Master Thesis in Industrial Economics (INDMAS)

The master thesis is an independent project in which you will apply the knowledge acquired during your studies on solving a given assignment. It is through this assignment that you will show your abilities and qualities as a coming engineer.

The assignment will normally be carried out during the last semester of your studies, except the

master's thesis of 60 ECTS that run over two semesters. At this stage you will have acquired

the knowledge and know-how needed for accomplishing a relevant assignment in your studies


Course description for study year 2023-2024

Facts

Course code

INDMAS

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

30

Semester tution start

Spring, Autumn

Number of semesters

2

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by

Content

Most of the students are writing their master thesis within or in connection to a company. The company should be decided during the third semester. The thesis theme is chosen from the specialisations of the study program and/or the engineering specialisation of the student, in which primarily both technical and economic relations are handled.

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

Refer to Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology for requirements of credits (ECTS) to assign the master thesis.

Exam

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

Note that you primarily have only one attempt 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, 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 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 under 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 coordinator, the student 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 course 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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