Course
Bachelor's thesis in Tourism Management (BRLBAO)
The bachelor thesis is the final part of the study program.The thesis is an independent study in which one should use the knowledge gained in the program.The thesis work gives the student training in critical problem formulation as well as presentation and writing skills. In addition, students will gain training in documenting and citing academic material to illustrate or solve the selected problem.An information meeting will be held during fall semester (in the fifth semester) with presentation of relevant topics and themes. It is possible to write assignments in collaboration with industry.In January, a method week will be held and students should have completed a required course in methodology and seminar before they submit a project plan. The project plan is approved by the supervisor.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2015-2016. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
BRLBAO
Vekting (stp)
20
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English, Norwegian
Antall semestre
2
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
It is estimated a working time of one term to write a thesis in accordance with the number of points given. The students can work independently or in groups up to four members. One has to choose a theme within the speciality branch one is a part of.
The school will arrange an information meeting in the autumn (the fifth term), prior to the writing term. Rules and theme suggestions will then be presented, and one will also hand out registration forms.
The students take contact with their personal supervisor. The theme of the thesis must be approved before the work may proceed.
Learning outcome
KnowledgeThrough the work with the bachelor thesis, studens should be able to:
- explain technical issues within the chosen topic
- acquire depth expertise in the chosen topic
SkillsThrough the work with the bachelor thesis, students should be able to:
- construct a research question and work systematically
- select and apply relevant theory
- select appropriate method in relation to the issues
- demonstrate understanding and application of the relevant method
General competenceThrough the work with the bachelor thesis, students should be able to:
- communicate their scientific contributions in written form through the requirements of a scientific publication
- communicate their scientific contributions in written form through the form requirements for a scientific publication