•   Thesis Phase 1 THE7HH801-3013 24.10.2022-16.12.2022  5   (RZ20SH, ...) +-
    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.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Studies specified by the degree.
    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.
    Assessment criteria
    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
    Teaching methods and instruction

    • Lectures
    • Assignments
    • Personal guidance
    • Individual working
    Full time studies: weekly contact lessons, approximately 16 hours within 8 weeks

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Thesis page on MyNet
    Handouts in Moodle

    Working life connections

    Students are strongly encouraged to find a commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. The thesis project supports student’s professional development.

    Campus

    Haaga Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Online exam in Moodle during the course

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    International sources are used in the thesis.
    Commissioning party may be an international company or an organization.

    Timing

    24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Thesis subject plan Pre-test for the thesis process Thesis outline Thesis assessment assignment

    Enrollment

    13.06.2022 - 21.10.2022

    Content scheduling

    Starting level and linkage with other courses:
    The thesis phase 1 is studied after the module Research and innovation methods

    Groups
    • RZ20SH
    • RZ20ST
    • CONTACT
    Alternative learning methods

    a. Full time studies: weekly contact lessons, approximately 16 hours within 8 weeks

    Teachers

    Violeta Salonen, Riina Iloranta

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    To pass the module all assignments (inc. thesis outline) must be submitted and approved.
    Thesis ouline is uploaded in Konto and a thesis supervisor has approved it.

    Degree Programme

    HOTEM Degree Programme in Hospitality, Tourism and Experience Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5