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2013/2014  BA-2YP  2nd Year Project

English Title
2nd Year Project

Course information
Language English
Exam ECTS 15 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Quarter
Course period Spring, Fourth Quarter
Time Table Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board
Study Board for BA in Information Management
Course coordinator
  • Attila Marton - Department of IT Mangement (ITM)
Main academic disciplines
  • Management of Information and Knowledge Management
  • Organization
  • Methodology
Last updated on 21-01-2014
Learning objectives
At the 8th quarter exam, students will be able to
  • integrate the subjects taught during the 2nd year in an interdisciplinary manner
  • formulate, delimit and analyse a problem
  • explain the theories and methods relevant to the 2nd Year Project
  • reflect on Interdisciplinary Research Methods II
  • conduct a problem-oriented project according to the standards of scientific research
  • present the 2nd Year Project in a clearly formulated, well structured and accessible form
Examination
2nd Year Project:
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Individual
Size of written product Max. 50 pages
The written product consists of a Project report

Regulations specify the length of the 2nd Year Project report as follows:

Nr. of students | Max. STU | Max. nr. of pages
1 | 45.500 | 20
2 | 68.250 | 30
3 | 86.450 | 40
4 | 102.375 | 45
5 | 113.750 | 50
Assignment type Project
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation time No preparation
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period May/June
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
1) In case when some of the group members receive a grade 00 or below at the oral defence, these students must submit individual supplementary written material on aspects of the project before the re-take. Within eight working days of the oral examination, the examiner and external censor will provide feedback to the respective student(s) in writing and specify the supplementary material needed. In addition, the student has to author a response letter to the examiners explaining how their criticism was addressed.
2) In case when all group members receive a grade of 00 or below at the oral defence, the entire project is deemed unacceptable and must be revised before the re-take. Within eight working days of the oral examination, the examiner and external censor will provide feedback to the respective student(s) in writing and specify the changes to be made in terms of the project and/or report. In addition, the student(s) has(have) to collectively author a response letter to the examiners explaining how their criticism was addressed.
Course content and structure
The 2nd Year Project is the second major independent work in the BA(im) programme consisting of an Executive Summary and the actual 2nd Year Project report (see above for additional rules for the size of the written product). Emphasis is on learning to perform at a more advanced level of interdisciplinarity. In more detail, this is to be accomplished by integrating thematic, conceptual and methodological approaches, by formulating, delimiting and analysing a problem and research questions, and, finally, by critically reflecting on and evaluating the choices made during the project.

The project work will be accompanied by a series of workshops introducing key concepts and practices of qualitative research in a hands-on manner. The workshops are designed to guide through the whole research process from research question and data collection to data analysis and project report. These workshops are to be seen as a continuation of the course Interdisciplinary Research Methods II (BA-IRM2).

(BA-IRM2 will be examined as part of the oral defence of the 2nd Year Project. Completing BA-IRM2 is, therefore, a requirement for registering for the 2nd Year Project examination. For further information on how to complete BA-IRM2, please, see the relevant course description.)
Teaching methods
Based on the principles of student-centred learning, the learning methods applied in the workshops, accompanying the work for the 2nd Year Project, will focus extensively on practical exercises and hands-on activities enriched by interactive lectures, group and class discussions as well as student presentations.
Further Information
This course description applies ONLY to students who enrolled in autumn 2012 or earlier.
New programme regulations apply to students who enrolled in autumn 2013 and corresponding changes to the course description will be published in due time.
Expected literature
Flick U. (2009/2006) An introduction to qualitative research. 4th or 3rd edition. London: Sage.

Please check the workshop literature on CBS Learn
Last updated on 21-01-2014