MSc Thesis
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MSc Thesis
The purpose of the MSc thesis is to deepen the critical thinking and experience of postgraduate students through the development of studies and research on topics directly related to the subject matter of the MSc Program
General Competences
The General Competences that students should have acquired include:
- Project planning and management
- Working independently
- Decision Making
- Production of new research ideas
Skills
Upon successful completion of the thesis, students will have both the ability to conduct basic and applied research and the capacity to develop and advance knowledge in topics relevant to the field of the MSc Program. More specifically students are expected to be able to:
- search for and thoroughly use the appropriate information from relevant scientific literature,
- utilize the knowledge acquired during their studies in the program and develop synthesis skills,
- combine literature findings with real-world conditions in which the problem/issue occurs and interpret them in light of these conditions,
- manage data and formulate proposals or make decisions,
- analyze and present research findings and data using appropriate and relevant tools,
- demonstrate the ability to employ appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods,
- assess and evaluate interpretations and create a new framework for addressing the problem/issue
Knowledge
In particular, it aims to:
- deepen the knowledge of the students in the scientific topic of the thesis.
- advance their understanding of research thinking and methodology.
- guide them in finding and collecting the required information / data / tools required for the thesis
- support them in applying the knowledge acquired during the courses of the MSc Program
Competences
Students will be able to:
- develop and clearly present conclusions and well-documented proposals for addressing the problem/issue,
- compose a scientific text, and
- organize and deliver an oral presentation of their thesis topic