Delivered at:: Department of Management

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 4 year, 3 module

Instructor

Kozachenko, Ekaterina

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Abstract

The Project Proposal is an integral part of the preparation of bachelor's theses. This exam checks the readiness of students to present and defend the results of the study on the topic of bachelor's theses in English.The Project Proposal is a summary of the research idea and the main parameters of the bachelor's thesis.The Project Proposal can be executed in a group format if the bachelor's theses are also executed by the team.

Learning Objectives

To help students with proper approaches to their bachelor’s thesis design, including topic, aim and objectives, research methods, and defense track

Expected Learning Outcomes

Identify and explain the three available thesis formats
Demonstrate understanding of mandatory procedural requirements and the need to submit supporting documents
Recognize format restrictions and eligibility rules applicable to each major and specialization
Use the "Guidelines for Preparing the Bachelor’s Thesis" to incorporate major-specific structural differences
Distinguish between the required structural elements of the PP depending on the chosen format
Apply all formal formatting standards
Correctly format and structure visual and analytical elements
Use an approved academic referencing style (Harvard, APA, or GOST)

Course Contents

General requirements
Formatting Requirements
Structure

Assessment Elements

Supervisor's Grade
Grade by student's supervisor
Academic Writing (Department of Foreign Languages)

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 3rd module
0.5 * Academic Writing (Department of Foreign Languages) + 0.5 * Supervisor's Grade

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Kivunja, C. (2016). How to Write an Effective Research Proposal for Higher Degree Research in Higher Education: Lessons from Practice. International Journal of Higher Education, 5(2), 163–172. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=EJ1099810

Authors

Budko Viktoriia Aleksandrovna
Kaplun Mariia Nikitichna
KOZACHENKO EKATERINA VLADIMIROVNA
Kaisarov Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
ALEINIKOVA IRINA SERGEEVNA

Bachelor’s Programme 'International Programme in Business and Economics'

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