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Thesis IHRM

  • Code

    T.38226

  • Credits

    3

By completing the thesis successfully, students show that they are able to solve a real-world issue or problem in an authentic vocational situation independently and adequately and that they are ready to start work in the professional IHRM field. The thesis is the last test of competence within the degree programme. The required competences at bachelor level consist of completing the thesis, the internship and the organisational analysis.
Test Form Werkstuk/Report/Bericht (W)

Test criteria

Report:

  • Student is able to write a problem analysis (including reasons and objective).
  • Student is able to use relevant and current theoretical arguments in order to arrive at a conceptual model that leads to the main question and sub-questions.
  • Student shows ability to use transparent validation of research and development steps (methodology, target audience, procedure, operationalization, analysis and reflection on quality of set-up)
  • Student is able to show correct, non-biased and independent representation of collected material or interventions
  • Student is able to reach conclusions that answer the research question and link it to the research objective.  Critical reflection on strengths and weaknesses of the thesis.
  • The student shows the ability to come to recommendations/advice or product (including advice for implementation)
  • The student is able to write a report that is transparent and has a logical structure. There is coherence within and between the various parts leading to a narrative it is easy to follow. The report structured in such a way that the professional product is reproducible.
  • The student shows professionalism: Independent, autonomous, critical and vision.

Interview:

  • The student is able to held an objective, original, persuasive presentation which appeals and adds value.
  • The student shows thorough command of subject material, ability to see relationships between relevant theories and social developments
  • The student answers to research questions: adequate, to the point, well supported.
  • Student shows reflective skills: Insight in strengths and weaknesses of research and/or professional product, able to use this a basis to formulate strategy for improvement.
  • Student shows vision on IHRM profession and the own role within the IHRM professional field.
  • Student shows insight into own career prospects, own development in the IHRM professional field both now and in the future.