Study Guide

Objective

The bachelor's thesis can be done individually or as a part of a larger research or development project. The aim of the thesis is to determine how well students apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired during their studies. During the thesis process, students practice problem-solving skills, acquire knowledge of project work, utilize scientific thinking skills, carry out independent information retrieval, and report research results. The student must 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.

Content

The thesis is a learning process in which students are engaged. The following are characteristics of a thesis process:
- Contains practical implications for the working world
- Exhibits analytical inquiry
- Close involvement of representatives of the working world, e.g. as advisors or evaluators
- Close connection between supervisor and student
- Appropriate application of theory into practice
- Creativity and innovation
- accepted maturity test
- participation in the thesis seminar
- course implementation consists of the following parts: thesis, seminar, and maturity test

In the University of Applied Sciences Decree (352/2003), the maturity test is defined as follows:
- "For the University of Applied Sciences degree, the student must write a maturity test in the field of his thesis, which shows familiarity with the field and Finnish or Swedish language skills. The University of Applied Sciences decides on the maturity test when the student is not required to comply with the rule referred to in section 8, subsection 1."

Qualifications

Basics of research and development. In addition, it is recommended to take a method course according to the chosen method.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

According to the criteria set for the assessment of theses at the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

Assessment criteria, good (3)

According to the criteria set for the assessment of theses at the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

According to the criteria set for the assessment of theses at the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences

Materials

Material associated with research and the students' own topic. The choice of material must be discussed with the supervisor.

Further information

Bachelor's thesis commissioned by a company or other organisation accrues 15 R&D credits.