Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Successful conclusion of the first two semesters of the Operations and Innovation Management programme. Exemptions to this rule may be given, but only by decision of the Study Board of Industry and Global Business Development.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of the subject matter in the specific area of the project

Skills

• Plan, execute and report an extensive individual research project within an agreed time frame
• Apply scientific methodology in solving a wide variety of problems within the field of specialisation
• Perform scientific work in relevant topics of the field of the specialisation
• Apply a wide range of technologies and engineering methods in research and development projects in the field of specialization
• Write a well-structured project report, written with clear arguments including the following elements:
  • Develop and delimit an original formulation of the problem being investigated,
  • Critically explore and apply relevant theories and analytical approaches to the problem under investigation,
  • Assemble and process valid and reliable data, relevant to the problem and sub-problems under scrutiny,
  • Make a thorough, systematic, and comprehensive analysis of the problem under investigation
• Participate in or lead projects within the fields of the specialisation.

Competences

• Plan, execute and report an extensive individual research project within an agreed time frame
• Conduct technological development and research, and solve complicated technical problems using scientific methods
• Work independently with a project on a complex problem within their field of interest on the highest possible level within their specialisation
• Take part in both discipline-specific and interdisciplinary cooperation to solved complex problems
• Compare and critically evaluate the results of the project in relation to existing knowledge and accepted theories within the subject area
• Consider economic consequences and impact on society, environmental and safety issues related to the project
• Communicate a balanced view of the results and conclusions of the project in well-organized written and oral presentation

Type of instruction

In this module, the Master’s Thesis is carried out. The module constitutes independent project work and concludes the programme. Within the approved topic, the Master’s Thesis must document that the level of the programme has been attained.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 30 ECTS project module the expected workload is 900 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Master’s Thesis
Type of exam	Master's thesis/final project
ECTS	30
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	External examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

The master thesis can be conducted as a long master thesis using both the 3^rd and 4^th semester. If choosing to do a long master thesis, it has to include experimental work and has to be approved by the study board. The amount of experimental work must reflect the allotted ECTS.