Dissertation

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• Individual tutorial supervision with an advisor appointed by the Scientific-Technical Council.
• Group monitoring sessions for methodological discussion and exchange of experiences.
• Thematic workshops and seminars (research methodologies, research ethics, academic writing).
• Independent student work in the development of the research project.

The Dissertation is based on a scientific work focused on a theme or topic within the field of knowledge of the master’s degree in business sciences.

Its objectives are to:

• Develop advanced skills in applied research in the area of business management.
• Integrate and apply the knowledge acquired throughout the study cycle to the resolution of complex organizational problems.
• Foster the ability for critical analysis, strategic thinking, and decision-making based on scientific evidence.
• Consolidate oral and written communication skills in academic and professional contexts.
• Stimulate autonomy, project management, and compliance with ethical and deontological principles in research.

The competences to be developed are:

• Ability to formulate relevant research questions in business management.
• Selection and application of appropriate scientific research methodologies.
• Critical analysis and interpretation of qualitative and/or quantitative data.
• Writing an academic work structured according to scientific standards.
• Effective communication of research results to different audiences.

By opting for this Dissertation modality, the student focuses their work on research into a relevant topic within the field of knowledge of the master’s degree they are attending. Typically, the research topic results from an in-depth analysis of the existing literature and is primarily aimed at addressing a theoretically and/or practically relevant question in the field of business management.

Guiding structure:

• Definition of the topic and formulation of the research question.
• Literature review and theoretical framework.
• Formulation of hypotheses and/or research objectives.
• Selection of the research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed).
• Data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Critical discussion of the results and their implications for business management and research.
• Structure and writing of the dissertation.
• Preparation for the public defense of the work.

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