Course: Master Thesis credits: 25

Course code
BPVM26THE1C
Name
Master Thesis
Study year
2026-2027
ECTS credits
25
Language
English
Coordinator
J.M. Haandrikman
Modes of delivery
  • Education
Assessments
  • Proposal, report and defence - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

Students: 

1. Formulate and justify a complex organizational or societal problem by critically analyzing relevant academic literature, data, and contextual factors, resulting in a clearly defined research objective and questions. 

2. Critically integrate theories, concepts, and methods from multiple business disciplines (and, where relevant, adjacent fields) to develop a coherent analytical framework for addressing the research problem. 

3. Design and execute an appropriate research methodology, demonstrating methodological justification, data integrity, and appropriate analytical skills in generating valid and reliable findings. 

4. Develop and critically evaluate evidence-based, innovative, and sustainable solutions or insights that create organizational and/or societal value, explicitly considering feasibility, risks, stakeholder implications, and their economic, societal, and environmental impact. Translate findings into actionable, contextually appropriate recommendations for practice. 

5. Demonstrate ethical awareness, professional responsibility, and critical reflection throughout the research process, including responsible stakeholder engagement and data handling, and justification of methodological choices, limitations, and implications. 

6. Communicate and defend the research process, findings, and recommendations effectively across multiple formats, adapting content, argumentation, and style to the purpose and audience of each output in academic and professional contexts. 
 

CLO1 contributes to PLO1: Research 

CLO2 contributes to PLO3: Interdisciplinary Approach 

CLO3 contributes to PLO1: Research 

CLO4 contributes to PLO2: Innovation & Entrepreneurship 

CLO5 contributes to PLO4: Professional Development & Leadership 

CLO6 contributes to PLO5: Communication 

Content

Strategic Focus Areas: Entrepeneurship, Global Mindset and Sustainability

The Master Thesis is the proof by which students demonstrate their ability to independently make a substantial contribution towards the solution of a complex problem in an interdisciplinary professional context. The thesis is written in the form of a Journal Article Style Thesis (JAST), meaning that students produce an academic paper in a journal article format. As Business Professional with an MSc title, students are able to conceive innovative solutions that are relevant for the profession and based on relevant academic insights.  
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The thesis is a commissioner-driven, supervised learning process. To the extent possible, it simulates a professional work environment, emphasizing deadlines and professional standards for deliverables, as well as the need to make decisions and recommendations based on imperfect information. It recognizes the importance of being responsive to: 

  1. professional stakeholders, interested in the solution; 

  1. academic advances and standards in the relevant field; 

  2. the interdisciplinary environment, which requires effective cooperation with others.
This course enables students to address one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through student defined, impact oriented research. 

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • Business & Law
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