Diploma project

The aim of the diploma project is to master the methods and procedures of solving relatively large projects, to demonstrate the ability to independently and creatively solve complex tasks and research tasks in accordance with current methods and procedures used in the relevant field, to independently, creatively and critically approach the analysis of possible solutions and the creation of models. The supervisor or the pedagogical supervisor is methodologically involved in his/her preparation.

The process of the diploma project has three milestones:

• Preparation of an interim report on the project (Diploma Project I)
• Preparation of an interim report on the project (Diploma Project II) and its defence
• Final project report (Diploma Thesis) and its defence, which is part of the state examination of the master studies

Follow the rules of academic ethics and correctly identify and cite the information sources used (bibliographic references and citations in Slovak) when dealing with your thesis project.

More detailed information on project management and documentation can be found in the handbook
Bieliková, M.: How to solve a project successfully. 1st edition. Bratislava: STU, 2000. 158 p. ISBN 80-227-1329-5.

 

Master's Project Schedule

1. Selection of the project (registration, specification of the topic)
   • It is carried out within the framework of the course Research XXX (different name depending on the study programme studied)
2. Elaboration of the project
   • Diploma project I
     • Submission of an interim report on the project - can be submitted in each semester
     • The progress and results are evaluated by the project leader with a grade
   • Diploma project II
     • Submission of an interim report on the project - can be submitted in each semester
     • Progress and results are assessed by the supervisor, a grade is proposed
     • he status of the solution is defended in front of the committee
   • Diploma project III
     • Submission of the final report on the project (diploma thesis) - can be submitted only in the summer semester
     • The supervisor evaluates the progress of the project, does not propose a grade
     • The results of the project are evaluated by the thesis supervisor
     • Assignment of thesis opponents will be announced a few days/weeks after the submission of the thesis (after the administrative processing of the submitted diploma thesis) - approximately at the beginning of the examination period in the summer semester
     • Presentation of the project results is up to the individual agreement between the student and the opponent
     • Publication of the opponent's and supervisor's opinions within 3 working days before the defence
3. Defence of the project
   • At the end of the academic year, usually in May or June.
   • The project defence is part of the state examination.

The exact dates for the current academic year can be found in the Study schedule, assignment of opponents and allocation to defence committees in the corresponding sub-section Study schedule / Diploma project.

 

The assignment change

In the event that a situation occurs during the solution, when the draft of the thesis assignment does not suit, it is possible to change it usually in the checkpoints after the completion of the subject Diploma Project I or Diploma Project II. This is done by the student uploading a Request for Change of Thesis Assignment (PDF) to the Yonban system no later than two weeks before the start of the semester following the semester in which the relevant Solution Report (DPI or DPII) was submitted and creating an Assignment Revision in Yonban, which will be e-signed by the thesis advisor. The request will include a justification for the change. In addition to the justification for the change, the justification for the change shall also include detailed information on what the change is. The proposed change shall be approved by the program supervisor.