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

This online 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:

  • know what a good Master’s thesis is;

  • be able to independently develop a research proposal in the area of your specialization; and

  • be able to conduct independent scientific research under supervision in a timely manner.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 21.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tamara Galkina

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
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course covers topics like choosing a topic for a Master's thesis, serching for literature, finding a supervisor, the rights and responsibilities in suoervisor-student relations, research ethics, and evaluation rubrics for a Master's thesis.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning assignments

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Seminar sessions

    Independent study

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Spring III

    Registration:

    This course is only for the students of Creative Sustainability (Business), International Design Business Management (Business), Global Management, People Management and Organizational Development, Strategic Management in a Changing World and Sustainable Entrepreneurship.