Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Logistics
- Course Leader:
- Arild Hoff
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
LOG904-100 Proposal Presentation (Autumn 2023)
About the course
The proposal is the preparatory study for the master thesis. It should show the type of research design and method the students plan for their thesis. The written proposal is a report which should include an introduction, problem considered, theoretical framework, case description and method, data necessary, in addition to a detailed plan about how to conduct the research.
The proposal and the following master thesis can be written individually or by two students together. The proposal should be defended orally with a 15-minute presentation from the students and up to 30 minutes discussion based on questions from the supervisor and a grader.
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master of Science in Logistics
- Experience-based Master in Logistics
- Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics
- Master of Science in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility
Required prerequisite knowledge
Finalized the mandatory courses in the study program.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| LOG951 – Master's Degree Thesis | 5 |
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge:
- How to formulate a research problem
- Choosing relevant theory for a research project
- Evaluating what data material which is necessary for answering the problem on hand
- Planning and organizing the project considered in the master thesis
Skills:
- Writing a project plan for a master thesis
- Presenting a research project for an academic audience
General competence:
- Ability to plan and organize a larger academic project like a master thesis.
Examination
- Form of assessment: Home assessment
- Proportion: 100%%
- Duration: semester
- Grouping: Group
- Grading scale: Pass/fail
- Support material: All printed and written supporting material
- Form of assessment: Oral school assessment
- Proportion: %
- Duration: semester
- Grouping: Group
- Grading scale: It will not be graded in this topic
- Support material: All printed and written supporting material
Course evaluation
Written assignments and oral exam. Pass/Non pass. All lectures are mandatory.