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  • Steps to finish your Master's Degree in Global Business

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    General Information

    For the Master's thesis in the Master's program in Global Business, you have the option to complete it either with the MGB team (Institute for Innovation Management, ifi) or at another JKU Business School Institute*, such as Strategic Management, Corporate Finance, or International Management. If you choose to work with another JKU institute, please contact the relevant department and inform us of your decision (mgb@jku.at).

    *(Note that some supervisors at JKU Business School may prefer that you attend the Master's Thesis Seminar with their institute (e.g., Institute of Strategic Management), while others are more flexible (e.g., Institute of Leadership and Change Management). Be sure to confirm the preferences with your chosen supervisor.)

    If you decide to write your thesis with the MGB team, make sure to review this Moodle page thoroughly for detailed guidance.

    The following figure illustrates the ideal process for completing a Master's thesis with our Institute of Innovation Management, consisting of six essential steps from topic selection to final completion.

    The following figure illustrates the ideal process for a Master's thesis.

    PLEASE NOTE: Don't forget to pay the required JKU tuition fee / student union Fee for each term on time!

    If you have further questions, please contact us via e-mail at mgb@jku.at. This will allow us to provide you with the appropriate support and ensure the smooth progression of the program.


    We wish you all the best as you complete the final steps of your studies!

    Best regards,
    Your MGB Team

  • Guide to Degree Completion

    • General Guide 
      In this section, you will find all the information and materials you need to complete your master's thesis. When you access "Your Guide to Degree Completion," you will find six chapters covering the six process steps of the final phase of your studies: (1) Find a topic and a supervisor, (2) Develop a concept, (3) Present your concept and integrate feedback, (4) Develop and write the main sections of your thesis, (5) Present the final draft of your thesis, (6) Finalize and submit your thesis.

    • Your Guide to Degree Completion Buch


    • Double Degree (optional)
      PAC - The JKU and the respective partner university (PUCP for PAC) offer you the option to earn a double degree, i.e., obtaining a second Master's degree (MBA at PUCP | MSc at JKU). More information on the requirements is available here for PAC. If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with the MGB team (mgb@jku.at). 

  • Course Details

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      The Master's Thesis Seminar is offered every semester, but it is assigned to different Global Business Tracks in the summer and winter terms. This might be why you're unable to find the course in the course search on KUSSS for the upcoming term. Students can start the seminar in any semester and complete it whenever they are ready to submit their Master's thesis. Our team will automatically assign each student to the Master's Thesis Seminar, typically following the international phase of the MGB program. If you wish to start the seminar during or before the international phase, please feel free to contact us at mgb@jku.at.

      Class Schedule | Study Year 2024/25 
      ALL SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE!

      • (Tuesday, September 24, 4-8 pm > last class summer term 2024)
      • Wednesday, October 23, 4-8 pm
      • Wednesday, November 27, 4-8 pm
      • Tuesday, December 17, 4-8 pm
      • Wednesday, January 29, 4-8 pm

      • Wednesday, March 5, 4-8 pm
      • Wednesday, April 9, 4-8 pm
      • Wednesday, May 14, 4-8 pm
      • Wednesday, June 25, 4-8 pm
      • Wednesday, September 24, 4-8 pm

      Permanent link to the sessions with Zoom:
      https://jku.zoom.us/j/91308705605?pwd=dy83NlA4aHk5YXRaODIrTlVjMldoUT09
      Meeting ID: 913 0870 5605 | Password: IFI

      Please note that the Master's Thesis Seminar is held regularly, and only a maximum of 8 presentations can be accommodated per session. Pre-registration is on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure that all presenters receive adequate time for their presentation and Q&A.
      Concept presentations are limited to 10 minutes, while final presentations have a maximum duration of 15 minutes. Please ensure that you focus on the most important content during your presentation. Each presentation will conclude with a brief Q&A session.
      It is not necessary to upload your presentations to Moodle. 

      Students are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions throughout the semester. Active participation in discussions is also expected. For the grading of the MT seminar, please refer to the syllabus. 
      Here are some benefits of attending:

        • Overview of the Master's thesis process
        • Good opportunity to exchange ideas with supervisors and fellow students 
        • Ask questions and get immediate answers
        • Space for constructive feedback
        • Insights into the work of other students (in terms of topic choice, research design, challenges in the writing process, etc.)

      If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your supervisor or the MGB team.

  • Recommended Literature

      • Creswell, Poth, & Poth, Cheryl N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry & research design : choosing among five approaches (4. ed). SAGE.
      • Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2019). Research methods for business students (8. ed.). Pearson. 
      • Yin. (2018). Case study research and applications : design and methods (Sixth edition). SAGE.