Research In Management - Master's Year 2

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Bloc Methodologies and epistemologies in Management

  • Advanced methods

    Advanced methods

    Ects : 3

    Overview :

    En mode 'projet de recherche', les étudiants sont amenés à proposer une analyse sur un sujet imposé

    Coefficient : 1

    Learning outcomes :

    Récolte de données et analyse structurée des données recueillies
  • Research Design in Management

    Research Design in Management

    Ects : 3

    Lecturer :

    Total hours : 24

    Coefficient : validation

Bloc Advanced theorie in Management

Bloc Transversal Seminars

Bloc Research Skills

Bloc Methodologies and epistemologies in Management

  • Quantitative methodology for management

    Quantitative methodology for management

    Ects : 3

    Lecturer :

    Total hours : 24

    Overview :

    The course will consist of theoretical lectures enriched with in-class discussions based on exercises and analysis of appropriate research examples. Students will also take part in group activities during workshops. These workshops will help students putting ideas explored in the lectures into practice.

    Session 1: Introduction to quantitative research methods and to the seminar

    Session 2: Quantitative research designs

    Session 3: Survey research methods

    Session 4: Survey research workshop

    Session 5: Experimental research methods

    Session 6: Experimental research workshop

    Session 7: Research proposal workshop

    Session 8: Research proposal presentations

    Recommended prerequisites :

    N/A

    Require prerequisites :

    N/A

    Learning outcomes :

    The seminar is designed to introduce students to principles and fundamental tools of the quantitative methods most frequently used in management research. We will present a range of critical topics including survey research and experimental design.

    Assessment :

    The evaluation will be based on an individual research proposal at the end of the seminar, on group activities during workshops, and on class preparation and active participation.

    Bibliography-recommended reading

    Session 1

    · della Porta, D. and Keating, M. (2008), Chap2: How Many Approaches in the Social Sciences? An Epistemological Introduction, In Approaches and methodologies in the social sciences : A pluralist perspective, Cambridge University Press, pp19-39.

    Session 2

    · Weathington, Bart L., et al. (2012), Chap3: The Foundations of Research, In Understanding Business Research, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, pp41-71.

    · Franklin, M. (2008), Chap13: Quantitative Analysis, In Approaches and methodologies in the social sciences : A pluralist perspective. Cambridge University Press, pp240-262.

    · Eisend, M., and Kuss, A. (2019). Chap7: Hypotheses and Model for Theory Testing, In Research Methodology in Marketing, Springer, Cham, pp151-172.

    Sessions 3+4

    · Weathington, Bart L., et al. (2012), Chap4: An Overview of Research Methods, In Understanding Business Research, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, pp73-103.

    · Aityan, S.K. (2022). Chap16: Survey Method, In Business Research Methodology, Springer, Cham, pp343-357.

    Sessions 5+6

    · Eisend, M., and Kuss, A. (2019). Chap8: Testing Causal Relationships, In Research Methodology in Marketing, Springer, Cham, pp173-193.

    Session 7

    · Aityan, S.K. (2022). Chap22: Writing Research Report. In Business Research Methodology, Springer, Cham, pp461-479.

    . Aityan, S.K. (2022). Chap23: Making Presentations, In Business Research Methodology, Springer, Cham, pp481-491.
  • Qualitative methodology for management

    Qualitative methodology for management

    Ects : 3

    Lecturer :

    Total hours : 24

    Overview :

    Design de recherche

    Méthodes de collecte

    Méthodes d'analyse et théorisation

    Utilisation d'un logiciel d'aide à l'analyse

    Coefficient : validation

    Learning outcomes :

    Etre capable de designer et d'évaluer une méthode de recherche pour développer une étude qualitative en management

    Bibliography-recommended reading

    Thiétart R.A (dir), (2025) Méthodes de Recherche en Management, Dunod, 5ème édition

Bloc Advanced theorie in Management

Bloc Transversal Seminars

Bloc Research Skills

  • Research training

    Research training

    Ects : 3

    Coefficient : validation
  • Thesis project

    Thesis project

    Ects : 3

    Total hours : 50

    Overview :

    Sur la base du mémoire de master réalisé par l'étudiant.e, un projet de recherche est construit pour montrer quelle(s) voie(s) de recherche seraient possibles pour poursuivre la réflexion sur une projet de thèse de doctorat. Le projet comprend une synthèse de la littérature existante, une problématisation et la proposition d'un design de recherche

    Coefficient : validation

    Learning outcomes :

    Développer un pré-projet de recherche

    Assessment :

    Validation du projet
  • Research writing

    Research writing

    Ects : 9

    Coefficient : 4

Academic Training Year 2026 - 2027 - subject to modification

Teaching Modalities

In the second year, a dual-master’s degree enrollment allows students to specialize by joining one of our seven associated master’s tracks while continuing their training in our program. The seven associated Master tracks are:

  • Research and Consulting in Strategic Management – 101
  • Strategy & Marketing Research and Consulting – 102
  • Network Industries and the Digital Economy – 116
  • Consulting and Research in Audit and Control – 124
  • Business Consulting in Organization & Digital Organization – 128
  • Organizations, Sustainabilities and Responsabilities - 239
  • Fashion and Materials

Students enroll in the research or initial training tracks of these programs and benefit from a coordinated dual master’s curriculum that allows them to complete both degrees during the academic year.

As part of the program, students come together at various times throughout the year for intensive seminars to advance their research training (Research Design, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods).

They also benefit from a wide selection of interdisciplinary courses offered during the PSL weeks, allowing them to personalize their academic path. Additionally, all students design and produce a research thesis. The specifics of the program and teaching methods then depend on the chosen specialization.

This is a full-time, intensive training year (September to June). Depending on individual student projects and the chosen specialization, research or organizational internships may be arranged, typically starting at the end of April.

Students who are not fluent in French should be aware that second-year specializations are often at least partially taught in French, and their admission will depend on their ability to achieve the required level of French.