| Learning objectives |
The BLC master’s thesis candidate will
demonstrate an ability to:
- Independently describe, analyse and process a complex issue
using relevant scientific theories and methods.
- Define an international and/or intercultural issue relevant to
companies and organisations.
- Formulate an appropriate research question that guides and
structures the research and thesis writing process.
- Select, assess, and apply relevant theories.
- Select, assess, and apply a relevant methodological approach,
including research strategy, design, data collection methods and
suitability of data, while considering an appropriate philosophy of
science position
- Conduct a coherent analysis of the data.
- Present concise conclusions.
- Ensure appropriate internal coherence between research
question, theories, methodology, data, analyses, and
conclusions.
- Critically assess the usefulness and relevance of the selected
theories and methodology of the thesis for the findings.
- Critically assess the implications of the findings of the
thesis for practice
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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, see also the rules about
examination forms in the programme regulations. |
| Individual or group exam |
Oral group exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
2 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 120 pages |
| 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-point grading 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 |
The thesis must contain an abstract or executive summary
written in English. The abstract forms part of the overall
assessment.
For rules regarding individual exams, see your programme
regulations and my.cbs.dk. |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Spring |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
If the student has submitted their
thesis, but is ill at the oral defense, a new defense will be
arranged as soon as possible based on the thesis already submitted.
If the student receives a non-passing grade at the regular exam,
they have used an exam attempt. It is then a requirement that the
Master’s Thesis contract is renewed, i.e. the student must further
clarify their original topic delimitation, which must then be
approved by the thesis coordinator.
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Description of the exam
procedure
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The master’s thesis is normally the last step in a graduate
course of study, representing a research inquiry in the field of
concentration, reflecting appropriate social science research
method and offering original contributions. Orientation sessions
and various workshops are offered in support of all facets of the
thesis process.
The purpose of the master’s thesis is for the student to develop
and manifest the ability to conduct a graduate level research
involving proper description, analysis, and the crafting of an
appropriate research issue using appropriate scientific theory and
research method.
The general focus of the BLC master’s thesis, consistent with
the BLC course of study, should involve a defined international
and/or intercultural issue relevant to companies and
organizations.
Students can find further information about writing a
master's thesis under
my.cbs.dk => Master's Thesis.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| Supervision and student project work |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Feedback is given by the supervisor in the
allotted supervision hours and at the oral exam. |
| Student workload |
| Supervision hours per student in thesis group of 2 |
12 hours |
| Oral exam |
0,75 hours |
| Project work |
811,25 hours |
| Total |
824 hours |
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