Final Examination – Thesis Defence

The Final Examination consists of the oral defence of the thesis. Moreover, students must prove their general knowledge and preparation in the topic(s) associated with the thesis. After successfully completing the final examination a Certificate (Degree) in MSc Management and Leadership or MSc Business Development is issued by the University.

 

Defence procedure

  1. Defence registration guide.
  2. Regulation of final examination.
  3. Students get informed about the exact schedule of the defence two weeks before the event.

  4. The defence consists of two parts: Final exam process (from spring 2025/26)

    1. Prerequisite: the thesis is approved by the supervisor.

    2. Duration: approx. 30 minutes + 15 minutes for preparation

      1. 15 minutes preparation for two (theoretical and/or practical) question
      2. 10 minutes presentation (topic, methodology, results)
      3. 20 minutes of discussion with the committee

  5. The questions may relate to the thesis and the chosen topic.

 

Diploma Qualification

Calculation scheme UP Faculty of Business and Economics:

5.00Outstanding
4.51 - 4.99Excellent
3.51 - 4.50Good
2.51 - 3.50Satisfactory
2.00 - 2.50Pass

Qualification of the Certificate

(2 × Weighted grand average of all results + Grade of the Defence) / 3

 

Useful MSc documents

Information about thesis and final exam (thesis defence) 2026/27/1

Application for a thesis topic in Neptun

Procedure of the New Type of Final Examination

Regulation of final examination

Regulations Concerning the Old Master's Thesis

Upload THESIS to NEPTUN Study system

Online Professional Sources

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