ThesisLaajuus (15 cr)

Objective

Students will develop and demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills to a practical task requiring expertise related to their professional studies. The thesis will deepen their professional competence in RDI activities through a piece of research or a developmental or other project conducted as a thesis linked with working life. The thesis will ensure that students are sufficiently proficient in the written and spoken communication competences required in working life.

Content

Thesis start-up seminar
Approval of topic and topic analysis
Compilation of thesis plan, presentation and acting as an opponent
Academic Writing (attendance and exercises)
Thesis + thesis supervision seminars (participation)
Presentation seminar
Maturity test

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1-5:According to the KAMK thesis assessment criteria.

Execution methods

Thesis seminars and supervisor meetings are a compulsory part of the thesis process.
Student must complete academic writing and information retrieval courses in order to have permission to present their thesis plan.