Study Guide

Objective

During the course, you will become acquainted with research and development activities and the principles that guide them. You will learn the approaches and methods of research and development and their application. During the course, you will increase your understanding of your thesis topic and you will gain a sound understanding of the approaches and methods applicable to your own thesis. At the end of the course, you will have a feasible thesis plan on the basis of which you will complete your thesis.

Content

Thesis instructions and assessment criteria, ethical guidelines, thesis process and content, research and development approaches and methods, thesis plan and reflection on your learning.

Teaching methods

The course includes a thesis kick-off session and a topic planning workshop which require mandatory attendance, as indicated in the schedule. The student can complete the learning assignments in the desired schedule during its implementation period before starting the thesis. The thesis topic must be approved before doing the learning assignments. Instructions for the course can be found in the Liiketalouden opinnäytetyö Moodle, see the page Opinnäytetyön aloitus.

Further information

See the instructions for starting a thesis in Liiketalouden opinnäytetyö Moodle (no key required).

If you have previously completed a university-level thesis, contact the course teacher before starting the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Thesis kick-off session, topic planning workshop and learning assignments.

Further information

A non-stop online course that a student can complete on his or her preferred schedule during its implementation period. The thesis topic must be approved before starting the course. Instructions for participating in the course can be found in the Liiketalouden opinnäytetyö Moodle. The course must be completed before starting the thesis.