LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course introduces students to the Master’s Thesis work by covering the fundamentals of the research process and requirements for a thesis. Upon successful completion of this course, you should:
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know what a good Master’s thesis is;
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be able to independently develop a research proposal in the area of your specialization; and
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be able to conduct independent scientific research under supervision in a timely manner.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 10.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Pälli
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: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
applies in this implementation
Student knows the academic writing standards needed in thesis work; student is able to create a viable research proposal that works also as a project plan for thesis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Learning assignments
applies in this implementation
Written research proposal (pass/fail)
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Seminar sessions
Independent study
applies in this implementation
Seminar sessions as instructed by the teacher 6 h, independent study 45 h, one-on-one meetings with the assigned thesis supervisor 3 h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 No teaching
2023-2024 Autumn I - II
2023-2024 Spring III - IVEnrollment :
This course is only for Strategic Management in a Changing World students.
applies in this implementation
Attending the first session is mandatory.