Master's Thesis (30 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Student's own Master's Thesis
At the first stage the thesis objective is discussed with the supervisor, and the research project is identified and defined. The thesis project is presented at the starting seminar.

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.

At the third stage the student masters the methods and practices used in the branch to be able to analyse and complete the thesis. The student is able to document the final results and report the project according to good ethical principles. At the final seminar the student is capable to give a presentation as well as to publish the thesis. The main responsibility for completing the thesis lies upon the student.
After the final seminar the thesis is evaluated by the supervisors.

Objective

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

Content

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

Materials

Relevant literature, materials

Teaching methods

Individual / teamwork, peer assessments = opposing reports

Exam schedules

Seminars:
26. and 27.1.2024 8.30-16.15
22. and 23.3.2024 8.30-16.15
17. and 18.5.2024 8.30-16.15


Thesis workshops:
24.11.2023 13.00–16.15
16.2.2024 13.00–16.15

International connections

Individual / teamwork, self and peer assessments
- discussions
- presentations

Student workload

Master's thesis: the whole process
27h x 30 ects