Ideation and planning of the Master’s Thesis (10 cr)

Objective

The student is able to plan and justify a research and / or development project in cooperation 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 solving problems in working life.

The student is able to justify her/his decision.

Content

Selection of the subject, ideation and planning of the thesis

Implementation according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision

Location and time

Wed 24.1 at 9.00-12.30
THIS SEMINAR IS MANDATORY FOR ALL starting their theses spring 2024
Start first together in https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/9148892197 after which we divide in to supervisor vise zooms (each supervisor informs their own links)
Wed 6.3 at 9.00-12.30
THIS SEMINAR IS MANDATORY FOR ALL starting their theses spring 2024
Start first together in https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/9148892197 after which we divide in to supervisor vise zooms (each supervisor informs their own links)
Tuesday 16.4 at at 9.00-12.30
Wed 15.5 at 9.00-12.30

Workshops to support Master thesis
Groups: S1123S6, T1423S6, L0523S6, S2423S6
How to construct a thesis plan (EM) Zoom: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/9148892197
Workshops with the same content. It is mandatory for all to participate either of them.
Tu 16.1 at 9.00-10.00
Wed 20.3 at 9.00-10.00

Agreements and permits (EM) Zoom: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/9148892197
Groups: S1123S6, T1423S6, L0523S6, S2423S6, S1122S6, T1422S6, L0522S6, S2522S6B, S2522S6A https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/9148892197
Wed 6.3 at 1pm-2.30pm
Wed 15.5 at 1pm-2.30pm

Materials

As in the RDI skill and methods.

Teaching methods

Seminars, workshops, autonomous studying

Student must present one's own project in at least two seminars/semester.

It is mandatory to have one's cameras on in Master thesis seminars.

Employer connections

All thesis projects have a link to the working life.

Exam schedules

n/a

International connections

n/a

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

Thesis kick off, 4 hrs
Seminars, 8 hrs
Work shop, 10 hrs
Autonomous studies 111 hrs

Content scheduling

As presented in the Moodle platform

Further information

Supervisors: Eija Metsälä, Tricia Cleland Silva, Heini Maisala McDonnel, Salla Kivelä, Sanna Garam

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Prerequisite for passing is acceptance of the research protocol granted by the supervisor and the working life representative, when appropriate

Assessment methods and criteria

It is mandatory to participate How to construct research plan -workshop and in minimum one some other master thesis supporting workshop.
The student must present one's thesis proposal in at least two thesis seminars/semester.

Research proposal, Pass / fail