Master's Thesis (30 op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- plan, carry out and evaluate a service development project within a given timeframe by applying appropriate methods
- manage and transform work contexts that are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches
- identify and formulate problems and solutions critically, independently and creatively
- use the specialised problem solving skills required in research and innovation in order to develop new procedures and knowledge and to integrate knowledge from different fields
- take responsibility for contributing to professional practice and knowledge
- carry out and manage project tasks, take initiatives, adopt a developmental approach to work and initiate and implement change processes

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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Toteutustapa

Thesis workshops
Supervision in small groups
Individual supervision

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation.

The thesis process progresses as a collaboration between the student, its commissioner and the supervisors. Students’ work is guided through workshops and personal tutoring.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

Thesis commissioner
Stakeholders of students R&D projects

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

International student group

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The extent of the master thesis is 30 ects. One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

The aim of the Master’s thesis is to develop the students’ ability to carry out a demanding research and development project independently. The aim is to allow students to deepen their ability to apply theories in practice, their analytical skills, their project management and R&D competence and their social skills. According to the Government Degree (423/2005), the aim of the Master’s thesis is to develop and demonstrate students’ ability to apply research data, to use selected methods for analyzing and solving work life problems and to carry out demanding specialist tasks independently.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5