The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- 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
- International business 2019 - Degree thesis
- International business 2020 - Degree thesis
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2020-08-01 to 2020-10-25)
- 2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)
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
- Individual planning and writing
- Presentation and feedback in groups
- Thesis writing
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Third year students, min. 105 ECTS ( work
placements are not included) and at least 30
credits in your major subject have to be
accomplished.
Additional information
Title hand in no later than 20.9 (detailed
timeline at first meeting). Students who
had in a title on time are assigned a thesis
supervisor.
The course will be held over two periods.
Recommended or required reading
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)
Study activities
- 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
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:
The student starts working on the final thesis
(chapters 1,2,3). At the end of the course the
student should present the final version of the
first part of the thesis and
present it orally, further the student should
be an opponent to another student's work. Oral
presentation at the end i mandatory.
The student should pass the
following examinations:
Approved title, intro and method writings
Approved seminar report (chapters 1, 2,3: half
thesis) and
presentation
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/sessions 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
- Tigerstedt Christa
- Broth Joacim
- Aspholm Ingalill
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (33 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
Kick off 4.9. If you plan to start the thesis you
have to join the first meeting.
More details in itslearning, i.e. intro ppt.
Title hand in 20.9.(date comes later)
Coaching with supervisor is mandatory
throughout.
Coaching with examiner is recommended between
sessions (i.e. drop in hours will be announced)
Course enrolment period
2020-05-18 to 2020-09-09
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2020-09-04 | 09:00 - 10:30 | Seminars - Introduction | Seminars kick off Time Sep 4, 2020 09:00 AM Helsinki Add to Google Calendar Outlook Calendar (.ics) Yahoo Calendar Meeting ID 676 1720 0076 Security Passcode 298888 Hide Waiting Room Invite Link https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67617200076?pwd=RzVqY3dZQVlPRUwvazFiREV2U04vQT09 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-09-21 | 12:00 - 14:00 | Seminars | Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Seminars Time: Sep 21, 2020 12 PM Helsinki Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64611895017?pwd=L0pQS2VzQ1lUcnN5Rk9uajRkSW8zQT09 Meeting ID: 646 1189 5017 Passcode: 988762 One tap mobile +358341092129,,64611895017# Finland +358942451488,,64611895017# Finland Dial by your location +358 3 4109 2129 Finland +358 9 4245 1488 Finland +358 9 7252 2471 Finland Meeting ID: 646 1189 5017 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/ccWtOvQwd Join by SIP 64611895017@109.105.112.236 64611895017@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 646 1189 5017 Passcode: 988762 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-10-06 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Seminars | Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Seminars Presentations Time: Oct 6, 2020 09:00 PM Helsinki Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61548806279?pwd=MklDMytRRTdBRFljQStrUnd2K1BLUT09 Meeting ID: 615 4880 6279 Passcode: 929945 One tap mobile +496938079883,,61548806279# Germany +496950502596,,61548806279# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 30 5679 5800 Germany Meeting ID: 615 4880 6279 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cD42FsJ2m Join by SIP 61548806279@109.105.112.236 61548806279@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 615 4880 6279 Passcode: 929945 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-10-22 | 14:30 - 15:30 | Seminars (fall) | Method chapter structure and Q & A Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Seminars Method session/Seminarium Metod session Time: Oct 22, 2020 02:30 PM Helsinki Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61422020724 Meeting ID: 614 2202 0724 One tap mobile +493056795800,,61422020724# Germany +496938079883,,61422020724# Germany Dial by your location +49 30 5679 5800 Germany +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany Meeting ID: 614 2202 0724 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cQUPsaHof Join by SIP 61422020724@109.105.112.236 61422020724@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 614 2202 0724 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-11-11 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Spring group chapter 1,2,3 presentations | Seminarreport presentation (chapters 1,2,3) , spring group https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67111629630 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-11-27 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Seminars | Method chapter presentations. Hand in ppt beforehand. Registration will be added to its. 5 points. Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Seminars Method chapter presentation Time: Nov 27, 2020 09:00 AM Helsinki Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61464360495 Meeting ID: 614 6436 0495 One tap mobile +496938079883,,61464360495# Germany +496950502596,,61464360495# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 30 5679 5800 Germany Meeting ID: 614 6436 0495 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cugek2Ulr Join by SIP 61464360495@109.105.112.236 61464360495@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 614 6436 0495 Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Seminars Method chapter presentation Time: Nov 27, 2020 09:00 AM Helsinki Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61464360495 Meeting ID: 614 6436 0495 One tap mobile +496938079883,,61464360495# Germany +496950502596,,61464360495# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 30 5679 5800 Germany Meeting ID: 614 6436 0495 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cugek2Ulr Join by SIP 61464360495@109.105.112.236 61464360495@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 614 6436 0495 | Tigerstedt Christa | |
2020-12-14 | 13:00 - 16:00 | Seminars | Man datory presentation of chapter 1,2,3. Those who have the following supervisors present: Susanna, Andreas, Linda, Mia, Linn (might change), Robert https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66837444937 | Fabricius Susanna Halmén Mia Henriksson Robert Hongell Linn Puukko Linda Stenius Andreas Tigerstedt Christa |
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2020-12-17 | 09:30 - 12:00 | Seminars (fall) | Seminar report presentations 2/2. Mandatory. Those who have the following supervisors present: Tove, Kaj-Mikael, Mikael, Christa, Niklas, Joacim, Patrik. Only those who handed in a full version 10.12 can present. Place: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 | Björk Kaj-Mikael Broth Joacim Eriksson Niklas Forsström Mikael Kietz Tove Pehrsson Patrik Tigerstedt Christa |
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2021-03-17 | 15:00 - 17:00 | Seminarium/Seminars höst2020 grupp/fall2020 group | Höstens grupp 2020 presenterar kap 1-3 (obligatoriskt) och avslutar därmed seminarium modulen. Fall group 2020 presents chapter 1-3 (mandatory) and will hereby finalize the seminars module. Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65371573435?from=addon Meeting ID: 653 7157 3435 One tap mobile +496938079883,,65371573435# Germany +496950502596,,65371573435# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 30 5679 5800 Germany Meeting ID: 653 7157 3435 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/curuliBMU Join by SIP 65371573435@109.105.112.236 65371573435@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 653 7157 3435 | Tigerstedt Christa |