Master's Thesis

Each year, the Department of Management oversees about 35-40 bachelor and master theses dealing with management or entrepreneurship matters. Literature studies about scientifically relevant topics, as well as empirical studies, and 'consulting–papers' relevant to practitioners can be composed. The institute proposes a list of topics. In agreement with the department, the treatment of one's own topic is also possible.

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Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Completed the seminar "Seminar in Management & Entrepreneurship" at our department
  • All required conditions must be successfully completed and a minimum of 45 ECTS credits must be earned prior to registering for the Master’s thesis.
Credits: 20 ECTS
Registration: see registration
Language: English
Processing Time: 22 weeks, from the start of the first proposal discussion

Timeline

1. Publication of the possible topics

2. Registration for the Master's Thesis

Students register for the chosen topic.

3. Feedback

The department will provide feedback on the selection via email if your application is accepted.

4. Kick-off Meeting

Your supervisor will contact you to agree on a time and date for a kick-off meeting. There you will receive additional information about the topic and agree on a proposal submission date.
Content of the email:

  • Name/First name, matriculation number, contact details, preferred dates (see period for kick-off dates in the topic announcement)
  • Attention: In case of late registration for the kick-off meeting, the care commitment will expire. By registering for the kick-off meeting, you accept the care place bindingly.

5. Submission of Proposal

Student submits proposal for the chosen topic. Usually, you have two weeks to write your proposal.

Deadline: 3 weeks after kick-off
Submission format: via email to the supervisor
Content: Proposal according to the guidelines for master theses (see guidelines)

If applicable, submission of the revised proposal (optional)

If your proposal is not accepted you will get time to rework your proposal and resend it to your supervisor.

Deadline: 2 weeks after proposal submission

6. Release and start of the processing time

The supervisor releases the start of the processing time.
Deadline: The processing period starts on the day of the accepted propossal.

Interim discussion (optional)

between students and supervisors
Appointment: by arrangement within the 22-week processing period
Location: online meeting or in person

7. Master thesis presentation

The date is agreed upon with the supervisor and usually takes place a month before the thesis submission.

8. Submission of the Master thesis

Deadline: 22 weeks from the acceptance of the thesis proposal
Format: One bound copy and PDF/Word

  • via email to the supervisor as well as submission of a bound copy in the supervisor's office.
  • Note: The work is considered failed if the submission deadline is not met.

9. Grade report to the Dean's office

The supervisor submits the grade to the dean's office. Subseqeuntly, the student is informed about the grade via email by the supervisor.
Deadline: no later than three months after the submission of the Master's Thesis.

Topics

Fall semester 2025
Topic (preliminary) Language Supervisor
Topic Modelling in Management Research: A Systematic Literature Review and Application English Dr. Fabian Mändli
Antecedents and Outcomes of CEO Narcissism: A Systematic Literature Review English Lea Raemy
Selling Former Mergers and Acquisitions: A Systematic Literature Review English Glenn Hauser

Registration

Application_Form_Master_Thesis__Please_Fill_In.docx (WORD, 52KB)

Please fill out the application form for a master thesis.
To your application you will have to attach

  • Your course achievements (Studienblatt) of master and if possible of your bachelor studies