• INTRODUCING EDEN
• EDEN IN OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
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The programme in Operations & Production Management will include seminars on the following topics :

• Research Methodology in Operations Management
• Technology Management
• Project Management

Prof. Pär ÅHLSTRÖM, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden

Prof. Pär ÅHLSTRÖM, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden

Prof. Cipriano FORZA, University of Padova, Italy

Prof. Rui SOUSA, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal

Prof. David COGHLAN, University of Dublin, Ireland

Prof. Paul COUGHLAN, University of Dublin, Ireland

Prof. Jan FRANSOO, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Prof. Will BERTRAND, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE AND OUTLINE

The EDEN doctoral seminar on research methodology in operations management is designed to fit PhD students in operations management. The seminar gives participants insights into the characteristics of four different research methodologies: simulation and modeling, surveys, case studies and action research. The main purpose of the seminar is to make participants aware of when to use different methodologies and the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology.

The first day contains general features of and advice on the research process, which are similar regardless of methodology. It also works as an introduction to the rest of the week and helps participants to set the different methodologies into perspective. The following four days are spent on each methodology, going through how to conduct and report a study based on the particular methodology. This is done by leading experts on each methodology.

Upon leaving the week, participants will have an increased insight into the research process and the nature of different methodologies, to help in their choice of methodology or, as more often is the case, help them fit their the methodology to their research question.

TIME AND LOCATION
The seminar will be held at the EIASM, BRUSSELS.
The programme will start on February 2, 2009 and is scheduled to end February 6, 2009

PARTICIPATION FEE
The participation fee is 1500 €. This fee includes participation to the seminar, the documents, lodging and full board.
Doctoral students will be assigned rooms for two.

Should you wish a single room, an extra fee of 25 € per night will be charged to you.

Cancellations made before January 15, 2009 will be reimbursed with 10% deduction of the total fee. No reimbursement will be possible after this date.

EIASM SCHOLARSHIPS
The Institute offers a limited number of scholarships of 700 € each. Scholarships are strictly limited to students coming from an EIASM Institutional Member (the Academic Council). Allocation of the scholarships is entirely at the discretion of the European Institute.

APPLICATIONS
Interested doctoral students should register online (and add the required documents) no later than December 2, 2008. Besides doctoral students, other researchers may participate. The number of participants will be limited to create a stimulating environment. The selection among the applicants will be conducted by the Institute’s Faculty. They will review the following documents which should necessarily complement each application form:

• the applicant’s curriculum vitae demonstrating his/her capabilities of doing research ;
• a letter of recommendation of his/her local faculty supporting the application ;
• a two-page description of his/her doctoral research, indicating the general objectives.