Thesis

The MSc thesis typically entails a major empirical research project (18 credits), conducted under the direction of a thesis supervisor. In completing the thesis component of the program, students apply the concepts studied in their courses and learn how to carry out valid research. In addition, the thesis phase offers students the opportunity to focus on a specific topic of particular interest, as well as to publish their results.

Second- year MSc students are required to select a thesis topic, prepare a proposal, and have it accepted by their supervisor. Students normally select a topic addressing a contemporary business issue within their chosen area of specialization.

Students conduct original, theory-based research, working in close collaboration with some of the faculty's senior researchers. They apply the technical and analytical skills learned in their course work to develop strategies and solutions to the problem they are studying.

The final step is the thesis dissertation. Once students have completed their research and writing, they must present and defend their thesis.

• Thesis Committee Link-up Form
  
  This form officially links the student with a thesis supervisor and committee members; it provides for signatures, proposal status, and a brief description of the thesis topic.
  
  
• MSc Thesis Guidelines
  
  This document provides all the details about planning, researching, writing and defending an MSc thesis.
  
  
• Concordia Ethics Protocols
  
  All research involving human subjects requires a certificate of ethical acceptability before the research is conducted. Learn how to obtain ethics approval for your research project.
  
  
• Abbreviated Summary Protocol Form
  
  This is the form for obtaining ethics approval for research involving minimal or low risk to participants.
  
  
• MSc Thesis Grant
  
  How to apply for thesis research funding.
  
  
• Thesis Preparation Guide
  
  This document helps students prepare master's and doctoral theses.
  
  
• Preparing to defend your MSc
  
  This document provides all the details about submitting, obtaining feedback on, and defending your MSc thesis, including important dates and procedural rules.
  
  
• MSc Thesis Search database
  
  This database provides access to all MSc and PhD theses written and defended since the beginning of the program. Search by degree, supervisor’s name, title, subject, or student’s name.