first cycle, Master
Master's Thesis
Niveau
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants:
• are able to independently work on a specialized topic in the field of sports, culture, and event management.
• can analyze, evaluate, and critically reflect on the selected topic using scientific methods.
• apply relevant research techniques independently to achieve well-founded results.
• are able to independently work on a specialized topic in the field of sports, culture, and event management.
• can analyze, evaluate, and critically reflect on the selected topic using scientific methods.
• apply relevant research techniques independently to achieve well-founded results.
Prerequisites for the course
not applicable
Course content
The Master’s Thesis is a scientific, application- and problem-oriented written work with a clear connection to the subject areas and specializations of the study program. The research question developed by the student is addressed independently in a scholarly manner, without external assistance, using properly cited sources and appropriate tools. This approach ensures that students are capable of addressing a problem both scientifically and in an application-oriented way. As part of the colloquium, students receive support and guidance in writing their Master's Thesis. The selection of the topic, the structuring of the work, and the planning of the schedule are to be carried out independently by the students. This process particularly involves critical engagement with potential research questions and hypotheses. Supervisors provide direction and support throughout this process. Scientific methodology and formal presentation are discussed during individual coaching sessions, along with issues related to time management.
Recommended specialist literature
Bui, Y. N. (2019). How to write a master’s thesis (3rd ed.). Sage.
Fleming, R. S., & Kowalsky, M. (2021). Survival skills for thesis and dissertation candidates. Springer.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2023). Research Methods for Business Students (9th ed.). Pearson.
Sternad, D., & Power, H. (2023). The thesis writing survival guide: research and write an academic thesis or dissertation with less stress. Econcise.
Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2021). Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (4th ed.). University of Michigan Press.
Turabian, K. L. (2018). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers (9th ed.). University of Chicago Press.
Fleming, R. S., & Kowalsky, M. (2021). Survival skills for thesis and dissertation candidates. Springer.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2023). Research Methods for Business Students (9th ed.). Pearson.
Sternad, D., & Power, H. (2023). The thesis writing survival guide: research and write an academic thesis or dissertation with less stress. Econcise.
Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2021). Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (4th ed.). University of Michigan Press.
Turabian, K. L. (2018). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers (9th ed.). University of Chicago Press.
Assessment methods and criteria
Master's thesis
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
22
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
seminar
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
4