MASTER´S THESIS
| Structure Type: | Degree structure |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSYO0000 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SY 2013 |
| Level: | Master of Health Care / Master of Social Services |
| Credits: | 30 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Isosaari, Ulla |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The master’s thesis is a working life based development project, which compounds the core of the studies (30 ects) for the diploma. The thesis can be a research, project or a functional development project. The aim of the thesis in polytechnic master’s studies is to develop and show the ability to apply research information and use chosen methods to classify and solve the problems in working life and the preparedness for independent challenging expert work (Act 2005/423, 7a§). The thesis of polytechnic master’s degree emphasizes the student’s, polytechnic university’s and working life’s cooperation. The thesis is a research and development work which serves the working life and has a clear practical character and a task in regional development. In the polytechnic master’s thesis the central point is in applying the theoretical knowledge, innovativeness and deepening the professional expertise.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Courses in research methodology.
Contents
Seminar to generate the topic for the thesis, the mid-term seminar, personal tutoring, act as a opponent, presentation seminars, the native language teacher's tutoring, tutoring for library data acquisition.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Seminars, personal tutoring, working indipendently
Assessment Criteria
The criteria is in thesis handbook.
Assessment Methods
Numeric evaluation 1-5