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Master's ThesisLaajuus (30 cr)

Code: YZZON100

Credits

30 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Sirpa Tuomi, Hyvinvointiyksikkö
  • Karo Saharinen, Teknologia, IT
  • Riikka Ahlgren, Liiketoiminta
  • Harri Peuranen, Teknologia
  • Pasi Lehtola, Teknologia
  • Tarja Ahopelto, Kielikeskus
  • Arja Kunnela, Kirjasto
  • Hannariina Honkanen, Teknologia, energia
  • Jyrki Kataja, Teknologia, biotalous

Objective

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is that you plan and implement work-based development work or research as your master's thesis.

Course competencies
Ethical competence
Learning and information management skills
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Course objectives
You follow good scientific practice in your master's thesis. You recognize the need to develop working life and implement research or development work as evidence of your competence. Your are able to report and present your thesis. You demonstrate your special expertise in the field with your master's thesis.

Content

Master's Thesis process and practices at JAMK
Research ethics and responsible conduct of research
Subject of thesis and electronic thesis topic proposal
Systematic information seeking
Preparation and presentation of a thesis plan, includes an ethical pre-assessment and a data or material management plan
Research writing
Implementation of the research or development part of the thesis: methods, data or material collection and analysis, and review of trustworthiness
Written, oral or visual publication of the results of research or development work in a community of experts
Finishing and assessment of the thesis and process

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of sufficient 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of good 3 and very good 4 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of excellent 5 is described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Further information

Research writing (3 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering.

Timing

01.01.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA16 - Biotalousinstituutti

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 28

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Tarja Stenman
  • Laura Vertainen
  • Tero Vesisenaho
  • Hannariina Honkanen

Objectives

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is that you plan and implement work-based development work or research as your master's thesis.

Course competencies
Ethical competence
Learning and information management skills
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Course objectives
You follow good scientific practice in your master's thesis. You recognize the need to develop working life and implement research or development work as evidence of your competence. Your are able to report and present your thesis. You demonstrate your special expertise in the field with your master's thesis.

Content

Master's Thesis process and practices at JAMK
Research ethics and responsible conduct of research
Subject of thesis and electronic thesis topic proposal
Systematic information seeking
Preparation and presentation of a thesis plan, includes an ethical pre-assessment and a data or material management plan
Research writing
Implementation of the research or development part of the thesis: methods, data or material collection and analysis, and review of trustworthiness
Written, oral or visual publication of the results of research or development work in a community of experts
Finishing and assessment of the thesis and process

Time and location

Master's thesis begins when you have made an electronic proposal for the thesis topic and you have named the main supervisor.

Learning materials and recommended literature

On the basis of systematic information seeking, the student obtains scientific literature suitable for the topic, problem solving and research or development methods of the thesis, which are referred to in the thesis in accordance with JAMK's reporting guidelines.

Recommended Reading Material
Stevens, J. S. & Crawford, S. L. Newest version. Project Reporting Instructions. JAMK University of Applied Sciences. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/projectreportinginstructions/

Master's thesis instructions and forms are in student's intranet in the part "Thesis and maturity test".

Teaching methods

Small group and individual guidance held by the main supervisor online as both online and contact meetings
Peer discussion and support
Presentation of the thesis topic and plan in small group meetings
Information seeking workshops held by an Information Specialist
A separate implementation of research writing provided by the JAMK Language Center
Independent work: systematic information seeking, writing a thesis plan, taking care of agreements and research permits related to the thesis, implementing the empirical or functional phase and collecting and analyzing data or material, writing a thesis according to JAMK's reporting or project guidelines, presenting the thesis, self-evaluation

Practical training and working life connections

The thesis is done as a working life-oriented research-based development work or research. It can also be connected to RDI project.

Student workload

1. Thesis planning 189 hours (7 cr)
- Information seeking workshops - carried out by an Information Specialist
- Systematic information seeking and familiarization with source material independently
- Writing and presenting a thesis plan and participating in small group and individual meetings
- Management of agreements and necessary research permit issues

2. Research writing conducted by JAMK Language Center 81 hours (3 cr)

3. Implementation phase 270 hours (10 cr)
- Empirical and functional phase, data collection and analysis
- Participation in small group and individual meetings

4. Thesis reporting and evaluation 270 hours (10 cr)
- Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Total 810 hours (30 cr, the workload of one credit is 27 hours)

Content scheduling

0. The thesis process begins with an electronic topic proposal and the appointment of a main supervisor.
1. Thesis planning: information acquisition workshops, small group and individual supervision. presentation and approval of the thesis plan incl. data or material collection instruments, thesis agreement and necessary research permitions
2. Writing a research, a separate non-stop implementation by the Language Center, to which you register
3. Thesis implementation: empirical or functional implementation phase of the thesis, data collection and analysis
4. Thesis reporting and evaluation: Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Further information for students

The thesis is assessed with separate thesis evaluation criteria.
The main supervisor of the thesis provides developmental feedback throughout the thesis process.
Assessment methods: self-assessment, thesis statement - host company or organisatio, supervisor's assessment, the assessment decision based on these documents is made by the YAMK thesis working group according to the degree regulations.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of sufficient 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of good 3 and very good 4 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of excellent 5 is described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Further information

Research writing (3 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering.

Enrollment

18.08.2020 - 31.01.2021

Timing

02.11.2020 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Virtual portion

3 op

RDI portion

30 op

Mode of delivery

90 % Face-to-face, 10 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Tiina Kuukkanen
  • Asta Suomi
  • Tapio Mäkelä
  • Sari Järvinen
  • Aila Pikkarainen
  • Tarja Tapio
  • Irmeli Matilainen
  • Hanna Hopia
  • Kari Jaatinen
  • Merja Kurunsaari
  • Hannele Tyrväinen
  • Riitta Räsänen
  • Kaisu Paalanen
  • Katja Kokkinen
  • Sirpa Tuomi
  • Sanna Sihvonen
Teacher in charge

Sirpa Tuomi

Groups
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management

Objectives

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is that you plan and implement work-based development work or research as your master's thesis.

Course competencies
Ethical competence
Learning and information management skills
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Course objectives
You follow good scientific practice in your master's thesis. You recognize the need to develop working life and implement research or development work as evidence of your competence. Your are able to report and present your thesis. You demonstrate your special expertise in the field with your master's thesis.

Content

Master's Thesis process and practices at JAMK
Research ethics and responsible conduct of research
Subject of thesis and electronic thesis topic proposal
Systematic information seeking
Preparation and presentation of a thesis plan, includes an ethical pre-assessment and a data or material management plan
Research writing
Implementation of the research or development part of the thesis: methods, data or material collection and analysis, and review of trustworthiness
Written, oral or visual publication of the results of research or development work in a community of experts
Finishing and assessment of the thesis and process

Time and location

Master's thesis begins when you have made an electronic proposal for the thesis topic and you have named the main supervisor. The main supervisor schedules the small group and individual supervision of the thesis with his / her group. Small group and individual counselling meetings are mainly on-line.

Learning materials and recommended literature

On the basis of systematic information seeking, the student obtains scientific literature suitable for the topic, problem solving and research or development methods of the thesis, which are referred to in the thesis in accordance with JAMK's reporting guidelines.

Recommended Reading Material
Stevens, J. S. & Crawford, S. L. Newest version. Project Reporting Instructions. JAMK University of Applied Sciences. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/projectreportinginstructions/

Master's thesis instructions and forms are in student's intranet in the part "Thesis and maturity test".

Teaching methods

Small group and individual guidance held by the main supervisor online as both online and contact meetings
Peer discussion and support
Presentation of the thesis topic and plan in small group meetings
Information seeking workshops held by an Information Specialist
A separate implementation of research writing provided by the JAMK Language Center
Independent work: systematic information seeking, writing a thesis plan, taking care of agreements and research permits related to the thesis, implementing the empirical or functional phase and collecting and analyzing data or material, writing a thesis according to JAMK's reporting or project guidelines, presenting the thesis, self-evaluation

Practical training and working life connections

The thesis is done as a working life-oriented research-based development work or research. It can also be connected to RDI project.

International connections

Students of the Master's degree program in social services and health care can apply for the Double-Degree Program (DDP) with the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) in Austria during the first semester of their studies. In the double degree program, the Master's thesis is done in English and is part of the double degree studies.

Student workload

1. Thesis planning 189 hours (7 cr)
- Information seeking workshops - carried out by an Information Specialist
- Systematic information seeking and familiarization with source material independently
- Writing and presenting a thesis plan and participating in small group and individual meetings
- Management of agreements and necessary research permit issues

2. Research writing conducted by JAMK Language Center 81 hours (3 cr)

3. Implementation phase 270 hours (10 cr)
- Empirical and functional phase, data collection and analysis
- Participation in small group and individual meetings

4. Thesis reporting and evaluation 270 hours (10 cr)
- Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Total 810 hours (30 cr, the workload of one credit is 27 hours)

Content scheduling

0. The thesis process begins with an electronic topic proposal and the appointment of a main supervisor.
1. Thesis planning: information acquisition workshops, small group and individual supervision. presentation and approval of the thesis plan incl. data or material collection instruments, thesis agreement and necessary research permitions
2. Writing a research, a separate non-stop implementation by the Language Center, to which you register
3. Thesis implementation: empirical or functional implementation phase of the thesis, data collection and analysis
4. Thesis reporting and evaluation: Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Further information for students

The thesis is assessed with separate thesis evaluation criteria.
The main supervisor of the thesis provides developmental feedback throughout the thesis process.
Assessment methods: self-assessment, thesis statement - host company or organisatio, supervisor's assessment, the assessment decision based on these documents is made by the YAMK thesis working group according to the degree regulations.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of sufficient 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of good 3 and very good 4 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of excellent 5 is described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Further information

Research writing (3 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering.

Enrollment

01.08.2020 - 31.08.2020

Timing

03.08.2020 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Virtual portion

25 op

RDI portion

30 op

Mode of delivery

17 % Face-to-face, 83 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Kari Hytönen
  • Matti Siistonen
  • Hannariina Honkanen
  • Miikka Parviainen
  • Marjukka Nuutinen
  • Hannu Kivistö
  • Tarja Ahopelto
  • Olli Väänänen
  • Jaakko Oksanen
  • Harri Tuukkanen
  • Janne Lappi
  • Päivi Korpivaara
Teacher in charge

Olli Väänänen

Groups
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is that you plan and implement work-based development work or research as your master's thesis.

Course competencies
Ethical competence
Learning and information management skills
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Course objectives
You follow good scientific practice in your master's thesis. You recognize the need to develop working life and implement research or development work as evidence of your competence. Your are able to report and present your thesis. You demonstrate your special expertise in the field with your master's thesis.

Content

Master's Thesis process and practices at JAMK
Research ethics and responsible conduct of research
Subject of thesis and electronic thesis topic proposal
Systematic information seeking
Preparation and presentation of a thesis plan, includes an ethical pre-assessment and a data or material management plan
Research writing
Implementation of the research or development part of the thesis: methods, data or material collection and analysis, and review of trustworthiness
Written, oral or visual publication of the results of research or development work in a community of experts
Finishing and assessment of the thesis and process

Time and location

Master's thesis begins when you have made an electronic proposal for the thesis topic and you have named the main supervisor.

Learning materials and recommended literature

On the basis of systematic information seeking, the student obtains scientific literature suitable for the topic, problem solving and research or development methods of the thesis, which are referred to in the thesis in accordance with JAMK's reporting guidelines.

Recommended Reading Material
Stevens, J. S. & Crawford, S. L. Newest version. Project Reporting Instructions. JAMK University of Applied Sciences. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/projectreportinginstructions/

Master's thesis instructions and forms are in student's intranet in the part "Thesis and maturity test".

Teaching methods

Small group and individual guidance held by the main supervisor online as both online and contact meetings
Peer discussion and support
Presentation of the thesis topic and plan in small group meetings
Information seeking workshops held by an Information Specialist
A separate implementation of research writing provided by the JAMK Language Center
Independent work: systematic information seeking, writing a thesis plan, taking care of agreements and research permits related to the thesis, implementing the empirical or functional phase and collecting and analyzing data or material, writing a thesis according to JAMK's reporting or project guidelines, presenting the thesis, self-evaluation

Practical training and working life connections

The thesis is done as a working life-oriented research-based development work or research. It can also be connected to RDI project.

Student workload

1. Thesis planning 189 hours (7 cr)
- Information seeking workshops - carried out by an Information Specialist
- Systematic information seeking and familiarization with source material independently
- Writing and presenting a thesis plan and participating in small group and individual meetings
- Management of agreements and necessary research permit issues

2. Research writing conducted by JAMK Language Center 81 hours (3 cr)

3. Implementation phase 270 hours (10 cr)
- Empirical and functional phase, data collection and analysis
- Participation in small group and individual meetings

4. Thesis reporting and evaluation 270 hours (10 cr)
- Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Total 810 hours (30 cr, the workload of one credit is 27 hours)

Content scheduling

0. The thesis process begins with an electronic topic proposal and the appointment of a main supervisor.
1. Thesis planning: information acquisition workshops, small group and individual supervision. presentation and approval of the thesis plan incl. data or material collection instruments, thesis agreement and necessary research permitions
2. Writing a research, a separate non-stop implementation by the Language Center, to which you register
3. Thesis implementation: empirical or functional implementation phase of the thesis, data collection and analysis
4. Thesis reporting and evaluation: Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Further information for students

The thesis is assessed with separate thesis evaluation criteria.
The main supervisor of the thesis provides developmental feedback throughout the thesis process.
Assessment methods: self-assessment, thesis statement - host company or organisatio, supervisor's assessment, the assessment decision based on these documents is made by the YAMK thesis working group according to the degree regulations.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of sufficient 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of good 3 and very good 4 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of excellent 5 is described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Further information

Research writing (3 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering.

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Virtual portion

25 op

RDI portion

30 op

Mode of delivery

17 % Face-to-face, 83 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Eero Aarresola
  • Emilia Lahdenperä
  • Sanna Nieminen
  • Hannele Tyrväinen
Teacher in charge

Eero Aarresola

Groups
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YLO19S1
    Logistiikka
  • YTV19S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, teknologia

Objectives

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is that you plan and implement work-based development work or research as your master's thesis.

Course competencies
Ethical competence
Learning and information management skills
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Course objectives
You follow good scientific practice in your master's thesis. You recognize the need to develop working life and implement research or development work as evidence of your competence. Your are able to report and present your thesis. You demonstrate your special expertise in the field with your master's thesis.

Content

Master's Thesis process and practices at JAMK
Research ethics and responsible conduct of research
Subject of thesis and electronic thesis topic proposal
Systematic information seeking
Preparation and presentation of a thesis plan, includes an ethical pre-assessment and a data or material management plan
Research writing
Implementation of the research or development part of the thesis: methods, data or material collection and analysis, and review of trustworthiness
Written, oral or visual publication of the results of research or development work in a community of experts
Finishing and assessment of the thesis and process

Time and location

Master's thesis begins when you have made an electronic proposal for the thesis topic and you have named the main supervisor.

Learning materials and recommended literature

On the basis of systematic information seeking, the student obtains scientific literature suitable for the topic, problem solving and research or development methods of the thesis, which are referred to in the thesis in accordance with JAMK's reporting guidelines.

Recommended Reading Material
Stevens, J. S. & Crawford, S. L. Newest version. Project Reporting Instructions. JAMK University of Applied Sciences. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/projectreportinginstructions/

Master's thesis instructions and forms are in student's intranet in the part "Thesis and maturity test".

Teaching methods

Small group and individual guidance held by the main supervisor online as both online and contact meetings
Peer discussion and support
Presentation of the thesis topic and plan in small group meetings
Information seeking workshops held by an Information Specialist
A separate implementation of research writing provided by the JAMK Language Center
Independent work: systematic information seeking, writing a thesis plan, taking care of agreements and research permits related to the thesis, implementing the empirical or functional phase and collecting and analyzing data or material, writing a thesis according to JAMK's reporting or project guidelines, presenting the thesis, self-evaluation

Practical training and working life connections

The thesis is done as a working life-oriented research-based development work or research. It can also be connected to RDI project.

Student workload

1. Thesis planning 189 hours (7 cr)
- Information seeking workshops - carried out by an Information Specialist
- Systematic information seeking and familiarization with source material independently
- Writing and presenting a thesis plan and participating in small group and individual meetings
- Management of agreements and necessary research permit issues

2. Research writing conducted by JAMK Language Center 81 hours (3 cr)

3. Implementation phase 270 hours (10 cr)
- Empirical and functional phase, data collection and analysis
- Participation in small group and individual meetings

4. Thesis reporting and evaluation 270 hours (10 cr)
- Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Total 810 hours (30 cr, the workload of one credit is 27 hours)

Content scheduling

0. The thesis process begins with an electronic topic proposal and the appointment of a main supervisor.
1. Thesis planning: information acquisition workshops, small group and individual supervision. presentation and approval of the thesis plan incl. data or material collection instruments, thesis agreement and necessary research permitions
2. Writing a research, a separate non-stop implementation by the Language Center, to which you register
3. Thesis implementation: empirical or functional implementation phase of the thesis, data collection and analysis
4. Thesis reporting and evaluation: Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Further information for students

The thesis is assessed with separate thesis evaluation criteria.
The main supervisor of the thesis provides developmental feedback throughout the thesis process.
Assessment methods: self-assessment, thesis statement - host company or organisation, supervisor's assessment, the assessment decision based on these documents is made by the YAMK thesis working group according to the degree regulations.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of sufficient 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of good 3 and very good 4 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of excellent 5 is described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Further information

Research writing (3 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering.

Timing

01.01.2020 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA11 - Teollisuustekniikka

Teachers
  • Sami Kalliomaa
  • Jouni Huotari
  • Matti Siistonen
  • Miikka Parviainen
  • Marjukka Nuutinen
  • Hannu Kivistö
  • Jaakko Oksanen
  • Harri Peuranen
  • Päivi Korpivaara
  • Esa Salmikangas
Teacher in charge

Päivi Korpivaara

Groups
  • YTJ19S1
    Teknologiaosaamisen johtaminen

Objectives

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is that you plan and implement work-based development work or research as your master's thesis.

Course competencies
Ethical competence
Learning and information management skills
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Course objectives
You follow good scientific practice in your master's thesis. You recognize the need to develop working life and implement research or development work as evidence of your competence. Your are able to report and present your thesis. You demonstrate your special expertise in the field with your master's thesis.

Content

Master's Thesis process and practices at JAMK
Research ethics and responsible conduct of research
Subject of thesis and electronic thesis topic proposal
Systematic information seeking
Preparation and presentation of a thesis plan, includes an ethical pre-assessment and a data or material management plan
Research writing
Implementation of the research or development part of the thesis: methods, data or material collection and analysis, and review of trustworthiness
Written, oral or visual publication of the results of research or development work in a community of experts
Finishing and assessment of the thesis and process

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of sufficient 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of good 3 and very good 4 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of excellent 5 is described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Further information

Research writing (3 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering.

Timing

01.01.2020 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

University Services

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
Teachers
  • Sami Kalliomaa
  • Anne Törn-Laapio
  • Pia Kreus
  • Francesca Allievi
  • Heidi Neuvonen
  • Anne Nurminen
  • Marianne Ekonen
  • Tarja Niemelä
  • Sini Seppelin
  • Elina Vaara
  • Aila Virtanen
  • Riikka Ahlgren
  • Pekka Pirinen
  • Minna Tunkkari-Eskelinen
  • Tarja Ahopelto
Groups
  • YHO19S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen

Objectives

The purpose of the course
The purpose of the course is that you plan and implement work-based development work or research as your master's thesis.

Course competencies
Ethical competence
Learning and information management skills
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Course objectives
You follow good scientific practice in your master's thesis. You recognize the need to develop working life and implement research or development work as evidence of your competence. Your are able to report and present your thesis. You demonstrate your special expertise in the field with your master's thesis.

Content

Master's Thesis process and practices at JAMK
Research ethics and responsible conduct of research
Subject of thesis and electronic thesis topic proposal
Systematic information seeking
Preparation and presentation of a thesis plan, includes an ethical pre-assessment and a data or material management plan
Research writing
Implementation of the research or development part of the thesis: methods, data or material collection and analysis, and review of trustworthiness
Written, oral or visual publication of the results of research or development work in a community of experts
Finishing and assessment of the thesis and process

Learning materials and recommended literature

On the basis of systematic information seeking, the student obtains scientific literature suitable for the topic, problem solving and research or development methods of the thesis, which are referred to in the thesis in accordance with JAMK's reporting guidelines.

Alternative completion methods

- Orientation phase: Presentation of thesis topic idea and electronic thesis topic proposal (1 cr) - Information seeking workshop and systematic information seeking for student's own thesis topic. Information seeking process and relevant databases are described in theses plan. (1 cr) - Planning: Written thesis plan and its presentation (4 cr) - Academic writing on-line course, when student is writing theoretical part of the thesis (3 cr) - Implementation / Empirical part and writing process (20 cr) - Finalizing thesis, public presentation and assessment process (1 cr) - Assessed and approved Master's thesis

Student workload

- Orientation 27 h (1 cr) - Information seeking workshops by JAMK library and systematic information seeking 27 h (1 cr) - Planning phase of thesis 108 h (4 cr) - Academic writing by JAMK Language center 81 h (3 cr) - Implementation / Empirical part 540 h (20 cr) - Finalizing phase and presentation 27 h (1 cr)Total 810 hours (1 cr is 27 hours of student's work)

Further information for students

Thesis supervisor(s)are nominated in connection with the approval of electronic subject proposal form.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of sufficient 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of good 3 and very good 4 are described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Master's thesis assessment criteria at the level of excellent 5 is described in separate Master's thesis assessment criteria.

Further information

Research writing (3 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering.