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: 06.09.2023 - 06.06.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Rossi
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: Introductory lectures, presentations of the reserch plan and the research results as well as serving as the opponent
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
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Materials on the MyCourses page (ISM-E5001).
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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