HNG DN LM KHA LUN TT NGHIP I HC

H CHNH QUY KHI NGNH KINH T

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Nh trng hng dn v vic lm kha lun tt nghip (KLTN) ca sinh vin khi
ngnh Kinh t nh sau:
I. Phm vi p dng
Ti liu ny p dng cho ging vin v sinh vin h i hc chnh quy khi ngnh Kinh
t, hng dn v thc hin KLTN bng ting Anh.
II. Quy trnh xt, giao ti kha lun tt nghip
1. Sinh vin tiu chun thc hin KLTN ng k vi Phng T chc v Qun l o to
theo biu mu ph lc I trong thi gian quy nh.
2. Mi trng hp thay i ti KLTN ch c cng nhn khi:
- C n ngh ca sinh vin v c s ng ca ngi hng dn, ca b mn v
Trng Ban o to.
- Trong phm vi 06 tun lm vic k t ngy sinh vin c giao ti KLTN.
- Trng hp khc, phi c s ng ca Gim c c s.
III. Quy trnh nh gi kha lun tt nghip
1. Trong qu trnh lm kha lun sinh vin c 04 bo co tin (Progress report) vi t
trng im nu trong cng kha lun.
2. KLTN ch c bo v khi hon thnh y cc yu cu trong hng dn ny v c
ging vin hng dn ng cho bo v ghi trong Phiu nhn xt Kha lun Tt nghip
ca Ging vin hng dn.
3. Sinh vin np KLTN ti phng T chc & Qun l o to theo thi gian c thng
bo (Chm nht 7 ngy lm vic trc ngy bo v KLTN), gm cc ti liu sau:
- 03 bn cng KLTN
- 03 bn cng phn cng th t thuyt trnh ca cc thnh vin trong nhm
- 03 bn cng slide dng thuyt trnh KLTN
- 01 a CD kha lun (ghi tn ti KLTN trn a CD) bao gm:
o Bn mm tm tt kha lun dng thuyt trnh khi bo v (slide trnh chiu)
o Bn mm kha lun (theo nh dng word)

Trong trng hp Sinh vin khng np ng v cc ti liu nu trn theo ng thi

hn yu cu th khng c php tham gia bo v kha lun.
4. Hi ng nh gi KLTN gm 03 thnh vin nh sau:
- 01 Ch tch Hi ng;
- 01 y vin Hi ng;
- 01 Th k Hi ng.
5. Trnh t bo v KLTN ca sinh vin:
- Th k Hi ng gii thiu thnh phn hi ng, tn ti, v mi ch tch hi ng
iu khin bui bo v. Ch tch hi ng iu khin bui bo v.
- Ging vin hng dn c tham d l ngi nghe nhng khng tham gia ngi cng
hi ng hay lm vic cng vi hi ng. Nu mun tham gia pht biu phi c s
ng ca Ch tch hi ng.
- Tng sinh vin bo v ln lt theo th t phn cng trong nhm. Thi gian ti a
cho 1 nhm trnh by l 30 pht v 15 pht tr li. Trng nhm c trch nhim
phn cng v gii hn thi gian trnh by ca cc thnh vin trong nhm nhm m
bo tng thnh vin trong nhm c khong thi gian v ni dung thuyt trnh bng
nhau.
- Hi ng c quyn yu cu sinh vin tip tc hoc tm ngng qu trnh bo v.
- Hi ng a kin nhn xt im mnh v im yu ca lun vn, tng thnh vin
hi ng ln lt t cu hi cho tng sinh vin theo ch nh ca ch tch hi ng,
m bo tt c sinh vin u c hi.
- Sinh vin gii thch v tr li cu hi ca hi ng.
- Hi ng tho lun kn. Sinh vin v ngi nghe ra bn ngoi Hi ng tho lun.
- Th k mi sinh vin vo nghe kt lun ca Ch tch Hi ng. Kt lun ca Ch tch
Hi ng l kt lun cui cng. Bin bn hp kt lun khng cng b im tng hp
ca tng Sinh vin.
- Ngn ng bo v lun vn: Ting Anh.
6. Sinh vin khng t KLTN sau bo v ln 1 c bo v KLTN ln 2 trong thi hn 1
thng sau t bo v KLTN ln 1. Hi ng chm KLTN ln 2 vn gi nguyn v thnh
phn, nhim v v trch nhim nh Hi ng chm KLTN ln 1 ca kha lun . Trong
trng hp l do khch quan (thnh vin hi ng c m, i cng tc) khng b tr li

c hi ng c th Trng ban o to ngh gim c c s ph duyt hi ng

mi.
Sinh vin khng t mn hc KLTN sau 2 ln bo v phi lm li KLTN v phi ng
hc ph hc li mn KLTN.
IV. im bo v KLTN
1. im bo v KLTN chm theo thang im 10, l n 0.1 im v c lm trn theo
quy nh ca B gio dc. Phiu nh gi kha lun tt nghip ca hi ng nh km
ph lc V.
2. im ca KLTN l im trung bnh chung ca cc thnh vin hi ng v c lm trn
n 01 ch s thp phn (0.1 im).
3. im KLTN ca mi thnh vin hi ng khng qu 2 im cch bit. Yu cu nh gi
li khi im cch bit vt qu 2 im.
4. im bo v KLTN c cng b chm nht 02 ngy lm vic sau khi kt thc bo v
KLTN. im c cng b l im kt lun cui cng.
5. KLTN c cng nhn l t hoc khng t theo Quy nh trong cng mn hc
KLTN.
6. Khng xem xt ngh phc tra im bo v KLTN. Trng hp c bit do Vin
trng/ Gim c c s quyt nh.
V. Quy cch trnh by kha lun tt nghip
1. S trang ti thiu ca mt KLTN l 70 trang, ti a l 100 trang k c ph lc vi format
quy nh:
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Spacing: 1.5 lines
Page set up: A4; Margin: Top: 2.5cm; Bottom: 2.5cm; Left: 3.5cm; Right: 2cm
Numbering as follows

Section: 1. (bold, font size 16)

Sub-section: 1.1. (bold, font size 14)
Sub-sub-section: 1.1.1. (bold, font size 12)

2. Cu trc ca kha lun tt nghip: c gi ph lc II

3. Trch dn ti liu tham kho

- Mi kin, khi nim khng phi ca ring tc gi v mi tham kho khc phi c
trch dn v ch r ngun trong Danh mc ti liu tham kho ca kha lun.
- Vic trch dn phi nu r xut x v trnh by nht qun: trch nguyn vn phi
trong ngoc kp. Cch trch dn v lit k ti liu tham kho phi theo mu Harvard
Referencing (ph lc A trong Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2012).
Reseach Methods for Business Students. (6th edn). Harlow: Pearson Education
Limited), c hng dn chi tit ti ph lc II Quy cch trnh by kha lun tt
nghip i hc cui ti liu ny.
- Nu khng c iu kin tip cn c ti liu gc m phi trch dn thng qua mt ti
liu khc th phi nu r cch trch dn ny, ng thi ti liu gc khng c lit
k trong Danh mc ti liu tham kho ca kha lun.
4. Lp danh mc ti liu tham kho (TLTK)
Khi dng ti liu tham kho, sinh vin cn trch dn theo Harvard Style Referencing.
Sinh vin cn tm hiu chi tit v Harvard Style Referencing theo hng dn ca Ph lc 1
(Appendix 1 Systems of referencing) trong sch Research Methods for Business Students ca
Saunders, Lewis, v Thornhill (2012) ghi trong v d di y.
Cc ti liu tham kho c ghi trong phn Ti liu tham kho (References) theo v d
nh sau:

Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2012). Research methods for business
students. (6th edn). Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.

Storey, J. and Morris, T. (2001). Changing employment practices in UK banking: case

studies. Personnel Review. Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 24-42.
European Commission. (2007). Eurostat structural indicators. Available at
http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal..../ [Accessed 15 Oct. 2012].

Nguyen, T. (2003). Effects of exchange rate on inflation and foreign trade of Vietnam in
1990-2001. Journal of Economy and Development. Vol. 2003, Issue November. Hanoi:
National Economics University Press. (in Vietnamese)
Sinh vin cn trch dn ti liu tham kho trong bi vit chnh theo v d nh sau:

 (Saunders et al. 2012) hoc Saunders etal. (2012) said that

(Storey and Morris 2001) hoc Storey and Morris (2001) said that
(European Commission 2007) hoc European Commission (2007) reported that
(Saunders et al., 2012 ; Storey and Morris, 2001)
Ngoi ra, sinh vin cn theo nhng nguyn tc chung nh sau:
Trong phn Ti liu tham kho (References), cc ti liu c sp xp theo th t tn tc
gi t A n . Nu tn tc gi ging nhau th cc ti liu c xp theo th t thi gian vi
nm xut bn tng dn. Nu c tn tc gi v nm xut bn ging nhau th ghi thm theo v
d (2012a), (2012b),
Cc ti liu tham kho c c bn cng v mm th trch dn cc thng tin trong c s
trang theo ng bn cng.

PH LC I
BIU MU NG K KHA LUN

THESIS REGISTER
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Specialty: <Marketing>

<Finance>

(*) Kinds of person make registers:

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Students

1. Register information for supervisor (if have)

Full name

Phone

E-Mail

Title

Supervisor 1
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(if have)
2. Register information for students (if have)

Full name

Student
code

Phone

E-mail

Role in
Group

Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4
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Ph lc II: Quy cch trnh by Kha lun tt nghip

1. Cu trc ca KLTN
Kha lun tt nghip nn theo cu trc sau. Sinh vin c th s dng format khc nu nh
c gio vin hng dn ng .
Cu trc chung
Title
Title page
Contents page

Summary
Chapter 1 Report 1
Introduction and
Thesis Outline
Chapter 2 Report 2
Literature Review
and Theoretical
models
Chapter 3 Report 3
Methodology
Chapter 4 Report 3
Analyses and
Findings
Chapter 5 Report 4
Conclusion and
Recommendations
Reference list
Appendices
TOTAL

Description
Thesis title, student names and identification
numbers, supervisor name.
List of tables, list of figures, and list of chapters,
sections, and subsections. Numbering follows the
style 1.1.1, 1.1.2.
Summary of research question, relevance, method,
conclusion, and recommendations.
Topic background, topic relevance, relevance of
research question, overview of dissertation structure.

Page Count
=1 page

Review of literature related to the research question.

Clearly state the gap in literature with respect to
research questions.
Selected theoretical model(s)
Methods used to collect data, sample characteristics,
limitations of the research project.
Systematic presentation of the data before
interpretation.
Analysis and discussion of findings relative to the
literature review.
Answer to the research question, relevance of
answer to practice, recommendations

25 pages

Harvard referencing
Extra materials

3 pages
10 pages
100 pages

5 pages

=1 page
5 pages

20 pages
25 pages

5 pages

Ni dung chi tit trong tng phn

Title

Description

Title page

Contents page

Page
Count
=1 page

Thesis title
Student names and identification numbers
Supervisor name
Month and year
List of chapters, sections, and subsections, numbering 5 pages
follows the style 1.1.1, 1.1.2.
List of tables
List of figures

Executive
Summary

Chapter 1
Introduction

Chapter 2
Literature Review
and theoretical
models

Chapter 3
Methodology

List of abbreviation
Background& context
Practical/theoretical problems
Literature gaps
Research objectives and or Research questions
Methodology
Findings, discussions, contributions
Conclusion
Recommendations
Topic definition
o Background/ Context
o Practical problems
o Theoretical problems
o Literature gaps (if any)
Research objectives
Research questions
Research Scope
Methodology and Data overview
Conclusion
Thesis outline

For secondary data

- Introduction
o Overview of reviewed sources
o Scope and limitations
- Review of literature (what known)
o Theme 1
o Theme 2
o Theme 3
o
- Gaps in the literature (what not known)
- Conclusion and selected theoretical model(s)
For primary data
- Introduction (flow and structure)
- Related concepts/ definitions
- Theoretical framework (Main theories/ models that
the authors will apply for developing questionnaire
and analysis)
- Framework/theoretical model(s) used for the study
- Introduction
- Philosophy: realism, pragmatism, positivism
- Approaches: deduction, induction, abduction
- Methods: quantitative, qualitative
- Data collection methods
- Sampling techniques
- Secondary data
- Primary data: observations, interviews (in depth,
focus group), questionnaires
- Sample characteristics
- Data analysis methods
- Theories/models

=1 page

5 pages

25 pages

20 pages

Chapter 4 Analyses
and Findings

Chapter 5
Conclusion and
Recommendations
Reference list

Appendices

TOTAL

- Sensitivity analysis: different data & models

- Ethical considerations
- Possible ethical issues & solutions
- Especially, privacy protection
- Limitations of the research project
- Access: difficulties in getting data
- Approaches: difficulties in using models
- Scope of the research project
- Conclusion
- Brief summary of scope, data & analysis
methods
- Introduction of the investigated research context
(company, organization)
- Systematic presentation of data before analysis
- Tables
- Figures& charts
- Analysis
- Use models in chapter 2 to generate raw findings
- Discussions
- Interpretation of raw findings (strengths and
weaknesses)
- Implications of raw findings
- Comparison, contrast, linkage with literature
- Especially, filling in literature gaps
- Answer to the research questions
- Meet research objectives
- Relevance of findings to practical applications
- Recommendations for identified problems in chapter 4
- References
- Harvard style entries
- There are variations of Harvard style
- However, consistently use only one variation
- Blank questionnaires
- Original language versions
- Summary of raw data
- Tables
- Figures
- Extensive analytical results
- Tables
- Figures
- Flow charts
- Quantitative results

25 pages

5 pages

3 pages

10 pages

100
pages

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Ph lc III : Trang Ba (Title page)

Bachelor of Business Administration Thesis

<Bachelor of Finance & Banking Thesis>
[Thesis Title]

Group Members

<Member name> <Student code>

<Member name> <Student code>
<Member name> <Student code>
<Member name> <Student code>
<Member name> <Student code>

Supervisor

-<Place>, <month>/<year>11

Ph lc IV: Hng dn nh gi cc bo co tin ca Kha lun tt nghip

Trong qu trnh lm kha lun sinh vin c bn bo co tin (Progress report) vi t
trng im nu trong cng kha lun.
1. Tn ca cc bo co tin nh sau:
Progress Report
Report 1 Introduction and Thesis Outline
Report 2 - Literature Review & Theoretical
Models
Report 3 Methodology, Data Analysis and
Findings
Report 4 Conclusion and
Recommendations
Final Thesis

Relevant parts in the thesis

Chapter 1 Introduction and Thesis Outline
Chapter 2 Literature Review
Chapter 3 Methodology
Chapter 4 Analyses and Findings
Chapter 5 Conclusion and Recommendations
Complete written thesis

2. Cc tiu ch nh gi cho tng bo co tin c gi nh sau:

Marking Criteria of Report 1 - Research Topic
(Scratch out lines that are not applicable)
Criteria
<1 1.0- 2.0- 3.0- 4.0- 5.0- 6.0- 7.0- 8.0- 9.01.9 2.9 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.9 7.9 8.9 10
Background with enough
information leading to the
research question
Existence of a practical or
theoretical problem
Relevance of research question:
clear, not too big, not too small
Clarity and relevance of
research objectives
Interesting topic and research
question
Convincing rationale for the
whole research project based
on background, research
question and objectives
Achievable research objectives:
required skills, data, resources,
time limits
OVERALL MARK

Marking Criteria of Report 2 - Literature Review & Theoretical Models

(Scratch outlines that are not applicable)
Criteria
<1 1.0- 2.0- 3.0- 4.0- 5.0- 6.0- 7.0- 8.0- 9.0-

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1.9

2.9

3.9

4.9

5.9

6.9

7.9

8.9

10

Literature Review
Scope
Enough background for the
research question: key models &
necessary areas
Breakdown
Systematic breakdown of the
topic
Understanding
Good understanding of the topic:
arguments develop smoothly and
logically
Discussion
Rich and balanced discussion of
published research
Gaps
Identification of what is known,
and what is not known about this
topic
Structure
Use of headings and subheadings
according required formats
English
Correct English grammar and
spelling
Referencing
Consistent use of a Harvard
referencing variation
Concept framework
Visualization of conceptual
framework
Theoretical Models
Models/theories
Rely on relevant models,
theories, and approaches to
analyze data
Sensitivity analysis
Discuss alternative
models/theories; justify the
chosen models/theories
Limitations
Discuss difficulties in gathering
data and applying chosen
models; discuss weaknesses of
the chosen models; discuss
research scope
OVERALL MARK

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Marking Criteria of Report 3 - Data Analysis and Findings

(Scratch out lines that are not applicable)
Criteria
<1 1.0- 2.0- 3.0- 4.0- 5.0- 6.0- 7.0- 8.0- 9.01.9 2.9 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.9 7.9 8.9 10
Systematic presentation of data
before analysis: clear tables,
figures, charts with enough
titles, labels, notes, sources;
and narrative main text
Correct use of proposed models
to generate raw findings
Relevant sensitivity analysis
Logical interpretation of raw
findings
Smart and relevant implications
of raw findings
Relevant comparison, contrast,
linkage with literature,
especially filling in gaps or
pointing out practical problems
OVERALL MARK

Marking Criteria of Report 4 - Conclusion and Recommendations

(Scratch out lines that are not applicable)
Criteria
<1 1.0- 2.0- 3.0- 4.0- 5.0- 6.0- 7.0- 8.0- 9.01.9 2.9 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.9 7.9 8.9 10
Relevant answers to research
questions
Links between findings and
practical recommendations
Applicable and coherent
recommendations
Fair discussion on limitations
of the research
Proposal of further study
direction (if any)
OVERALL MARK

Final Thesis
(Scratch out lines that are not applicable)
Criteria
<1 1.0- 2.0- 3.0- 4.0- 5.0- 6.0- 7.0- 8.0- 9.01.9 2.9 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.9 7.9 8.9 10
Focus & Soundness
Introduction: relevance of
topic, research objectives and

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questions
Literature Review: enough
background for research
question, key models &
necessary areas
Methodology: a clear and
achievable research plan; clear
and exhaustive description of
methods used and data
collected
Good understanding of the
topic: arguments develop
smoothly and logically
Conclusions: logical following
of preceding chapters, relevant
answer for research question
Synthesis
Fair discussion on limitations
of research methods
Understanding of research
paradigms
Systematic presentation of
findings suitable for the
research question sand the
following discussion
Links between findings and
literature where applicable
Convincing and balanced
argument
Smart recommendations
Clarity of Structure
Clear & logical structure
Summary coverage: research
question, topic relevance,
methods, conclusion &
recommendations
Systematic approach: what is
announced is carried out as
announced
Accurate use of English
Mechanical Soundness
Correct Harvard style citations
Correct Harvard style reference
list
Quality & quantity of
references
Provision of a visual schema of
conceptual framework
OVERALL MARK

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Ph lc V: Phiu nh gi bo v kha lun

Student Name:
Group Code:
Supervisor(s):
Thesis Title:

Bachelor of Business Administration Program

Final Thesis Presentation Evaluation Form
Roll number:
Thesis Code:

Thesis content (report)

Research objective achievement &
overall structure
Literature review
Methodology & analysis
Discussion & recommendation
Presentation Skills (presentation)
Slide preparation (structure, format
& content clarity)
Style & comprehension in spoken
English
Time management & query
handling
Master of Thesis (presentation)
Master of general thesis content
Explanation clarity
Explanation integrity/honesty
Final Thesis Presentation Mark

Good

Very good

Excellent

Outstanding

0-4.9

Satisfactory

Unsatisfacto
ry

Assess performance of individual student according to the following rubric scorecard.

(Give each item a score on the discrete scale of 0, 1, , 10. The individual presentation marks are
simple averages of all numbered items. Averages are rounded off to one decimal place. For items 15, scores are the same for group members; for items 6-10, scores are individual.)
Item
Item
Individual
in Details
No.
Score

5.05.9

6.06.9

7.07.9

8.08.9

9.010

01
02
03
04
05
06
07

08
09
10

Give additional notes if applicable.

(These notes have no effects on the individual final thesis presentation mark.)
Strengths:
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Weaknesses:

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Name of Evaluator:___________________________Signature of
Evaluator:__________________
Location:________________________Date:_________________ Time:________________________

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