Masters Business Administration

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With the approval of the Graduate Committee, candidates for the MBA degree may opt to present a Thesis instead of completing the degree by course work or Project Report. In choosing to complete a Thesis, students are given an opportunity to analyze a problem in greater depth and detail. A Master's Thesis must demonstrate a student's competence in undertaking independent research. Students who intend to complete a Thesis (MBA 6997) must obtain a copy of "Project Report: Course Outline and Student Guidelines" from the MBA Office in the Faculty of Management. This detailed guide assists students in determining the nature and scope of such a thesis, lists prerequisites, evaluation methods, required deadlines, proposed timetable, required documentation and further information on confidentiality considerations and permissible extensions.

One or more members of the Faculty of Management will supervise the Thesis. The student may choose a Thesis supervisor or a member of the supervisory team from outside of the Faculty of Management. The Graduate Committee of the Faculty of Management must approve the subject of the Thesis. The Thesis examination must conform in all respects to the regulations governing the presentation of Master's theses as outlined in the Graduate Calendar. The prerequisites for the Thesis are the same as for the Project Report.

Students completing their degree by Thesis are required to prepare a research proposal under the supervision of one or more faculty members and apply to the Director of Graduate Studies for final approval of the Thesis proposal by the Graduate Committee. It is recommended that students prepare Thesis proposals in September of the second year of the MBA program. Students choosing to undertake a Thesis are responsible for ensuring that they are properly registered. The student is not permitted to register “on-line” for this course. The student is required to complete "Project Supervisor and Topic” form prior to the beginning of their thesis. This form is available from the MBA Office. Once the proper form is completed at the MBA office and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies the registration will be completed by the Registrar’s Office. Prerequisite: All first year courses must be completed.