Master Thesis in Industrial Economics (INDMAS)

The master thesis is an independent project where students apply the knowledge acquired during their studies to answer a research question within their academic field. This work provides an arena for students to go in depth on a topic they are passionate about, learn to think independently, develop analytical skills, and explore the scientific frontier in preparation for the job market as a civil engineer.


Course description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Course code

INDMAS

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

30

Semester tution start

Spring, Autumn

Number of semesters

2

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by

Content

The master thesis is an independent project where students apply the knowledge acquired during their studies to answer a research question within their academic field. This work provides an arena for students to go in depth on a topic they are passionate about, learn to think independently, develop analytical skills, and explore the scientific frontier in preparation for the job market as a civil engineer.

With the exception of those master's theses of 60 ECTS that run over two semesters, the thesis project will normally be carried out during the last semester of the master's studies. At this stage, students will have acquired the knowledge and know-how needed to accomplish a relevant scientific project.

Many students prefer to write their master thesis within or in connection to a company. In those cases, the company should be decided during the third semester.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed and passed his or her master thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes: They - are able to present and communicate extensive independent work - can describe the problem clearly and masters the terms and expressions within the academic field - have acquired an overview of relevant international literature, scientific reporting and ethical standards in the field, and manages to deal critically with various sources of information - are able to analyse relevant theoretical models and/or studies supported by scientific research - master analysis of relevant scholarly tools and techniques - are able to give an account of the academic problem and analyse results and independent conclusions according to the problem - are able to reflect upon and evaluate his/her own work in a critical manner - are able to defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model

Required prerequisite knowledge

Refer to Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology for ECTS requirement to qualify for doing the master thesis.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Hovedoppgave/Masteroppgave 1/1 4.5 Months Letter grades All

Note that there is mainly one attempt granted for writing the thesis, see section 3-10 number 4 in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at The University of StavangerA bachelor's or master's thesis that is not submitted by the deadline is considered not passed.For more information, important deadlines, and regulations, please see Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and TechnologyDeadline for withdrawal is April 1.

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Ruth Beatriz Pincinato

Course teacher:

Atle Øglend

Course teacher:

Roy Endre Holsvik Dahl

Course teacher:

Tone Bruvoll

Course teacher:

Ruth Beatriz Pincinato

Course coordinator:

Andreea-Laura Cojocaru

Course teacher:

Jostein Aleksandersen

Course teacher:

Petter Osmundsen

Course teacher:

Kristin Helen Roll

Course teacher:

Knut Erik Bang

Course teacher:

Sigbjørn Landazuri Tveteraas

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method of work

Independent project work with supervision

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Thesis (MINMAS_1) 30

Open for

Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Year

Course assessment

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.

Literature

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