MASTER’S THESIS DEFENSES ORGANIZED THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
The defense of master’s theses by students of the 71010101 – “Tourism and Hospitality” master’s program of the Department of Tourism at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies was organized at the Tourism Development Research Institute under the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
During the defense, the master’s students presented the results of their research, outlining the objectives and tasks of their studies, the scientific novelty of their work, its theoretical and practical significance, and the outcomes achieved. They provided well-founded answers to questions raised by members of the State Attestation Commission, while the relevance of the research and its contribution to the development of the tourism industry were thoroughly discussed. As a result, the master’s theses received positive evaluations from the State Attestation Commission.
The defense session was attended by specialists and faculty members from the Tourism Development Research Institute, Tashkent State University of Economics, the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, the National Research University “Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers,” Abu Rayhan Beruni Urgench State University, as well as representatives of tourism enterprises and organizations.
Holding master’s thesis defenses at sector-specific research institutions and partner organizations plays an important role in ensuring the integration of education, science, and professional practice. This format provides graduate students with an opportunity to present their research not only in an academic environment but also before practitioners in the tourism industry. As a result, the practical significance of the research, its potential for implementation within the sector, and its effectiveness in addressing existing challenges can be assessed more comprehensively.
Furthermore, the involvement of representatives from various higher education institutions and the tourism industry in the defense process contributes to broadening students’ academic perspectives, fostering interdisciplinary approaches, and improving the quality of research. It also strengthens cooperation among universities, research institutions, and employers, thereby creating a solid foundation for training qualified and competitive professionals who meet the demands of the labor market.
These thesis defenses became a vivid example of effective cooperation aimed at showcasing the scientific potential of young researchers, promoting innovative ideas, and advancing the tourism and hospitality sector on a scientific basis.
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