MKV_TEDP Diploma Thesis

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Laura Fónadová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Vladimír Hyánek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Robert Jahoda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Dagmar Špalková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Robert Jahoda, Ph.D.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Biskupová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
each even Thursday 16:00–17:50 P403, except Thu 21. 9., except Thu 5. 10., except Thu 9. 11., except Thu 16. 11., except Thu 14. 12.
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(!NOW( MKV_DIPR Diploma Thesis )&&(! MKV_DIPR Diploma Thesis ))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize the student with the methodology of preparing a thesis. After completing the course, the student is able to: - formulate the thesis problem and goal - propose a suitable methodology with a reasonable degree of specificity - identify and assess the suitability of literary and other sources. After completing the course, the student will be able to create a thesis in cooperation with the thesis supervisor, or the official assignment of the thesis, and then defend this assignment at the seminar in front of colleagues and teachers.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- formulate thesis objectives and set proper research goals,
- choose relevant methods to work up the thesis,
- identify and summarize relevant information and literature sources.
Syllabus
  • The subject takes place mainly in the form of consultations with the thesis supervisor. The concept of the subject is, therefore, significantly flexible, which enables a better understanding and solving of the specific problems of individual students. The common study part (in case it takes place) builds on the following points: - Basic content and formal requirements of the diploma thesis.
  • - The most common problems/errors associated with thesis processing.
  • - Research project - research questions and hypotheses, methods.
  • - Introduction to information sources.
Literature
    required literature
  • Aktuální studijní materiály předmětu Akademické psaní. https://www.econ.muni.cz/akap
  • PUNCH, Keith. Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. Translated by Jan Hendl. Vydání druhé. Praha: Portál, 2015, 230 stran. ISBN 9788026209805. info
    recommended literature
  • HENDL, Jan and Jiří REMR. Metody výzkumu a evaluace. Vydání první. Praha: Portál, 2017, 372 stran. ISBN 9788026211921. info
  • PUNCH, Keith. Základy kvantitativního šetření. Translated by Jan Hendl. Vydání první. Praha: Portál, 2008, 150 stran. ISBN 9788073673819. info
    not specified
  • ĎAĎO, Jaroslav. Ako napísať a úspešne obhájiť záverečnú prácu : (alebo ako zjesť slona). Ružomberok: Epos, 2022, 336 stran. ISBN 9788056203590. info
  • SAUNDERS, Mark, Philip LEWIS and Adrian THORNHILL. Research methods for business students. Eight edition. Harlow: Pearson, 2019, xxxiii, 83. ISBN 9781292208787. info
Teaching methods
Teaching takes place in the form of lectures, individual consultations of the student with the thesis supervisor and a group seminar associated with the presentation and discussion of theses. In the case of a stay abroad, ask your final thesis supervisor about the possibility of completing the course remotely.
Assessment methods
Credit is awarded for completing the tasks assigned by the thesis supervisor and for cooperation in the formulation of the official thesis assignment. The necessary conditions for the award of credit are:
a) preparation of a Motivation document, justifying the importance and need to address the topic.
b) the official assignment of the thesis stored in the relevant IS MU application.
c) presentation and discussion of the thesis in a group seminar.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
https://www.econ.muni.cz/studenti/manual-studenta/zaverecna-prace
Upon successfully completing the Diploma Thesis course, the official assignment created is binding for the student. It is only possible to change the topic of the thesis, the official assignment, or the supervisor of the thesis after the successful completion of this subject with the permission of the study program guarantor.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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