LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aim of the BSc thesis project is to acquire, and practice basic skills and competences for conducting independent research in economics: defining a research question, searching for information relevant to the topic, and writing an academic project.
The aim of the BSc thesis seminar is to acquire and practice how to make a research plan, how to present ideas and results in a clear manner, both orally and in writing, and to give critical and constructive feedback on the research papers of other students.
Credits: 10
Schedule: 13.05.2024 - 20.08.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mitri Kitti
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The bachelor's thesis & seminar is done in connection with the KTK thesis seminar. The components are (a) Choosing a research topic (b) Preparing a research plan (c) Studying information retrieval (d) Practicing scientific writing (e) Producing a written thesis.
The seminar components are (i) the preparation and oral presentation of a research plan (ii) the oral presentation of a thesis based on academic research in economics, and (iii) reading and providing constructive comments on other students theses, with emphasis on acting as opponent on one other student s thesis.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
bachelor's thesis, seminar presentation of own research plan and thesis, commenting on other students work, active seminar participation
Workload
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Seminar meetings 24h
Preparation for seminars 30h
DETAILS
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period:
2022-2023 Autumn I - II
2022-2023 Spring III - IV
2022-2023 Summer
2023-2024 Autumn I - II
2023-2024 Spring III - IV
2023-2024 SummerRegistration for the Bachelor's thesis and seminar in Sisu.