Do you need to write a thesis for an mba?

[slayer202]

Do all grad programs make you write a thesis? Specifically an MBA?

 

[dbk]

I thought mostly PhD people write papers... I didn't write one when I got my MS

 

[mb]

I did not have to.

 

[LeonarD26]

I did for mine...

 

[Capt Caveman]

I did not have to.

Same here.

 

[Alienwho]

My bro-in law doesn't have to. I don't have to write one for my MS but I do have to do a large project for it.

 

[Pegun]

Most MBA's dont have to write a thesis, but have to take additional credits to fill that requirement. For an MS in a practical major, ie CS, CE, etc, you will have to have a thesis. Mine just got approved for defense today!

 

[nonameo]

I think it depends on what you want to do with your degree. I was looking at MS programs for a little while and it seemed like you had the option of doing a thesis or a project. I can't remember why, but I do remember reading that there is some reason to select a thesis over a project, and it may have something to do with where you intend to go academically.

 

[slayer202]

ok thanks for the info guys. i didn't think MBAs required one, but someone just told me otherwise. SHE is obviously mistaken lol. i hope

 

[MotF Bane]

Most MBA's dont have to write a thesis, but have to take additional credits to fill that requirement. For an MS in a practical major, ie CS, CE, etc, you will have to have a thesis. Mine just got approved for defense today!

Good luck.

 

[Buttzilla]

MS = thesis/research/project that is reviewed by a committee of professors/faculty.
MA = comprehensive exam usually involving a giant multiple choice exam or multiple essay questions.

this is generally how it's done but some schools will give you a MS depending on the difficulty of the degree.

 

[gorcorps]

It varies from school to school and program to program. Figure out where you want to go first then check their website or call them.

 

[Pegun]

Good luck.

Thanks, I've been working on it long enough that I know it pretty well and should be able to present it.

 

[preslove]

It varies from school to school and program to program. Figure out where you want to go first then check their website or call them.

This.

Plus, some programs have a thesis track and a non-thesis track. Basic research on the programs' websites will tell you the requirements.

 

[aigomorla]

science majors have a master thesis, Humanities majors also have a master thesis.

Some colleges even make there seniors write a senior thesis on there major.

Its totally dependent on the school you goto.