Master Thesis

Learning objective:

• Comprehensively master the scientific field under study and the research methodology used. 
• Communicate and publish through seminars or in the form of scientific articles in scientific journals as a means to disseminate the research results obtained. 
• Integrate and apply concepts and methodologies learnt during lectures. 
• Critically review, appraise and synthesise existing literature or evidence in a specific area.

 

Generic information regarding master thesis:

1. The final project can be prepared in the form of a thesis, prototype, capstone project, or other similar final project;
2. The final project is disseminated to the academic community and/or directly to the wider community in the form of scientific publications, exhibitions, and/or presentations at national or international meetings;
3. Scientific publications as referred to in number 2 that have been accepted at least in accredited national journals; and
4. In the event that students do not prepare scientific publications as referred to in number 3, the dissemination / publication component of the final project is assessed using criteria and methods determined by the Study Programme and it is possible to get an A grade if it meets the predetermined criteria.

 

Scope of thesis

1. Based on research scope

• Policy Research and Policy Analysis
• Management Research
• Programme Evaluation
• Implementation Research

1. Based on research design

• Observational research
• Experimental research
• Qualitative research
• Combined quantitative and qualitative research, namely action research, mixed-methods and case studies.

 

Details listed in the Thesis Guidebook (External Resource, PDF in Bahasa Indonesia)

 

Thesis assessment:

• Proposal Seminar
• Result Seminar 
• Thesis Examination

 

Assessment criteria:

1. Introduction

Justification of Research Topic

• Clear and reasoned rationale for topic selection.
• Synthesis of knowledge relevant to the research topic.
• Good understanding of the research background.

Research Question

• Well-defined research question.
• Relevance of the research question to relevant data.
• Linkage of the research question to the research objectives.

1. Methodology

Ability to understand and select research methods

• Clear understanding of the research methods used.
• Justification of the selection of methods relevant to the research objectives.

Quality of Data Collection

• Accurate and systematic data collection process.

1. Results and Discussion

Analysis and Interpretation

• Structured and easy to understand data presentation.
• Use of relevant and appropriate references.
• In-depth data analysis and related to the research questions.
• Relevance of research findings to the topic under study.

Discussion

• Coherence in linking results with existing literature.
• Discussion that is relevant and able to illustrate the implications of the findings.

Conclusion

• Conclusions that summarise the findings and answer the research questions.

1. Use of References

• Use of appropriate, credible, and relevant references.

1. Writing Systematics

• Consistent layout, writing style, and formatting in accordance with academic standards.

1. Presentation

• Use of supportive and informative visual aids.
• Ability to deliver material clearly and effectively.