Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the Bachelor's thesis is to develop the students’ ability to apply research data and to use selected methods for analyzing and solving the problems of working life, and the readiness for independent, demanding expert work. The thesis is a broad and pragmatic development or research project that serves as a bridge between studying and working life, promoting the students’ transition to professional expertise.

After completing the course the students
- demonstrate that they are capable of independent and targeted scientific work and in-depth discussion of the topic of their choice and boundaries
- know the most common methods of research and information search in the field and are able to apply the selected methods in their own thesis project
- manage independent information search and are able to apply knowledge into practice and make suggestions for development for their thesis commissioner
- are able to apply the theoretical starting points of their own field of study in their thesis
- know how to consider the research ethics principles at various stages in the thesis process
- can solve a problem in accordance with the set goals
- produce a thesis report in accordance with the requirements of appearance and style, and other materials that may be related to the thesis.

Content (course unit)

Creating a Bachelor's Thesis in accordance with TAMK's instructions and processes. Maturity test is part of the course. The students are responsible for communicating with the supervisors and the clients. The students also present the thesis and create a poster for it.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Getting Started on the Thesis 5 cr.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The course will be accepted when evaluating the thesis.

Fail
The thesis is not yet ready for evaluation.

Assessment scale

0-5