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Master Thesis Project Repository Management and Supervision

Master's students and supervisors benefit from streamlined thesis project management with automated repository creation, collaborative supervision tools, and flexible privacy settings for code-based research projects.

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Overview

Value: Master's students and supervisors benefit from streamlined thesis project management with automated repository creation, collaborative supervision tools, and flexible privacy settings for code-based research projects.

Problem: Master's thesis projects involving software development lack standardized repository management, making supervision difficult and project tracking inconsistent. Complex user account creation processes delay project initiation.

Solution: Provide automated user account creation for master's students with standardized repository templates, collaborative supervision access, and flexible visibility settings (public/private) based on project requirements and intellectual property considerations.

Who Benefits

Primary

  • Master's Students
    • Quick repository setup
    • Version control for thesis code
    • Collaborative supervision environment
    • Professional development practices
  • Thesis Supervisors
    • Easy project monitoring
    • Collaborative review capabilities
    • Progress tracking
    • Standardized project structure

Secondary

  • External Supervisors
    • Remote access to student projects
    • Structured collaboration interface
    • Clear project documentation
  • Academic Administrators
    • Simplified user management
    • Standardized thesis workflows
    • Audit trails for academic projects

When to Use

  • Code-based master's thesis projects
  • Multi-supervisor collaborations
  • Projects requiring version control
  • Academic software development
  • Research reproducibility requirements

When Not to Use

  • Purely theoretical thesis work
  • Projects without software components
  • Simple document-based theses
  • Single supervisor arrangements without collaboration needs

Process

  1. Student requests repository through simplified account creation process
  2. Repository created with appropriate supervisor access permissions
  3. Student develops thesis project with version control
  4. Supervisors monitor progress and provide feedback through GitLab tools
  5. Project completion with appropriate archival and access management
  6. Final repository state preserved for academic record keeping

Requirements

People

  • Master's Students
  • Thesis Supervisors
  • Academic Staff
  • System Administrators

Data Inputs

  • Thesis code and documentation
  • Project specifications
  • Supervisor feedback
  • Academic deliverables

Tools & Systems

  • GitLab with user management
  • University authentication system
  • Repository templates
  • Access control systems

Policies & Compliance

  • University thesis guidelines
  • Student privacy regulations
  • Academic integrity policies
  • Data retention requirements

Risks & Mitigations

  • Complex user account creation delaying projects

    • Streamlined account creation process
    • Integration with university systems
    • Self-service account options
    • Support desk assistance

  • Inappropriate access to confidential research

    • Flexible privacy controls
    • Supervisor-controlled permissions
    • Regular access reviews
    • Clear confidentiality guidelines

  • Loss of thesis work due to technical issues

    • Regular automated backups
    • Git version control protection
    • Multiple access points
    • Recovery procedures

Getting Started

To implement this use case, you need GitLab with user management integration, thesis project templates, and established workflows for academic supervision.

  1. Set up GitLab integration with university authentication system
  2. Create thesis project repository templates with appropriate structure
  3. Establish user account creation workflows for students and supervisors
  4. Configure access control policies for different thesis types
  5. Implement monitoring and support procedures for thesis projects

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FAQ

How quickly can student accounts be created?

The goal is same-day account creation through integration with existing university systems and streamlined approval processes.

Can thesis projects be kept private?

Yes, projects can be set to private with only student and supervisor access, or made public based on research requirements and supervisor approval.

What happens to repositories after thesis completion?

Repositories are archived with appropriate access controls, maintaining academic records while respecting privacy and intellectual property requirements.

Glossary

Repository Template
Pre-configured repository structure providing standard organization for thesis projects
Supervisor Access
Permission level allowing thesis supervisors to monitor, comment, and collaborate on student projects
Academic Repository
Version control repository specifically configured for academic project requirements and workflows
Thesis Archival
Process of preserving completed thesis repositories for long-term academic record keeping