Graduation

You’ll complete your bachelor’s studies by fulfilling all academic requirements, writing, and defending your bachelor’s thesis.

What it involves in practice:

• Meeting the credit requirements – during your studies, you must earn the required number of credits by completing compulsory and elective courses.
• Writing your bachelor’s thesis – you choose the topic of your bachelor's thesis during your studies and consult it with your thesis supervisor. Emphasis is placed primarily on its practical applicability and real-world benefits. Recommended procedures for writing a bachelor's thesis and other practical advice can be found in the frequently asked questions.
• Submitting your application for the final state examination – deadlines and requirements are available in the information system or can be provided by the Study Department.
• Final state examination – covers subject areas related to your field of study.
• Defence of your bachelor’s thesis – presentation and defence of your thesis before an examination board.
  
  

Once you meet these conditions, you’ll be awarded the title of Bachelor (Bc.) and can choose to enter the workforce or continue with a master’s programme.

59% of our students continue on to a follow-up Master’s programme.

You’ll complete your Master’s studies by meeting all academic requirements, successfully passing the final state exam, and writing and defending a Master’s thesis.

Steps to a successful completion:

• Meeting the credit requirements – during your studies, you must earn the required number of credits by completing your courses.
• Writing your master’s thesis – you will choose your topic during your studies and consult it with your supervisor. As part of the Master’s Thesis Seminar, you will write your final thesis under the guidance of your supervisor. You can find recommended procedures for writing a thesis and other practical advice in the frequently asked questions section.
• Submitting your application for the final state examination – deadlines and requirements are available in the information system or from the Study Department.
• Final state examination – includes subject-specific questions from the key areas of your programme.
• Defence of your master’s thesis – presentation and defence of your thesis before an examination board.

After graduation, you’ll earn the title of Engineer (Ing.) and can continue with further professional education.

These programmes conclude with writing and defending a final project. You’ll choose your topic based on a practical focus and discuss it regularly with your supervisor.

Pick something that genuinely interests you. Writing about something you don’t care about won’t get you far. A great topic combines your curiosity, available sources, and practical impact. Aim for something specific, relevant, and ideally connected to your field. You can also choose the topic through the information system.

Not sure? Talk to your supervisor. They’ll help steer you in the right direction.

Break your thesis down into parts. Start by defining your goals – be clear about what you want to explore or prove.

Then draft an outline. Structure your work into thematic sections and logically connected chapters.

Stick to the structure, write clearly and cite your sources carefully. The citation guidelines are available in the final thesis instructions in the Information System. Once your text is finished, revise it several times – both content and form.

TIP: Try one of our focused writing support sessions – like Writing Bootcamp or Writing Retreat – to get expert help and stay on track.

Don’t skip consultations with your supervisor. Their feedback is crucial.

You are not alone – your supervisor will help you throughout the entire process. At the beginning, set up a system of regular consultations together. Agree on a schedule and the main milestones for completing your thesis. Consult on key parts of the thesis on an ongoing basis, especially the methodology of the practical part and how it will be implemented.

Keep in mind that you are studying Economics and Management – check that the content of your thesis actually corresponds to this field of study.

Do not start with theory, but first clarify the content and objectives of the practical part. Make sure that the individual parts of the thesis are connected – the theoretical part forms the basis for the analytical part, which in turn forms the basis for the proposal part. Clearly describe the methodology of the thesis in the text, i.e., how you proceeded in creating, collecting, and processing data. A high-quality thesis holds together in terms of content.

Remember that this is a professional text, so do not use the first person ('I'). Instead of saying, 'In this thesis, I will focus on employee motivation,' use, for example, 'The thesis focuses on employee motivation.'

Properly reference all sources used in accordance with the rector's guidelines, including artificial intelligence tools. Every source cited in the text must be included in the bibliography and vice versa.

Use artificial intelligence wisely. Use it, for example, to generate ideas, create structure, check text, or draft questions, but never copy text without editing it and thinking for yourself. You are always responsible for the content of your work.

Please remember that we are a professionally oriented university – an important part of your thesis is the factual and useful proposal section. If relevant, please also include an economic assessment of the proposed measures.

Leave yourself some leeway, i.e., enough time for final stylistic and formal adjustments. The last day is not the ideal time to discover that a chapter or half of the graphs are missing. Start your final consultation with your supervisor in good time, not the evening before the deadline.

Check your work in detail after converting it to PDF. Have the tables shifted? Have the images disappeared? Are the chapter and page numbers correct?

Submit your final thesis on time. The usual deadline is mid-April (check the current school schedule for the specific date). Then all that's left is to study for your final exams.

Checklist before submission

• I have a clear goal for my thesis and I address it in the conclusion.
• The theory logically leads to the practical part.
• The methodology, analysis, and proposals are consistent.
• Everything I cite in the text is in the list of sources and vice versa.
• I adhere to the formal requirements according to the guidelines.
• The text is free of errors and makes sense.

Defending your thesis isn’t something to fear. It’s your moment to show what you’ve achieved.

• Create a clear and concise presentation.
• Try out your presentation beforehand and keep an eye on the time – maximum 10 minutes.
• Explain why you chose the topic and what you found most interesting.
• Stay calm, speak clearly, and be ready for questions from the committee.

Start early. Divide material into smaller sections and revise consistently.

• Plan your time and stick to a revision schedule.
• Use trusted sources – books, seminar notes, and study materials.
• Practise answering aloud to build confidence.
• Discuss any uncertainties with your lecturers or peers.

TIP: Join our Revision Sessions. Keep an eye on announcements and socials to sign up in time and go over the essentials with our instructors.