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
- International business 2021 - Thesis and research methods
- International business 2022 - Thesis and research methods
The course takes place in period
- 1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
- 2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)
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.
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
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 (7 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-08-09 to 2021-08-29
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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2021-09-03 | 12:00 - 14:00 | Seminars and Thesis Work (fall) | We will meet online in Zoom. Here is the link. Compulsory attendance Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68836208833 | Adlercreutz Erica Fabricius Susanna Forsström Mikael Henriksson Robert Stenius Andreas Wehren Anna |
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2021-09-13 | 14:30 - 16:00 | Seminarier och lärdomprov (höst) | En diskussion om syfte och forskningsfrågor kl 14.30-15.15 A disucussion about chapter 1, rq and aim at 15.15-16. Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68092158408?from=addon Meeting ID: 680 9215 8408 One tap mobile +493056795800,,68092158408# Germany +496938079883,,68092158408# 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: 680 9215 8408 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cvUGmFVqq Join by SIP 68092158408@109.105.112.236 68092158408@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 680 9215 8408 | Tigerstedt Christa |