• Master’s thesis: The Master’s thesis is an independent engineering or research project completed by the student.
  • Duration: The extent of the Master’s thesis is 30 credits, equivalent of six months of fulltime studies.
  • Timing: It's recommended to orientate and plan the thesis work on the autumn of the second-year studies. Writing and submitting the thesis are usually completed in the spring of the second year of master's studies. Students can also schedule the thesis process to meet their own study plan and/or collaborative partners goals.
    • You can start the process by applying for thesis topic approval if
      • your B.Sc. degree has been registered,
      • you are enrolled as an attending student and
      • your personal study plan (HOPS) is completed / approved in Sisu. You should have a study plan (HOPS) for the total scope of your degree (120 credits) when applying for topic approval. 
  • Completion: Independent work in cooperation with the supervisor and possible advisor(s) from the university and/or from the collaborative partner.
  • Deliverable: A MSc Thesis in PDF/A format archived in Aaltodoc.
  • Publicity: According to Finnish legislation, a master's thesis is a public document and its contents cannot be confidential.
  • Maturity essay: Abstract of your thesis serves as maturity essay (except for IEM students - see your instruction here).
  • Thesis presentation: Thesis must be presented; details on the presentation are agreed with the supervisor. NB! IEM students complete a maturity test instead of thesis presentation. 
  • Evaluation: Master's thesis evaluation is done by your supervisor according and is based on the evaluation guidelines. A written evaluation by your supervisor is called a statement. Statements are accepted in DPC meetings. 
  • eAge: System, where you apply for thesis topic, supervisor and advisor at the beginning of your 6-months thesis project and where you submit your thesis and apply for its' evaluation when the thesis is ready. 
  • Sisu: System, where you request for graduation. 



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