| Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the
following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or
errors:
- The thesis is governed by a student-developed problem statement
which is relevant to the particular programme profile
- The thesis is delimited to the effect that its analyses and
discussions are relevant, necessary and adequate to answer the
problem
- The problem statement, delimitation, outline, analysis and
conclusion to the effect that the answer is logical in relation to
the problem statement
- The thesis contains a discussion of and reason for the choice
and omissions with respect to subject delimitation, theories,
methodology and empirics (if empirics are included)
- The thesis provides critical reflection on the selected
theories, methodology and empirics (if empirics are included) and
assesses their applicability in answering the problem
statement
- The thesis is consistent to the effect that the choice and
application of theories and empirics interact and complement the
production of knowledge (applies to empirical theses)
- Allegations made in the analysis and conclusion are documented
and/or argued
- The analysis includes deliberations on the degree to which the
results of the thesis resemble and/or deviate from other similar
surveys in the field
- The analysis focuses on a delimited problem, i.e. provides an
in-depth analysis and creates a synthesis on the basis of theories
and empirics, where relevant
- The thesis discusses the premises of the theories and the
impact of those premises on the knowledge that can be created.
- The thesis contributes to a new perspective, e.g. by applying a
known theory on previously unexamined empirics or new (combinations
of) theories applied on a known problem.
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| Examination |
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Master's
Thesis:
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| Exam
ECTS |
30 |
| 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 |
Oral group exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
2-3 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 120 pages |
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The Master's Thesis should be written in
groups of two or three students. If the Master's Thesis is
written by two students the lenght is max. 120 pages and the oral
exam is 75 minutes. If the Master's Thesis is written by three
students the length is max. 160 pages and the oral exam is 90
minutes.
The abstract is always max. 1 page. |
| Assignment type |
Master's thesis |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
75 min. per group, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-step scale
The student’s spelling and writing skills are taken into
consideration in the overall assessment of the examination
performance, but the academic content is given the highest
weight. |
| Regulations regarding the summary |
English. |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Summer |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
If the student has submitted the
thesis but falls ill before the oral defence, a new oral exam based
on the submitted thesis will be organised as soon as possible. If
students do not pass the regular exam relating to the Master’s
thesis individually or with another student, they have the option
at the re-take of either resubmitting the thesis in a revised form
or of submitting a new thesis on a new basis. This decision is
taken in consultation with the supervisor/
examiner.
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Description of the exam
procedure
The examination time includes time for the examiner to inform
the student about the grade.
Students are expected to bring their thesis to the exam. Also,
they can bring notes to the exam.
The exam begins with a presentation by the students (max 20
minutes) followed by a discussion between the students and the
examiner.
The grade awarded will reflect a holistic assessment of the
thesis (including the abstract), the oral defense, and the
students' spelling and style – although more emphasis will be
placed on the academic content.
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| Course content and structure |
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The subject of the thesis must be within the programme profile’s
particular academic identity and theoretical field(s).
Through the thesis project, the student should develop the
ability to
- Independently produce a qualified piece of research applying
relevant methods and theories
- Document in-depth knowledge of the subject of the thesis and
the conditions and circumstances in which it is embedded
- Formulate a research question that steers and structures the
research process
- Explain and evaluate the choice of theory used to answer the
research question
- Explain and evaluate the choice of methodology used to answer
the research question
- Select and process primary and secondary sources used as
documentation in the analysis
- Discuss the quality of these sources, including their
appropriateness in terms of providing answers to the research
question
- Explain and evaluate the overall correlations between: the
research question, the selection and use of theory, the collection
and character of empirical data, the analysis, the conclusion, and
the generalizability of the findings
- Discuss the findings of the thesis in the overall perspective
of a theoretical science perspective.
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| Teaching methods |
An introductory workshop will be held in
September - October.
The supervision process is described in the supervision plan, which
is agreed between the student(s) and the supervisor prior to
commencement of the thesis project. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| The students receive feedback from the supervisor
at the supervisor meetings. The frequency of meetings and their
content are agreed upon between the students and the
supervisor. |
| Student workload |
| Supervision, literature review, data collection, report
writing |
800 hours |
| Exam preparation and exam |
24 hours |
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| Further Information |
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Main Category of the Course:
- Information Systems
- Business economics
- Organizational theory
- Communication
- Management of Information and Knowledge
Management
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