Content and Formatting Requirements for Complex Design, Project Assignment, Thesis and Diploma Work

After defining the topic, the student must, either independently or with guidance from the supervisor, identify how the specific task can be broken down into fundamental sub-tasks and how the solution can be constructed from these. Preparing a thesis always involves solving an individual task, where the engineering activity is based on the foundational skills and methods acquired during previous studies.

Completion Requirements for the Following Courses:

BSc Program:

• Complex Design course: Students must attend the required number of consultations (5 for full-time, 2 for part-time) during the semester and present points 1–5 in a PowerPoint presentation to a committee appointed by the institute director. Documentation includes attendance sheet, .docx (points 1–5), and .pptx.
  If adequate company data is unavailable, the course may be completed by submitting a TDK paper with a problem statement and a detailed elaboration of point 5. In this case, the missing content must be compensated during the summer internship.

• Thesis course: Students must attend consultations (5 full-time / 2 part-time) and submit the completed thesis (.docx, .pdf, .pptx) to their mentor by the university's official deadline. The thesis is submitted to the institute by the mentor after content and formatting approval. Late submissions (even during official extension weeks) are not accepted by the Institute of Logistics.
  If the student earns 1st–3rd place in the institutional TDK conference with a paper based on their thesis topic, the thesis automatically receives a grade of excellent (5) from the committee.

MSc Program:

• Diploma Design I / A course: Requires attendance at consultations (5 full-time / 2 part-time) and presentation of points 1–5 to the supervisor (.docx and .pptx). If company information is insufficient, a TDK paper with a problem statement and a detailed version of point 5 can substitute.

• Diploma Design II / B course: Requires consultations and submission of the completed diploma thesis (.docx, .pdf, .pptx) by the official university deadline. The thesis is submitted by the mentor after approval. Late submissions are not accepted by the Institute.
  As with the BSc program, winning 1st–3rd place in the institutional TDK with a diploma-topic paper results in an automatic grade of excellent (5).

Content Requirements for Complex Design, Thesis, and Diploma Work

1. Introduction (approx. 1–2 pages)

2. Brief presentation of the base company and its activities (approx. 1–5 pages)

3. Definition and detailed description of the examined logistics system, focusing on the most relevant areas (approx. 15–25 pages)

4. Identification of issues, weak points, and expansion needs related to the logistics system (approx. 1–2 pages)

5. Literature review related to the identified problems (sources: ScienceDirect, WoS, Scopus), and a description of the applied methodology (approx. 5–15 pages)

6. Detailed analysis of the problems, weak points, and development needs (approx. 5–10 pages)

7. Development of solution proposal(s) (approx. 10–30 pages)

8. Evaluation of the proposed solution(s), feasibility assessment, and analysis of expected impacts (approx. 2–10 pages)

9. Summary in English (approx. 1–2 pages)

10. References – Minimum 20 sources (books/publications), with more than half in a foreign language. Recommended literature: http://geik.uni-miskolc.hu/intezetek/LOG/ajanlott

11. Appendices (if necessary)

Minimum length requirements:

• BSc Thesis: at least 50 pages

• MSc Diploma Thesis: at least 60 pages

Formatting Requirements

The formal (formatting) requirements for the BSc/MSc thesis, complex design, and diploma project are available at the following links

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Thesis Topic Selection Guide – Logistics BSc/MSc Thesis or Diploma Project

When selecting a thesis or diploma project topic, engineering students are required to propose a problem related to an existing or fictional logistics system. In connection with the chosen topic:

• For complex project assignments (e.g. coursework submission), the student must identify a problem and present one or more potential solutions.

• For the thesis or diploma project, a solution must be developed for the selected problem, supported by calculations, modeling, and analysis.

Topic Selection Guidelines

The problem addressed can be small-scale or limited to a specific subarea. A full company-wide or multi-stakeholder project is not expected, as individual contributions are often difficult to separate in such large-scale topics.

In the case of company-related topics, the focus should preferably be on the analysis of a specific manufacturing, transportation, or warehousing subprocess.

Approach and Methodology

In the thesis, the problem can be approached using various methods, such as:

• Application of LEAN methodology

• Analysis of statistical or measured data

• Evaluation of employee or customer feedback

• Root cause analysis (e.g. Ishikawa, 5 Whys)

• Partial or full development of a proposed solution, supported by:

  • Calculations

  • Simulations

  • Diagrams and charts

  • Cost analysis (note: cost analysis alone is insufficient, as this is not an economics thesis)

Examples of Company-Based Topics

• Automation of manual tasks (e.g. introducing robots or automated equipment)

• Layout redesign based on new material flow calculations

• Introduction or removal of storage units (defining size, location, and capacity)

• Replacement of material handling equipment (e.g. with AGVs, AMRs, roller conveyors, or human labor)

• Reorganization of warehouse storage (e.g. based on ABC analysis)

• Design or optimization of delivery and milk run routes

• Planning of workforce allocation or resource assignment

• Review and evaluation of supplier selection

• Analysis of packaging and loading efficiency (e.g. how boxes are oriented and placed)

• Review of recycling logistics systems (e.g. collection points, transport intervals)

Acceptable Non-Company Topics

• Examination of urban or interurban transportation models using fictional data

• Redesign of passenger transport systems

• Optimization of hub-and-spoke or distribution center locations

• Traffic simulations (e.g. modeling the redesign of an intersection)

Important Notes

• The thesis must not be a purely literature-based review.

• AI-generated or poorly developed proposals without analytical support are not acceptable on their own.