Session I: 
On Mar 28, 2025, the GMBA program hosted the 1st Thesis Brownbag Session to guide current students in their thesis writing journey by sharing insights and experiences from GMBA alumni.
Sam Ngan Dang (R11), the speaker for the session, shared her research on the relationship between job security and turnover intention among Generation Z in Vietnam, detailing her process from topic selection to literature review and research methodology. Sam walked students through her entire process - from selecting a topic to conducting a literature review and finalizing her research methodology. Sam highlighted the importance of personal motivation in choosing a topic, the use of ProQuest for literature gathering, challenges of data collection, time management, and maintaining research focus. In addition, Professor Leon, her thesis advisor, also shared valuable advice, encouraging students to align their thesis topics with their career ambitions.
This brownbag session encourages students to take actionable steps, including utilizing ProQuest for their research and refining their topic selections to ensure feasibility and be well-prepared to start their thesis journey.


Session II: 

Thinn Thuzar Htet, a graduating student in GMBA R10, spoke at the second session of the Spring Brownbag on April 25, 2025. She shared her thesis writing experience and told her experiences to GMBA students. Her topic was "Navigating the Thesis Journey" and was based on what she had learned herself.

Thinn stressed the importance of starting early, selecting a research-worthy topic that one is interested in, and taking into account the bigger picture, e.g., data availability and researchability. She stressed that "data is king," discussing how essential it is to get good data at an early stage. She also shared useful advice, such as having regular meetings with advisors to keep matters simple, focused, and in line, and having to take note of NTU and GMBA thesis guidelines.

In addition to this, she utilized handy writing materials like PDF++ plugins and EndNote for citation management and gap searching in research and encouraged students to develop a working outline, make detailed notes, and have sharp attention to grammar and paraphrasing techniques. Thinn advised students to stay organized, keep tabs on all deadlines of the graduation applications, and check proper documentation for submission.

Students were genuinely invested in Thinn's impressive yet realistic experience. Numerous students inquired further on how to choose an appropriate research topic, how to find the right advisor, and how to stay motivated over the long period of writing. Thinn's honest, pragmatic sharing debunked myths about the thesis experience and reassured those just beginning on their own.

Her four key lessons for future thesis writers were clear: start early, think about the big picture, stay in regular touch with your advisor, and be very careful to record all deadlines and requirements. Her session better prepared students and with more confidence to face their own thesis experiences in the future.