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Professor Kari Lukka, University of Turku, Finland

Professor David Cooper, University of Alberta, Canada
Professor Kari Lukka, University of Turku, Finland
Professor Sven Modell, Manchester Business School, UK
Professor Jan Mouritsen, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
 

This EDEN course for doctoral students deals with issues around conducting case research in management accounting. As this mode of research is nowadays increasingly applied in management accounting studies, particularly in Europe, there is a need to probe into its fundamentals. Regarding them, a series of questions can be raised, for instance the following: What is the role of case research in management accounting? What kind of knowledge can be produced by case research? What abilities should a researcher have when conducting case research? How to actually conduct case research? How to evaluate the outcomes of case research?

In this EDEN seminar, these and other key questions around case-based research in management accounting will be raised and tackled, under the guidance of the international faculty of management accounting focused scholars, having wide experience in conducting and publishing case-based research. The purpose of the course is both to enhance its participants’ awareness of the various opportunities which open when selecting to conduct case research in management accounting and the necessary skills one has to develop in order to be able to seize them.

Case-based research is a many-sided phenomenon - it is not just one single way of conducting empirical research directly in the practical field and with a small number of research subjects. Consequently, a wide range of issues will be addressed during the course, including the methodological foundations of case research, different types of case research, aspects of field-work, analysis of empirical evidence, theory connections of case research, ethics and politics of case research, writing the research report, and publication considerations. The course will explore the various aspects of case-based research with the help of pre-readings, lectures, and discussions. 
 

Credits: 4 ECTS are assigned to the seminar.

The International edition of the book by Bruce L. Berg & Howard Lune (2012) “Qualitative research methods for the social sciences”, 8th edition (Pearson) is compulsory pre-reading for all students attending the course. Martyn Hammersley & Paul Atkinson (2007) “Ethnography” 3rd edition (Routledge) is voluntary additional pre-reading for those who wish, and have the time, to dig deeper beforehand.

TIME AND LOCATION
The seminar will be held at the EIASM, BRUSSELS.
The programme will start on Tuesday April 16, 2013 at 09.00  and is scheduled to end on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 16.00.

PARTICIPATION FEE
The participation fee is 1100 € (VAT not included). This fee includes participation to the seminar, the seminar documentation, lunches and 2 group dinners.

Thanks to the generous support of the European Accounting Association (EAA), we are pleased to offer a financial support to European-based students coming from institutions from Eastern & Southern Europe ⁽¹⁾.
An amount of minimum 500 and maximum 750€ will be granted per student depending on the number of applications. A limited number of students will be able to benefit from this funding. Funds will be given on a first come, first served basis.

⁽¹⁾ Countries targeted by this initiative are Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, and Ukraine, as well as Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

EIASM SCHOLARSHIPS
The Institute offers a limited number of scholarships of 600€ per member institutaion. 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.

Cancellations made before March 25, 2013 will be reimbursed with 10% deduction of the total fee. No reimbursement will be possible after this date.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
You are requested to make your own hotel arrangement. 

Recommended hotel for students

Citadines Sainte-Catherine Bruxelles Apart'hotel (10 minutes walk from the seminar venue)
51 quai au Bois à Brûler - 1000 Brussels
Tel 32 2 221 14 11 - Fax 32 2 2211599 -
Website : http://www.citadines.com/en/belgium/brussels/sainte_catherine/

To book a room, contact ignacio.sandino@citadines.com and mention EIASM EDEN
 

Breakfast: 14 Euros

Please book your room by latest March 20, 2013 to benefit from special rate.
All bookings coming in after that date will be considered individually depending on availability.

Other Hotels

Hotel NH Atlanta ****
Boulevard Adolph Max 7
1000 Brussels
Tel 00800 0115 0116 (free of charge) - reservations@nh-hotels.com

Special rate (single or double room) 155 EUR (including breakfast) (subject to change)
Please mention "EIASM " when making your reservation.

Hotel Métropole *****
Place de Brouckère 31 - 1000 Bruxelles
http://www.metropolehotel.com

During the week :
Superior Single room at € 159 ,-/ night
Superior Double room at € 189,-/night
including buffet breakfast and all taxes

During the week-end :
Superior Single room at € 140 ,-/ night
Superior Double room at € 170,-/night
including buffet breakfast and all taxes

To take advantage of these special rates, please mention “EIASM” when making your reservation. However, according to the period of the booking, some better rates could be offered by contacting the hotel directly. We advice you to check on the web site first.

Contact : Mr.Chafik HABIB - Tel. : + 32 2 214 24 25 or + 32 2 214 24 26 or + 32 2 2142424 - Fax : 32 2 2180240
Email :info@metropolehotel.be

APPLICATIONS
Interested doctoral students should register online (and add the required documents) no later than February 8, 2013. 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.