Master's ThesisLaajuus (30 ECTS)

Objective

The student concentrates on working individually and carries out a Final Project work. The project deepens his/her knowledge of his/her professional expertise. The student learns to evaluate his/her own expertise and complements those fields of expertise in an appropriate manner.

During carrying out the Final Project the student applies the data search methods relevant to his/her own field of study, adapts previously acquired information with new information and creates new solutions and interpretations. He/she will learn to perceive details when part of a larger context.

Content

- applying theory into practice
- argumentation, justifying your own ideas
- ideation, planning work
- methods
- reflection
- data management
- problem solving
- mastering independent working skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The following criteria are used for assessing the IM Master’s coursework (lecture involvement, discussion, written assignments and discussion leaders).

Satisfactory – 1 The coursework meets with most of the above criteria. The assignment meets more than three of the above criteria in a satisfactory manner.

1. The student shows an understanding of the relevant course content in relation to the contents of the articles, lectures and discussion.
2. Student texts/presentations demonstrate an understanding of the article/lecture content and an ability to select, interpret and justify key messages in a grounded manner.
3. The student shows interconnections between the proposed concepts and current business practice, showing abilities of reflection, evaluation and discussion.
4. The student shows professional initiative, active participation and responsibility in both individual and team work.
5. Student assignment is written in line with academic writing practice and instructions for Master’s Thesis, using the Harvard Referencing system, with references both in the text as well as reference list. The texts are written in coherent, fluent English.
6. The student shows the ability to collect valid knowledge for his/her topic from outside the course sources by using scholarly search tools, by questioning current business practice and by practicing source critique.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good – 3 The coursework meets with most of the above criteria. Additionally the assignment shows good quality performance in three or more of the criteria or otherwise good interpretation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent - 5 The coursework meets with all the above six criteria. Additionally the assignment shows excellence in three or more of the above criteria or otherwise deviating excellence.