LOG904-100 Proposal Presentation (Autumn 2025)

ECTS Credits:
5
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for logistikk
Campus:
Molde
Course Leader:
Arild Hoff
Teaching language:
English
Study level:
{code=HN, name=Second degree level}
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

Contents

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

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 passing the exam

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.

Exam

  • 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.
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