Study Guide

Objective

The Master’s thesis is a demanding development project or research work combining theory, praxis and creation of new knowledge. The thesis subject and aim are based on requirements and needs of working life.

By completing the thesis, the student demonstrates mastery of the following objectives:
- combine theoretical framework and pragmatic work with the contextual needs in a meaningful development project
- network and communicate professionally with relevant organisations and communities
- evaluate critically sources and methods, select the suitable ones and use them systematically and ethically
- possess the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development
- document, report and give presentations of the project and the final results

Content

The Master’s thesis process consists of three stages.

The aim of the third phase is to finalize the thesis. The focus is on completing the research and development work, analysing and presenting the results and the final concepts. The thesis is presented and discussed with the seminar participants and the supervisors.

Finally, the thesis is published and evaluated by the supervisors.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Master's thesis, part 1 and 2

Objective

The Master’s thesis is a demanding development project or research work combining theory, praxis and creation of new knowledge. The thesis subject and aim are based on requirements and needs of working life.

By completing the thesis, the student demonstrates mastery of the following objectives:
- combine theoretical framework and pragmatic work with the contextual needs in a meaningful development project
- network and communicate professionally with relevant organisations and communities
- evaluate critically sources and methods, select the suitable ones and use them systematically and ethically
- possess the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development
- document, report and give presentations of the project and the final results

Content

The Master’s thesis process consists of three stages.

The aim of the third phase is to finalize the thesis. The focus is on completing the research and development work, analysing and presenting the results and the final concepts. The thesis is presented and discussed with the seminar participants and the supervisors.

Finally, the thesis is published and evaluated by the supervisors.

Location and time

There will be three seminar possibilities during the semesters.

Autumn semester: August, September and November.
Spring semester: January, March and May.

Further information

information about the thesis guidelines, process and assessment will be published on itslearning platform.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

Master's thesis, part 1 and 2