Guidelines on writing final dissertation

What is a final dissertation?

The final dissertation consists on a topic of a specific course, on the discussion of an original project, on the critical development of internship experience, on the analysis of a case study, on a theoretical or applied research. The student can discuss the final dissertation in any of the courses from the courses structure diagram, despite the study plan, and credits achieved.

The dissertation subject is up to the student, who will have to prove to be able to put together a short paper and a presentation on the subject and elaborate it, based on the required editorial rules as stated in the guidelines (in attachment).

Grading

The Board will assess the candidate's overall performance – dissertation, curriculum, time taken to complete their studies, transfers from another University or another programme – applying specific rules for each Degree Programme. Notice that the board will put a lot of value on the presentation (including the slides) and it will play an important role in determining the dissertation grade.

 The Board expresses its assessment with a grade out of one hundred and ten. The exam is deemed to be passed with a minimum grade of 66/110 and a maximum grade of 110/110. In the case of granting a maximum grade, the Board may also grant honours (lode) by unanimous decision. See the information on how to calculate the average score based on your study programme

The criteria to assess dissertations are:

• originality of the subject,
• correct methodology,
• level of in-depth analysis,
• adequate writing and editing,
• ability to express and present the dissertation. For further information on the matriculation of the previous years, see the website page.

The Final Examination Board, having taken into consideration the dissertation discussion and your curriculum, will decide the final grade, which will be proclaimed after the discussion (or published on the last day of the Graduation Session on Studenti Online).

The following elements can be added to the weighted GPA:

· 0,33 points for each Laude;

· Graduation in due time:

- within July: 3 points - within December: 2 points - within March: 1 point

· 1 point to all candidates with lower grade not below 21/30

· 1 point to the students that spent an exchange period abroad (Erasmus, Overseas)

· Points for the final thesis from 0 to 3 points according to the decision of the committee;

· final grade Cum Laude in case of appropriate requirements.