THESIS
| Structure Type: | Degree structure |
|---|---|
| Code: | TTO0000 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | TK 2017 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Credits: | 15 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Norrgård, Kenneth |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
It is enacted in the Degree Regulations in the 11th paragraph that the thesis is compulsory for all fields of study leading to a polytechnic degree. The thesis is an independent project in a larger scale the aim of which is to train the graduating student for solving problems comprehensively, combining thematic entities, studying the topic theoretically, using appropriate research methods, working logically and systematically, retrieving and using reference material, good written, illustrated and oral expression, acquiring abilities to develop one’s profession. The purpose of the thesis is to combine theoretical studies and practical working life and to facilitate the student’s changeover from the polytechnic to work as an expert in working life.
Contents
The nature of the thesis can be e.g. project or demonstration type or research project.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Starting seminar
Independent work and guidance
Interim seminar and guidance
Independent work and guidance
Presentation seminar
Maturity test
Assessment Criteria
5: utilise, apply and assess critically theories, concepts and methods competently in various situations
- combine, concepts and phenomena and form logical entities from them
- produce new information
- justify critically the choices made in the information retrieval from a professional, scientific and ethical point of view
- classify and compare various sources of information
- structure information obtained and modify it for various purposes and draw conclusions
- assess and justify the correctness and reliability of information both theoretically and applying it to one’s own work
- justify, giving the theoretical base, for the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- solve independently demanding problems using various problem-solving methods
- analyse and assess critically the needs for development in the field and present development measures fluently and logically both in writing and in speech using modern presentations technology
3: utilise the professional concepts fluently and consistently
- discuss the issues and phenomena of the field competently
- justify one’s own solutions and compare and analyse various points of view
- compile information systematically from various scientific sources
- compare various sources of information
- structure the information obtained and modify it for various purposes
- assess and justify the correctness and reliability of the information obtained
- apply ones’ skills to retrieve information in many ways in professional contexts
- justify , giving the theoretical base, for the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- solve professional problems occurring in practical activities
- understand and assess the needs for development in the field and present development measures
1: utilise systematically theories , principles and methods
- document the phenomena of the field
- communicate about the professional issues
- apply various techniques of information management
- search and structure important professional information
- assess and justify the information obtained
- apply ones’ skills to retrieve information in many ways in professional contexts
- justify, giving the theoretical base, for the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- solve professional problems occurring in practical activities
- recognise the needs for development and present development measures
Assessment Methods
Supervisor’s numeric grading and verbal evaluation
Self-evaluation
Opponent’s evaluation