Recommended prerequisite for participation in
the module
The module adds to the knowledge obtained in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
semester.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
In the Master’s thesis the student has to demonstrate the
acquisition of competences, skills and knowledge that allow him/her
to master the profession of service design. The student will work
on a theme chosen together with the supervisor and possibly an
external company or organisation.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module will obtain the following
qualifications:
- Must have knowledge about the possibilities to
apply appropriate methodological approaches to specific study
areas
- Must have knowledge about design theories and
methods that focus on the design of advanced and complex
product-service systems
- Account for the scientific foundation, and scientific problem
areas, of the specialization
- Describe the state of the art of relevant research in the
specialization
Skills
Students who complete the module will obtain the following
qualifications:
- Must be able to work independently, to identify major problem
areas (analysis) and adequately address problems
and opportunities (synthesis)
- Must demonstrate the capability of analysing,
designing and representing innovative solutions
- Must demonstrate the ability to evaluate and
address (synthesis) major organisational and
business issues emerging in the design of a product-service
system
- Master the scientific methods and general skills associated
with the specialization.
- Produce a project report according to norms of the area, apply
correct terminology, document extensive command over relevant
literature, communicate and discuss the research-based foundation,
problem and results of the project orally, graphically and in
writing in a coherent manner
- Critically evaluate the results of the project in relation to
relevant literature and established scientific methods and models,
evaluate and discuss the project’s problem area in a relevant
scientific context.
- Evaluate and discuss the project’s potential for further
development
Competences
Students who complete the module will obtain the following
qualifications:
- Must be able to master design and development work in
situations that are complex, unpredictable and require new
solutions (synthesis)
- Must be able to independently initiate and implement
discipline-specific and interdisciplinary cooperation and assume
professional responsibility (synthesis)
- Must have the capability to independently take responsibility
for own professional development and specialisation
(synthesis)
- Participate in, and independently carry out, technological
development and research, and apply scientific methods in solving
complex problems.
- Plan, execute and manage complex research and/or development
tasks, and assume a professional responsibility for independently
carrying out, potentially cross-disciplinary, collaborations
- Independently assume responsibility for own scientific
development and specialization
Type of instruction
See general description of the types of instruction described in
§ 17.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Master’s Thesis |
Type of exam | Master's thesis/final project
Oral exam based on a project |
ECTS | 30 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See semester description. |
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 |