14078 - Master Thesis Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14078
Module Title:Master Thesis
  Masterarbeit
Department: Faculty 5 - Business, Law and Social Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. phil. Jaeger-Erben, Melanie
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every semester
Credits: 30
Learning Outcome:The student can independently and critically deal with a problem of a theoretical or applied nature in the field of transformation studies within a set deadline, and propose scientifically founded solutions in this regard.
They are able to present the results of their academic work in front of an audience, to recognise interrelationships in a specific research area and to respond to questions that may arise in this context.
Contents:The Master’s examination consists of the written thesis and an oral examination.
The topic of the Master’s thesis is to be agreed upon by the candidate and a thesis supervisor from BTU. The student has the right to propose a thesis topic. This must be related to the choosen field of spefication (socio-cultural, socio-economic and -institutional, socio-technical).
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:Students who have completed at least 72 LP in the Master Transformation Studies program at the time of registration can be admitted to the Master's thesis. The achievements must include the successful completion of at least two compulsory modules (see study and examination regulations) as well as the module Study Project.
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Study project / 30 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 450 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Abhängig vom jeweilig definierten Thema
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • written thesis (75%)
  • defence (25%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Transformation Studies / PO 2024
Remarks:None
Module Components:None
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment