AB-2-052

• 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

• 1 (2017-08-01 to 2017-10-22)
• 2 (2017-10-23 to 2017-12-31)

English

Compulsory

First

3

5 cr

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

-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.

- Finding the topic and aim of the thesis project
- Research plan
- Individual planning and writing
- Presentation and feedback in groups

Third year students, min. 105 ECTS

Research methodology and seminars (2014-15)

The course will be held over two periods. The
lectures are during period 1 and the
presentations during period 2.
When the course is graded the student will
receive his/her tutor for the thesis process.

Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. 3rd edition,
2011 or the latest available. Business Research Methods.
London: Oxford
University Press
AND other relevant material added by the
lecturer, individual reading material will be
recommended (needs based)

• 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

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

• Demonstrations and proficiency exams
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

The student should write a draft for his/her
thesis, write a problem definition and give the
aim description. At the end of the course the
student should present a written theory and
present it orally, further the student should
be an opponent to another students work.

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Examination 1: Approved research plan
Examination 2: Approved seminar report and
presentation (first thesis draft)
The student has to attend a certain amount of
coaching seminars to pass the course.

• Eldon Sveinn
• Fabricius Susanna
• Mildén Peter
• Puukko Linda
• Relander Siv
• Stenius Andreas
• Tigerstedt Christa
• Eriksson Niklas
• Henriksson Robert
• Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan

Tigerstedt Christa

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (26 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

2017-08-14 to 2017-09-10

• Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
• Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
• Date will be announced later - Other assignments