MSc Thesis

The Master’s Thesis is carried out during the 3rd semester of the full-time program and has a duration of one (1) semester, with a submission deadline of January 31. To finalize the thesis topic, the student submits an application to the Coordinating Committee including the proposed thesis title, the proposed supervisor, and a short abstract of the proposed work. The Committee appoints the supervisor and forms a three-member examination committee, which is responsible for evaluating the thesis. The thesis must have a research-oriented character, demonstrate clear engagement with current academic literature, and address a contemporary topic relevant to the academic field of the program.

The Master’s Thesis is evaluated by the three-member examination committee, and the student is required to present and defend the thesis orally. The final grade is based on the scientific and technical content of the thesis, the quality of the written document, and the oral presentation. After successful completion and approval, the final thesis is submitted electronically to the Secretariat and the AUEB Library and is uploaded to the School’s institutional repository.

The thesis should have a minimum length of 50 pages or 10,000 words and typically includes core sections such as Introduction, Literature Review, Theoretical Background, and Evaluation. To support students throughout the process, the MSc Secretariat provides a detailed Master’s Thesis Guide, which includes comprehensive information on the thesis process, structure, formatting requirements, referencing guidelines, and all other useful instructions necessary for the successful completion of the thesis.