Master Thesis
| Degree programme | Computer Science |
| Subject area | Engineering Technology |
| Type of degree | Master full-time |
| Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) | Compulsory |
| Course unit code | 024913040801 |
| Teaching units | 15 |
| Year of study | 2026 |
Requirements and Prerequisites
024913030801 Master's Thesis Seminar
Course content
With the Master's thesis, students should demonstrate the ability to answer a research question from the area of computer sciences on a scientific basis with a certain degree of novelty.
Learning outcomes
Students are able to
- analyze a problem on a scientific basis and compare it with the current state of the art.
- describe the objectives of a research work and delimit the problem.
- develop and implement a solution that has a certain degree of novelty.
- take into account the methodology of the respective field of study.
- evaluate the results achieved and relate them to the starting point and the current state of the art.
- document their own work and conclusions in the form of a written master thesis.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Independent work on a scientific basis coached by a competent supervisor at the university.
Assessment methods and criteria
The written Master's thesis will be assessed by the supervisor at the university. The following criteria are decisive:
- written report
- theme processing
- technical implementation
- expertise and results
Comment
None
Recommended or required reading
- Bänsch, Axel; Alewell, Dorothea; Moll, Tobias (2020): Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten. 12th revised edition. Boston: De Gruyter Oldenbourg.
- Deininger, Marcus u. a. (2005): Studien-Arbeiten. Auflage: 5th revised edition. Zürich: vdf Hochschulvlg.
- Mayer, Brigitte (2016): Formalkriterien wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten - Ein Leitfaden, FH Vorarlberg. Available at URLt: https://ilias.fhv.at/goto_ilias_fhv_at_file_176960_download.html
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)
Master's Thesis