spring 2012 SOK-3901 Master's Thesis in Economics - 30 ECTS

Type of course

Theoretical subject.

Course content

To complete the degree of Master in Economics a dissertation must be written on a relevant topic. The topic is decided upon by the student in consultation with an academic supervisor, and must be approved by the Department of Economics and Management. The dissertation is to be completed in a single term and must be delivered within a pre-specified deadline. A member of the academic staff supervises the dissertation work, but emphasis is placed upon the fact that this is an independent piece of work.

Objectives of the course

The aim of thesis is to produce a written dissertation in which economic principles and theory are applied to a specified topic. The topic will usually be chosen by the student and has to be approved by TUBS. Two master's students can get together to write a thesis

After completing the thesis, students will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding:

  • Students will gain knowledge and understanding in a limited area within the economic field.
  • Students will have developed their ability to work with a particular theme in a professional manner in a limited period of time.

Skills:

  • Be able to develop a research design and make a choice of methods
  • Be able to conduct theoretical and / or empirical analysis based on their own material and convey the results in a scientifically acceptable form.

Expertise:

  • Be able to plan and carry out minor research projects
  • Could relate to the literature on a research field
  • Could consider methodological and theoretical assumptions of scientific inquiry
  • Be able to communicate the results of their own and others' research.


Language of instruction and examination

English/Norwegian

Teaching methods

Supervision

Assessment

Dissertation.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available on request

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  • About the course
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  • ECTS: 30
  • Course code: SOK-3901