18 ECTS credits
490 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4013953ENR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The Master Thesis Business Engineering is the work by which you complete the master’s programme. With the Master Thesis the student demonstrates analytical and synthetic skills or an independent problem-solving capacity on an academic level. The work reflects the general critical-reflective mindset or the research mentality of the student.
The Master Thesis treats a topic that is related to one of the subareas that are addressed within the master’s programme Business Engineering.
The administrative and substantive procedures for the Master Thesis go digitally though the ‘Master Thesis Information System’ (MaThIS). The student takes the initiative in this.
The Master Thesis is written in the language of instruction of the programme. In Dutch programmes the Master Thesis can be written in English or French with the consent of the supervisor.
A manual with additional information (on deadlines, manner of submitting, evaluation,…) can be found on the course space in Canvas and is regarded as an integral part of the course description.
The faculty regulations concerning the Master Thesis are also included in the supplementary faculty regulations, chapter V, of the Teaching and Examination Regulations: https://student.vub.be/en/ES#regulations-and-forms
This course is a final paper completing a Master’s programme and cannot be taken as part of a credit contract.
The Master’s thesis is the final paper completing a Master’s course which forms proof of the student’s capacity for analytical and synthetic work, independent problem solving at an academic level, or artistic creation. This document reflects the student’s general capacity for critical reflection or research.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Master Thesis determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Master Thesis category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The following applies to both examination sessions:
The student who submits a Master Thesis agrees with the rules regarding plagiarism: https://student.vub.be/en/ES#regulations-and-forms (scroll down).
Every student defends him- or herself regarding the content and design of the Master Thesis.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Business Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)