SOD8 Preparations for the master’s thesis
Emnenavn på Norwegian Bokmål:
Preparations for the master’s thesis
Credits:
7,5
Course code:
SOD8
Level of study:
Executive Master
Teaching semester:
2026 Autumn
Assessment semester:
2026 Autumn
Language of instruction:
English
Year:
2026
Maximum number of students:
25
Person in charge
Andreas Wettre
Birger Sevaldson
Jonathan Romm
Course content
This module will review the requirements that apply to both the master’s thesis and academic texts, including academic accounts, source criticism, discussions and the expected structure of the master’s thesis as an academic text. The students will work on a topic through specific examples and an outline to produce a project description for their master’s thesis. The module includes lectures on individual topics that have not been sufficiently elucidated, such as ‘Industry as Laboratory’.
Learning outcome
- Ability to program, structure and start work on an academic thesis
- Completion of project description for the master’s thesis
Working and learning activities
The module is comprised of two seminars and literature studies. Through the module, the students work on developing a topic, case and structure for the master’s thesis to culminate in a project description. They will receive supervision and engage in discussions with fellow students.
Curriculum
An updated reading list will be provided at a later date.
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Individual | Pass / fail |