Thesis Phase 1Laajuus (0 - 5 cr)
Course unit code: THE7HH801
General information
- ECTS credits
- 0 - 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the module, the student is able to
• Know different stages of the thesis process
• Know the aim of her/his thesis
• Search for information in a variety of reliable sources.
• Define the key concepts of her/his thesis.
• Create a realistic schedule for her/his thesis
• Know requirements and the basic structure of the thesis.
• plan a research-based development project outline.
Contents
• Thesis at Haaga-Helia
• Thesis process and progress in Wihi
• Student’s role and responsibilities during the thesis process
• Confidentiality in theses
• Content and extent of the thesis
• Content and extent of a research-based development project
• Source information search, reliable information and critical evaluation of them.
• Formal referencing
• Selection criteria for research and innovation methods
• Thesis reporting according to Haaga-Helia reporting guidelines
• Self management during the thesis process.
Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin
Studies specified by the degree.
Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study
• Lectures
• Assignments
• Personal guidance
• Individual working
Assessment criteria - grade 1
See thesis assessment criteria in haaga-helia.fi
Assessment criteria - grade 3
See thesis assessment criteria in haaga-helia.fi
Assessment criteria - grade 5
See thesis assessment criteria in haaga-helia.fi
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
During the thesis process, progress is graded as pass/fail according to degree-specific objectives.
After the thesis evaluation process is completed, H for ”pass” is replaced by the thesis grade.
To pass the module all assignments (incl. research based development project outline = thesis outline) must be submitted and approved.
Research based development project outline is uploaded in Wihi and a thesis supervisor has approved it.
Learning materials
- Thesis page on haaga-helia.fi
-Handouts in Moodle