YRIS1930 Master Level Research Tutorial (3 cr)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the nature of scientific dialogue
- Indentify a research area of interest
- Form appropriate research questions for a Master鈥檚 thesis
- Form a theoretical framework for a Master鈥檚 thesis
- Justify the choice of the research methods of their own Master鈥檚 thesis
- Identify features related to analyzing acquired empirical data
- Take part in academic discussions as presenters, peer students and commentators
- Produce a theme analysis and a research plan
Study methods
Seminar, autumn semester 1st and 2nd period
Active participation in interactive seminars, oral presentations.
Content
The seminar prepares students for scientific work in their Master's Thesis and provides insights into the scientific literature. This includes writing of a theme analysis and a research plan and constructive review of others' work. The students will receive counseling in how to formulate appropriate research questions, build a solid research setting, select suitable theories and develop a research plan for their master thesis.
Further information
Academic year II. In the mandatory major subject courses of the IBE programme there is required attendance of 80% of all lecture hours.
Assessment criteria
Accepted completion of the designated assignments.
Prerequisites
The students should have completed the majority of courses of the Master鈥檚 Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship.