Colloquium Master Thesis

level of course unit

2. Study cycle, Master

Learning outcomes of course unit

The students:
• are able to independently analyze, interpret and critically reflect on data with the help of a self-chosen scientific methodology.
• are able to present results in a comprehensible way and according to scientific standards within the framework of the Master thesis.
• are able to work out and actively develop arguments and problem solutions.
• are able to present and defend the results of the Master thesis.

prerequisites and co-requisites

Contents of all courses with links to the topic of the Master thesis of the entire program, especially Research Methods I-III, Academic Writing and MA-Camp

course contents

• Expansion of the knowledge of scientific work with regard to the development and implementation of a research design as well as the structuring of the working process
• Academic methods with MS Word or Latex
• Time series and/or panel data (if required)
• Advanced methods such as Tobit model or Poisson Regression (if required)
• Regular meetings to discuss the current status and progress of the Master thesis with the accompanying scientific supervision
• Information on the final Master's examination