Master's Thesis CIMET
2015-2016 - IMT4903 - 30 ECTS

Prerequisite(s)

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Expected learning outcomes

After successfully completing the master thesis, the students are capable of:

clearly and independently, but with guidance from a supervisor, defining a significant and complex research and development (R&D) problem relevant to the master program
analyzing existing literature, theories, methods, and interpretations
independently acquiring new knowledge necessary to complete the project
planning and conducting necessary studies or experiments, organizing and analyzing data acquired, drawing defensible conclusions, and making recommendations based on these
documenting the results achieved in a scientific project, mastering the terminology of the field
presenting the results in oral form.

Topic(s)

The student shall pick a specific problem of relevance to the master's program. The topic must represent a challenge within the specific area and must require that the student adheres to practises that are common within the area. The topic must be preapproved by the supervisor.

Teaching Methods

Project work
Meeting(s)/Seminar(s)
Tutoring

Form(s) of Assessment

Evaluation of Project(s)

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

Both an oral presentation and a report will be evaluated according to the criteria given in the CIMET Learning Agreement. One final grade will be given.

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

At least two examiners from the CIMET consortium in accordance with the CIMET Learning Agreement.

Re-sit examination

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Additional information

This course is only available for students enrolled in the CIMET programme. To see the details on prerequisites and forms of assessments, please see the learning agreement between the four cooperating institutions.