Master M.Sc. Thesis Research
The following courses comprise the different stages of postgraduate research, leading to the completion and defense of the Master Thesis (M.Sc). The selection of a research advisor is recommended to be the result of consultation between students and a faculty member whose research interests focus on energy. The student’s research topic is chosen in coordination with their research supervisor preferably before the end of the first semester. Registration takes place in the Banner audience of the respective professors supervising the thesis. Before starting the thesis, it is recommended to sign a Cooperation Agreement..
Students must submit in writing to the interdepartmental committee a single-page summary of the thesis explaining its relevance to the field and Program, no later than six months prior to its defence. When the thesis is completed, the student must present it to an open audience, before the Examination Committee. The Examination Committee is composed of three members: the research supervisor as Chair of the Committee and (at least) one faculty member from another department of the interdepartmental program. The members of the Committee must be selected based on their scientific background to ensure they are able to support the students’ work. If the defence of the research is satisfactory, the Examination Committee approves its successful completion. The thesis is accredited as Excellent, Very Well, or Well. Ιn case of rejection, the student is entitled to resubmit it once. The resubmission must be done within eight semesters, which is the maximum duration of study for a master's student.
. For specifications and instructions on the preparation, writing and submission of the Master’s thesis, students can visit the Library.For specifications and instructions for the preparation, writing and submission of the Master’s thesis visit Graduate School website.
List of Available Research Advisors
POL 718 Master Thesis Research I (6 ECTS)
Postgraduate research leading to the completion and defence of Master M.Sc. thesis (the registration is made at the audience of the dissertation's supervising professor).
POL 719 Master Thesis Research II (8 ECTS)
Postgraduate research leading to the completion and defence of Master M.Sc. thesis (the registration is made at the audience of the dissertation's supervising professor).
POL 720 Master Thesis Research III (8 ECTS)
Postgraduate research leading to the completion and defence of Master M.Sc. thesis (the registration is made at the audience of the dissertation's supervising professor).
POL 721 Master Thesis Research IV (8 ECTS)
Postgraduate research leading to the completion and defence of Master M.Sc. thesis (the registration is made at the audience of the dissertation's supervising professor).