Master's ThesisLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The Master’s thesis is a demanding development project or research work combining theory, praxis and creation of new knowledge. The thesis subject and aim are based on requirements and needs of working life.

*is able to combine theoretical framework and pragmatic work with the contextual needs in a development or research project

*is able to network and communicate professionally with relevant organisations and communities

*is able to evaluate critically sources and methods, select the suitable ones and use them systematically and ethically

*is able to document, report and give a presentation of the project or research status and the final results

The Master’s thesis process consists of three stages.

Content

At the second stage the process continues by gathering information and combining the theoretical framework and pragmatic work. A meaningful development project is based on the requirements of the working life commissions. The student is able to critically evaluate the sources and methods, select the applicable ones and to use them systematically. On the second seminar the student presents the phase of the process. The project will be processed with the seminar participants and the supervisor. The student is able to self-evaluate the process of this stage. After the second seminar the thesis project is evaluated.