Learning outcomes

The student will have learned to : - Building a research problem - Conduct a literature review (state of the art) on the chosen topic - Select and apply a data collection/simulation/modelling method - Conduct analysis of the data collected/simulation/modelling - Interpret the results of the analysis appropriately and with critical distance - Communicate clearly, in writing and orally, the process and results of the research.

Goals

A Master thesis is conceived as the result of an original research work by which the student shows a real capacity to understand the reasoning in economics, as taught in the Master's courses, and its application to a specific subject. It is therefore a scientific work whose objective is to bring a precise management analysis to a given problem. This requires a systematic and rigorous approach.

Content

The Master thesis includes: • A motivational statement: why is it important to study the chosen topic? What to expect from such a study ? • A review of the literature on the chosen topic, directly related to the research question: this review should The presentation should be as complete as possible and should demonstrate the student's ability to understand scientific contributions, without necessarily having been taught about them. The aim is to present the arguments found in the literature in a structured and interesting way, according to the research question. A critical perspective, which presents the contributions and weaknesses of a branch of the literature, or analyses the relative importance of these contributions, is desirable. • A theoretical and/or empirical analysis of the problem studied: in particular, the theoretical foundations and methods used must be explained, and the choices of modelling, analysis method or empirical application must be justified in relation to the research question. • An adequate interpretation of the results obtained and, where appropriate, an outline of solutions • A discussion of the results, their limitations and the formulation of avenues for further research. The final thesis should not exceed 70 pages.

Assessment method

The following criteria are used to assess the dissertation 1. Scientific approach: To what extent are the following conditions met? • the precision and relevance of the research question • the appropriateness of the research methodology (choice of techniques for data collection and analysis or case analysis) • the relevance of the literature review • the rigour of the analysis and the consistency of the interpretation • the ability to synthesise • critical distance from the concepts and techniques used • the originality of the approach followed 1. Form: Is the work written in a clear, concise and grammatically and spelling correct manner? Does the work not exceed 70 pages? 2. The student's autonomy and contact with the PT supervisor: How much autonomy did the student show? Did the student respect the schedule of contacts with the PT director? 3. The defence: Did the public defence change the assessment that could be made on the basis of the work alone (clarity of presentation, mastery of the subject)? Plagiarism, as defined in article 11 of the Study and Examination Regulations, is considered as fraud and gives rise to the application of article 11 of the Study and Examination Regulations (in practice, a mark of 0/20).

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Master in Economics : General (shift schedule) Standard 0 23
Master in Economics : General (shift schedule) Standard 2 23