Master's 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 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

INDMAS

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

30

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

2

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The master's 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.

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
Thesis 1/1 4.5 Months Letter grades All

A bachelor's or master's thesis that is not submitted by the deadline is considered not passed.

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:

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

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

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