You shall start preparing for the writing of your thesis at the end of the 2nd semester, by choosing your supervisor. Master’s thesis declaration shall be submitted via Usosweb.
Academic requirements
The diploma thesis should:
- demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired during the degree programme;
- reflect the learning outcomes of the relevant degree programme and make appropriate use of academic literature, including:
- a critical understanding of key theories and concepts, and
- the ability to address advanced theoretical and practical problems;
- confirm the ability to produce a clear, coherent, and logically structured written text, written in correct academic language appropriate to the relevant field of study.
Structure of the diploma thesis
The most important part of the thesis is the content. In addition, the thesis must follow a standard academic structure, which includes the following elements:
- a title page, prepared in accordance with the official template.
- The second page should be clear.
- In the case of a group (joint) thesis, a list of authors specifying which chapters were prepared by each author.
- a table of contents;
- an introduction;
- the main chapters of the thesis;
- conclusions;
- a list of references (bibliography);
- a list of tables and figures, if applicable;
- any appendices, if required;
- an abstract of the thesis (approximately 900 characters).
Important additional information
If a minor completed as part of the degree programme is to be indicated on the diploma, it must be included on the title page of the thesis.
Any additional minors completed within the programme will be listed in the Diploma Supplement, which accompanies the diploma.
Important:
Rector’s Ordinance No. 1 of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, dated 16 January 2026, on the introduction of the Rules for verifying the independent preparation of diploma theses and the electronic archiving of diploma theses (currently in Polish only).
Rector’s Ordinance No. 5 of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, dated 5 February 2024, on the introduction of the rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of written assignments at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
- Instruction of the Deans of Bachelor and Master’s Studies concerning rules and regulations for recognition of published articles or project work as diploma thesis of July 18th, 2022
According to §2 art. 4 of Content and Formal Requirements for Diploma Theses, Mode of Thesis Submission and Evaluation constituting Annex no. 1 to Rules and Regulations of Studies at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, the following requirements must be met by articles and project work admitted as diploma theses:
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In case of Scientific Articles submitted as Diploma Theses the following requirements are a sine qua non:
1. Article’s publication date must not exceed completion of studies. It is acceptable for the article to be published online first before it is assigned to a particular issue of a periodical. A letter of acceptance for printing or any other certificate issued by journals’ offices shall not be viewed as equal actual publication.
2. Article’s publication must be with a periodical from the current list of peer-reviewed journals by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the score of which must be at least 40 points in case of first cycle studies and 70 points in case of second cycle studies.
3. The abovementioned journal must not be listed as not recommended by the SGH Warsaw School of Economics Ethics Committee.
4. The Article must be self-written by a single student.
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In case of project work submitted as Diploma Thesis the following criteria are to be strictly followed:
1. Before proceeding with the project to be accepted as Diploma Work, the acceptance of its subject, form and scope must be obtained from the Chair of Curriculum Board of the Faculty where the Thesis is to be defended. Before submission with the Dean’s Office the project work must be formally vetted and accepted by the Chair of the Curriculum Board to attest to the fact that it was executed according to criteria agreed upon commencement of the project.
2. The project must be commissioned by a public institution.
3. In special, justified cases, the respective Dean, following positive recommendation by the Chair of the Faculty Curriculum Board, can agree to realization of the project commissioned by other entity.
4. The completion of the project must be prior to completion of studies. The student is obliged to submit with the respective Dean’s Office the documentation consisting of a thorough description of the project, formal contract of commission with the aforementioned institution and a certificate of admission by the commissioner.
5. The project must be self-made performed by a single student, for whom it is to constitute Diploma Work.
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Submission of an article or project as Diploma Thesis, equals obligation to enroll for a Seminar with a Tutor of choice, who shall oversee the work, accept, and grade it.
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Upon submission of an article or project work as Diploma Thesis the respective Dean shall appoint a reviewer and – in case of a positive review – hold its Defense under the same terms conditions as traditional Theses.The Instruction comes into force as of date of issue.
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