The course takes place in period
- 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
- 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)
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.
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
The student starts working on the final thesis
(chapters 1,2,3). At the
end of the course the student should hand-in the
final version of the
first part of the thesis.
All parts of the seminar report must be submitted
according to the
instructions given in each assignment in
itslearning. Students who fail
to submit an assignment will be removed from the
course and is
required to participate in the next course.
Mandatory attendance in the introductory session
according to the
timetable found in itslearning.
Teacher
- Adlercreutz Erica
- Fabricius Susanna
- Forsström Mikael
- Henriksson Robert
- Stenius Andreas
- Wehren Anna
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (31 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2022-12-26 to 2023-01-05
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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2023-01-12 | 15:30 - 17:30 | Seminars and Thesis Work (spring) | Susanna Fabricius is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66013887251 Meeting ID: 660 1388 7251 | Adlercreutz Erica Fabricius Susanna Forsström Mikael Henriksson Robert Stenius Andreas Wehren Anna |
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2023-02-01 | 12:30 - 14:00 | Information retrieval & Mendeley | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67523548032 Meeting ID: 675 2354 8032 | Småros Anna |