IBE950 Master's Degree Thesis (Autumn 2027–Spring 2028)

Prerequisites:

All compulsory subjects must be completed and passed.

The student's learning outcome after passing the course

Knowledge about:

• how to define a problem and prepare research questions

• how to structure and organize a research project

• perform and write an academic report

Knowledge:

• Has advanced knowledge of the scholarly and methods in the field
• Can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field
• Can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field
• Can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field Has advanced knowledge within to plan and organize the project that forms the basis for the master's thesis

Skills:

• Can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
• Can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
• Can use relevant methods for research and scholarly and /or artistic development work in an independent manner
• Can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

General competence:

• Can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
• Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
• Can communicate extensive independent work and masters language and terminology of the academic field
• Can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
• Can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes

Assessment method: Master's thesis and oral presentation of the thesis. /

• Proportion: 100%./
• Grouping: Individual.
• Letter grade A – F