Course

Master Thesis (MSBMAS)

The master's thesis is a carefully crafted scholarly document which defines and explores a research question based on original ideas and arguments developed under the influence and inspiration of primary and / or secondary sources. The thesis should have a substantial research component and must be written under the guidance of an advisor. The thesis provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate expertise and represents a test of research independence and self-reliance within his or her field of specialization.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2023-2024. Merk at det kan komme endringer.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Fakta

Emnekode

MSBMAS

Vekting (stp)

30

Semester undervisningsstart

Autumn

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

2

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, students will:

  • Understand how to define, present and pursue a topical research question within their own field of specialization
  • Understand how to develop and conduct a scholarly based work of research
  • Have gained a thorough understanding of theories and methods that can be used to address the chosen research question

Skills

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Search relevant sources for theories and data that can address the chosen research question
  • Review existing theories and empirical evidence
  • Organize, summarize and analyze data, present and discuss results
  • Write clearly about the chosen research question, discuss results and implications

Forkunnskapskrav

Et av følgende alternativer:
Business Decisions (MØA102)
Data Analytics and Research Methods (MØA112)

Minimum 60 ECTS. All first-year courses must be passed.

(Exceptions can be granted in special cases, provided that all first-semester compulsory courses are completed. Any application for deviation will be considered individually.)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Master's thesis 1/1 1 Semesters Letter grades Inspera assessment — —


The thesis is written in groups of 2 persons.

(Exceptions can be granted in special cases. Any application for deviation will be considered individually.)

Fagperson(er)

Study Program Director:

Ingeborg Foldøy Solli

Course coordinator:

Ali Türkyilmaz

Method of work

A total of three writing seminars (two in the fall semester, one in the spring semester) will be provided as guidance for:

  • Selecting and narrowing down the topic
  • Composing appropriate research questions
  • Evaluating appropriate research design
  • Identifying relevant academic literature
  • Exploring the potential data sources
  • Seeking inputs from faculty members
  • Understanding the structures and expectations for academic writing

Åpent for

Business Administration - Master of Science

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Study Program Director:

Ingeborg Foldøy Solli

Course coordinator:

Ali Türkyilmaz

Tilbys av

UiS Business School

UiS School of Business and Law

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1