Topic Selection
You can apply for a predetermined topic based on the current research agenda of the Institute. We offer a range of qualitative and quantitative topics. You will find currently available topics on bachelor and master level via Moodle.
Alternatively, students at our institute have the possibility to suggest the topic of their bachelor and master thesis themselves. If you already have a specific idea, please contact us with an expose of your own topic, stating relevance of your topic, the underlying research question and methodology. This also applies for potential thesis cooperations with industry partners.
Formalia
We require the following formalia for students interested in writing their thesis at our institute.
Writing a bachelor thesis with us does require the successful participation of our seminar Topics in Financial Innovation & Technology as well as fulfilling the respective examination regulations.
Formalities
- 8 weeks time
- 18 ECTS
- colloquium
Writing a master thesis with us is not subject to specific formal requirements. However, for empirical work, we recommend at least basic programming knowledge or a strong intrinsic motivation on learning how to program within limited time. We therefore highly recommend participation in our course Financial Data Science.
Formalities
- 22 weeks time
- 30 ECTS
Contact & Application
Students interested in writing a thesis at our institute are requested to independently familiarize themselves with available topics on bachelor and master level, academic guidelines and formalities via the corresponding Moodle course. Enrollment information for the course is given on the LSF website.
Please complete the request form until the request due date. After the request due date we will get back to you within three weeks considering the status of your application. Please refrain from premature enquiries.
In case of excessive demand, the selection of thesis candidates will be based on subject preferences, your study progress and modules completed at the institute.
| Start Date | Request Due Date |
|---|---|
| 01.03. until 31.05. | 31.12. |
| 01.06. until 31.08. | 31.03. |
| 01.09. until 30.11. | 30.06. |
| 01.12. until 28.02. | 30.09. |