Research Master

Social and Behavioral

SciencesIndividual in Social Context

April 7, 2016, 18.00-18.45, 20.00-20.45

• Prof. dr. Leon Oerlemans (Academic director)

• Ruud Tacken (First year ReMa student)

• Leona Henry (Second year ReMa student)

• Questions and Answers

www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/rmsbs

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Overview

• Focus of program

• Content and structure of the program

• Some examples of courses

• Who choose the program?

• Experiences of ReMa students

• Admission requirements

• Career opportunities

• Important dates

• Questions?

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Focus of the program: Example 1

• Context (culture) and emotion display

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Is there a difference?

Focus of the program: Example 2

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Focus of program: Example 3

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Negative ties in

teams

Team performance

Task interdepence

Content of the program 1/3

• What is the core focus of this Research Master program?

• To understand behavior, one must understand how an actor relates to other social actors in its context.

• Interlocking of behaviors of participants (activities and behaviors, not social actors, are interlocked in context)

• Context = other persons, family, generation, groups, networks, teams, organizations.

• What kind of individual behaviors have the focus of attention?

• Decision-making

• Collaboration

• Knowledge exchange & learning

• Conflict

• Negotiation

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Content of the program 2/3

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B(I)

Context:

Social

network

Context:

Project/

Team

Context:

Organization

B(I) = Behavior

individuals

Content of the program 3/3

Multi-disciplinary program (unique for the NL) studying and analyzing people’s behavior within three

different (inter-related) contexts:

• Social Psychology (how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual,

imagined, or implied presence of others). Context for behavior: perceived relevant others.

• Sociology (social behavior, its origins, development, organization, and institutions). Context for

behavior: families, ethnic groups, social networks.

• Organization Studies (how organizations and people within them behave). Context for: teams,

networks in organizations, networks of organizations).

• Methodology and Statistics (research methods and analytical tools; e.g. multi-level analysis, latent

class analysis). M&S offers analytical/statistical possibilities to analyze behavior in multiple environments.

Outcome: Students become all-round researchers who can think ‘out of the box’, and specialize in one of

the four academic perspectives.

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Program facts

• Two-year English-taught Master’s program (Msc.)

• Research Master (not a regular master = 1 year)

• Specialize into one of three minors

o Social Psychology

o Social Sciences (Sociology or Organization Studies)

o Methodology and Statistics

• Small groups (max. 30 students)

• Admission criteria apply

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Structure of the Program

• 4 Blocks (8/9 weeks each)

• Common courses (42 ECTS): e.g. Inter-personal Behavior or Multi-variate Analysis;

• Minor specific courses (24 ECTS): e.g.

• Minor SP: Emotion and Motivation

• Minor M&S: Latent Variable Modelling

• Minor SS: Relations between Ethnic Groups or Institutions & Inter-organizational Teams

• Minor specific research parts (54 ECTS): e.g.

• Internal & International traineeship

• First-year paper

• Master thesis

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Structure of the Program Year 1http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/social-and-behavioural-sciences/programme

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Structure of the Program Year 2http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/social-and-behavioural-sciences/programme

Example: Minor Social Psychology 1/2

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Example: Minor Social Psychology 2/2

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Example: minor Social Science OS 1/2

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Example: minor Social Science OS 2/2

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Some examples of ReMa courses (1)

Inter-personal behavior (prof. dr. Ilja van Beest)

• Aim of the course: Understand how interpersonal situations influence social interaction.

• Specific topics addressed: e.g. (1) social exclusion and the need to belong, (2) conflict and cooperation, (3) distributive and procedural justice, (4) fairness and self-interest, (5) negotiation, (6) social exchange and (7) social influence.

• 14 Meetings, twice a week for seven weeks.

• Is a seminar in which scientific literature is discussed in detail.

• Active participation is required.

• Discussing the literature.

• End mark is the average of quizzes, (45%),

final exam (45%), and participation (10%)

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Some examples of ReMa courses (2)

Multivariate Analysis (dr. Wilco Emons)

• Aim: Introduction to (use of) a large array of multivariate methods for

the analysis of complex data.

• E.g. regression analysis, factor analysis and principal component

analysis, discriminant analysis, and (M)ANOVA.

• The course consists of 14 two-hour interactive lectures and 14 two-

hour computer practicals (application of techniques)

• Two assignments and written exam.

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Some examples of ReMa courses (3)

Networks and Cohesion (dr. Erik van Ingen and dr. Tim Reeskens)

• Aims of course: (1) acquire thorough knowledge of social networks,

social capital, and cohesion; (2) apply this knowledge in research;

(3) capable of constructing well-informed opinions about recent

empirical articles; (4) able to express those opinions in discussions

with fellow students.

• Course themes: e.g. (a) social capital + health & socioeconomic

outcomes; (b) emergence of the Internet and its role in social

interactions; (c) Inequality and social capital.

• Type of exams: Exam, in-class participation, paper, presentation

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Some examples of ReMa courses (4)

Organizations and Groups

(prof. dr. Roger Leenders; prof. dr. Marius Meeus)

• Aim: Introducing theories and concepts related to social interaction

within and between organizations (mainly focus on individuals

interacting within teams and groups).

• Approach: Two weekly meetings over the course of a block.

• Meetings grouped around a set of themes: (a) Interaction and

Social Influence; (b) Learning and Adaptiveness; (c) Temporary

Organizations.

• ‘Be a reviewer’ & ‘Be a researcher’ assignments

• + exam + participation.

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Some examples of ReMa courses (5)

First-Year Paper (topics):

• The Role of Exchange Equity in Tax Compliance.

• Factors That Will Make You Central: Advice Network Activity.

• A comparison of students’ performance in Dutch mainstream and

alternative primary schools.

• Determinants of Guilt-Proneness.

• Are Narcissists Verbally Attractive?

• Inter-organizational Network Learning, Governance Mode and

ICT Practices (also part of International Traineeship).

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Who choose the program?

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(1) Interested in doing research

(2) Qualified

(3) Willing to work hard

(4) Motivated to learn doing high quality research

(5) Particular interest in the interdisciplinary program “Individual in Social

Context” offered by Social Psychology, Sociology, Organization Studies,

and Methodology & Statistics

(6) Willing to increase ones analytical capabilities

What do students value in the ReMa program?

• Overall very satisfied (4.2/5, among highest rated TiU).

• General & scientific skills (4.2 & 4.6)

• Group size (5.0)

• Quality lecturers (4.1)

• Experience internships (4.0)

• Recommend to others? (4.1)

• (Source: NSE 2015)

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Experiences of Research Master students

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Experiences of a ReMa student

Ruud Tacken (1st year) and Leona Henry (2nd year ReMa)

• Why this Research Master?

• Expectations?

• Experiences?

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Admissionhttp://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/social-and-behavioural-sciences/admission

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelors in one of the social or behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, organizations studies, human resource studies). Examination Board evaluates other academic disciplines.

• Sufficient background in research methodology and statistics

Minimum: Intro statistics, regression, ANOVA, factor analysis, research methodology. (Possibly online M&S/MTO course required)

• Average score of 7.5 (75%) (courses 2nd +3rd Bachelor year)

Deadline July 1, 2016. If you are unsure of your average grade. Apply: conditional acceptance.

• Sufficient knowledge of English

Institutional TOEFL for Tilburg students (13 July 2016):

• Strongly motivated

Send a paper (e.g., bachelor’s thesis), reference letters, and motivation letter

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Career opportunities

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2013 GraduatesReMa Graduates Minor Current position

D. Damian (RO) SS (Soc) PhD student, University of Cologne

M. Keijzers SS (Soc) Junior Consultant at Cmotions

A. Van der Wijst SS (OS) Consultant Capgemini

N. Meslec SS (OS) Assistant professor TiU

P. Flore MS PhD student Tilburg University

L. Ippel MS PhD student Tilburg University

P. Jacobs (DE) MS Predoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute, Berlin

M. van der Werf SP Junior researcher, Nibud

S. Van Loon SP Junior Researcher Brain Juice

K. Pekaar SP PhD student EUR

M. van der Werf SP Junior Researcher at Nibud

M. Grosz (DE) SP PHD Student Universität Tübingen

Important Dates

• April 1, 2016: Deadline applications for non-EEA applicants, and all

applicants applying for an Excellence Scholarship

• July 13 2016: Institutional TOEFL test (only for TiU students)

• July 1, 2016: Deadline applications for EEA applicants not applying

for an Excellence Scholarship.

• End of August, 2016: Start program

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More information

• Year-round: All questions to TSB-international@tilburguniversity.edu

(e.g. Copy of slides, practical information, appointment with me, minor

coordinator, and or student)

• Education coordinator Dutch students: Julie Tims

For questions please visit: kennisbank Ask TSB and fill in the online

contact form

• Call 013 466 8000 or visit the Student Desk in A301

www.tilburguniversity.edu/ask-tsb

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Master’s fair

We would also like to invite you to the Master’s fair (in Academia

building) to get in contact with students, study advisors and

education coordinators!

Master’s fair 19.00 – 21.00

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ReMa: Individual Differences and Assessment

• TSB also offers ReMa “Individual Differences and Assessment”

• Focus on differences between people. You become an expert in

scientific research into personality, character, and temperament.

• Info sessions: WZ-205 (18h00 and 20h00)

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End of presentation

Thank you for your kind attention

Questions?

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