ING500 Master's Thesis

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master's Programme in Shift Entrepreneurship and Technology

Teaching language

English,

Recommended prerequisites

75 ECTS credits must be successfully completed in order to be assigned a supervisor for the master's thesis.

Course contents

The thesis must apply theories from the courses (both entrepreneurship and specialization courses). The thesis should be empirically based but discuss practical / empirical issues from two or more perspectives, using either quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods. The program offers regular progress seminars which emphasizes scientific writing and other elements of the master thesis process. 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student should:

• Have advanced knowledge of the field researched for the master’s thesis.

• Be able to evaluate research performed by others

• Be able to apply relevant scientific theory and methods in studying an academic issue, and independently analyze empirical data

• Be able to carry out a scientific project in line with academic standards and ethical norms for good research

• Be able to conduct an independent research project

Examination requirements

Two meetings with the supervisor and attendance and presentation during a seminar where all students present their work.

Teaching methods

The thesis is an independent study involving literature review, field work and data analysis.  The students receive supervision and are offered master thesis seminars. Estimated workload is about 810 hours.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written thesis with a graded mark. Written in groups of two students, with the possibility to apply to write alone. The students will receive one grade on the submitted thesis, which can be individually adjusted by maximum one grade (up or down) after the oral presentation. More information is provided on Canvas.