ISM-E5001 - Master's Thesis Seminar, Lecture, 5.9.2022-8.6.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective is to practice independent scientific thinking by setting up research questions and studying a specific research topic. More detailed learning outcomes for the students are:

  • Understand the structure of the thesis and how different parts are built up to a coherent whole
  • Learn academic style of writing, and how references are used in thesis
  • Learn the structure of academic presentation and how to present a good research plan and results presentation.
  • Develop their presentation skills
  • After the seminar students are able to provide relevant and constructive feedback on research plan and final master thesis
  • Students also have skills to receive and utilize feedback in a meaningful way in their own work

Credits: 3

Schedule: 05.09.2022 - 08.06.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Rossi, Yong Liu, Merja Halme, Katri Kauppi

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The thesis seminar is designed to help the students to prepare their thesis work. The seminar consists of lectures, meetings, instructions for completing thesis, student presentations of their research topic to the seminar group and acting as an opponent for a fellow student s thesis. In the seminar, students get guidance in their research for Master's Thesis. There are lecturers on methods and theories of study in IS, MS and OR.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Pass / Fail

    Pass: you have presented a thesis plan and the final presentation of thesis results.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in the seminars. Presentations of research plan and thesis. Commentary on other student's plan and thesis.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - Summer
    2023-2024 Autumn I - Summer

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof