Master's Thesis

2025/2026

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Must be able to understand the relevance of the chosen problem in relation to the role of information and communication technologies including specific knowledge on the kernel of the problem and the technical and social context
  • Must be able to understand at synthesis level relevant theories and methods in a way that underlines important properties, and thus document the knowledge about the applied theories, methods, evidence and delimitations within the problem field

Skills

  • Must be able to analyse and when relevant design a comprehensive service or solution that is technically founded, meets end-user requirements and is validated from a social perspective
  • Must be able to undertake a thorough analysis of specific applications for technology choices, strategic decisions and innovation
  • Must be able to analyse the possible methods to solve the problem, describe and assess the application of the chosen methods and how these influence the project results

Competences

  • Must be able to synthesize and describe the chosen problem and apply relevant theories, methods and empirical evidence
  • Must have competencies in applying communication theories and perform a critical analysis of the chosen problem
  • Must be able to contribute to the creative use of technologies to resolve user needs and improve organizational processes

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed at the start of §17; Structure and contents of the programme.

Exam

Exams

Name of examMaster's Thesis
Type of exam
Master's thesis/final project
ECTS30
Permitted aidsFind the information about the allowed tools on the exam specification
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingExternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleKandidatspeciale
Module codeESNDCLK4P2
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS30
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureCampus Copenhagen
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Information Technology (Digital Communication Leadership)
Study BoardStudy Board of Electronics and IT
DepartmentDepartment of Electronic Systems
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design