Study Guide

Objective

he bachelor's thesis can be done individually or as a part of a larger research or development project. The aim of the thesis is that students are able to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired during their studies in their research. During the thesis process, students learn problem-solving, project work, scientific thinking, independent information retrieval, and how to report research results. Students can present the results of their research logically using correct language and professional terminology. The thesis process also allows students to be creative, experiment, and use innovative applications.

After the thesis, the student must do a maturity test. The student must demonstrate that they master their thesis's content and conclusions and produce a clear and consistent written presentation.

Content

Students are responsible for the choice of topic, which they often find during their practical training. Students discuss their choice of topic with the study programme for approval. Students must keep in touch with their supervisor throughout the thesis process. The thesis process includes a seminar in which the students present their topic and the final work.

Students are required to do a Maturity Test to receive their University of Applied Sciences degree. Students must be able to write about a topic related to the thesis, which indicates their knowledge of the topic and language skills. If a student has received his/her previous education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish, the student takes the Maturity Test in English. (See ammattikorkeakouluasetus 352/2003).

The student participates in five thesis seminars. Two seminars he/she listens to presentations of other students. He/she gives three presentations.
- Presentation of the Topic Analysis
- Presentation of the Thesis Plan
- Presentation of the completed Thesis

Course implementation consists of the following parts: thesis, seminar, and maturity test.

Qualifications

Professional writing skills
Research writing skills
Introduction to statistics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The thesis assessment criteria of SeAMK are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The thesis assessment criteria of SeAMK are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The thesis assessment criteria of SeAMK are applied.

Materials

To be negotiated on individual basis with the supervisor. This issue depends on the study topic.