The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2020-08-01 to 2020-10-25)
- 2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)
- 3 (2021-01-01 to 2021-03-21)
- 4 (2021-03-22 to 2021-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
Second
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
30 cr
Competency aims
The seminar is accomplished through an
ongoing Socratic dialogue. It is essentially a
place where assigned readings are discussed,
questions can be raised and debates can be
conducted. The Socratic method is a cooperative
argumentative dialogue between individuals, based
on asking and answering questions to stimulate
critical thinking and to draw out ideas and
underlying presuppositions.
Learning outcomes
The student will have first hand experience of
conducting applied research in media management.
The thesis seminar provides the
student feedback and guidance that will help
him/her to develop and finalize the thesis. Also,
the student develops skills in academic
presentation, argumentative dialogue and critical
thinking.
Course contents
The master's thesis project consists of a
research & development project, possibly for a
client or the student's employer, and a thesis
report with key results of the development
project. Students can start to develop the thesis
project already in the beginning of the program.
Every student needs to make at least one seminar
presentation and also to act as an opponent at
least once for a another presentation.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No pre-assignments.
Previous course names
None
Additional information
The model for a Master Thesis in media management
at Arcada is similar to a research article in
media studies. The length of such articles are
7000-10000 words. However, the thesis can also be
longer than that. The thesis should at least
include the following elements:
1) The relevance of the problem,
2) description of relationship to existing
knowledge,
3) Research question or hypothesis,
4) description of research method,
5) Results and
6) Discussion.
Recommended or required reading
- students read and comment each others texts.
- Every student will conduct a literature review
for the thesis.
- Bui, Yvonne N. (2014) How to write a master's
thesis. SAGE.
- Machi, Lawrence A. & McEvoy, Brenda T. (2012)
The literature review: Six steps to success.
- http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/426 External link
-
https://start.arcada.fi/sites/default/files/dokum
ent/examensarbete/writing_guide_2014.pdf
Study activities
- Individual- and group instruction - 0 hours
- Individual studies - 0 hours
- Seminars - 0 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 0 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
The thesis is examined by two examiners.
Teacher
- Nylund Mats
- Träskman Tomas
Examiner
Nylund Mats
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (19 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2020-08-10 to 2020-09-06
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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2020-09-23 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Master | Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats | |
2020-10-21 | 16:30 - 17:30 | Thesis Forum - Media Management | Zoom link: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats Stocchetti Matteo |
|
2020-10-21 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Master | Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats | |
2020-11-11 | 16:30 - 20:30 | Master | Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats | |
2020-12-11 | 10:30 - 11:30 | Thesis Forum - Media Management | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62666206257 | Nåls Jan Träskman Tomas |
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2020-12-14 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Thesis Forum - Media Management | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65918636420 Meeting ID: 659 1863 6420 Join by SIP 65918636420@109.105.112.236 65918636420@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 659 1863 6420 | Nåls Jan Träskman Tomas |
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2020-12-16 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Master | Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats | |
2021-01-20 | 16:30 - 20:00 | B517 | Master | ||
2021-02-17 | 16:30 - 20:00 | B517 | Master | ||
2021-03-10 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Master | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats | |
2021-03-30 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Thesis Forum - Media Management | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68719536431?pwd=WE0zcDdlMHN4bElCMXpId3NzQWpoUT09 Meeting ID: 687 1953 6431 Passcode: 237526 | Nylund Mats Träskman Tomas |
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2021-04-07 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Master | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats | |
2021-04-27 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Thesis Forum - Media Management | Zoom link: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65185752610?pwd=L24vZEN4eTNSc0M5eDhBQVErYWV3dz09 | Grönvall John Träskman Tomas |
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2021-05-05 | 16:30 - 20:00 | Master | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/4639358244 | Nylund Mats |