The final exam consists of the preparation and discussion of a written dissertation, aimed at assessing the candidate’s technical-scientific and professional preparation. For the purpose of obtaining the Master’s Degree, the final dissertation consists of the writing of a thesis, developed by the student in an original way under the supervision of one or more advisors, on a specific or cross-disciplinary topic related to one or more courses for which the student has passed the exam.
Integrate, improve and apply acquired knowledge on innovative design and scientific issues.
At the end of the thesis, the student will be able to:
Properly apply the methods and skills acquired in the MSc program to solve complex engineering problems Correctly use bibliographic sources Present and discuss, both in written and oral form, the adopted choices and the obtained results Identify and discuss the potential and limitations of the adopted choices and approximations, proposing alternative solutions
The final exam requires the application of all the skills and knowledge acquired during the Master’s program, with particular emphasis on core and related subjects. It is therefore essential to have acquired such skills in order to undertake the thesis work.
The student’s work is agreed with the thesis advisor and consists of independent activity and scheduled meetings to discuss the progress of the work and any critical issues.
The Master’s thesis may be experimental, numerical, or theoretical in nature, and may also be carried out at external companies or institutions, public or private. The final dissertation is structured in chapters related to the main topics into which the project is divided. In particular, the thesis may consist of:
The development of a preliminary design of a merchant or military ship, or of a marine vehicle A monographic study of a naval architecture and marine engineering design topic A study of a theoretical, experimental, or applied research topic related to naval and marine engineering
The educational material, technical/scientific bibliography and supporting resources necessary for the thesis are indicated by the advisor and/or identified independently by the student.
The calendar of graduation sessions is coordinated by the Polytechnic School and is common to all study programs within it. It is available on the study program’s website.
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
The final exam consists of the oral presentation of the Master’s thesis by the student before the examination committee, followed by a discussion of any questions raised by the committee members. The thesis presented is developed under the guidance of one or more advisors, who approve the final version. The evaluation of the final exam by the committee, in case of a successful defense, consists in awarding an increase, ranging from 0 to 6 points (maximum set by the Polytechnic School in agreement with the Departments), to the weighted average grade (out of 110) of the exams of all course activities with a final mark, the weight being the number of credits assigned to each activity. Any study period abroad, resulting in the recognition of credits, entitles the student to an additional increase of 0.1 points in the weighted average mentioned above.
The manuscript will be made available to the committee in advance for review; the document, together with its oral presentation and discussion, will allow the committee—supported by the advisor—to verify that the student has achieved:
Among the advisors, there must be at least one faculty member from the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program or belonging to the relevant Department. The thesis may be written either in Italian or in English. In the latter case, it must be accompanied by the title and an extended summary in Italian. For further information, students should contact their advisor and/or the Coordinator of the Degree Program.
