Overview
The prerequisite for supervising a Master's thesis at the Chair of Banking and Financial Services is prior knowledge of the relevant topics, both in terms of content and methodology. Therefore, you must have successfully completed examinations at the chair. These can be acquired either in the major subject "Banking & Finance" or "Management of Financial Institutions", or by completing the minor supplementary subject "Banking & Investments". Additionally, participation in a seminar at the chair is desirable but not strictly required.
Content
The starting point of your Master's thesis is to gain an overview of the relevant literature. You should focus on academic literature from scientific journals. Since the target audience of your thesis has university-level expertise, it is not necessary to repeat content from lectures or textbooks. Furthermore, an independent contribution to the existing literature is desirable. For example, you may extend an existing model or conduct an independent empirical study.
Formal Requirements
The Master's thesis should be 50 pages (+/- 20%) in length. You may choose between Arial (size 11) or Times New Roman (size 12) as your font. Leave 2.5 cm margins on both sides and at the top, and 2 cm at the bottom. Use 1.5 line spacing, justify your text, and enable hyphenation. The commonly accepted citation styles in academia must be used. You are required to write your thesis in English (exceptions for writing in German are only possible in justified cases).
Topic Selection
You can either propose your own topic or work on a topic suggested by the chair. If you choose to propose your own topic, please ensure that it aligns with the research focus of the chair. An overview of the research areas can be found under "Research Focus Areas". We supervise both theoretical and empirical theses. The exact topic of your thesis will be determined in consultation with your supervisor during an office hour appointment.
Application
For inquiries and applications, please use our application form.
For further questions, please contact jannik.weber@uni-hohenheim.de.
Application Deadlines
- Summer Semester 2025: February 15, 2025
- Winter Semester 2025/26: July 15, 2025
