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Course Syllabus
MBA 217
THESIS SEMINAR
3 Units
TCU VISION:
An eminent center of excellent higher education towards social advancement
TCU MISSION:
To nurture a vibrant culture of academic wellness responsive to the challenges of technology
and the global community
TCU PHILOSOPHY:
Social transformation for a caring community and an ecologically balanced country
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The undertaking of this course is a very personal process, meaning, the progress of
each student may vary significantly from one another. One-on-one in-class
consultations with the professor are very important to enhance your research skills. This
courser is designed to help all of you move forward towards attaining your goal of
writing a complete scholarly work in the graduate school – an MBA Thesis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify different writing styles and critically evaluate other researchers’ works
including your own;
2. Outline the steps in research process and apply them in your own research
study;
3. Use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Software in
analyzing data;
I will require you to prepare and submit a resume which can be uploaded in our
class website (with your permission). The purpose of this assignment is to promote your
personal skills, experience, and professional aspirations. Your CV is normally attached
to the final copy of your research output.
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Introduction – 1 point
In this assignment, you will give a short introduction of your background with
emphasis on your professional aspirations and provide some initial thoughts on your
thesis topic, particularly on why you want to explore such topic.
The class will discuss one previously completed MBA Thesis which can be found
in the Library. The purpose of this requirement is to build a common understanding of
what to expect in writing your thesis. You will be required to respond to at least three (3)
questions coming from other students.
You will select and read four (4) previously completed master’s theses of the
University representing MBA, MPA, MAEd, and MSCJ programs. Subject areas of study
may be of general areas of interest or these can be related to your intended research
area. The purpose of this is to aim for a model or example of what you are aiming to
write. You will be required to submit short reviews or written summaries of these four
theses analyzing the following parts: introduction, methods, results, and discussion.
Two (2) points for each review will be given.
In this activity, you will be selecting two (2) previously completed master’s theses
(MBA) from other universities. The topic of such theses should be close as possible to
your area of research and NOT a general topic. Again, prepare written summaries
following the IMRAD format. Two (2) points for each review will be given.
This activity prepares you in writing your literature review. Look for article
journals that would serve as your references when your start writing your paper.
Compile 40 abstracts of these journal articles. These researches should be related to
your area of study. One (1) research abstract is equal to 0.125 point.
This assignment enables you to construct a framework for your thesis. The initial
statement of research would include the following:
1. Thesis Title
2. Theoretical Framework
3. Conceptual Framework
4. Statement of the Problem
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5. Research Hypothesis
6. Survey Instrument
Now that you have prepared a ‘skeleton’ for your research, you are ready to write
your formal research proposal using the standard format of the Graduate School of the
University which includes Chapters 1-3.
As I require you to submit the full blast research paper (not merely Chapters 1 to
3), you will be required to conduct surveys which will serve as your primary data.
Polish all the pieces and put together a final written package. This will serve as
your final output.
Two weeks before the semester ends, you are required to defend the findings of
your research before a panel of faculty juries.
This requirement is quite ambitious but I will help you as much as I can to have
your paper be accepted in a national or international conference.
Seminar – 10 points
The class will organize one (1) seminar. We will invite an expert to discuss any
relevant topic of this course.
Attendance – 5 points
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2 Hardbound Copies – 5 points
DELIVERABLES POINTS
Resume Assignment 1
Introduction 1
Thesis Sample Discussion 1
Thesis Reviews 1 8
Thesis Reviews 2 4
Research Abstracts 5
Initial Statement of Research 5
Revised Statement of Research 5
Initial Thesis Proposal 5
Revised Thesis Proposal 5
Draft Thesis 10
Final Thesis 10
Oral Defense 10
Seminar 10
Submission of Your Paper in a National or International Conference 10
Attendance 5
2 Hardbound copies 5
TOTAL POINTS 100
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