Content

The student works on the tasks as follows:

• To determine the research topic and research question (in consultation with the supervisor)
• To study the course material independently on the basis of the on line video lectures and suggested assignments.
• To survey the literature.  A literature review is not an annotated bibliography in which each reviewed article is briefly summarized. It includes a critical analysis of the relationship among different works, and relating this review with the research topic.
• To present the literature review and the synthesis of the research question and methodology in a report.
• To discuss research aspects with the supervisor on a regular basis.

In general the following applies with respect to the topic of the “Master's thesis: Literature Review:

• The topic is consistent with the field of study of the programme and the chosen subdomain (major/specialization), if applicable. Moreover, it has a policy-oriented (business/government/organization) approach and an international component, as the later research project will build on this literature review.
• The research assignment should be consistent with the research or areas of specialization of the supervisor (who supervises the approach and creation of the work).
• The student will have opportunities to collaborate with the field (but this is not guaranteed for every topic or with every supervisor).

Course material

The online video lectures and suggested assignments.

Compulsory study material

The compulsory study material depends on the chosen topic for the master's thesis and can be discussed with the supervisor.

Additional recommended study material

The optional study material depends on the topic chosen for the master's thesis and is to be discussed with the supervisor. Students should make use of relevant scientific articles and literature that they search for themselves via e.g. electronic databases (e.g. LIMO or Google Scholar).

Format: more information

With this ECTS file there are supplementary master’s thesis regulations. Students are required to take note of these Regulations and appendices: everything is available online on the FEB master's thesis portal. If there are interim additions, announcements and/or updates during the academic year itself, these will be communicated to students via Toledo. If there are interim additions, announcements and/or updates during the academic year itself, they will be communicated to students via Toledo.

Points of Attention:

• Possible promoters, topics and information on how to choose them will be made available at the start of the academic year or in the 2^nd semester (depending on the programme). If necessary, students may submit their own topics.
• Students who re-enroll in the course unit 'Master's thesis: Literature Review' never automatically transfer their former choice of topic and supervisor. More specifically, they have the choice to continue the already started literature study (with the written approval of the supervisor), to adjust their choice or to choose a new subject and/or supervisor. These students will make this known no later than the start of the academic year. The procedure for making this announcement will be communicated at the start of the academic year. 
• Students moving abroad as part of their master's thesis must give at least 2 weeks' written notice. See FEB master's thesis portal for the procedure. If the planned itinerary and dates change afterwards or during the trip, this must be communicated again.
• Students can work on the master's thesis in groups or individually. More information can be found on the FEB master’s thesis portal.