Thesis Phase 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student
- knows the phases of the thesis process
- knows how to set objectives for the thesis project
- can search for information from different types of sources
- can define key concepts for the thesis project
- is able to set a realistic timetable for the thesis project
- understands the requirements for and structure of a thesis
- knows how to prepare a thesis plan.

Contents

Contents
- Thesis in Haaga-Helia
- Thesis process in Wihi
- The roles and duties of thesis students
- Confidentiality in theses
- Completing the commissioning agreement if applicable
- The content and scope of a thesis plan
- Information search, sources and critical assessment of sources
- Using in-text references in reporting
- Justifying methodological choices in research, development and innovation projects
- Reporting in accordance with Haaga-Helia reporting guidelines
- Self-management during the thesis process

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Reseach and Development Skills ANA001HH1AE

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Learning methods and guidance
- Lectures
- Assignments
- Group advising
- Personal thesis advising
- Independent study

Completing the thesis through credit transfer or demonstration: Contact your degree's thesis coordinator.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

See thesis assessment criteria in https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/thesis-bachelors-degree

Assessment criteria - grade 3

See thesis assessment criteria in https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/thesis-bachelors-degree

Assessment criteria - grade 5

See thesis assessment criteria in https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/thesis-bachelors-degree

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

During the thesis process, progress is marked with approved/failed according to degree-specific objectives.
After the thesis evaluation process is completed, H for ”approved” is replaced by the thesis grade.
A pass grade requires the completion of all assignments and uploading the approved thesis plan to Wihi.

Learning materials

Thesis instructions at haaga-helia.fi site https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/thesis-bachelors-degree.
Degree-specific instructions in Moodle