fill out the form mentioned under 1). However, please also send the course description of the new courses.

I come from another university and would like to have my studies recognized for various achievements at the University of Kassel.

For this purpose, please make yourself aware which of the courses you have already taken fall within the scope of Mr. Vakilzadeh's responsibilities. For these you then send a course/module description, your transcript, as well as the as far as possible completed application for recognition out.

Who is my contact person?

Please contact Mr. Kijan Vakilzadeh if you have any questions regarding the recognition of foreign achievements.