MPF_DIS2 Diploma Thesis Seminar 2

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 12 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Luděk Benada, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Svatopluk Nečas, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Ing. Tomáš Plíhal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Ing. Eva Vávrová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Tomáš Plíhal, Ph.D.
Department of Finance – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Iva Havlíčková
Supplier department: Department of Finance – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Prerequisites (in Czech)
MPF_DIS1 Diploma Thesis Seminar 1
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is to finalize the master’s thesis and submit it in accordance with the faculty’s requirements.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

- complete the thesis text in the required scope and structure;
- process and interpret the results of the analysis in relation to the research questions;
- revise and edit the thesis based on the supervisor’s feedback;
- prepare the final version of the thesis for submission in accordance with formal and academic requirements.
Syllabus
  • The student is required to contact the thesis supervisor no later than by the end of the second week of the semester and agree on the conditions for obtaining the course credit.
  • The supervisor sets specific requirements and awards the course credit.
  • The student must upload their output to the IS submission folder twice during the semester.
  • Submission deadlines are binding and published at the beginning of the semester in the interactive course syllabus.
  • The supervisor may define specific requirements regarding the format and content of submissions. The student is obliged to become familiar with these requirements and comply with them actively.
  • Example of standard requirements:
  • Checkpoint 1 (Week 6): Complete draft of the master’s thesis.
  • Checkpoint 2 (Week 10): Final version of the thesis ready for defense.
Literature
    required literature
  • SUNDSTRÖM, Mikael. How not to write a thesis or dissertation : a guide to success through failure. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020, 1 online. ISBN 9781789900514. URL info
    recommended literature
  • Aktuální studijní materiály předmětu Akademické psaní. https://www.econ.muni.cz/akap
  • FRANCÍREK, František. Absolventská práce : co, jak a proč připravit, zpracovat, napsat a zhodnotit (obhájit). Vyd. 1. Praha: Ingenio et Arti, 2012, 74, 49. ISBN 9788090528703. info
  • GERŠLOVÁ, Jana. Vádemékum vědecké a odborné práce. 1. vyd. [Praha]: Professional Publishing, 2009, 148 s. ISBN 9788074310027. info
  • NEKUDA, Jaroslav; Lucie KUŽELÍKOVÁ and Jiří POLÁČEK. Sociálně-ekonomické informace a práce s nimi. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2008, 88 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-4577-4. info
Teaching methods
The student works independently on the thesis under the supervision of the advisor and may use individual consultations throughout the semester.
Assessment methods
The course credit is awarded by the thesis supervisor based on the fulfilment of their specified requirements and the proper submission of outputs to the designated folders in the IS system. A necessary condition for obtaining the credit is that the thesis meets all minimum requirements and is deemed defendable by the supervisor.
Náhradní absolvování
In the case of a study stay abroad, the student is generally expected to meet the same requirements as others, as consultations and submissions can be fully carried out online. In exceptional cases, an individual plan may be arranged with the supervisor.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
General note: Student má povinnost na začátku semestru kontaktovat svého vedoucího práce a dohodnout s ním podmínky zpracování práce.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Autumn 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2026, recent)
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