Structure of the Master's Thesis

The master's thesis must have the following structure:

  • cover page;

  • title page;

  • dedication and acknowledgments page (optional);

  • student's declaration;

  • supervisor’s approval for the master's thesis;

  • abstract (summary);

  • table of contents;

  • introduction;

  • main body of the thesis;

  • conclusions;

  • bibliography;

  • annexes.

All the parts listed above — annexes being optional — must be bound together within a single cover.
The master's thesis must be printed on A4 format paper (210 x 297 mm).
The language of the explanatory memorandum must correspond to the language of instruction of the respective study program, or, upon the decision of the department, in another approved language.

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The content of the thesis

The content of the thesis must be structured into chapters, sections, and subsections arranged in a logical sequence, ensuring the connection between the different parts.
The number of units (chapters/sections/subsections) should not be excessive (typically between three and five chapters), and the division into units must not be arbitrary but must consistently reflect the content of the chosen topic.

The title of each structural unit must clearly reflect its content.
It is recommended that each chapter concludes with a summary of findings (chapter conclusions).

The content of the thesis must fully correlate with the stated topic and must also be reflected in the table of contents.

For the purpose of logical and coherent presentation, the following structure is recommended:

  • Theoretical or Conceptual Framework

  • Applied Framework

Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
(Analysis of the situation in the field addressed in the thesis, methodology, and objectives of the study/research conducted)

This section presents the current state of knowledge in the field, identifying aspects necessary for defining the problem and the solutions formulated in the thesis.
It includes an in-depth analysis of specialized literature, scientific materials, and relevant legislation related to the topic: articles, monographs, patents, etc., published both nationally and internationally.

Special attention must be given to recent publications from the last few years.
Based on this study, a comparative analysis of the existing situation in the field must be presented, along with the formulation of the purpose and objectives of the thesis.
The selection and analysis of theoretical sources must support the formulation of the research hypotheses that will underlie the student’s own investigation.
It is important for the student to demonstrate the ability to integrate various theoretical contributions into thematic units related to the studied subject and to approach them critically and independently.

The volume of this section should represent 30–40% of the total thesis.

Applied Framework
(Practical solution of the problem addressed in the thesis)

This section, which may be composed of several chapters, investigates, analyzes, or tests the formulated hypotheses and provides justification for the author's own developments (algorithms, methods, devices, systems, paradigms, models, etc.).

The practical component of the master's thesis must contain one or more original applications developed by the author that address the thesis objectives and constitute the main weight of the work.

This section must present the results of practical implementations, describing relevant parameters (such as speed, reliability, etc.) and illustrating the potential applications of the developed solutions.
Given the specificity of each specialization, this chapter must reflect the author’s genuine contribution to the topic and demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge creatively.

It is recommended that each of these chapters also conclude with a summary of findings.

The volume of this section should represent 30–40% of the total thesis.

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