Master’s Thesis (30 cr)

Objective

The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a thesis in cooperation with working life. The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and follow the research ethics. The student is able to choose appropriate research and development strategies and methods to address the development needs and solve challenges of working life. In their work, the student is able to take initiative, act innovatively, and demonstrate good development and change management abilities, applying the principles of sustainable development. The student is able to work independently as an expert, developer and reformer of the field and to build collaboration with working life in order to produce useful information and develop its operations. The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process. The student is able to produce a written thesis report according to good research and development reporting and shows ability for professional communication nationally and internationally. In the maturity test, the student independently demonstrates solid knowledge and skills associated with the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

Content

• Selection and analysis of the topic
• Formulating a research or development plan
• Research permission
• Agreement on thesis collaboration
• Implementation of the research or development process
• Thesis reporting and maturity test

Teaching methods

The thesis (30 ECTS) included in the Master's Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing is a worklife-oriented research and development project carried out independently. A supervisor and an examiner are appointed for the thesis by the degree program. The work is also guided by a potential commissioning party.

Student workload

30 ECTS = 810 hours

Content scheduling

Content

- Analysis and selection of the topic
- Preparation of a research or development plan
- Possible research permission
- Agreement for research-based development work
- Implementation of the research or development process
- Thesis reporting and maturity test

Further information

Intended Learning Outcomes:

The student is able to justify, plan, implement, and evaluate their thesis in collaboration with working life. The student can make well-founded decisions at different stages of the thesis process. They can select appropriate strategies and methods for research and development to meet the needs of working life and solve problems.

The student can critically and effectively apply research and expert knowledge in their field while adhering to ethical research practices. In their work, the student demonstrates innovation, initiative, and strong development and change management skills, applying the principles of sustainable development.

The student can act independently as an expert, developer, and innovator in their field, building collaboration with working life to produce practical knowledge and improve operations. They can evaluate the research and development process and its impact on individuals, communities, and society.

The student can prepare a written thesis report per best practices in research and development reporting and demonstrates professional communication skills both nationally and internationally. In the maturity test, the student demonstrates in-depth mastery of their thesis topic and the ability to communicate its results expertly.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the Master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the Master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

For the assessment criteria, please refer to the Master’s thesis assessment criteria (Appendix - THESIS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA).

Assessment methods and criteria

1–5

The general evaluation criteria for Metropolia's Master's theses can be found on Moodle or the Metropolia website.