N_BR_DSE_k Diploma Thesis Seminar

NEWTON University
winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Ing. Vladimír Borský, Ph.D., LL.M., MBA, MSc. (lecturer)
Ing. Milan Lindner, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. PhDr. Barbora Pánková, MBA, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Milan Lindner, Ph.D.
Centre for Academic Studies – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable of Seminar Groups
N_BR_DSE_k/01: Sun 4. 10. 8:45–14:30 BR Učebna 06, V. Borský
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(!N_BA_DSE_p Diploma Thesis Seminar) && (!N_BA_DSE_k Diploma Thesis Seminar) && (!N_BR_DSE_p Diploma Thesis Seminar) && (!N_BR_DSE_k Diploma Thesis Seminar) && (!N_PH_DSE_p Diploma Thesis Seminar) && (!N_PH_DSE_k Diploma Thesis Seminar)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to create the conditions necessary for the successful completion of the final qualification thesis (master's thesis). Through these seminars, students are guided to apply their existing theoretical and practical knowledge in order to master the techniques of thesis preparation—covering both methodological and formal aspects. The course also reviews the principles of working with bibliographic sources, citations, and paraphrasing, as well as the ethics of citation and the stylistic, grammatical, and formatting standards for academic texts.
Syllabus
The course covers: 1. Diploma thesis topic: topic selection, purpose and definition of objectives, and the thesis's contribution. 2. Drafting the outline and structure of the thesis; main sections and their content; theoretically vs. practically oriented parts. 3. Methodology and methods; hypotheses and research questions; analytical methods; research/surveys as part of the thesis; synthesis, formulation of summary proposals, and final recommendations. 4. Substantive and formal requirements; standards for academic writing; stylistic conventions; NEWTON College Rector’s directives. 5. Working with bibliographic sources (citations, paraphrasing); creating bibliographic references. 6. Thesis evaluation and assessment criteria; thesis defense.
Literature
Assessment methods
Course credit: 2 requirements for granting credit: 1) passing a written test after each session, 2) completing and confirming the official final thesis assignment in the information system.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2024, winter 2025.
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