What is a thesis: A thesis is primarily a document written by a student
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Description
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 What is a
thesis?
A thesis is primarily
a document written by a student,
which aims to enable them to structure their thoughts in order to give a reasoned and analytical response
to a specific research question. As such, the thesis enables the
student to educate by giving an answer to a research
question in management. This is done by producing research
model (proposition of method,
framework,…) and validate it through
case study(ies) This entails discussion of results and enables the student to
defend one or more 'arguments/ideas'. It is
not a work placement report.
The response given by the student to the research
question in the thesis
must be as thorough as possible and therefore depends:
- Firstly, on a literature review (or literature
investigation). The idea here is for the student to gather literature in existing
material that deals with their subject, as well as items that may help them to
propose a research model.
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Secondly, on an empirical
study. The student need to collect data in company to validate his research model.
1.2. The place of the
Thesis in the programme
The Thesis is a
work which ends the programmes MS/MSc and is done individually.
The minimum pass mark for the Thesis is 10/20 to allow
the student to complete their course
of studies. The number of credits allocated to the thesis is 30 ECTS.
2.
PROCESSES IN THE THESIS
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Time indications |
Thesis stage |
Content |
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Research
project |
The student has validation from their tutor. It is their responsibility
to contact the tutor to discuss the research question,
fine tune the subject if necessary and begin the work. The
student must submit a description of their subject, the main research
question and associated challenges, a short description of the methodology
envisaged and some key references associated with the subject . It must be submitted on the platform. If the tutor validates it, the
student goes on to the next stage. If the tutor rejects it, the student must
correct it and submit it again. * |
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Literature review |
The student begins the stage of researching academic works (articles from scientific journals and works written by researchers) to
bring some early elements of theoretical response to the research question. The tutor gives them guidance to
ensure the literature investigation is as relevant as possible, but without
actually giving them the references. This is organised in a plan, which it is
advisable to submit to the tutor. The
student has written the theoretical part of their thesis in a clear, structured and complete manner. It is advisable to have it
approved by the tutor |
