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2026/2027  BA-BDMAO3022U  Bachelor Project

English Title
Bachelor Project

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 15 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Service and Markets
Programme BSc in Digital Management
Course coordinator
  • Jacob Gowland Jørgensen - Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)
Main academic disciplines
  • Information technology
  • Methodology and philosophy of science
  • Organisation
Teaching methods
  • Blended learning
Last updated on 02-07-2026

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Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, the student should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Formulate, analyze, and discuss a problem with a clear focus on digital transformation within one or more specific organizations
  • Substantiate and reflect on the chosen methodology, including philosophy of science and research design
  • Select and integrate relevant theories to frame and support the analysis of the problem
  • Demonstrate a thorough, independent, and reflective understanding of the theories and methods applied in the analysis and discussion
  • Ensure logical coherence between the research question, methodology, analysis, discussion, and conclusion
  • Structure and present the project in a clearly formulated, correct and accessible manner in terms of both language and content
Examination
Bachelor Project:
Exam ECTS 15
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 2-4
Size of written product Max. 80 pages
Maximum number of pages:

1 student: 40 pages
2 students: 60 pages
3 students: 70 pages
4 students: 80 pages
Assignment type Bachelor 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
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 summary is in English and is a part of the project and should have a maximum of 2 pages. The summary will be a part of the assessment.
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
The re-take takes place according to the same rules as the regular examination. However, the following supplementary rules apply:

If a student is ill at the oral exam the student must re-submit the original project.

For projects, where some of the group members receive a grade 00 or below at the oral defence, these students must submit, before the re-take, individual supplementary written material on aspects of the project specified by the examiner. For guidance in this respect, the examiner will within eight working days of the oral examination give a brief written critique of the respective student performance and specify the supplementary material needed.

For projects where all members are awarded a grade of 00 or below at the oral defence, the overall project is deemed unacceptable. Before the re-take the project must be revised and improved. For guidance in this respect, the examiner will give a brief written critique of the project within eight working days of the oral examination.
Description of the exam procedure

Each member of the student group is required to contribute to a very brief oral presentation of the key elements of the project, e.g. clarifications, supplementary points, and updates related to the case.

Grades are awarded individually and may be identical for all members of the group.

 

The oral exam will last 30 minutes per student in the group. The oral exam can last a maximum of 90 minutes, no matter group size. 
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

The bachelor project concludes the undergraduate programme and builds on the overall objectives of the Digital Management programme.
 

In the bachelor project, students have the opportunity to explore a topic of interest within the interdisciplinary framework of Digital Management and in line with the bachelor project learning objectives. 
 

Students are expected to build on knowledge acquired during the mandatory courses in the programme, formulate a research question within the Digital Management framework, and, where possible, develop the project in collaboration with an organisation.

 

The research question may also draw on challenges and issues encountered during an internship, if applicable.

 

At the beginning of the semester, the course coordinator hosts a workshop designed to support students in critically reflecting on the structure and content of their bachelor project. Participation in the workshop is expected.

 

Students can find further information about writing a bachelor project here:  my.cbs.dk => Bachelor project.

 
Research-based teaching
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
  • Classic and basic theory
  • New theory
  • Methodology
Research-like activities
  • Development of research questions
  • Data collection
  • Analysis
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
  • Students conduct independent research-like activities under supervision
Description of the teaching methods
The bachelor project is written in groups of 1–4 students, allowing students to focus on a topic of mutual interest, within the DM framework.

The topic must clearly meet the learning objectives and be refined into a research problem, and the project must be designed, conducted, and presented by the group.

Students are responsible for forming their own groups. While individual projects are permitted, it is strongly recommended that students work in groups of at least two, as this provides more opportunities for supervision and feedback.

If a student encounters problems during the process, they can contact the course coordinator.

Students are encouraged to begin reflecting on shared interests, group formation, and supervisor selection well in advance of the writing period, preferably three months before.

The bachelor project involves peer-to-peer learning, supervision from a faculty advisor, and learning through the preparation, submission, presentation, and examination of the project.

The bachelor project enhances students’ reflective understanding and their ability to apply subject-specific knowledge acquired through the Digital Management bachelor programme.
Feedback during the teaching period
Feedback is an integral part of the project-writing process. From the outset, students are strongly encouraged to actively participate in review sessions and other opportunities to obtain feedback from both teaching staff and peers.

While a supervisor can provide valuable feedback, they cannot grant pre-approval of individual sections or the project as a whole.

Students are expected to maintain regular and constructive contact with their supervisor and to prepare for supervision sessions in advance by drawing up an agenda outlining key questions or issues.
Student workload
Preparation of Thesis 380 hours
Preparation of Exam 32 hours
Total 412 hours
Further Information

Number of hours allocated for supervision – CBS standard:
 

7 hours for 1 student (40 pages)
12 hours for 2 students (60 pages)
16 hours for 3 students (70 pages)
18 hours for 4 students (80 pages)
 

The allocated hours include all supervision activities, including the supervisor’s preparation time, such as reading materials and preparing for meetings.

 

The supervision process is arranged on an ongoing basis throughout the project period by agreement between the students and the supervisor. 

The examination is conducted on campus.
Expected literature

Recommended literature

Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup, and William T. FitzGerald. 2016. The craft of research. Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2016.

 


 

 
Last updated on 02-07-2026