Students learn how to start the thesis process by transforming a broad topic/idea into a proper, feasible research proposal.

Writing a master thesis is a compulsory part of the program curriculum. The skills training assists students in getting the thesis process started, First, students will be informed about the formal process of writing a master thesis at our faculty, i.e., format of the thesis, requirements, grading rules, resit options etc. Second, students will learn how to develop a research idea and finally transferring it into a proper and feasible research proposal. This is the main part of the training and assists students by writing down the academic relevance of their topic and how to develop a research design. The main goal is to finally have a clearly defined research proposal with which the student can start approaching a thesis supervisor. Third, the skills training helps students to find a thesis supervisor.

This course is in transition.

The following rule applies to master Economics students, who started the programme prior to academic year 2023/24.
TRANSITIONAL REGULATION (EBS4035):
In AY23/24 and AY24/25 students repeat education for EBS4035 and as of AY25/26 students register for the thesis skills in the new MSc Economics curriculum

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Education deadline: July 15, 2023
Education deadline: December 3, 2023

See the Transitional Regulations section in the Master Education and Examination Regulations for more information.