Master thesis in Industrial Asset Management (IAMMAS)
The master thesis is an independent student project within the field of Industrial asset management in which students can demonstrate their abilities to apply the knowledge acquired during their studies on solving a given project assignment, and their abilities to define, perform, and to deliver solutions to issues and challenges in the real practical world to become an engineer. The assignment will normally be carried out during the last semester of studies.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
IAMMAS
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
30
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed and passed his or her master thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes:
He/she
- is able to present and communicate extensive independent work
- can describe the problem clearly and masters the terms and expressions within the academic field
- has 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
- is able to analyse relevant theoretical models and/or studies supported by scientific research
- masters analysis of relevant scholarly tools and techniques
- is able to give an account of the academic problem and analyse results and independent conclusions according to the problem
- is able to reflect upon and evaluate his/her own work in a critical manner
- is able to defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Master thesis | 1/1 | 4.5 Months | Letter grades | All |
Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger, § 2-10 section 4:A candidate will generally have one attempt at a performing examination or Bachelor's or Master's thesis.a) Upon application, a second attempt may be granted if a candidate wishes to improve their grade. In such cases, the candidate may not be permitted to revise a previously submitted response, but must write a new response on a new basisb) Upon application, a candidate who has not passed the bachelor's or master's thesis may be granted a second attempt. In such cases, a reworked version of the bachelor's or master's thesis may be submitted, or a completely new thesis may be submitted. This must then be submitted by the specified deadline and will count as a new exam attempt.c) The Dean himself shall issue supplementary regulations for the completion and supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses.A bachelor´s or a master´s thesis not submitted in time will be graded Fail.Read more: http://student.uis.no/getfile.php/Intranett%20Studentsider%20og%20ansattsider/Reglar1.pdf