Execution of the Thesis Work (5 cr)

Objective

The student will be able to
- execute a development project useful for the working life or the profession in an independent,
responsible and collaborative manner
- communicate in different stages of the work both to peers and to other audiences in a clear, well
argumented and illustrative manner.

Content

- execution of the Thesis Work according to the Thesis plan
- co-operation with partners in Thesis project
- communication in research and development project
- work shops
- preparing Thesis report

Location and time

Thesis execution starts in August. The first meeting is 15th August.

Materials

Methodology literature
Professional resrach articles.

Teaching methods

Workshops
guidance
Independent and self-guided work.
Collaboration in thesis group.
Giving and receiving feedback.

Employer connections

Collaboration with the project partners depending on thesis subject

Exam schedules

The stages of the thesis can not be renewed. If the student does not advance the thesis according to the given schedule, she/he will move on to the next implementation

International connections

Kansainväliset yhteydet voivat liittyä esim.hanketyöhön

Student workload

Thesis execution requires the student to have good time management and an independent approach to work
In Thesis execution student the student is expected to work on a thesis and collect material. Student is expected to participate in guidance and attending to thesis workshops.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation: Final project (Bachelor's)"

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass, Fail
See the attachment "Framework for evaluation: Final project (Bachelor's)"

Assessment methods and criteria

The execution of thesis is evaluated on a pass/fail scale. Evaluation of implementation is done with the study course Utilization of the thesis, report and maturity sample.
The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis
Professional competence and development
• significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
• utilization of professional knowledge
• development of professional competence
• applicability in professional life
The methods used and the results obtained
• reliablility and ethics
• validity and innovation
• the usefulness of results
• the management of the thesis process and the development work
Communication and presentation
• structure and form
• the use of standard and professional language
• the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
• critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
• argumentation and use of reference source

Qualifications

Planning of the Thesis Work 5 ETCS

Further information

The areas and targets in the assessment of the Bachelor’s Thesis

Professional competence and development
- significance for the profession and the connection to professional practices
- utilization of professional knowledge
- development of professional competence
- applicability in professional life

The methods used and the results obtained
- reliablility and ethics
- validity and innovation
- the usefulness of results
- the management of the thesis process and the development work

Communication and presentation
- structure and form
- the use of standard and professional language
- the focus, clarity and consistency of the text and expressions
- critical, analytical and reflective nature of communication
- argumentation and use of reference sources