The objective of the preparation and defence of the master thesis is for the student to show independent and creative approach in the application of the practical and theoretical knowledge of the given field. Student will be able to follow the literature and do research work.

By completing and defending a master thesis the students who have graduated from this programme should be competent to solve real life practical problems as well as to continue education if they choose to do so. A student with a master`s degree acquires a thorough knowledge and understanding of all the disciplines in the chosen module as well as the ability to solve concrete problems using scientific methods and procedures. The students are able to suitably write and present the results of their work. The students completing this level of studies have the competence for studying and applying the new developments in the professional field as well as cooperation with local social and international environment.

It is formed individually in accordance with the needs and the field covered by the master thesis topic. The student writes master thesis in the written form in agreement with the supervisor and in accordance with the standards of the Faculty of Technical Sciences. The student defends the master thesis publicly in agreement with the supervisor and in accordance with the standards. The student studies professional literature, professional and master thesis of the students dealing with similar topics, and conducts analysis with an objective to find out the solution to the specific problem defined in the master thesis.

Supervisor for the preparation and defence of the master thesis defines a topic with the tasks to develop a master thesis. A candidate works independently in consultation with the supervisor on the problem given. After the completion of the paper and the supervisors approval the candidate defences the thesis before a committee of at least three members of which at least one must be from a different faculty.