Research for the thesis

• Here you can consult the list of all Master theses that have been written at the CIFE, classified by academic year.
• The research works of the students of the CIFE have been filed at the library of the CIFE since 1977.
• Till 2002 they have been filed in paper format.
• From 2003 onwards you can consult them either in paper or in electronic format. 
• Since the academic year of 2000-2001, the best noted Master theses of each Class can be downloaded as a pdf file, as long as the author has given permission.

Writing your Master Thesis at CIFE - A concise overview

General Introduction:

The individual research work is a highly important element of the CIFE’s Master's programmes. Students should devote the time which is free of classes to their research and conduct their individual research project throughout a large period of the academic year. By writing their Master theses, students demonstrate their ability to analyse a subject using a stringent methodology, to adopt a critical attitude and mobilize their reflection on the theme addressed, to apply the rules of academic writing, and to organize a mid-range research project in their own responsibility. The Master  thesis  is  an  academic  contribution  of the student that belongs to a pre-existing field of research, but one which is not inherently exhausted. The research topic normally corresponds to the thematic field of the respective Master’s programme. The research process and proceedings are organized individually in CIFE’s diverse Master’s programmes. All regulations regarding the organization of the research process, the form of the master thesis, grading of the thesis and other relevant aspects are laid down in each programme’s official documents such as the ECTS brochure or a Master thesis guide.