Bachelor's Thesis (15 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Location and time

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Materials

General instructions for thesis as well as referencing guidelines are available in LINK:
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/thesis/Pages/default.aspx

A thesis template is available on LINK: see Document templates (or Thesis)
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Teaching methods

The first steps in thesis preparation are the selection and analysis of the topic. Read more about the process on the Thesis page on LINK. The thesis preparation includes acting as an opponent to another student’s thesis, presenting one’s own work, evaluation discussion and completing the maturity test.

Step-by-step instructions for Safety, Security and Risk Management students are available in Canvas workspace.

“The maturity test, which is part of the thesis, is taken by the student in Finnish or Swedish, in accordance with the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences. Students who have received their formal education outside of Finland or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish take the maturity test in either Finnish or English.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

Employer connections

The thesis is expected to demonstrate a clear connection to workplace development. For example, the goal may be to develop a service, action models or a new work culture. The thesis may be part of the research and development activities of the University of Applied Sciences.

Exam schedules

Every semester will begin with a session to provide necessary information for the Thesis process.
All other contact sessions during the semester will be Thesis plan and final Thesis presentation seminars.
Otherwise completion of the Thesis will be scheduled by the student, in cooperation with the Thesis supervisor.

If you are graduating, please note the important dates concerning the submission of the thesis.

The actual implementation schedule is directly visible to students in Pakki as calendar reservations, so this information does not need to be repeated in this field.

Completion alternatives

When applying for accreditation of prior learning,you should contact the Head of Student Affairs or the thesis coordinator (if the campus has one).

Please see LINK for further information: Study Path > Thesis

Student workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The prerequisite for starting the thesis is that the student has completed or is currently completing the study unit Methods for Research-based Development Work (or the study unit Research and Development Methods) or has equivalent competences that have been recognized as part of the degree through a demonstration of competence or credit transfer.

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.