Workshop “The Ph.D. Journey”

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Further and more detailed information, including the schedule, can be found in the current course tables in the syllabus of the respective course, if the course is offered in the next sessions. The following text serves as information on what can be expected in terms of content in the course.

This course is aimed at providing a helpful resource for PhD students and early career academics in business disciplines. The first part of the course discusses important aspects of Ph.D. research, such as obtaining secondary data, generating research ideas, and learning about research methodologies. The second part of the course is focused on the role of conferences and academic feedback and the intricacies of obtaining a PhD degree. The third part is fully dedicated to the ins and outs of the publication strategy, including obtaining a Revise and Resubmit in a top academic journal. The final part comprises possibly the most important elements of the journey, such as getting a first job and achieving a work-life balance. Overall, this course underlines the notion that each ach PhD journey is unique and customizable.