ØKB3113 Bachelor's Thesis

Contents and structure

The thesis deals with problems connected to the field of economics and business administration, specifically within finance and financial management. The thesis should primarily be directed towards practical problems or challenges in companies or public institutions.

Learning Outcome

The student:

• Has broad knowledge about central themes, theories, problems, processes, tools, and methods within fields in economics and business administration.
• Can utilize a critical understanding of knowledge within fields in economics and business administration.
• Can utilize her/his knowledge in a methodological report on a specific academic issue.

The student:

• Can further develop and apply the knowledge she/he has acquired in the the form of a practical problem, or through challenges in companies and/or public institutions.
• Is able to update knowledge she/he has already acquired and gather relevant research and development materials.
• Can apply theories in a wider perspective.
• Has mastered relevant academic tools, techniques, and forms of expression.

The student:

• Has developed an insight into relevant problems within fields in economics and business administration.
• Can plan and carry out the corresponding project.
• Is able to convey the thesis' problem(s), theories, and results, both in writing and orally.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 100 ECTS credits must be completed from economics and business administration courses before beginning to write the thesis in the 5th semester as well as passed th course "Methods for Social Science"

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed mandatory subjects on 1. and 2.year

Teaching methods

The students are encouraged to do their thesis work in groups of 3 - 4 people. The students will receive advising as needed. Before beginning, the advisor must approve the thesis' research question.

The students are encouraged to explore the possibility of doing their thesis together with students from the engineering or maritime study programs.

Compulsory learning activities

Yes

Assessment

Project, 100%

Grad scale A-F

The evaluation is based on the written thesis, an oral presentation, and an oral examination. The grade is a collective evaluation of both the written and oral performance.

In cases where several candidates jointly submit a thesis, all of the candidates must participate in the oral presentation and examination. They will all receive the same collective grade.

It is possible to appeal the collective grade. A new evaluation of the thesis will be undertaken and a new oral presentation and examination must be carried out.

If the thesis grade is to be appealed, all participating candidates must sign the complaint. The new evaluation will apply for the entire group of candidates.

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