course-schedule

Qualitative Research Methods (Vorlesung)

Dozent/in: Johanne Düsterbeck, Steffen Farny

Inhalt: This course offers students a more advanced introduction to qualitative research methods. Qualitative research is a research strategy that emphasizes large bodies of unstructured data (textual, graphical, audio, and video data) that cannot be meaningfully analyzed by formal, statistical approaches. Students will learn how to set up a qualitative research project and will be informed about different qualitative research approaches such as case study research, grounded theory, ethnography or design science. The course gives students the opportunity to learn how to construct a research question, craft a qualitative research design, collect and rigorously analyze data with the help of qualitative data analysis methodologies and procedures, as well as evaluating the quality of qualitative research. Please make sure to carefully read through the syllabus as it entails key information about the structure of this course. Also, make sure to register for the Moodle course (tab: Onlinelehre) where you can find the lecture videos and further important course materials.

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 1 (Übung)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Termin:
14-täglich | Montag | 08:15 - 11:45 | 20.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 14.202 Seminarraum

Inhalt: The course will be taught in two different modes in which the tutorials fulfill distinct tasks. When selecting a tutorial, please be aware that the tutorials differ in the thematic focus of the research projects that you will undertake. This particular tutorial will address the topic of "Employee Activism." Mode 1 – October 16th to December 4th Mode 1 takes place during the first half of the semester. Please note that it is of utmost importance to prepare your attendance of the tutorials. Details will be provided in the first tutorial session. Mode 1 concludes with a test of your knowledge of the course subjects covered in lectures 1 to 12. Mode 2 – December 5th to March 15th Mode 2 stretches throughout the second half of the semester; it kicks off with the tutorial session on December 14th and concludes with the submission of your research reports. During mode 2, you apply your knowledge of qualitative research methods by conducting your own research projects in groups. The tutorial sessions in this mode have two objectives. First, we will discuss particular topics that will help you navigate the process of your research projects. Second, we will use the tutorials to discuss your questions and give collective feedback on your emerging research projects. Be advised that hearing the feedback both on your own as well as on others’ projects is absolutely necessary to develop a research project that meets our expectations. Please make sure to carefully read through the syllabus as it entails key information about the structure of this course.

Sustainable M&E: Climate Resilient Communities in the Caribbean (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Inhalt: How to foster community impact? What makes a community resilient? Who needs to engage in climate adaptation action? This transdisciplinary (TD) community impact research project focuses on the intersection of climate resilience, communities and social entrerpreneurship. The setting of the project is Grenada, a Small Island State in the Southern Caribbean (Lesser Antilles) in which communities face continuous challenges to adapt to changing climatic conditions and threats to their livelihoods. In their quest to become a ‘climate resilient community’, people living in the Caribbean are currently struggling to mitigate and adapt to changing climatic conditions and impactful catastrophes, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and the pandemic. Building on results generated in the four previous years, student teams will focus on creating new solution-oriented transferable knowledge for peoples living on Grenada. To do so, a concrete entrepreneurial training interventions (STEP S) will be implemented with student mentors (on-site) and regional partners, for example the Saint George University.

Leuphana Bachelor - Major International Business Administration & Entrepreneurship - Sustainable Management & Entrepreneurship

Betreuung Abschlussarbeiten SoSe 2026 - Social Entrepreneurship (Belegung)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

zusätzliche Angebote - Bewerbungsverfahren für die Betreuung von betriebswirtschaftlichen Abschlussarbeiten - 1. Bewerbungsphase für die Betreuung der betriebswirtschaftlichen Abschlussarbeiten

How to co-create impactful research (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny, Theres Konrad

Inhalt: Most PhD programs equip students with in-depth theoretical and methodological knowledge to better grasp “how the world currently is” (system knowledge) and “how it ought to be” (target knowledge) on a topic under investigation. However, most PhD students typically lack an understanding of transformation knowledge to also be able to act as change agents and implement their knowledge in transforming the state of the word towards a desirable future, i.e. have societal impact. To address this gap in our current PhD education at Leuphana University, the course will embark on a transformative learning experience that teaches the co-creation of solution-oriented knowledge together with different stakeholders. On the one hand, the course will bring diverse audiences and perspective together, offering valuable insights on impact (co-)creation. On the other hand, the course offers participants a safe learning environment to experiment with solution-oriented knowledge translation. The course is split into 3 parts. First, there is an introductory session at Leuphana, preparing the ground for the main part: we embark on a 1-week field trip to interesting places in Europe (Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki) so that students can learn from engaging with best-practice examples and have a first embodied experience of co-creating impact. Each participant needs to develop a short workshop/session tied to their own skills and knowledge, to be presented during this journey. Finally, we have a final event where student present their “impact stories and/or artefacts”. This pedagogical design promotes students (1) gaining a deeper understanding on different types of knowledge and their relevance in societal transformation; (2) reflecting on the authority of science in transformative processes; and (3) learning to (co-)create societal impact in their own research.

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 3 (Übung)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Inhalt:

Entfällt !!! Climate Resilient Communities in the Carribean (Projekt)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny, Viola Hakkarainen

Leuphana Bachelor - Major Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies - Research Project in Sustainability Science

Think REAL: Developing inclusive entrepreneurial solutions (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny, Theres Konrad, Svenja Rehwinkel

Inhalt: How can organizations create meaningful social impact while staying financially sustainable? This seminar dives into the fascinating world of social enterprises and hybrid organizations - businesses that blend profit and purpose to tackle urgent social and environmental challenges. Through real-world cases like HEYHO, a muesli company that provides jobs for individuals with lived experiences (such as incarceration, homelessness, mental health disabilities and more), we will explore how organizations successfully combine market logic with mission-driven goals. Students will gain insights into the unique opportunities and challenges of social enterprises and hybrid organizations. In this interactive course, we will not only study inspiring examples but also design innovative micro-trainings to apply these lessons in practice, thus equipping yourself with tools to foster positive change in future organizations. If you’re interested in sustainability and new ways of doing business, this seminar will challenge and inspire you.

2. Bewerbungsphase: Betreuung Abschlussarbeiten SoSe 2026 - Social Entrepreneurship (Belegung)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Inhalt: Prof. Farny primarily supervises theses that employ qualitative research designs, with a strong focus on Grounded Theory, Case Study, and Ethnographic Approaches. His academic expertise lies in the fields of social and sustainable entrepreneurship, with a particular interest in topics such as: • New practices and processes in sustainable entrepreneurship • Alternative forms of organizing (e.g., community entrepreneurship) • Holistic and net-positive sustainability orientations, especially regeneration and regenerative entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship and resilience in response to shocks and disruptions • Outcomes, outputs, and impacts of entrepreneurial practices (e.g. impact measurement) • The interrelationship between the natural environment and entrepreneurship (“organizing with nature”) Exemplary theses supervised by Prof. Farny have investigated themes such as regenerative business models in rural communities, ethnographic studies of community-driven enterprises, and case studies exploring entrepreneurial responses to environmental crises. Theoretical approaches often draw from institutional theory, practice theory, systems thinking, and socio-ecological perspectives. Methodological Approaches The theses under Prof. Farny’s supervision are typically qualitative in nature, emphasizing interpretive and exploratory methodologies. Common approaches include: • Grounded Theory for theory development based on empirical data • Case Study Research to explore complex, real-life entrepreneurial contexts • Ethnographic Designs to provide in-depth, contextual understanding of entrepreneurial practices In some cases, conceptual work and theoretical essays may also be supervised, particularly when aiming to develop or critically interrogate frameworks within the domain of sustainable entrepreneurship. Supervision Process Prospective thesis students are expected to initiate contact via a short email outlining: (a) the research phenomenon, (b) the research question (c) the intended research design. This is followed by a brief (virtual) meeting to discuss the feasibility and alignment of the topic. Students then prepare a 3–5 page exposé, which serves as the foundation for the research project. Subsequent supervision meetings are arranged on a needs-based schedule, ensuring tailored support throughout the thesis process.

zusätzliche Angebote - Bewerbungsverfahren für die Betreuung von betriebswirtschaftlichen Abschlussarbeiten - 2. Bewerbungsphase für die Betreuung der betriebswirtschaftlichen Abschlussarbeiten

Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Dr. Steffen Farny

Lehrveranstaltungen

Qualitative Research Methods (Vorlesung)

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 1 (Übung)

Sustainable M&E: Climate Resilient Communities in the Caribbean (Seminar)

Betreuung Abschlussarbeiten SoSe 2026 - Social Entrepreneurship (Belegung)

How to co-create impactful research (Seminar)

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 3 (Übung)

Entfällt !!! Climate Resilient Communities in the Carribean (Projekt)

Think REAL: Developing inclusive entrepreneurial solutions (Seminar)

2. Bewerbungsphase: Betreuung Abschlussarbeiten SoSe 2026 - Social Entrepreneurship (Belegung)