Studies at PEF MENDELU are completed with a state final examination, which includes the defence of a thesis. What does the path to your degree look like? Topic and supervisor selection → writing → submission → state final examination

Final thesis

Process of thesis elaboration consists of several steps:

  • 1. Study the thesis seminar
  • 2. Selection of the supervisor
  • 3. Selection of the topic
  • 4. Elaboration of the thesis proposal
  • 5. Elaboration and approval of the thesis topic assignment
  • 6. Consultation with the supervisor and elaboration of the thesis
  • 7. Thesis submission
  • 8. Thesis defence

Manual “How to write a thesis?”

Do you need help with writing your final thesis? Check out our manual

Templates (in Word, XeLaTeX, and ConTeXt) are available on the Document Server. If your thesis includes appendices, these must be merged into a single file (see the instructions in the “Template without appendices” document).

Templates to download

Passing conditions of the Thesis seminars

  1. Preliminary completion (minor credit) is assigned by the tutor (lectures) of the Bachelor’s Thesis Seminar after meeting the conditions for the completion of the subject. The students have to submit three tasks based on the requirements during lectures focused on practical and theoretical skills related to the theory obtained during the lectures and pass the final test.
  2. Credits for the course (major credit) are assigned by the thesis supervisor. The supervisor of the thesis assigns the credits for the Bachelor’s Thesis Seminar when the assignment of the master thesis is approved in UIS and when the student meets supervisor’s requirements. He/she also check the preliminary completion of the course before approval. The requirements are typically related to preparing literature review, stipulation of a suitable dataset, research design etc.
  1. Preliminary completion (minor credit) is assigned by the tutor (lectures) of the Master’s Thesis Seminar after meeting the conditions for the completion of the subject. The students are obliged to submit three tasks based on the requirements during lectures focused on practical and theoretical skills related to the theory obtained during the lectures and pass the final test.
  2. Credits for the course (major credit) are assigned by the thesis supervisor. The supervisor of the thesis assigns the credits for the Master’s Thesis Seminar when the assignment of the master thesis is approved in UIS and when the student meets supervisor’s requirements. He/she also check the preliminary completion of the course before approval. The requirements are typically related to preparing literature review, stipulation of a suitable dataset, research design etc.

The bachelor’s project is a concise academic report in which you describe how you addressed a specific problem in your field and present the results you achieved. The project topic must be closely related to your study programme.

By completing and defending your project, you will demonstrate your ability to independently address a problem in your field, applying the knowledge and skills acquired during your studies. You will also show that you understand your chosen approach, the methods used and the significance of the results achieved.

You will complete your bachelor’s project as part of the compulsory courses Bachelor’s Seminar (or Bachelor’s Seminar IS/ICT in informatics programmes) and Bachelor’s Project.

You must enrol in the Bachelor’s Seminar course at least one semester before the semester in which you plan to take your final state examination. During the seminar, you will make a final decision on your project topic. You can choose from topics offered by the faculty’s departments or propose your own topic.

  • In UIS, select a topic or propose your own topic related to a specific problem in your field.
  • Contact an academic staff member who could supervise your project.
  • Work together to prepare the information required for the bachelor’s project assignment.
  • Your supervisor will prepare the project assignment in UIS.
  • The head of the relevant department will review the assignment.
  • The study programme guarantor will approve the assignment.
  • Finally, you will approve the assignment in UIS, confirming that you agree with it.

Your project is considered officially assigned only once it has been approved by the study programme guarantor. An approved project assignment is also one of the requirements for successfully completing the Bachelor’s Seminar course.

Your project should primarily address a specific practical or professional problem. In economics and management-oriented study programmes, it may focus, for example, on business management, marketing or management practices, or financial relationships within and between organisations.

In informatics-oriented study programmes, it may focus on the design, development and implementation of a technological system or one of its components.

Every bachelor’s project must include three main sections.

1. Definition of the problem and expected benefitsAt the beginning, clearly explain:

  • what problem you are addressing,
  • how the problem relates to your study programme,
  • why the problem needs to be addressed,
  • what benefits the proposed solution is expected to bring.

2. Justification of the approach

Describe how you approached the problem and which methods you used. Explain why you chose this particular approach. Base your work on current knowledge and research in the field. Describe your approach and methods in sufficient detail to allow others to reproduce your results.

3. Results and their implications

Present your results and explain what they mean and how they relate to the problem you addressed.

This section must also include a discussion of:

potential risks associated with the proposed solution.

  • the implications of your results,
  • the limitations of your chosen approach,
  • potential risks associated with the proposed solution.

You can choose from the following types of bachelor’s projects, propose your own or combine several approaches where appropriate: applied project, data project, replication study, research report, policy briefing, comparative study or educational/science communication project. The format you choose should reflect the aim of your project and allow you to meaningfully connect theory with practice.

The recommended length of a bachelor’s project is 7–10 pages. The exact length depends on the topic and the approach you choose. When using the prescribed template, the project must not exceed 15 pages. This limit applies only to the three mandatory sections described above. Other parts, such as the title page, table of contents, list of references and appendices, are not included in the page limit.

In the semester in which you plan to take your final state examination and defend your project, you must enrol in the Bachelor’s Project course. During this semester, you will complete your project under the guidance of your supervisor. Once completed, you must submit your project through UIS, along with all required additional information, by the deadline specified in the academic year schedule.

Regulations

Particular steps are regulated within the following regulations:

  • Dean´s ordinance on final theses (PDF)
  • Decree of the Rector on thesis publication (PDF)
  • Statutory Declaration (DOC)

Selection of thesis topic

An overview of the announced topics, including their availability, is available here. A student may propose their own topic to the intended thesis supervisor, provided it aligns with the supervisor’s area of expertise and available capacity. The chosen thesis topic must be closely related to the study program in which the student will defend their work. The proposal can be submitted via UIS (Student Portal → Topic Lists → Thesis Topics → Propose a Topic).

Final state exam

The state final examination consists of the defence of a bachelor’s project, bachelor’s thesis, or master’s thesis, followed by an oral examination. Students may take the exam after fulfilling all requirements of their study programme and obtaining the required number of credits (180 for bachelor’s, 120 for follow-up master’s studies). The oral part assesses the ability to understand connections and apply acquired knowledge, especially in relation to the final thesis.

Students must register for the state examination course and submit their application via the UIS within the deadlines set by the faculty schedule. State exams take place twice a year, in January and June. If a student does not meet the requirements, the application is canceled and must be submitted again in the following semester. If a student fails part of the exam (either the defence or the oral part), they may retake that part in the next semester.

Students are not expected to provide refreshments or gifts for the examination committee—the faculty takes care of this, so students can fully focus on their preparation.