Thesis Planning (5cr)

Objective

The student can make a realistic plan regarding his/her thesis topic and its objectives. He/she can also create the thesis structure and make necessary limitations of the topic. He/she can plan the implementation process and personal thesis schedule. The student knows what kind of theory is suitable to support his/her own research. He/she can take a critical approach towards his/her own thesis.

Content

• Choice of thesis topic and its commission
• Structure and objectives of the thesis
• Limitation of the topic
• Information retrieval, research data, topic-related concepts
• Planning the implementation and research methods
• Written and oral reporting

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
The student understands the role of research and development activity as part of today’s professional expertise and comprehends the objectives set for a thesis project of a Bachelor of Hospitality Management. The student has good knowledge of the Bachelor-level thesis and various research methods. He/she is able to retrieve, use, assess and apply information and can apply the gained knowledge in his/her own thesis project. The student shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in his/her activities. The student makes and presents a realistic thesis plan, which is approved by the thesis supervisor(s). All the assignments are performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Fail
The student does not complete the assignments according to the instructions and deadlines or does not attend the learning situations enough or at all.


These are the general assessment criteria. Please note that there might be more specific assessment criteria for learning assignments which will be given at the beginning of the study unit.