Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Business en Recht
Bachelor's Thesis HM41446/3528/2526/1/28
Study guide

Bachelor's Thesis HM

41446/3528/2526/1/28
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Hotel Management, programme stage 3
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 9 credits
Co-ordinator: De Smet Wouter
Other teaching staff: Bauwens Joke, Bongaerts Hanne, De Winne Tom, Jansen Dominique, Nicasi Filip, Van Looveren Kenny, Vekemans Jan, Verstappen Dries
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated/tolerated).
Total study time: 234,50 hours

Prerequisites

having finished at least 60 ects credits in programme part (year) 1 AND having finished at least 60 ects credits in programme part (year) 2.

Learning outcomes (list)

Analytical thinking / business economics insight
You work out a problem statement in depth, taking into account different perspectives.
You apply your acquired knowledge and insights when developing a concrete research case.
You draw appropriate and nuanced conclusions from your own research, formulate limitations and make suggestions for subsequent research.
Process / legislation
After conducting your own research, you formulate recommendations that take into account current procedures and legislation, quality standards and/or budgetary restrictions.
Efficiency and stress resistance
You think proactively and take action to respond to problems or changing circumstances.
Before starting your research, you will develop a research file that complies with the SMART principles.
You work in a structured manner according to established procedures and a pre-established work schedule.
You use strict time management to meet the set deadlines and objectives.
Project management / sustainability
In your research you pay attention to social issues in the areas of ethics and sustainability, among other things.
You tailor your research to the reality and needs of the hospitality sector.
Leadership / team skills
You will demonstrate yourself as a socially engaged member of the hospitality sector and the broader society, thinking in terms of a win-win situation for as many stakeholders as possible.
Network / international
You will further expand your network in the hospitality sector in an international, intercultural and multidisciplinary environment.
Communication / language skills
You justify and substantiate the research carried out and discuss this with jury members in correct business Dutch.
You independently prepare an integral research report in Dutch and several foreign languages.
You structure complex information in a clear manner, following the standard layout of a research report.
You create a professional and clear research poster.
Self-steering ability
You work autonomously but also show initiative to regularly ask for feedback from coaches and/or other experts.
You notice developments and opportunities that arise in your field of research and take advantage of them.
Information processing / ICT
You correctly apply the current APA rules for quotations, paraphrases and bibliography, for both text and illustrations.
You use appropriate research method(s) to arrive at valid and reliable results.
You collect and select relevant research data in a critical and objective manner based on predetermined research questions.
Lifelong learning / reflection
You integrate current developments, trends and/or new technologies in the hospitality sector into your own research.
You reflect with coaches on your research process and adjust it where necessary.

Study material (list)

(course) material on the electronic learning platform digitapMandatory
  • Author: lector

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing0,50 hours
Learning Activities
Collaborative learning16,00 hours
Individual counselling8,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours210,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodResearch Assignment100,00onderzoeksproces, onderzoeksrapport en mondelinge verdediging
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodResearch Assignment100,00onderzoeksproces, onderzoeksrapport en mondelinge verdediging