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Bachelor / Master

Theses

Note on the allocation of final thesis positions

We are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications. However, the capacities to supervise your theses comprehensively and with the necessary and usual time and quality are limited.

We are therefore forced to make a selection. Here, not only the grades are decisive, but especially the specialization of our field in our lectures and seminars.

 

Bachelor

The image shows a roadmap for a bachelor's thesis at the IRW Chair. The process is represented as a road with symbols. Starting point – Application Application deadlines: January 1 or July 1. Submit your application at: abschlussarbeiten.irwp.wiwitu-dortmund.de. Requirements (depending on degree program): 90 ECTS in economics, 165 ECTS in industrial engineering, 120 ECTS in business mathematics. Confirmation or rejection Feedback after approx. 2 weeks. Then approx. 9 weeks waiting time until the topic is assigned. Assignment of topic or acceptance of a proposal for a project seminar Preparation then begins. Exposé phase Preparation of an exposé of no more than 3 pages, duration approx. 2 weeks. Submission of the exposé (except for students of industrial engineering and business mathematics). Presentation of the concept or exposé (also not for industrial engineering and business mathematics). Writing phase Processing time: 9 weeks for economics, 12 weeks for industrial engineering and business mathematics. Submission Submission of the bachelor's thesis online via EXABase. Oral examination Takes place approx. 2 to 4 weeks after submission. Goal The end is marked with a red flag, which stands for successful completion. Additional note: The thesis can be written in English or German (flag symbols). Small symbols (car, play button, check mark, hand, document, people, paper airplane, presentation) represent the individual steps. © IRWP​/​TU Dortmund
Roadmap Bachelor Thesis

If you would like to write your Bachelor's thesis at our department, you can apply online by January 1st  (for the following summer term) or by July 1st (for the following winter term) with the following documents:

  • Bachelor's or Master's application form
  • Curriculum vitae in table form
  • Current overview of grades

Please send the documents in one (!) PDF file without signature to abschlussarbeiten.irwp.wiwitu-dortmundde. Application documents with more than one PDF file cannot be considered!

You will first receive a confirmation of receipt from us and, after checking your documents and the places available in the semester, an acceptance or rejection within 2 weeks of receipt of your application. In case of acceptance for a bachelor’s thesis, please note the mandatory completion of the project seminar before starting the bachelor thesis. You will be automatically registered for this.

Within 4 weeks, the topic will be handed out or the proposal for the project seminar will be accepted. Students who are enrolled in Business Administration and Economics have to prepare an exposé, which should not exceed three pages, and submit it after a maximum of 2 weeks (students of Industrial Engineering and Business Mathematics are exempt from this requirement). 2 weeks after the submission of the exposé, there is a presentation of the concept or the exposé (students of Industrial Engineering and Business Mathematics are exempt from this requirement).

2 weeks later the start of the bachelor’s thesis takes place, either on 15.04. (for the summer term) or 15.10. (for the winter term). Business Administration and Economics students will have 9 weeks to submit their bachelor’s thesis via EXABase. Industrial Engineering and Business Mathematics students will have 12 weeks to submit their bachelor’s thesis via EXABase. Approximately 4 weeks after the submission of the bachelor’s thesis, the oral exam will take place.

Please also consider that you need a certain number of ECTS in completed modules in order to apply for the bachelor’s thesis: For Business and Economics you need 90 ECTS, for Industrial Engineering you need 165 ECTS and for Business Mathematics you need 120 ECTS. Please also note that, according to the examination regulations, at least 120 CP in complected modules must be available at the time of registration with the examination office. You are welcome to write both in English or German language.

Master

The image shows a graphical roadmap for a master's thesis at the Chair of International Accounting and Auditing (IRW). It is depicted as a road with symbols and stations. Starting point – Application Application deadlines: January 1 or July 1. The application is submitted online at: abschlussarbeiten.irwp.wiwitu-dortmund.de. Requirements (depending on the degree program): 60 ECTS in economics, 40 ECTS in industrial engineering, 60 ECTS in business mathematics. Confirmation or rejection Feedback will be provided after approximately 2 weeks. It then takes about 9 weeks before the topic can be finalized. Assignment of topic or discussion The topic of the thesis is officially assigned or discussed with the supervisor. Writing phase of the master's thesis The processing time is: 17 weeks in the industrial engineering program, 24 weeks in the business mathematics program. Submission of the thesis Submission is done online via EXABase. Oral examination The final colloquium or oral examination takes place after approximately 2 to 4 weeks. Goal The end of the road is marked by a red flag – this stands for successful completion. Additional note: The thesis can be written in German or English (flag symbols are shown). Small symbols (car, rocket, hook, hand, paper airplane, presentation, flag) illustrate the individual stages. © IRWP​/​TU Dortmund
Roadmap Master Thesis

If you would like to write your Master's thesis at our department, you can apply online by January 1st (for the following summer semester) or July 1st (for the following winter semester) with the following documents:

  • Bachelor's or Master's application form
  • Curriculum vitae in table form
  • Current overview of grades


Please send the documents in one (!) PDF file without signatures to abschlussarbeiten.irwp.wiwitu-dortmundde. Application documents with more than one PDF file cannot be considered!

You will first receive a confirmation of receipt from us and, after checking your documents and the places available in the semester, an acceptance or rejection within 2 weeks of receipt of your application.

Within 9 weeks, the topic will be handed out or there will be a discussion of your proposal. Please note that according to § 13 para. 3. P. 1 MPO 2019, the topic of the master’s thesis should normally be chosen from the study profile taken according to § 12 para. 1 p. 3 MPO 2019 (in this case study profile A: Accounting & Finance).

Three weeks later, the master’s thesis starts, either on 15.04. (for the summer term) or 15.10. (for the winter term).  Business Administration and Economics students will have 17 weeks to submit their master’s thesis via EXABase. Industrial Engineering and Business Mathematics students will have 24 weeks to submit their master’s thesis via EXABase. Approximately 4 weeks after the submission of the master’s thesis, the oral exam will take place. 

Please also consider that you need a certain number of ECTS in completed modules in order to apply for the master’s thesis: For Business and Economics you need 60 ECTS, for Industrial Engineering you need 40 ECTS and for Business Mathematics you need 60 ECTS. According to the examination regulations, at least 60 CP must be available in completed modules at the time of registration with the examination office. You are welcome to write both in English or German language.

relevant documents

the linked documents are only available in german language. If you need help, feel free to contact us!

Application form Bachelor/Master

Form for the use of AI

Guidelines for the formal design

Bachelor´s and master´s theses must always include a affidavit. For details please refer to the website of department 4.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.