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:
- knowledge about the appropriate methodological approaches to
specific study areas
- knowledge about design theories and methods that focus on the
design of advanced and complex product-service systems
- knowledge about the relevant literature in the Service Design
field
With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be
able to:
- account for the scientific foundation, and scientific problem
areas
- describe the state of the art of relevant research
Skills
Students who complete the module will be able to:
- work independently, to identify major problem areas and
adequately address problems and opportunities
- analyse, design and represent innovative solutions
- evaluate and address major organisational and business issues
emerging in the design of a product-service system
With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be
able to:
- master the scientific methods and general skills associated
with the problem area
- 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 be able to:
- master design and development work in situations that are
complex, unpredictable and require new solutions
- independently initiate and implement discipline-specific and
interdisciplinary cooperation and assume professional
responsibility
With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be
able to:
- 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
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 |