Master's ThesisLaajuus (30 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The aim of these study module is to develop and demonstrate the student's ability to apply research data, and to use selected methods for analysing and solving workplace problems and for development projects. The master's thesis is a development task or applied research study based on the existing theoretical knowledge in the field of expertise and on the empirical data acquired in the target organisation.

After completing the Master's Thesis, the student is able to:
- Combine theoretical frameworks and field work with the contextual needs into a meaningful development project
- Act contributively as a change agent
- Network and communicate with relevant professional communities
- Evaluate critically the sources and methods, select the applicable ones and use them systematically
- Document and report the project status and the final results
- Give a presentation on the development project

Sisältö

The Master's Thesis project will progress as follows:
- Defining the development/research project
- Discussing the project with thesis supervisor and commissioner
- Planning the project, making agreement on commissioning the thesis
- Carrying out the research and development project with relevant approaches and methods
- Presenting the status of the project in thesis seminars
- Writing a maturity test
- Publishing the report