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 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
- 2 (2019-10-28 to 2019-12-31)
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 13.9 (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
- Kietz Tove
- Pehrsson Patrik
- Puukko Linda
- Stenius Andreas
- Stenius Minna
- Tigerstedt Christa
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (35 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
More details in itslearning, i.e. intro ppt .
Title hand in 13.9.(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
2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08
Assessment methods
- 2019-12-13 - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019-08-30 | 11:00 - 12:30 | D4109 | Seminars | Kick off with important information about how we proceed! | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-09-09 | 13:15 - 15:45 | B320 | Seminars | Thesis review workshop, 5 points | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-10-04 | 09:15 - 11:45 | B320 | Seminars | Mandatory presentation of your topic, title and thought of rqs (face to face). | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-10-14 | 16:30 - 18:00 | B320 | Seminars | Presentation of the Introduction, chapter 1. Supervisors are joining the meeting!We are quite many so this booking needs to be extended or then we will find an additional session! | Björk Kaj-Mikael Fabricius Susanna Forsström Mikael Halmén Mia Henriksson Robert Kietz Tove Pehrsson Patrik Puukko Linda Stenius Andreas Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-11-29 | 12:30 - 15:00 | B320 | Seminars | Session moved from 8.11 to 29.11. Method presentation. Session held in class or in Zoom. Go to the session you signed up for! In B320 at 12.30-14.00, in Zoom https://arcada.zoom.us/j/7567553130 at 14.15-15. | Tigerstedt Christa |
2019-12-13 | 09:30 - 14:00 | B320 | Seminars | Presentation of the final seminars report (Thesis chapter 1,2,3). Supervisors attend this final meeting. MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS. Presentations per supervisor: Andreas (see separate message) Tove in D4110, Patrik in B327, Mikael (see separate message), Mia in D4103, Susanna i D4104, Robert in B516, Kaj-Mikael in A311, Christa in A510. We will probably end around 12! | Björk Kaj-Mikael Fabricius Susanna Forsström Mikael Halmén Mia Henriksson Robert Kietz Tove Pehrsson Patrik Stenius Andreas Tigerstedt Christa |