Course: Master´s Thesis Seminar

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Course title Master´s Thesis Seminar
Course code MUPE/1SDPE
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Novák Petr, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Pilík Michal, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The essence of scientific and research work. Objectives of the diploma thesis. Designing in the diploma thesis. Methods and methodology of elaboration of diploma theses. Use of statistical methods in research work. Information sources and their citations. Formal requirements for the modification of the diploma thesis.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
learning outcomes
Knowledge
the essence and structure of a thesis
the essence and structure of a thesis
legislation and rules for thesis preparation
legislation and rules for thesis preparation
the nature of the project, the structure of the project and the interrelationship of the project elements
the nature of the project, the structure of the project and the interrelationship of the project elements
information sources and how to cite them
information sources and how to cite them
the use of statistical methods for data processing
the use of statistical methods for data processing
Skills
prepare a critical literature search
prepare a critical literature search
design solution procedures based on the results of research and analytical work
design solution procedures based on the results of research and analytical work
analyse the costs and effects of project implementation
analyse the costs and effects of project implementation
develop a timetable for project implementation
develop a timetable for project implementation
assess the risks associated with the implementation of the project
assess the risks associated with the implementation of the project
how to prepare and present the results of the thesis
how to prepare and present the results of the thesis
Recommended literature
  • Internal rules and regulations of Tomas Bata University in Zlín and Faculty of Management and Economics.
  • ANDERSON, D. R. Quantitative methods for business. 13e. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2016. ISBN 978-1-285-86631-4.
  • HESSE-BIBER, S. N. The practice of qualitative research: engaging students in the research process.. Los Angeles: SAGE, 2017. ISBN 978-1-4522-6808-8.
  • HEWSON, C., VOGEL, C. M., LAURENT, D. Internet research methods. Second edition.. Los Angeles: Sage, 2016. ISBN 978-1-4462-0856-4.
  • SAUNDERS, M., LEWIS, P., THORNHILL, A. Research methods for business students. Harlow: Pearson, 2016. ISBN 978-1-292-01662-7.


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