Thesis Project

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of the subjects covered over the coursework.

Teaching Methods

The learning methodology of the course is project-based. There are no lectures and the student work under the supervision of a faculty member.

After obtaining approval in the Qualifying exam, each student chooses, a set of possible research topics. The definition of the thesis topic and of the methodology will be improved in the Economics Seminars course unit. The  student shall write the thesis proposal under the supervision of the advisor. The presentation and discussion of the theses proposals takes place in April. The coordinators integrate the evaluation jury.   

Learning Outcomes

The student must be able (i) to analyse, interpret, discuss and summarise the main contributions of the literature to the chosen topic; (ii) to formulate relevant research questions; (iii) to identify and discuss the appropriate methodology to address the research questions; (iv) to write an original thesis proposal using the knowledge acquired in previous course units of the programme; (v) to present orally a research proposal.

The course unit intends to develop students’ ability to use their knowledge to formulate an original thesis proposal. It also intends to improve their, oral and written, capacity to present a scientific research proposal.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Given that the course is project-based there is not a specific syllabus. The thesis proposal is written by the student, under strict supervision of the selected supervisor. The topic must be adequate for a Ph.D. dissertation in Economics

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulino Maria Freitas Teixeira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Write the thesis proposal : 100.0%

Bibliography

Bell, J. (2010). Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-time Researchers in Education, Health and Social Science. Berkshire: Open University Press. 5ª edição.

Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. e Tight, M. (2010). How to Research. Berkshire: Open University Press. 4ª edição

Cryer, P. (2006). The Research Student's Guide to Success. Berkshire: Open University Press. 3ª edição