Course Description: 1. The instructor assists the student in formulating a research topic on the area the student is interested in. 2. The instructor assists the student in searching, assessing, summarizing, integrating, and synthesizing essential reviews of literature on the chosen topic. 3. The instructor assists the student in relating current research to prior related research. 4. The instructor assists the student in designing an appropriate research methodology for the topic. 5. Regular meeting time will be scheduled for the instructor to monitor the student’s progress.

The objective of the Master’s Thesis is to develop the student’s ability to provide a contribution to hospitality management research. The student should demonstrate, through his/her thesis and oral presentation, an ability to plan, conduct, and present a major investigation in a business context of relevance to the subject of hospitality management. The thesis’ contribution should rest upon clearly evaluated and motivated standpoints. The student should demonstrate good knowledge of the research front within the field of study, and ability reflect upon and position oneself towards alternative approaches within the field.

As agreed with individual supervisors.