Course: Master Thesis - Thesis proposal, report and defence credits: 25
- Course code
- BPDM21THE1C
- Name
- Master Thesis - Thesis proposal, report and defence
- Study year
- 2023-2024
- ECTS credits
- 25
- Language
- Dutch, with parts in English
- Coordinator
- P.M. Duarte de Almeida
- Modes of delivery
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- Graduation project
- Assessments
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- Master Thesis - Final assessment discussion
Learning outcomes
- To take the essence: the student identifies and briefly summarizes the essence of the findings
- To problematize: the student evaluates the interdisciplinary context of the assignment, and describes the main research question that needs to be addressed
- To conceptualize: the student introduces the key concepts relevant to the main research question of the Thesis, and critically evaluates relevant literature. The literature review involves sources from the various domains relevant to the main research question
- To design: the student translates the core problem into a main research question and a few sub-research questions, frames the research in the literature, and designs the research method to answer the main research question
- To analyze: the student executes the research according to the research design, and collects and analyses systematically the resulting data
- To discuss: the student critically evaluates the outcomes of the research, and discusses and defends the implications both from an academic and a business management perspective
- To conclude: the student summarizes the outcomes of the Thesis by reflecting on the main research question. The student identifies specific managerial implications with respect to the answer to the main research question
- To advise & to implement: the student gives well-motivated (interdisciplinary) managerial implications for the answer to the main research question, including implications for other functional domains and guidelines for implementation
- To persuade: the student writes in a stimulating well-articulated manner, and uses academic English. In the argumentation, the student persuades his audience, and stimulates them to accept the choices and support the answer to the main research question.
Content
The Master Thesis is the master proof by which students demonstrate their ability to independently make a substantial contribution towards the solution of a complex problem in an interdisciplinary professional context. As Business Professional with an MSc title, students are able to conceive innovative solutions that are relevant for the profession and based on relevant academic insights.
The thesis is a client-driven, supervised learning process. To the extent possible, it simulates a professional approach emphasizing deadlines and professional standards for work products, as well as the imperative to make decisions and recommendations based on imperfect information. It recognizes the importance of being responsive to:
The thesis is a client-driven, supervised learning process. To the extent possible, it simulates a professional approach emphasizing deadlines and professional standards for work products, as well as the imperative to make decisions and recommendations based on imperfect information. It recognizes the importance of being responsive to:
- The professional stakeholders interested in the solution
- The academic advances and standards in the field of interest.
- The interdisciplinary environment, therefore, the necessity to co-operate with others.
Included in programme(s)
School(s)
- International Business School