Study Guide

Objective

After completing the Master's Thesis, the student can:

- critically evaluate and apply research information
- use the chosen methods to analyze ja solve problems in working life
- work independently as an expert in demanding contexts in which he/she is managing his/her own and possibly also the others’ work in a target-oriented way
- communicate and network in his/her own field and in international environment
- take into account communal and ethical perspectives of own profession.

Content

The thesis is a project that develops working life practices and covers the entire duration of the education. The topic of the thesis must be relevant from a working life perspective and, ideally, it will also develop existing practices more widely. The thesis will be carried out as a project designed as a collaboration with working life, and will be approached appropriately using applied research methods. The prerequisite is knowledge of the literature and the latest research in the area of development. The package includes design, practical implementation and dissemination in an appropriate manner.