6 ECTS credits
168 u studietijd

Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4014988ENR voor alle studenten in het 1e en 2e semester met een verdiepend master niveau.

Semester
1e en 2e semester
Inschrijving onder examencontract
Niet mogelijk
Beoordelingsvoet
Beoordeling (0 tot 20)
2e zittijd mogelijk
Ja
Onderwijstaal
Engels
Faculteit
Faculteit Sociale Wetensch & SolvayBusinessSchool
Verantwoordelijke vakgroep
Toegepaste economie
Onderwijsteam
Ilse Scheerlinck
Leo Van Hove (titularis)
Filip Van Droogenbroeck
Ronny Verbraecken
Promotor .
Onderdelen en contacturen
6 contacturen Hoorcollege
2 contacturen Werkcolleges, practica en oefeningen
160 contacturen Zelfstudie en externe werkvormen
Inhoud

The main task for students is to write a paper in preparation of their Master thesis.  The paper is written under the direction of the future promoter of the Master thesis.

The paper should contain:

  • a reasoned description of the scope of the topic;
  • a critical literature review (guideline: 5,000 words and 10 peer-reviewed articles);
  • clear research questions that are derived from the existing literature;
  • a detailed explanation (and justification) of the selected research method(s);
  • a provisional structure of the master thesis, with justification;
  • a list of references drafted according to a generally accepted referencing system (depending on the preferences of the promoter: APA or another system).

The promoter can always give additional instructions.

A number of introductory sessions will be given by the holder of the course. These sessions will (1) explain the goals of the paper and the Master thesis, (2) give an overview of the electronic databases that are available, (3) explain how students should draft a list of references and refer to the literature consulted, and (4) give tips on writing a paper and a dissertation.

Studiemateriaal
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : The student’s guide to writing economics, Neugeboren, Robert H, Routledge, 9780415701235, 2005
Bijkomende info

A brochure entitled 'Introduction to writing a master thesis' is available via Canvas.

If you still have questions, this is a booklet that I like: Neugeboren, Robert H., The student’s guide to writing economics, Routledge, 2005 (ISBN 0-415-70123-6)

Teaching Methods

- Lecture: collective contact-dependent moments during which the lecturer engages with learning materials
- Seminar, Exercises or Practicals (Practical): collective or individual contact-dependent moments during which the students are guided to actively engage with learning materials
- Independent or External Form of Study (Self): independent study

This description of the teaching methods is indicative, in order to assess the expected study load.

Lecture: 6 hours (3 x 2 hours)

Practical: 2 hours

  • feedbackmoments with promotor, in person or via e-mail

Self: 160 hours

  • participate at Masterthesis fair, domain research, reading content, writing paper: 160 hours (20 days of 8 hours)A brochure entitled ' Introduction to writing a master thesis' is available via Pointcarré.
Leerresultaten

Algemene competenties

At the end of this course, students should be able to look up relevant (scientific) economic literature in bibliographic databases such as the Web of Science. They should also be able to write an adequately documented research proposal for their master thesis, containing: a critical literature review, clear research questions, a detailed explanation (and justification) of the research method(s), a provisional structure of the master thesis, and a list of references drafted according to a generally accepted system.

Beoordelingsinformatie

De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Praktijk bepaalt 100% van het eindcijfer

Binnen de categorie Examen Praktijk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Research Paper met een wegingsfactor 100 en aldus 100% van het totale eindcijfer.

Aanvullende info mbt evaluatie

There is no exam as such. Students are quoted on their paper. In the first session the due date for the paper is the last Monday before the start of the studying period. In the second session the due date is the Monday of the week preceding the start of the session.  Students should submit their paper at the secretariat of the research groups, after having uploaded an electronic copy on Turnitin. The promoter grades the paper, and, in doing so, reviews both the content as well as the references and the list of references.

 

 

Toegestane onvoldoende
Kijk in het aanvullend OER van je faculteit na of een toegestane onvoldoende mogelijk is voor dit opleidingsonderdeel.

Academische context

Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master of International Business: Standaard traject (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Business Engineering: Business and Technology: Standaard traject (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)