spring 2020
REI-3020 Master Thesis in Tourism - 50 ECTS
Objectives of the course
Knowledge
- knowledge of the structure and content of scientific works, primarily of monographs.
- knowledge of philosophy of science relevant for the research project.
- address issues of an academic and applied nature through the production of a sustained piece of research.
- demonstrate the ability to identify clear aims and objectives in research processes, to gather, understand, synthesize and analyze information and data effectively.
Skills
- develop research questions, collect and analyse data in a scientific manner within a limited time period.
- theoretically discuss the results, assess findings, and reflect critically and ethically on the research process.
- demonstrate the capacity to do independent, informed and critical analyses in relation to tourism.
- demonstrate originality in application of theory and research methodologies in order to complete an independent research project
General competence
- have the capacity to do an independent research project.
- relate to the literature in a research field, by assessing methodological and theoretical basis for scientific research.
- be an informed and critical participant in tourist-projects and debates regarding tourism
- contribute to innovation and innovation processes within tourism knowledge production.
Final exam
The course is closed and the last opportunity to take the exam after this semester is autumn 2021Please see this web site for more information
Assessment
The final assessment consists of a thesis and an oral exam.
The scope of the master's thesis is approximately 30 000 words, and there are two submission deadlines per year: 15 May and 1 November. Submission should be done in agreement with the supervisor.
Grading: A to E for pass, and F for fail.
- About the course
- Campus: Alta |
- ECTS: 50
- Course code: REI-3020
- Responsible unit
- Department of Tourism & Northern Studies