Seminar Series ii

Section outline

• Select section General

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  General

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  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
  • Select activity Teams Live Call

    

    Teams Live Call MS Teams Classroom
• Select section RESOURCES

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  RESOURCES

  • Select activity FORMS

    

    FORMS File
  • Select activity Course Outline 2026/27

    

    Course Outline 2026/27 File
• Select section WEEK 1 – ORIENTATION, RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS & TOPIC MAPPING

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  WEEK 1 – ORIENTATION, RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS & TOPIC MAPPING

  a.      Course overview, expectations, and seminar assessment criteria

  b.      Foundations of Research ethics, integrity, referencing synthesis | MUBS Research Ethics Committee

  c.       Identifying and mapping topics with real relevance to current international business trends

  d.      Explaing the Grading appraoch
• Select section WEEK 2 – PITCH YOUR TOPIC

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  WEEK 2 – PITCH YOUR TOPIC

  -        Brief presentations of initial research ideas, opening the topic to early feedback

  -        Peer and facilitator critique focused on clarity and theoretical alignment
• Select section WEEK 3 – PRESENTATION: REFINED TOPIC & RESEARCH DIRECTION

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  WEEK 3 – PRESENTATION: REFINED TOPIC & RESEARCH DIRECTION

  -        Presenting the refined topic alongside updated research objectives and questions

  -        Justifying its relevance and timeliness within current international business trends

  -        Peer and facilitator feedback assessing the research's overall viability
• Select section WEEK 4 – LITERATURE REVIEW (PART 1): THEMATIC ANALYSIS

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  WEEK 4 – LITERATURE REVIEW (PART 1): THEMATIC ANALYSIS

  -        Presenting the reviewed literature organized around key themes

  -        Discussing the core theories and frameworks underpinning the topic

  -        Peer critique focused on source quality and theoretical fit
• Select section WEEK 5 – LITERATURE REVIEW (PART 2): CRITICAL GAPS & POSITIONING

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  WEEK 5 – LITERATURE REVIEW (PART 2): CRITICAL GAPS & POSITIONING

  -        Presenting a synthesis of findings across the reviewed literature

  -        Identifying research gaps and articulating the study's intended contribution

  -        Feedback on the persuasiveness of the argument and its linkage to the research objectives
• Select section WEEK 6 – METHODOLOGY DEFENSE

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  WEEK 6 – METHODOLOGY DEFENSE

  -        Presenting the research design, data collection approach, and analysis plan

  -        Justifying methodological choices and addressing ethical considerations

  -        Q&A session simulating a formal research defense panel
• Select section WEEK 7 – DATA COLLECTION INSIGHTS & PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS

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  WEEK 7 – DATA COLLECTION INSIGHTS & PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS

  -        Reporting progress made in data collection or sourcing

  -        Presenting early analysis and descriptive findings

  -        Discussing challenges encountered and proposing possible solutions
• Select section WEEK 8 – FINDINGS (PART 1): PRESENTING RESULTS

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  WEEK 8 – FINDINGS (PART 1): PRESENTING RESULTS

  -        Presenting the main results using visuals such as tables, charts, and graphs

  -        Linking each result directly back to the research questions

  -        Peer critique focused on clarity and relevance
• Select section WEEK 9 – FINDINGS (PART 2) & THEMATIC DISCUSSION

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  WEEK 9 – FINDINGS (PART 2) & THEMATIC DISCUSSION

  -        Presenting deeper analysis and connecting findings back to the literature.

  -        Discussing implications for theory, policy, or practice.

  -        Peer debate on the adequacy and completeness of the findings.
• Select section WEEK 10 – CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS WORKSHOP

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  WEEK 10 – CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS WORKSHOP

  -        Presenting key conclusions and corresponding recommendations.

  -        Ensuring recommendations remain evidence-based and practically feasible.

  -        Peer review focused on clarity and overall impact.
• Select section WEEK 11 – FULL DRAFT INTEGRATION & PEER REVIEW

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  WEEK 11 – FULL DRAFT INTEGRATION & PEER REVIEW

  -        Presenting the complete seminar paper draft in full.

  -        Peer review focused on structure, coherence, and overall flow.

  -        Facilitator guidance to support final refinement.
• Select section WEEK 12:14 – FINAL SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS

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  WEEK 12:14 – FINAL SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS

  -        Presenting the polished seminar paper to peers and faculty

  -        Responding to Q&A designed to test defense skills under pressure

  -        SUBMITTING THE FINAL WRITTEN PAPER
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