Thesis (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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Prerequisites

Research and Development Methods

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.

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.

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

Qualifications

Research and Development Methods