Master Thesis - AI Scalability & Governance

Are you a master’s student in Computer Science, AI or Software Engineering looking for an innovative company to collaborate with on your master’s thesis during the spring semester of 2026? Look no further. 

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions and provides the latest technologies to give access to physical and virtual spaces for millions of people every day. Joining ASSA ABLOY means being part of a fast-moving and highly innovative company with diverse opportunities in more than 70 countries worldwide.

What can you expect as a master’s thesis intern at ASSA ABLOY? Cutting edge technology, a steep learning curve, dedicated supervisors from within the enterprise, a group of fellow master's thesis students to share the experience with – and much more.

We have an exciting range of subjects. Please remember to indicate in your application if you're interested in other subjects as well and mark them in your order of preference. Please also let us know your thoughts on how you would approach the subject. Please note that most of your work will be done at our site in Stockholm 

While we aim to support all proposed thesis subjects, we may need to change or cancel a project due to unexpected circumstances.

Master Thesis nr 6 - AI Scalability & Governance

Will a central Model Context Protocol (MCP) server improve the scalability, governance, and customer value of AI tools at ASSA ABLOY?

This project explores how centralized model context management can enhance the performance and oversight of AI tools across our global operations. You’ll work closely with our Software Factory and AI community to investigate technical feasibility, governance implications, and business value.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze current AI tool deployment and governance practices.
• Design and evaluate a centralized MCP server concept.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across AI, software, and product teams.
• Deliver both an internal report and an academic thesis.

Who You Are

• A master’s student in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Curious about AI infrastructure, governance, and enterprise-scale systems.
• Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English (Swedish is a plus but not required).

We Look Forward to Your Application!

Please include your CV, university transcripts, resumé and a short description of how you would approach this thesis topic.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.