AB-2-052

• International business 2013 - Degree thesis and methodology
• International business 2014 - Degree thesis and methodology
• International business 2015 - Degree thesis
• International business 2016 - Degree thesis
• International business 2017 - Degree thesis
• International business 2018 - Degree thesis

• 1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)
• 2 (2018-10-22 to 2018-12-31)

English

Compulsory

First

3

5 cr

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

-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.

- Finding the topic and aim of the thesis project
- Individual planning and writing
- Presentation and feedback in groups
- Thesis writing

Third year students, min. 105 ECTS ( work
placements are not included) and at least 30
credits in your major subject have to be
accomplished.

Research methodology and seminars (2014-15)

The course will be held over two periods. The
lectures are during period 1 and the
presentations during period 2.
When the course is graded the student will
receive his/her tutor for the thesis process.

Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. the latest
available ed. Business Research
Methods.
London: Oxford
University Press
AND other relevant material added by the
lecturer, individual reading material will be
recommended (needs based)

• Lectures - 10 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 0 hours
• Practical exercises - 15 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 10 hours
• Individual studies - 70 hours
• Internet-based studies - 10 hours
• Seminars - 20 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

• Demonstrations and proficiency exams
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

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

• Eriksson Niklas
• Fabricius Susanna
• Forsström Mikael
• Henriksson Robert
• Kietz Tove
• Puukko Linda
• Relander Siv
• Stenius Andreas
• Stenius Minna
• Tigerstedt Christa
• Willför Christel

Tigerstedt Christa

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (17 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

More details in itslearning, i.e. intro ppt from
31.8.
Coaching with supervisor is mandatory throughout.
Coaching with examinator is recommended between
sessions (i.e. drop in hours will be announced)

2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09

• Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
• 2018-12-09 - Reports and productions
• Date will be announced later - Other assignments