Academic year 2020 - 2021

•     Master's Thesis KY00EE43-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021  30 credits  (K0620S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the thesis for a Master's degree is to develop and demonstrate not only ability to apply research information and use selected methods to analyse and solve problems related to professional life, but also to demonstrate readiness for independent expert work in demanding positions. In the thesis for a Metropolia Master's degree, the student aims to generate new competence and develop professional life and the field of study in an innovative way. (see Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Ltd, 2019)
  Learning outcomes
  The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a research and development project in co-operation with working life. The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practices and problem solving in working life. In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills. The student is able to work independently in expert positions of the field and as a developer and reformer of working life. The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.
  The student produces a written report of the research and development project and has good oral and written professional communication skills.
  In the maturity test, the student demonstrates good knowledge of the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

  Course contents

  All parts of the thesis process (selection of the subject, research and development process, thesis report) according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision, maturity test.
  The maturity test can be a press release, a publishable article, an executive summary or other informative text. The student agrees the form and target audience of the maturity test together with the thesis supervisor.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The research and development need has been described and its significance has been expressed from the partner organisation's viewpoint.
  The goals have been specified, but the argumentation is poor.
  The knowledge base is only partly connected to developing the field and conclusions. Key sources are missing. The student is familiar with basic source criticism.
  Research and development methods are described insufficiently and utilised superficially.
  Some relevant results have been obtained from the material. Conclusions have been drawn from the results and they have been presented in overall terms. Applicability of the results is discussed, but at a general level.
  Work does not proceed according to the targets and the chosen research approach. The choices made are justified superficially.
  The amount of self-managed development work is inadequate.
  Reliability and ethicality issues are dealt with to some extent.
  The thesis structure and linguistic expression need some improvement. The linguistic expression is rather clumsy.

  Good

  The research and development need has been described with clear and good argumentation. Its significance has been expressed from the viewpoint of the customer, partner organisation's operation, professional field and/or regional development.
  The goals have been clearly specified and the argumentation is appropriate.
  The knowledge base is relevant, versatile and international. The knowledge base guides developing the field naturally. The student has a good command of source criticism.
  The research and development methods are well chosen and applied carefully, appropriately and in a problem-oriented way.
  Relevant results have been obtained, leading to justified conclusions that have been clearly expressed. Applicability of the results is discussed, also in a wider context.
  The work process is implemented in a planned fashion and appropriately in terms of the research approach. The choices made are justified. Development work takes place under self-management.
  Reliability and ethicality issues are dealt with appropriately.
  The language is almost flawless, expert-level text that is well-structured. The appearance is very good and the text is fluent.

  Excellent

  The research and development need has been described and presented with very clear arguments, from many angles, from a social viewpoint and/or making use of research data available in the field.
  The research and development need's significance has been expressed with great expertise from the viewpoint of the customer, partner organisation, professional field and/or regional development.
  The goals have been specified and argued very clearly.
  The knowledge base is comprehensive and versatile also in terms of international literature. The knowledge base guides development of the field excellently. The student applies source criticism systematically.
  The reasoning for the selection of research and development methods is sound. The selected research and development methods are applied like an expert.
  A variety of and comprehensive results have been obtained from the material considering the targets and/or the research question. Discerning conclusions have been drawn from the results. Applicability of the results is discussed in a wider professional and working life context.
  Management of the work process and development work is constructive and responsible both in terms of planning and implementation.
  Reliability and ethicality issues are reflected on expertly and purposefully.
  The thesis creates a clear communicative package. The language is neat and fluent. The appearance is of high quality throughout.

  Further information

  The whole process of writing the thesis and all relevant products are taken into account in the evaluation of the master’s thesis. Special attention is paid on the ability to obtain, process and independently apply information, to identify, specify and solve professional problems in practical situations and to develop one’s own professional field. In the evaluation on the written part of the thesis attention is paid on both the subject matter and the language and layout of the finished work.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Leena Björkqvist

  Mode of delivery

  17% Face-to-face, 83% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Links to the material can be found on the course's Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Guided development-oriented independent research work:
  guidance, small group guidance, seminars

  Assessment methods and criteria

  competence-based assessment according to the curriculum

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  02.07.2020 - 20.09.2020

  • 30 credits

  Group(s)

  • K0620S6

  Seats

  10 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Laura-Maija Hero, Katri Halonen, Pia Strandman-Suontausta, Kulttuurituotanto Kulttuuripalvelut

  Unit, in charge

  School of Cultural Services and Music

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Cultural Management

  Unit location

  Hämeentie 135

  R&D proportion

  30 credits

  Virtual proportion

  25 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.