Master's thesis (30cr)

Objective

Students are able to carry out a development project or a study, which will contribute to their professional competence and to the development of their expertise. Students know how to seek information, explore national and international research relevant to the topic, write scientific texts, think critically and solve problems emerging during the process.

Content

Students set a professionally relevant research or development task and plan and implement a process that will bring the task to a conclusion. Students gather data that is essential for the process and combine them into a coherent, comprehensible report. Students will be supported by a supervising lecturer during the process.

Materials

The material consists of methodology literature and research that focuses on the topic of the thesis.

Teaching methods

Thesis work is a large task that the student manages independently supported by the teacher. Tutoring takes place in seminars, virtually and face-to-face meetings.

Employer connections

Cooperation with working life is essential in thesis work, however the amount and quality of this cooperation depend on the topic of the thesis.

International connections

International references are important part of the thesis work.

Student workload

30 ECTS equals to approximately 810 hours of work for student.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment is be based on SeAMK Thesis Assessment Criteria that can be found at the end of the Guidelines on Writing a Master’s Thesis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment is be based on SeAMK Thesis Assessment Criteria that can be found at the end of the Guidelines on Writing a Master’s Thesis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment is be based on SeAMK Thesis Assessment Criteria that can be found at the end of the Guidelines on Writing a Master’s Thesis.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.