Course

Master's Thesis in Risk Analysis (RISMAS)

Facts

Course code RISMAS

Credits (ECTS) 30

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English, Norwegian

Number of semesters 2

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

The master's thesis is an independent project in which the student shall apply the knowledge acquired during the studies to solve a given assignment. It is through this assignment that that the student shows their abilities and qualities as a master's degree holder. The assignment is normally carried out during the last semester of the studies. At this stage, the student will have acquired the knowledge and skills needed for accomplishing a relevant assignment related to the studies.

Content

Literature review, analysis, and report writing. The content will vary depending on the topic of the thesis work. Students may write their master thesis on a topic defined together with and supervised by an external company/organisation and an internal supervisor, or on a topic supervised only by an internal supervisor.

Learning outcome

A candidate with a completed and passed master's thesis shall have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

  • have thorough knowledge of relevant concepts, principles, frameworks, methods and/or models within the part of the field of study covered by the problem addressed
  • have an overview of relevant scientific literature, other sources of information, and ethical standards in the field of study
  • have an understanding of what constitutes a contribution to the part of the field of study that the problem addressed relates to

Skills

  • demonstrate in-depth knowledge into and understanding of a more limited part of the field of study covered by the problem addressed
  • carry out a literature search and write a scientific report
  • master the terminology of the field of study
  • can use relevant methods and work forms
  • can describe the problem statement in a clear way
  • can be critical of different sources of information
  • can reflect on and critically evaluate own work

General competence

  • can communicate in writing on a comprehensive independent work
  • understand and follow the ethical standards for scientific work

Required prerequisite knowledge

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

Exam

Thesis

Weight 1/1

Duration 4.5 Months

Marks Letter grades

Aid All

The master's thesis is written individually or in pairs

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

Method of work

Supervised independent project work.

Open for

Master of Science in Risk Management

Master of Science in Risk Analysis and Governance

Master of Science in Risk Analysis

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.

Contact

Course teacher:
Eirik Bjorheim Abrahamsen
Head of Department:
Tore Markeset
Course teacher:
Terje Aven
Course teacher:
Roger Flage
Course coordinator:
Roger Flage
Course teacher:
Jan Roar Bakke
Course teacher:
Ingrid Glette-Iversen
Course teacher:
Frederic Emmanuel Bouder

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Safety, Economics and Planning

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1