Research and Development Project Implementation (20 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to plan the thesis process, collect the required data, implement the thesis, construct the artistic and/or pedagogical parts of the thesis, analyze the thesis process and write the thesis report.

• The student can plan, explain and implement the thesis in collaboration with the industry partners.
• The student is able to search for, process and evaluate information critically.
• The student can apply and evaluate the chosen research methods in an appropriate and ethical way.
• The student can utilize their own networks and partnerships in the thesis process.
• The student can construct structured artistic and/or pedagogical parts of the thesis.
• The student can construct the structure of the thesis report and discuss the thesis in a goal-directed and relevant way, taking into account the target audience.

Content

Drawing up a thesis plan. Responsible leading, implementation and knowledge formation processes. Constructing the artistic and/or pedagogical parts of the thesis. Writing the thesis report. Being active in networks and collaborating with the industry partners. Discussing and presenting the thesis contents.

Prerequisites

The student has sufficient professional skills to reach the learning outcomes of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the attachment “Master’s Thesis assessment criteria”.