tu dresden master thesis template

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On this page, you can find material for writing and presenting your results, e.g. your student or diploma thesis. Some files may already include the ComNets logo, some may not and require your engagement 😉   Also, have a look at Empfehlungen für die Ausarbeitung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten (German, PDF) .

Templates for Writing

We strongly recommend to use LaTeX for writing your thesis! There are two options: a local installation or the use of Overleaf.

For a local LaTeX installation see

• Official TeXLive Download page
• Recommendation for local LaTeX Editor: Texmaker

  Alternatively, use either the TU Dresden ShareLaTeX/Overleaf browser based editor or the one from Overleaf itself. Hint: The web-based Overleaf installation comes with the advantage that you do not need to install LaTeX yourself (see following recommendation)!

Official TUD Template

We recommend to use the template based on tudscr , which is the official TU Dresden LaTeX package including examples for all thesis types. This allows you to create your thesis with the TUD corporate design. If you unpack the provided archive from Github, you can find the tudscr.pdf which describes all available commands in great detail. You can also have a look at the CTAN page where there is a link to the manual, too.   To get you started, you can use multiple options: There is template included in the archive file, there is a very simple template on the TUD servers, and there is a more comprehensive version from the Chair of Computer Graphics and Visualization . Note: If you upload the .zip file and face an error message on first compilation, you need to change the main document in the settings to main.tex . For the second option, have a look at the treatise.tex in the Github repository . For example, to write a student thesis use \thesis{student} in your tex file. In order to use the English version, swap in the first line english and ngerman , so that the desired language is last.   What to fill in for \faculty{} , department{} , \institute{} and \chair{} can be found on the bottom of this page ↓   The correct name and title of your supervisor and professor can be found on the staff member page 😜   Finally, to give your thesis a nice finish, add the ComNets logo from from our CI package to the header. From the folder RGB respectively SW , copy the file ComNets_MZ_RGB_Subline_en.eps resp. ComNets_MZ_SW_Subline_en.eps to your tex directory and add the \headlogo{ComNetsLogo.eps} option to the desired pages, e.g., to add it on the cover page use \makecover[headlogo=ComNets_MZ_RGB_Subline_en.eps] . This will add the ComNets logo in the top right corner of your cover page.

Examples for Written Theses

• thesis of Johannes Busch : PDF
• thesis of Marek Sobe : PDF
• thesis of Peter Sossalla : PDF

Templates for Presenting

There are two templates for creating presentations: one for LaTeX beamer and one for Microsoft Office Powerpoint . To use the LaTeX version, have a look at the second repository on Github . Currently, in order to use the library on TUD Overleaf/ShareLaTeX, you need to copy the necessary LaTeX files to your root directory so that the files can be found. Unfortunately, the LaTeX library template is unlike the tudscr package not included in the TUD Overleaf/ShareLaTeX, yet (as of beginning of 2023). However, the provided LaTeX presentation template from us already includes all the files you need with some examples. You can directly upload the .zip archive to Overleaf a start right away!   Next to that, there is an example for a poster template:

• Poster ComNets

  We work on a general poster guideline but so far you can use this example . Ask also your supervisor about the requirements!

Examples for Presentations

• presentation of Johannes Busch : PDF
• presentation of Marek Sobe : PDF
• presentation of Peter Sossalla : PDF

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All listed topics are to be considered examples. Just talk to us to discuss potential topics for your Profilprojekt research project (INF-PM-FPA, INF-PM-FPG) , Bachelor Thesis (BA), and Master’s Thesis (MA) or their german equivalents, that is, Studienarbeit, INF-D-950 Großer Beleg, Diploma Thesis, Diplomarbeit .

You can always contact us with topic ideas in the areas we teach in, such as Wireless Network Simulation, Vehicular Communication, or LEO Satellite Models.

We hold a weekly meeting for all students currently involved in a thesis project to briefly discuss the current status of each thesis and to help with problems. The meeting is held online each Wednesday at 18:00h.

• Link to this week’s meeting

Please note that the above link to the meeting may change without notice. If you are currently involved in a thesis project but have not received an invitation, please contact your advisor.

Please use…

• the NSM proposal LaTeX template for your thesis proposal ( download or browse ),
• the NSM thesis LaTeX template for your thesis ( download or browse ), and
• any template (ideally: aspect ratio 4:3, color scheme black on white) for presentations.

Preparatory Work

Sometimes, extensive preparatory work (that is, a broad or deep study of available literature or tools) is needed or you only have a rough idea for a thesis. We are happy to do this in the context of a preparatory project.

Such a project may be part of your degree program if conducted as “ Analyse eines Forschungsthemas (INF-D-960) ”, Belegseminar , or Bachelorseminar , respectively. As a rough guideline, we adopt the regulations set out in guidance information published by the chair of CGV (step 1: related work study in terms of literature and software; step 2: proposal writing including output of step 1; step 3: ungraded 40+20 minute defense).

We are always happy to discuss this option, your ideas, or any open questions you might have before you commit to a thesis topic - just talk to your prospective advisor!

Open Topics for Theses

• B: Bachelor Thesis (Studienarbeit / Großer Beleg) or Research Project
• M: Master's Thesis / Diploma Thesis / Diplomarbeit
• B/M: Either of the above, depending on breadth and depth

Ongoing Theses

Completed Theses

• " Impact of Satellite Mobility Models on Vehicle-to-Satellite Communication ," Master's Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, March 2024. (Advisors: Mario Franke and Christoph Sommer )
• " Design and Implementation of a 3D Visualization Tool for Wireless Network Simulations ," Master's Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, December 2023. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " Implementation of a Result Management and Processing Component for a Platooning Controller Optimization Framework ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, December 2023. (Advisor: Burkhard Hensel )
• " Bluetooth Low Energy Based Distance Prediction Models for Road Safety Applications ," Master's Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, October 2023. (Advisors: Mario Franke and Christoph Sommer )
• " Investigation of the Impact of Buildings on Hybrid LEO Satellites and Vehicular Networks ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, September 2023. (Advisors: Mario Franke and Christoph Sommer )
• " Improving Urban Traffic Flow with Drone Supported Vehicular Networks ," Master's Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, September 2023. (Advisors: Mario Franke and Christoph Sommer )
• " Simulation based Parameter Optimization of Platoon Controllers ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, September 2023. (Advisor: Burkhard Hensel )
• " Test and Discussion of Platoon Simulation Functionalities provided by MATLAB Toolboxes ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, September 2023. (Advisor: Burkhard Hensel )
• " Comparison of WLAN and C-V2X regarding the minimum inter-vehicle Distance in Platoons ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, August 2023. (Advisor: Burkhard Hensel )
• " Investigating the Feasibility of Bluetooth Smart (BLE) GATT Beacons for Road Safety Applications ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, August 2023. (Advisors: Mario Franke and Christoph Sommer )
• " Improved Emergency Vehicle Pass-through Using V2V Communication ," Master's Thesis, Department of Telecommunication Systems, TU Berlin, July 2023. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Realistic Simulation of Emergency Vehicles in SUMO ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Telecommunication Systems, TU Berlin, July 2023. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Suitability of Modern Wi-Fi for Wireless-Infield-Communication of Agricultural Machines ," Diploma Thesis (Diplomarbeit), Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, May 2023. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " VANET Simulation with ns-3 and Veins: A Comparison ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, May 2023. (Advisors: Christoph Sommer and Mario Franke )
• " Performance Analysis of Truck Platooning ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, April 2023. (Advisors: Burkhard Hensel and Christoph Sommer )
• " Simulating a Novel Mobility Concept: NeMo Paderborn ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, February 2023. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Investigating the Impact of Age-of-Information on Platooning ," Master's Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, January 2023. (Advisors: Burkhard Hensel and Christoph Sommer )
• " Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory for Platoons ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, December 2022. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Resource Planning for the Industrial Environment ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, December 2022. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " LEO Satellite Supported Dissemination of Awareness Messages in V2X Networks ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, November 2022. (Advisor: Mario Franke )
• " Wireless Communication for Equipment on Proving Grounds for Testing Connected and Autonomous Vehicles ," Diploma Thesis (Diplomarbeit), Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, June 2022. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " Simulating Satellites' Mobility in Vehicular Networks ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, May 2022. (Advisor: Mario Franke )
• " C-V2X for Urban Platooning ," Bachelor Thesis, Faculty of Computer Science, Dresden, Germany, January 2022. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Cooperative Collision Avoidance for UAVs ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, January 2022. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " UAV Supported Platooning in Urban Scenarios ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, January 2022. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Modeling and Simulation of Drone Supported Delivery Traffic in Urban Areas ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, May 2021. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Beamforming with Full-Duplex Relaying for Urban Platooning Scenarios ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, May 2021. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Simulation Scenarios for Cooperative Mobile Systems ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, May 2021. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Wirelessly Networked Coordination of Section Control for Agricultural Machines ," Undergraduate Thesis (Studienarbeit), Faculty of Computer Science, TU Dresden, May 2021. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " Context Aware Beaconing for Platoons ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, January 2021. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory for Platoons ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, January 2021. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Comparing 5G and 11p for Cooperative Mobile Systems ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, August 2020. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " Simulative Performance Evaluation of a Provably Collision Free Approach for Managing Autonomous Cars on Urban Intersections ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, May 2020. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " Secure Platooning in Attack Scenarios ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, December 2019. (Advisor: Tobias Hardes )
• " Designing a Rollback Mechanism for OMNeT++ ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, October 2019. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " Wireless Channel Models: A Machine-Learning Approach ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, July 2019. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )
• " Efficient Traffic Light Management for Platoons on Federal Highways ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, June 2019. (Advisors: Tobias Hardes and Christoph Sommer )
• " Cooperative Collision Avoidance at Intersections for Platoons ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, May 2019. (Advisors: Tobias Hardes and Christoph Sommer )
• " Efficient Multi-Channel Simulation for Wireless Communications ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, July 2018. (Advisor: Christoph Sommer )

In other labs / universities

• " A Comparative Study of Network Simulation Software for the Simulative Evaluation of Wireless LANs ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, November 2017. (Advisors: Florian Klingler and Christoph Sommer )
• " Improving Traffic Conditions in Paderborn using Centralized Virtual Traffic Lights ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, January 2017. (Advisors: Agon Memedi and Christoph Sommer )
• " Implementation and Evaluation of LTE Direct for Veins LTE ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, November 2016. (Advisors: Florian Hagenauer and Christoph Sommer )
• " Prototype Implementation of the Car4ICT Framework ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, August 2016. (Advisors: Florian Hagenauer and Christoph Sommer )
• " Evaluation of radio channel metrics in vehicular network simulations ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, June 2016. (Advisors: Florian Klingler and Christoph Sommer )
• " Implementation of the ARIB T109 Standard in Veins ," Bachelor Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, June 2016. (Advisors: Christoph Sommer and Florian Hagenauer )
• " Improving Traveling Times in Paderborn using Vehicular Networking ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, February 2016. (Advisors: Falko Dressler and Christoph Sommer )
• " Performance Analysis and Simulation of a Freifunk Mesh Network in Paderborn using B.A.T.M.A.N Advanced ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University (UPB), October 2015. (Advisors: Falko Dressler and Christoph Sommer )
• " Centralized Cluster Coordination in Heterogeneous Vehicular Networks ," Master's Thesis, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University, August 2015. (Advisors: Falko Dressler and Christoph Sommer )
• " Simulation of Self-Organizing Intersection Management ," Master's Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, June 2014. (Advisors: Christoph Sommer and Florian Hagenauer )
• " Information Management in Clusters of Parked Vehicles ," Master's Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, February 2014. (Advisors: Christoph Sommer and Falko Dressler )
• " Integration of the Rime Network Stack into GNU Radio ," Bachelor Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, October 2013. (Advisors: Bastian Bloessl and Christoph Sommer )
• " Self-Organizing Intersection Management ," Master's Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, July 2013. (Advisors: Christoph Sommer and Falko Dressler )
• " Assessing the impact of road-side units on distributed beacon-based traffic information systems ," Master's Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, June 2013. (Advisors: Falko Dressler and Christoph Sommer )
• " Porting IEEE 802.15.4 Model from INET Framework to MiXiM Framework ," Bachelor Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, May 2013. (Advisors: Noorsalwati Nordin and Christoph Sommer )
• " Untersuchung der Echtzeitfähigkeit von Broadcast-basierten Protokollen für einen Kreuzungsassistenten ," Bachelor Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, November 2012. (Advisors: Stefan Joerer , Christoph Sommer and Falko Dressler )
• " Experimentelle Umsetzung von Routing in Sensornetzen basierend auf virtuellen Koordinaten ," Bachelor Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, October 2012. (Advisors: Christoph Sommer and Falko Dressler )
• " Monitoring Support for Efficient Web 2.0 and overlay Network Detection ," Master's Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, October 2012. (Advisors: Falko Dressler and Christoph Sommer )
• " A multi-channel beacon scheduling system for the exchange of traffic information in vehicular networks ," Master's Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, August 2012. (Advisors: Falko Dressler and Christoph Sommer )
• " Implementierung eines Abschattungsmodells für bewegliche Objekte in der Fahrzeugkommunikation ," Bachelor Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, June 2012. (Advisors: Christoph Sommer and Falko Dressler )
• " Implementierung eines flexiblen Formats zur Beschreibung von Interferenzmessungen ," Bachelor Thesis, Institute of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, June 2012. (Advisors: Bastian Bloessl , Christoph Sommer and Falko Dressler )

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Declaration of Authorship

I hereby certify that I have written the present thesis entitled …… independently and that the work contained herein is my own. All formulations and concepts taken verbatim or in substance from printed or unprinted material or from the Internet have been cited according to the rules of good scientific practice and indicated by exact references to the original source. The same applies to all illustrations. The present thesis has not been submitted to another university for the award of an academic degree in this form. I understand that the provision of incorrect information may have legal consequences.

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Final Theses

Topic of the thesis.

Find a topic

You should think about your subject area in advance and select your HTW supervisor accordingly. They will then discuss the topic and the direction of the thesis with the supervisor. Topics from business practice are recommended. If you would like to work on a more theoretical/research-orientated topic at the university, please ask the lecturers at the faculty about possible assignments. You will find an overview of the professors' subject areas at the bottom of this page.

Work with / without a company connection

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics strives for a high number of theses that are written with or for companies, research institutions or organisations outside the university. Even if you write a thesis at the university whose problem was derived from a company, this is a thesis with a company reference, i.e. not a theoretical thesis.  If in doubt, speak to your supervisor.

First assessor

You have the right to suggest the HTW supervisor and are not automatically assigned one by the faculty. Please contact a professor of your choice who is relevant to the topic. If this professor no longer has any free capacity, please contact another university lecturer or the coordinator of the subject area in which you would like to write your thesis. The list can be found on our website.

The supervisor (first assessor) can be from another faculty of the HTW or another university. The respective examination regulations of the degree programmes of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics always apply.

Second assessor

Here, too, you have the right to make suggestions. In the case of practice-oriented work in companies, you should always try to appoint the second supervisor from the company. If this is not possible, please contact a university lecturer in the faculty.

Requirements Second supervisor from the company

If you choose a supervisor from practice, it is necessary to enclose a short CV (studies and professional career) and a non-certified copy of the academic certificate . Furthermore, a current company address including the supervisor's e-mail address should be provided for the purpose of sending documents.

Please point out to your supervisor that the provision of personal data is a prerequisite for the appointment as second reviewer of your thesis and will be destroyed after completion of the editing process.

Please note: Only those who possess at least the qualification to be determined by the examination or an equivalent qualification may be appointed as examiners.

The Federal-Länder Coordination Centre for the German Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (DQR) has specified the applicable qualification levels.

According to this, the following are equivalent

    at "Bachelor level"

•     such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Eng. or
•     Diplom (FH) degrees

    at "Master's level"

•     such as M.A., M.Sc., M.Eng. or
•     Diploma (Univ.) degrees

This means, among other things, that examiners must hold at least the university degree that is the subject of the examination in order to be appointed.

We do not currently accept vocational academies as a qualification for assessors.

In addition, proof of at least five years of practical experience following the academic degree is generally required, of which at least three years must have been gained outside the university sector.

Change of second assessor

The second assessor may not be changed without the consent of the HTW supervisor and the Examination Board. An informal written application with detailed reasons, which must be approved by the HTW supervisor, must be submitted to the Examination Board. You will be informed of the final decision in writing.

Registration of the thesis and official issue of the topic

The prerequisite for the issue of the topic is that all ECTS credits stipulated in the respective examination regulations §14 (5) of the degree programmes Business Administration, International Business, International Management, German Business Culture and International Management, Management of Medium-Sized Enterprises and Industrial Engineering and Management have been earned.

Issue of the topic

The topic will be issued promptly after review by the Chair of the Examination Board and after consultation with the Examination Office, of which you will be notified in writing. Please submit the completed form, signed by the first assessor, together with the documents of the second assessor from the practice, to Ms Otto.

Form: Application for the issue of the thesis

You can register your thesis at any time. Please note that the processing time is 9 weeks (Bachelor's) or 20 weeks (Master's) and that the reviewers have a maximum evaluation period of 4 weeks.

Discuss with your two assessors in advance whether the thesis defence will take place in the same semester. If the date of the defence falls in the next semester, you must re-register for it.

Return or change of the topic

You can only return the topic once and only within the first four weeks of the processing time and will then receive a new topic. A significant change to the topic is no longer possible after the first four weeks!

For minor changes to the wording , please submit an informal written request (no later than 14 days before submission). The changes must be approved by the HTW supervisor. The final decision will be made by the examination board and you will be notified in writing.

Processing time

• Bachelor thesis              9 weeks
• Master thesis               20 weeks

Extension of the processing time

If it is not possible to complete the thesis within the specified period for unforeseeable reasons for which the student is not responsible, an extension of a maximum of three weeks for the Bachelor's thesis / a maximum of two months for the Master's thesis may be granted upon written application to the Examination Board, usually after consultation with the HTW supervisor.

You must provide a comprehensive written explanation and evidence of the reasons for the extension. Use the form "Application for extension of the processing time for the thesis".  In this case, please submit the application at least two weeks Bachelor's / three weeks Master's before the deadline. In the case of extensions, the new submission deadline will be communicated in writing.

Form:   Application for extension of the processing time for the thesis

Case of illness

In the case of illness , the relevant proof (medical certificate form) must be submitted to the Chair of the Examination Board (Ms Otto) immediately after the illness is discovered. Periods of illness reported in due time and form and confirmed by the Examination Board will be counted towards the extension periods according to § 14 para. 7 PO.

Form:   Medical certificate

Blocking notice

The signature of the student, a company representative and the first reviewer must be present for the blocking notice to be valid. A place of jurisdiction outside Germany is generally not accepted in the blocking notice! The embargo notice must be signed at the beginning of the thesis processing period and will be included in all copies of the thesis.

Form:  Blocking notice

At the end of each thesis, you must sign and date an affidavit in which you confirm that you have completed this thesis independently and have only used the sources listed in your thesis.

Number of pages of the thesis

The Bachelor's thesis (labelled on one side) should be between 40 and 60 pages long. The Master's thesis (labelled on one side) should be between 60 and 80 pages long.

Submission of your thesis

The thesis must be submitted by the deadline on the last day of the processing period. In principle, it is possible to submit the thesis before the actual deadline, but this should not be significantly later. If the thesis is submitted more than 3 weeks before the official submission deadline, the Chair of the Examination Board can check whether the topic has already been fully processed before the official deadline.

The thesis is not submitted via your assessors, but via Mrs Otto. All formalities for submitting your thesis can be found in the letter from the Examination Board "Application for the issue of the thesis", which you received after applying for the topic.

Please hand in your thesis at the latest on the day of submission to the HTW between 9:30 - 10:30 am or 1:00 - 2:00 pm in the post office (basement/Z036) of the HTW as a parcel/in a sealed envelope, stating the faculty. In the case of postal delivery, the date of the postmark is the date of submission. The burden of proof for the submission or posting of the thesis lies with you. The thesis can also be handed in by a person you trust.

You will receive a corresponding confirmation of receipt by e-mail.

Confirmation of deregistration / declaration of discharge

Please return the completed form, including the deregistration in the library, to Ms Otto on the day of the defence at the latest or hand it over to the first reviewer before the defence.

Form:  Confirmation of deregistration/declaration of student discharge

Date of defence

After submitting your thesis, please contact your assessors to arrange a defence date. In principle, it is possible to take part in the defence of theses that are not blocked. Individual arrangements must be clarified in advance with the HTW thesis supervisor or the student. You can book our conference room (Z 621) for your defence via Ms Otto. The conference room is equipped with a notebook, ceiling projector with sound system, HDMI and VGA cables. There are no adapters available for borrowing!

Expertise, grading and more

After submission of the thesis, a copy will be sent to both assessors. The final thesis is to be graded on the basis of reviews, which are generally to be prepared by two examiners (HTW supervisor, second/practical supervisor). As a rule, the assessment procedure may not exceed four weeks. If one of the grades is worse than "sufficient", the candidate has failed. Otherwise, the grade of the thesis is determined by the arithmetic mean of the assessments of the reviews. (PO §14 (10, 11, 12))

The overall grade of the Bachelor's/Master's thesis is calculated from the weighted average of the grade of the Bachelor's/Master's thesis and the overall grade of the defence. The defence is made up of 50% presentation and 50% discussion. The grade of the Bachelor's/Master's thesis is given a weighting of 3 and the overall grade of the defence is given a weighting of 1. (PO §14 (13)

When the result is announced, the candidate may be asked to prepare a documentation or a poster for the faculty. The costs of the poster are covered by the faculty.

Please enquire with your first supervisor.

Certificate / diploma / certificate of exmatriculation

Once the completed documents have been submitted by both assessors, they will be sent to the Examinations Office, which will issue the certificate and diploma promptly.

Retention period

The thesis will be kept by the faculty for at least five years after the author's de-registration and will then be destroyed.

Further information can be found in the Opal courses:

Link to opal course bachelor courses, link to opal course international management: m.a., link to opal course industrial engineering m.eng..

Application for the issue of the thesis

Application for extension of the processing time for the thesis

Confirmation of deregistration/declaration of student discharge

Medical certificate

Final thesis information sheet

Thesis template

Setting priorities

In order for you to be able to have up to two areas of specialisation shown on your transcript, you must submit one of the following applications together with the submission of the "Antrag auf Vergabe eines Themas für die Abschlussarbeit" (Application for the assignment of a topic for the thesis), including a grade transcript from the QIS portal and, if applicable, further evidence (e.g. Learning Agreement - After the Mobility):

Application for the designation of specialisations on the Business Administration B.A. certificate

Application for designation of specialisations on the certificate International Business B.A.

Application for designation of specialisations on the certificate Industrial Engineering B.Eng.

Marina Otto

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Notes on the Master's seminar

Master Industrial Engineering and Master Management of Medium-Sized Enterprises (Examination Regulations of 24.11.2015). Before submitting the application, inform the first supervisor about the Master's seminar as follows: The first supervisor also has the responsibility for the Master's seminar (but this will be dropped from the 2019 academic year). The way in which this is conducted is at the discretion of the first supervisor. Often, the master's seminar is represented by the ongoing supervision of the thesis. According to the examination regulations, a presentation is required as an examination performance for the master's seminar, which is to be graded. In this presentation, the Master's thesis topic is introduced and the problem/objective, the scientific research approach, procedure and methodology are explained. The presentation should take place promptly after registration of the Master's thesis. The grade is to be entered by the first supervisor in the minutes of the defence of the Master's thesis.

General topic suggestions for a thesis

At prof. dr. rer. pol. ronny baierl.

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also serve to develop your own questions. If you have your own ideas that differ from the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Professor Baierl directly.

1.) Systematic evaluation of selected methods, tools and concepts in business development

2.) Possible applications and limitations of translation software for medium-sized companies

3.) Entrepreneurship Education in Digital Environments

4.) Digital key competences, classic competences and transformative competences: Which requirement profile results?

5.) Selected aspects of service management

6.) Meta-study on team composition (heterogeneity vs. homogeneity) and performance

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Swen Günther

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own ideas that differ from the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Swen Günther directly.

The following topics can be worked on in German or English.

1. Transfer: Methods and approaches for the determination of key figures in knowledge and technology transfer (Master)

2. Digitalization: Cost-benefit-analysis of optimization projects in the field of digitalization/ automation (Master)

3. Process management: Goals and contents of process-oriented management concepts in German companies (Bachelor)

4. Quality Management: Implementation and application of specific QM-Tools in corporations (Bachelor)

5. Management Concepts: Empirical Research regarding new concepts and current trends in business management (Bachelor/ Master)

Please note: In the area of "Process, Quality and Innovation Management", there are regular topics for processing without company participation. These arise in the context of current research activities/projects. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Torsten Gonschorek

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Torsten Gonschorek .

MASTER -   Themes

• Market and competition analyses for a start-up project in the field of sustainable resource use (application-oriented work with practice partner)
• Family governance - influence of non-active family members on the management of family businesses (meta-analysis of empirical studies) (research-oriented work)
• Investigation of the market for early warning systems as an element of the risk management system of medium-sized companies (research-oriented work)
• The new pre-insolvency restructuring procedure - analysis of the consequences for business practice (research-oriented thesis)
• Development of an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Dashboard (research-oriented work with practice partne

BACHELOR - Themes

• Recording sustainability aspects in the accounting of medium-sized companies (sustainability accounting) (research-oriented work with practice partner)
• Investigation of the market for early warning systems as an element of the risk management system of medium-sized enterprises (research-oriented work)
• Further development of the marketing concept for the marketing of further education offers (application-oriented work with practice partner)

at Prof. Dr. phil. Stefan Handke

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Stefan Handke .

1) New Public Management: Quality Assurance in Public Administration and Public Enterprises

2.) The state as a customer: Business services for the public sector

3) Digitalisation of the public sector: Cooperation between private and public actors

4) Trust in administrative action: Authentication of physical and electronic documents

5) Climate-friendly public procurement

6) Social Media, Reputation and Bureaucracy

at Prof. Dr. oec. Evelyn Hartmann

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Evelyn Hartmann .

1.)  ... Currently no theoretical topics

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Anne-Katrin Haubold

Below you will find possible topics for theses that you can work on together with a practice partner (company/organisation). The topics are to be understood as examples. You are welcome to select different topics from everyday business life together with your practice partner and discuss them with Prof. Haubold. The topics must have an empirical component, i.e. they must allow for the analysis of either existing internal company data or new data on the topic collected as part of the thesis. It is advisable to tailor the respective topic to a (possibly exemplary) part of the HR organisation or the employee structure in order to enable a meaningful treatment within the framework of a thesis. Please understand that for capacity reasons Prof. Haubold can currently only supervise theses that are written together with a practice partner. Contact: Prof. Anne-Katrin Haubold .

1.) New ways of solving the shortage of skilled workers in occupation/field of activity x using the example of XYZ GmbH

2.) Challenges of personnel management in virtual work settings using the example of the ABC department of XYZ GmbH

3.) Potentials and challenges of the use of AI in the recruitment of trainees/specialists/managers using the example of XYZ GmbH

at Prof. Dr. iur. Kerstin Kreul

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Kerstin Kreul .

1.) Topic from the field of data protection law in the broadest sense, eGovernment, technology law, media law, freedom of information, information security

2.) Topic from the field of environmental law (immission control law, waste law, water law, nature conservation law, etc.)

at Prof. Dr. oec. Stephan Kühnel

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contac Prof. Stephan Kühnel .

1.) Accounting

• Accounting and valuation of intangible assets
• Estimated values in accounting
• Business combinations (incl. common control)
• Mapping of deferred taxes
• Empirical analysis of management reports
• Impairment tests/impairment of assets
• Analysis of restatements

2.) Auditing

• Information quality and the role of the audit
• Audit-related services / Assurance services
• Empirical study on the audit opinion of public interest entities
• Audit of appraised values
• Assumption of going concern in auditing
• Concept of materiality

3.) Management Consulting

• Corporate use of online learning for education/further training
• Strategic concepts
• Design of the internal control/management system
• Interdisciplinary concepts (e.g. Professional Service Firm)
• Corporate use of online learning for initial and continuing training
• Aspects of setting up a company and financing growth

4.) Mergers&Acquisitions

• Choice of legal form from the perspective of income taxation
• Tax treatment of a company acquisition
• Taxation of financial instruments
• Individual issues of international income taxation
• Design parameters for reorganisations
• Concepts of tax due diligence

at Prof. Dr. Gerard J. Lewis

Below you will find possible topics for final theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also serve to develop your own questions. If you have your own ideas that differ from the listed topics, we can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Gerard Lewis directly.

Prof. Lewis has the following topics available for Bachelor and Master Dissertions:

1. The implications of Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Analysis, Development and Implementation.

2. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on a firm's value chain and competitive advantage.

3. Measuring the Sustainabilty of the Enterprise.

4. Strategies for non-growth businesses.

5. The Resource Based View: An Evidence Based Critique.

6. Strategic Decision Making under Uncertainty: A Evaluation of the Tool Kit.

7. Porter's Five Forces: An Evidence Based Critique.

8. Porter's Value Chain: An Evidence Based Critique.

9. Do Responsible Corporations Deliver Sustainability?

10. The Business Model: 'I know one when I see one', but what is it!

Each of the dissertation topics can be structured to meet student's personal interests and their stage of academic development (Bachelor or Master).

For further details please send an email.

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Christoph Mayer

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own ideas that differ from the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Christoph Mayer .

• Implications of DIN 77230 "Basic financial analysis for private households" for the financial sector
• Opportunities and limits of P2P lending
• Benefits and risks of robo-advisory
• Comparison of cryptocurrencies
• Investigation of the short- and long-term influence of company-specific, macroeconomic and regulatory events on the share price of a company
• [Other capital market topics, especially emprical (performance) studies]

at Dr. Kerstin-Kathy Meyer-Ross

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Dr. Meyer-Ross:

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Nicola Neuvians

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Nicola Neuvians .

Leadership & organisation in for-profit or non-profit organisations

for example

•     Management orientation (e.g. public value), foundation management, common good economy
•     Management responsibility, corporate governance, compliance (e.g. in non-profit organisations)
•     New Work (e.g. in nonprofit organisations), organisational design (e.g. fractal organisations), organisational culture, change management
•     Modern leadership models
•     Diversity, organisational justice
•     Family business "

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. (PL) Wolfgang Ortmanns

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Wolfgang Ortmanns .

1.) Are business students the greater egoists?

A decision-theoretical experiment in which a selfish and an altruistic alternative course of action is offered in a decision situation and this question is tested for significant differences between business students and non-business students.

2.) Gender differences in the Prisoner's Dilemma.

A test of whether the choice of alternative actions in a prisoner's dilemma situation show a significant difference between women and men.

3.) Risk attitudes of the sexes

Survey on risky decision-making behaviour in which the hypothesis of gender differences is examined.

4.) Decision-making criteria of job choice of students from different degree programmes.

Survey on the important criteria for choosing a job and whether these are dependent on the degree programme.

at Prof. Dr. iur. Thorsten S. Richter

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Thorsten Richter .

Sample topics from previous semesters, latest first:

• Labour Law 4.0 - Guidelines for drafting a company agreement on mobile working
• The Problems of Interactive Music Streaming Services in Managing their Relationships with Music Publishing Copyright Holders
• Basics of setting up a business - legal challenges of setting up a business using a fictitious example
• Legally compliant creation of personality, behavioural or movement profiles (profiling) by collecting and processing personal data in the online marketing of B2B companies, taking into account legal aspects
• Discrimination in the labour market according to the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG): Mere prejudice or pure reality? The example of mothers and childless women of Generation Y
• Home office, the new world of work - legal framework conditions as well as opportunities and risks for employees and employers in the home office
• Analysis of "loot boxes" in video games in relation to German law with recommendations for action for companies, legislature and consumers using the example of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and FIFA 19

at Prof. Dr. oec. publ. Wolfgang Sattler

Below you will find possible topics for theses. For this please contact directly Prof. Wolfgang Sattler .

1.) Operational controlling with the help of common-sized P&Ls (bachelor thesis)

2.) Strategic Controlling 3.0 - Challenges and New Tools (Bachelor/Master)

3.) Risk and Uncertainty in Strategic Controlling (Bachelor/Master)

at Prof. Dr. rer.pol. Eva Seydewitz-Gellert

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Seydewitz-Gellert

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. René Thamm

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. René Thamm .

1.) ESG - Influence of EU taxonomy on investment behaviour

2.) Entrepreneurship Education and the Influence on Start-up Motivation and Activities

at Prof. Dr. phil. et. rer. nat. habil. Rüdiger von der Weth

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. They are related to current research projects. It is also possible to work on related topics together with companies. If you have your own ideas that differ from the topics listed, you can discuss them together. For this purpose, please contact directly Prof. Rüdiger von der Weth . For Bachelor's theses, I expect knowledge in the area of systematic scientific literature research. Those working on Master's theses should have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods or be willing to familiarise themselves with them. 

1.) Effects of digitalisation on human work: efficiency, motivation, necessary qualification, health consequences.

2.) Development of strategies for the introduction of new technologies in companies

3.) Qualification and recruitment strategies, especially for SMEs in digital innovations

at Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Angela Wienen

Below you will find possible topics for theses. The topics are to be understood as examples and can also be used to develop your own questions. If you have your own, differing ideas on the topics listed, you can discuss them together. To do so, please contact Prof. Angela Wienen .

• The impact of economic embargoes on the example of Russia
• Critique of the European Central Bank's new strategy.
• New trends in globalisation (in English if possible).
• The impact of covid on the international division of labour (e.g. the impact of difficulties in supply chains with examples)
• The effectiveness of climate change conferences for global warming:
• The theory of cooperation applied to climate change conferences
• Current proposals, instruments for sustainable climate protection

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Master’s Thesis Opportunity

Eligibility.

Master’s students enrolled at any university worldwide are eligible to apply. Master’s students enrolled at TU Dresden are invited to visit the section Joint Junior Researcher Programme (Master’s Thesis) .

This initiative provides graduate students with the opportunity to write a master’s thesis under the guidance of supervisors at both UNU-FLORES and the respective university the candidate is enrolled at. Upon completion of the master’s thesis, successful candidates are expected to have developed a deeper knowledge, understanding, and capabilities in the context of the study area and will disseminate the research results in a way that is beneficial for the research area and for their career.

The qualifications which will be considered in the application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The ideal candidate:

• is currently pursuing a master’s degree
• has proven proficiency in oral and written English
• is able to work within agreed timelines and to communicate clearly and effectively
• is a good team player with strong interpersonal skills
• demonstrates the ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• works on a thesis topic that is related to the Resource Nexus
• connects their work to ongoing projects

We aim to be inclusive and to recruit students worldwide. Flexibility is key to our remote offer so that students can join alongside their studies and participate from anywhere in the world.

UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation.

The successful candidate shall complete and submit the master’s thesis for evaluation within an agreed timeline of not more than six months with both supervisors.

Important Information

Please note that this opportunity will not be financially remunerated. The purpose of the master’s thesis opportunity is not to lead to further employment at UNU-FLORES but to complement an applicant’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment after the completion of the master’s thesis. Also, please note that the medium of instruction at UNU-FLORES is English.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ELCITA – Master’s Thesis opportunities

Circular approach to water use in industries: Current practices and sustainability outlook in the Indian context

Water stress has increasingly affected regions worldwide due to the lack of available water resources, industrialisation and extreme weather conditions. At the same time, increased agricultural and industrial activities and urbanisation have led to the unsustainable discharge of wastewater into the environment. ELCITA is an industrial city comprised of about 250 companies from different sectors, such as IT, manufacturing, and service organisations. The lack of proper infrastructure and water availability has made it essential for ELCITA to find sustainable circular water-use solutions.

In collaboration with the SMART-WaterDomain Project, companies are being surveyed for their practices and needs regarding water management and wastewater use and their perceptions of barriers to using wastewater in their processes. The SMART-WaterDomain Project aims to develop a decision-making tool for companies for smart and sustainable uptake of urban wastewater in industrial activities.

This master’s thesis aims to assess the current practices in India regarding water circularity and sustainable transitions in industries and suggest solutions for the industrial city of ELCITA. For the undertaken of the thesis, a systematic literature review and qualitative analysis will be employed.

For more information about the topic, please reach out to  [email protected]  or  [email protected] .

Supervisors : Serena Caucc i, UNU-FLORES ( [email protected] ), Juliane Dziumla , UNU-FLORES ( [email protected] )

Focal Point : Subha Niranjan

Projects : ELCITA, SMART-WaterDomain

Background to the research opportunity

An established research cooperation exists between MEFT, GIZ Biodiversity Economy in Selected Landscapes in Namibia Project and a consortium consisting of NUST BRC and UNU-FLORES. The primary objectives of this broader Research Project are to supervise, conduct and support the research needed to underpin Namibia’s approach and mainstream biodiversity economy. The Research Project further aims to strengthen Namibia’s interdisciplinary research landscape in biodiversity economy.

Biodiversity loss is one of the most acute crises threatening human well-being. Many vital economic activities depend on biodiversity and the associated ecosystem services. For example, biodiversity forms a crucial basis for Namibia’s economy and livelihoods, where 70% of the population depend on biodiversity and natural resources. Thus, it is essential to enhance the sustainable use of biodiversity. In close collaboration, UNU-FLORES, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will support research and capacity building in the field of Biodiversity Economics in Namibia. We offer the following research topics and associated opportunities in keeping with our broader project objectives.

Topic 1 – Assessing the role of landscape and biodiversity in the Namibian film industry using value chain analysis to explore environmental and socio-economic impacts

The vast and diverse Namibian landscape and a conducive climate offer numerous opportunities for local and international filmmakers and content producers. This project is framed by traditional value-chain analysis to unpack the social, economic, and environmental benefits and losses associated with the film industry in Namibia. Namibia has an iconic landscape that forms a visual backdrop across diverse media.

The study should address the following key questions – What are the biodiversity features and essential landscape elements that underpin aspects of the film industry in Namibia? Who are the central actors in the Namibian film industry value chain? What are the social, economic, and environmental benefits and losses associated with the film industry in Namibia? What are the opportunities and obstacles to sustainably growing this biodiversity-related sector?

This study will apply a value-chain analysis to reveal the biodiversity, landscape elements, and key associated actors along the value chain. This will entail a review of published and unpublished industry data and exploring monetary and nonmonetary benefits. The study will map out the industry and establish the flow of benefits across the value chain with particular attention to the Namibian landscape and its associated biodiversity.

For more information regarding the topic, please reach out to Patrick O’Farrell [email protected] .

Supervisors: Patrick O’Farrell , UNU-FLORES ( [email protected] ); Inonge Guillemin , UNU-FLORES ( [email protected] )

This project is framed by the notion of eco-entrepreneurship and seeks to understand what opportunities are available that can truly meet the goals of the eco-entrepreneur framework within the indigenous plant use industries in Namibia. Eco-entrepreneurship speaks to livelihood development but in a manner that is simultaneously sustainable. It is hoped that this work will support the growth of entrepreneurial activity and foster opportunities for entrepreneurial activity, particularly in the developing world context where poverty is prevalent and livelihoods opportunities are few, in a sustainable manner. The successful applicant will explore what indigenous plant products are currently under development or being marketed and expanded in Namibia. They will establish the policy context for this industry to understand policy constraints or assist eco-entrepreneurship opportunities. Once the industry and associated policy terrain have been scoped and described, the student should select one or more specific plant-based industries to undertake a detailed case study analysis. This analysis should be framed by the eco-entrepreneur concept and explore the industry adopting a cradle-to-grave approach to see where the industry meets or deviates from the concept and identify where alternative approaches might be adopted better meet livelihood and conservation mandates.

The study should address the following key questions – To what degree are indigenous plant industries (or an industry) in Namibia fulfilling eco-entrepreneurship criteria? What are the supporting factors, and what are the barriers to eco-entrepreneurs emergence in this space?

This project will require a top-down and a bottom-up approach. The first will require a detailed review of the policy environment to establish the governance framework within which eco-entrepreneurs operate. A detailed policy review will involve scoping local, regional, and international policies, laws, and agreements related to indigenous plant use. The bottom-up aspect will entail selecting a case study (an industry, a plant species, or an area of interest) and an in-depth development of the case.

A socio-ecological multiscale sustainability analysis of Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA) and application of Nexus management options to reduce vulnerabilities  

Background:  

  Considering the extent to which disruptions in the global supply chain can impact food security (as has been the case following pandemics or conflicts in significant productions areas), a dependency on a long-distance supply chain for food can be problematic. Local food production can reduce the vulnerability stemming from such disruptions. This project intends to investigate the potential for Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA) development to create benefits and trade-offs for socioeconomic sustainability at regional levels while mitigating the effects of current and future disturbances, including armed conflict and climate change. The study focuses on Latin America (specifically Colombia),and aims to perform a multiscale sustainability assessment on regional UPAs to explore avenues for the development of a new economic business model that incorporates sustainable resource management. The research is to be conducted at the smallholder level and is to address questions related to the socio-ecological and economic impacts of UPA at the regional level.

The expected outcomes of the project include :

• To p roduce new knowledge and contribute to the sustainable development of UPAs.
• To c ontribute to enhanced food security and the achievement of the S ustainable D evelopment G oals.  
• To c ontribute to the advancement of the socio-ecological and economic factors that increase the resilience of cities.  

Topic 1:   S ocio-ecological assessment to evaluate the current state of sustainability on U rban and peri urban agriculture  

This M aster ‘ s thesis shall examine the challenges, benefits , and issues of the socio-ecological aspects of UPA . The project should address the following key questions :

• How can peri-urban food production develop sustainably   while prioritising the progress and resilience of familial farming communities?
• Which drivers facilitate the socio-ecological conditions within UPAs at the community level?
• What are the socio-ecological challenges and drivers that impact  vulnerability in UPA?  

As part of the research for this thesis, a database of rural areas shall be analysed; the data pertaining to agriculture, biodiversity perspective, security (post-conflict), access to water, and gender is to be interpreted. A draft of a new survey of the urban area will be produced.  

Topic 2:   E conomic assessment for the definition of UPA sustainability in Rural Areas of Colombia  

The project will assess the economic sustainability status of two rural regions of Colombia via UPA’s multiscale sustainability analysis. A sustainability indicator that considered the relevant socioeconomic variables will be generated and then tested in one of the two study areas to develop potential economic scenarios to facilitate new business models within the UPA systems of the region. The objective of this thesis is to develop a composite sustainability index for the potential use by regional development governments to foster Innovative UPA systems with a high degree of sustainability. The successful candidate shall be required to design a survey and collect field data through interactions with an established network in Colombia.  

• Spanish language proficiency is crucial to this research.
• Sound knowledge of economic principles and sustainable development would be of advantage.  

For more information regarding the topic or theses, please reach out to Serena Caucc i ( [email protected] )  Jairo Guzman ( [email protected] )    

All applications should include:

• Completed and signed application form
• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of academic records related to master’s courses
• Proof of English proficiency

Interested applicants should send their application material in one single PDF file to the respective thesis topic supervisor where available topics are advertised.

Alternatively, students are also welcomed to propose their own thesis topic to a potential supervisor at UNU-FLORES. Please reach out directly to the experts according to the Institute’s research themes and/or analytical perspectives .

Application Form: Master Thesis

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Final Theses

Topic areas.

The Service-centric Networking group offers bachelor and master theses in different subject areas:

Applications

Topic Areas: Business Process Management, Internet of Things, Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning & AI, Causal Analysis

Topic Areas: Privacy Engineering, Identity Management & Digital Trust, Cloud/Edge Computing, Digital Trust in the Internet of Things

Topic Areas: 6G Networking, IoT Networking, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Analytics

Please note!

If you are interested in a subject area, please contact our team assistants Andrea Hahn or Sandra Wild ( [email protected] ) and attach your CV, an grades overview and include some basic background information such as your degree program, main areas of study, and most importantly: two or three sentences about what general topic/ direction you would be interested. Our team assistants will put you in touch with matching SNET group members (topic coordinators) which you can then meet in order to discuss open topics in detail.

Supervised Theses

Graduate seminar.

The graduate seminar is a forum for scientific discussions. Students have the possibility to discuss their theses amongst fellow students, graduates and the professor of SNET. In the early phase of their work, their thesis approach is discussed, while at the end the results are presented. Students who are currently working on their thesis at our chair are required to attend each of the meetings, especially if other related topics are being presented. We are also looking forward to welcoming other students who are interested in the seminar or are about to write a thesis at our chair.

Additional Information

Students who decide to write a thesis at our chair are required to talk about their topic and the approach they are going to follow in an initial presentation in the early phase of their thesis time. This presentation should take 10 minutes with 5 minutes of questions and answers afterwards. After finishing their thesis, students have to defend it by giving a talk, in which they demonstrate the results achieved in the thesis. Bachelor students should talk 15 minutes with 5 minutes of questions and answers , whereas Master students are required to present 20 minutes and discuss it afterwards for 10 minutes .

Planned Graduate Seminars

April 24, 2024 (online meeting), april 3, 2024, march 6, 2024, february 7, 2024, january 10, 2024.

This section covers general topics and frequently asked questions about the organizational process of bachelor, master and diploma theses at our department. Please read this page carefully before contacting one of the supervisors so that you are well prepared when you express your interest and discuss the topics with the supervisors.

The organizational workflow of a bachelor's, master's or diploma thesis at SNET is described below:

•  Please, contact the secretariat of the department. The secretariat will check possible options within the team.
• You will receive feedback from one of our team members or from the secretariat.
• As soon as the contact with a possible supervisor could be established, you discuss the desired topic with him. 
• You will have 2-4 weeks to consider and familiarize yourself with the topic.
• If you choose this topic, we expect you to write an outline of your thesis in these 2-4 weeks, which we will evaluate. This outline will help you and us clarify the work that needs to be done on your topic.
•  In the next graduate seminar, you will have to give a first presentation of your work: 10 minutes + 5 minutes question and answer. When you get the final OK from the professor, you can proceed to step 5.
• Register your topic with the Examination Office; from now on, attendance at the Graduate Seminar is mandatory (your email address will be added to a mailing list for invitations, please also check our website regularly).
• There may be several graduate seminars and meetings with your advisor while you are working.
• Submission of the dissertation; now attendance at the graduate seminar is not mandatory except for the dissertation defense. Bachelor's students give a 15 minute presentation + 5 minutes question and answer, while Master's students give 20 minutes + 10 minutes question and answer.
• After the defense, a thesis report with the grade will be sent to the examining authority.

Please note that it must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the end of the semester to ensure that you receive your grade in the same semester. Therefore, you must register your thesis with the Examination Office at least 4 months + 6 weeks for Bachelor's theses and 6 months + 6 weeks for Master's theses prior to submission.

Also when preparing a thesis, please observe the following instructions:

• Please check the APO of Faculty IV, especially § 13 (Final Theses)
• Please write your thesis in German (BA)/ English (BA/ MA)
• For Bachelor's theses, you should write approx. 30-50 pages and for Master's theses approx. 50-90 pages
• The abstract must be written twice, in German and English
• Please use the LaTeX template of the chair
• Do not copy text passages without quoting the author (plagiarism)
• SNET Thesis - LaTeX Template
• SNET Slide Layout - Presentation Template (Powerpoint)
• SNET Slide Layout - Presentation Template (Keynote)

Master Thesis

By means of their Master Thesis students prove at the end of their studies that they are able to do independent work that is scientifically sound and focused on their respective occupational field. They need to apply a combination of gained knowledge and the technical ability to think scientifically to work on their given topic. If necessary, the thesis is part of development and research projects. Don’t forget the final thesis is a scientific paper!

• Hints and Registration
• In Progress

Reference-Links

Announced master thesis, master thesis in progress, finalized master thesis, general hints.

• Guideline  - please read before begin --> Guidelines (updated: 03/2023)  - please read before start!
• Advisor agreement  Advisory Agreement (updated: 07/2019) 
• Confirmation of Attendance (updated: 07/2019) 
• Information Sheet 
• Requirements on the task description 
• BLok - documentation of progress

Registration

How much time does it take until I receive an answer on mails to [email protected]?

Do all exams have to be passed prior to the beginning of the master thesis?

Which documents and statements of particulars do I have to provide for the registration?

• The task – a description according to requirements ( link to the requirements )
• The supervisor (inclusive contact data)
• The planned editing time
• Current transcript of Credit Points and a list with open exams

What regulations are there concerning the topic of master theses?

• External -> see the requirements ( link to the requirements )
• Internal -> only announced topics from our website are possible!

How much time does the process of the topic approval take?

Who is my supervisor at university?

• External: You will get a contact person for all issues during your thesis with official acceptance.
• Internal: Your advisor is the person who is responsible for the topic find in the announcement.

What about the concept presentation?

Who are the examiners, who have to be specified in the registration form to the examination office?

When does the editing time start?

Is it possible to prolong the editing time?

Project Plan

Presentation, presentation template with guidelines, written report, standard reference style.

• IEEE-Standard Style Guide for references  

Duration of master thesis

• Statement about duration master thesis  

Letter of Agreement for University Publication (MONARCH-Qucosa)

• MONARCH-Qucosa Publication Form  
• License Agreement  

Publication Form Informatik Bericht

• Monarch Publication Form  
• License Agreement Chemnitzer Informatik Bericht  

Below are the reference links for different databases, divided in to several groups based on the criteria for the help of the students doing their Master Thesis and Internship.

Each and every dataset that is needed and used by the students from here needs to be cited and referred. please read through the rules and regulations of using these datasets (individually from respective links) before using them.

Reference Database TU Chemnitz Department of Computer Engineering

• Reference Database

Traffic Signs/Traffic Lights

• German Traffic Signs (more than 50,000 images) Ruhr-UniversitÀt Bochum (Neuroinformatik)
• Traffic Signs Dataset Linköpins University, Sweden (20,000 images 20% labeled)
• Belgium Traffic Sign Dataset ETH Zurich
• Chinese Traffic Sign Database Beijing Jiaotong University (more than 10,000 images)
• LISA Traffic Sign Dataset University of San Diego, CA (US signs, frames and videos)

Pedestrians/Person

• INRIA Person dataset INSTITUT NATIONAL POLYTECHNIQUE DE GRENOBLE
• Caltech Pedestrian Detection Benchmark (10 h videos)California Institute of Technology
• Daimler Pedestrian Benchmark Prof. Dr. D. M. Gavrila, University of Amsterdam NEU: Cyclist Detection

Lane Detection

• Dataset for Lane Detection Hunan University, China (42,966 frames)
• KITTI Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
• DIML Yonsei University Seoul
• Caltech Lanes Dataset Mohamed Alaa El-Dien Aly, Pasadena, CA (1225 frames)

Pothole Detection

• Pothole dataset Stellenbosch University

Traffic Scenarios

• SUMO Data/Scenarios of different cities
• CamVid (University of Cambridge) Motion -Based segmentation and Recognition Dataset
• CityScapes Urban Street Scenec

Drone Dataset

• highD- The Highway Drone Dataset RWTH Aachen

Face Detection

• FDDB University of Massachusetts
• WIDER FACE The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Cohn-Kanade AU-Coded Expression Database

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