The course takes place in period
- 3 (2019-01-01 to 2019-03-17)
- 4 (2019-03-18 to 2019-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
After the course the student should:
-be able to specify a problem and an aim for
his/her thesis
-be able to critically choose the right method
and
literature
-be able to structure a theoretical framework
-be able to critically evaluate other students
work
-be able to present his/her work
Learning outcomes
-The student should be able to write an aim and
problem definition.
-The student can choose the right
methodological
approach.
-The student can individually find sources and
evaluate them.
-The student plans and writes a theoretical
framework.
Course contents
- Finding the topic and aim of the thesis
project
- Research plan and theoretical part of the
thesis
- Individual planning and writing
- Presentation and feedback in groups
Prerequisites and co-requisites
3rd/4th year student, min 105 ECTS (work placements
are not included) and at least 30 credits in your
major subject have to be accomplished.
Additional information
Seminar presentations are held May 16th and May
17th. This is a mandatory examination and
presentation.
Recommended or required reading
Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. . Business
Research Methods.
London:
Oxford
University Press
AND other relevant material added by the
lecturer
Study activities
- Lectures - 10 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 70 hours
- Internet-based studies - 10 hours
- Seminars - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Assessment requirements
The student should write a draft for his/her
thesis, write a problem definition and give the
aim description. At the end of the course the
student should present a written theory and
present it orally, further the student should
be an opponent to another students work.
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Approved title, intro and method writings
Approved seminar report and
presentation (first thesis draft)
Opponent's report
Some points are given for active participation
during meetings in class.
The student has to attend a certain amount of
coaching seminars to pass the course.
Grading
Max points 100
50-59: 1
60-69: 2
70-79: 3
80-89: 4
90-100: 5
Teacher
- Eriksson Niklas
- Fabricius Susanna
- Forsström Mikael
- Henriksson Robert
- Kietz Tove
- Puukko Linda
- Relander Siv
- Stenius Andreas
- Stenius Minna
- Tigerstedt Christa
- Willför Christel
- Björk Kaj-Mikael
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (26 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2018-12-25 to 2019-01-21
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019-02-01 | 09:30 - 11:00 | D4106 | Seminars | The kick off for you thesis writing! | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-03-08 | 09:15 - 11:15 | A311 | Seminars | Presentation of the Introduction chapter, 5 min per presenter. The meeting is in Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 Use you own device to join the meeting.  If you wish to take part in a classroom, A311,  please sign up later today in itslearning. Helpdesk will be there to support the attendance if necessary.  The meeting is not mandatory. The hand in of the chapter is mandatory and you need to meet the deadline to get points. Only those who hand in the  chapter and the ppt for the presentation will present. And, those who attend for the second time and did this already then do not have to present again.  I will divide you into two groups with two different timeslots: 9.15-10.15  and 10.30-11.15. The group division is available  in itslearning later today.  See you in Zoom tomorrow.  Christa  | Tigerstedt Christa Virmalainen Aki |
2019-05-16 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D173 | Seminars | Final presentation: seminar report/1st part of the thesis MANDATORY | Björk Kaj-Mikael Eriksson Niklas Henriksson Robert Kietz Tove Stenius Minna Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-05-17 | 09:30 - 12:30 | D173 | Seminars | Final presentation: seminar report/1st part of the thesis MANDATORY | Fabricius Susanna Kietz Tove Stenius Andreas Stenius Minna Tigerstedt Christa Willför Christel |
2019-05-20 | 15:00 - 17:00 | B517 | Seminars | Coaching session -sign up for coaching in itslearning before 12 pm Monday. Coaching can be done over Zoom well! https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 | Tigerstedt Christa |