Master´s ThesisLaajuus (30 cr)

Objective

You will be able:
• to distinguish research and development needs rising from the daily work or from the current discussions in your professional field
• to independently carry out research process from the research objective, planning, implementation, up to the evaluation of master thesis
• to evaluate critically, constructively and ethically the existing research and development sources
• to act proficiently and competently in scientific seminar and communication situations

Content

How do I define my research or development topic and write a proposal for process?
How can I find background literature for my master´s thesis and write a research proposal?
How can I choose an adequate research or development method for my master´s thesis and how to justify my choice?
How can I implement my research or developing process using ethical principles?
How can report and publish the results of my thesis and other possible outcomes?
What are the principles and practices in master seminars?

Evaluation

a. find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise
b. solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation
d . be responsible for operations and develop them independently
g . communicate proficiently and systematically in their spoken and written native language and in one foreign language.