The course takes place in period
- 3 (2020-01-01 to 2020-03-22)
- 4 (2020-03-23 to 2020-07-31)
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
THE FIRST SESSION IS MANDATORY. Title hand in
happens in mid-February (exact timeline presented
at the first meeting)
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
- Björk Kaj-Mikael
- Eriksson Niklas
- Fabricius Susanna
- Forsström Mikael
- Halmén Mia
- Henriksson Robert
- Hongell Linn
- Kietz Tove
- Pehrsson Patrik
- Puukko Linda
- Stenius Andreas
- Stenius Minna
- Tigerstedt Christa
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
2019-12-24 to 2020-01-20
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2020-01-20 | 08:30 - 10:00 | A311 | Seminars - Kick off | Kick off | Tigerstedt Christa |
2020-02-14 | 10:15 - 12:45 | A311 | Seminars | thesis reading workshop, 5+5 points | Tigerstedt Christa |
2020-03-06 | 09:30 - 11:45 | B522 | Seminars | MANDATORY: topic and title presentations (for all new thesis writers) | Tigerstedt Christa |
2020-03-20 | 09:00 - 10:30 | Seminars | Presentations of chapter 1 with the supervisors. Will be held in Zoom or in Teams. General coaching in Zoom Q&A 10-11, with Christa. See bulletin in its. | Björk Kaj-Mikael Fabricius Susanna Halmén Mia Henriksson Robert Hongell Linn Kietz Tove Stenius Andreas Tigerstedt Christa |
|
2020-04-16 | 10:15 - 12:45 | Seminars | Method chapter presentations done over Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-05-20 | 13:00 - 17:00 | Seminars | Mandatory: presentation of the seminar report (6000 words) , chapters 1-3 | Björk Kaj-Mikael Fabricius Susanna Halmén Mia Henriksson Robert Hongell Linn Kietz Tove Pehrsson Patrik Puukko Linda Stenius Andreas Tigerstedt Christa |