Course - MSc thesis, professional master - TS500713
TS500713 - MSc thesis, professional master
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master thesis | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
To be defined individually
Learning outcome
Learning outcome has advanced knowledge within the academic field of leadership (including risk, issues and crisis management), and specialized insight into leadership of demanding operations has thorough knowledge of the scholarly theories and methods in the filed of leadership (including risk, issues and crisis management) can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field of leadership (including risk, issues and crisis management) is able to apply theory taught in the subjects in the master programme to individually solve new problems is able to plan, lead and report demanding operations is able to relate theory and concepts to evidence in a systematic way, and to draw appropriate conclusions based on the evidence is able to search information and establish new depth knowledge can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments can carry out an independent, limited research r development project regarding demanding operations under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics can critically evaluate own work in an objective and scientific matter can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects can communicate extensive independent work and terminology regarding leadership of demanding operations can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions regarding leadership of demanding operations, both with specialists and the general public can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within leadership of demanding operations
Learning methods and activities
The master's thesis is written as an individual report. The student will be appointed a supervisor from NTNU in Ålesund and possibly an external supervisor from a company for which the assignment should / can be written. The dissertation will be evaluated by an internal and an external examiner.
Mandatory gatherings will be organized during the subject to ensure appropriate progress.
An A3 sheet illustrating the work will be included in this preliminary study. A template for this presentation is available on the Master's website. This sheet should be updated when the master thesis is delivered.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignment
Further on evaluation
The purpose of the master's thesis is to show that the candidate is able to investigate a problem based on academic guidelines. This means that the thesis must follow scientific practice, including formal requirements for academic writing. The scope of the assignment must be between 70-90 pages and delivered individually. The assignment must be submitted digitally in INSPERA.
The form of assessment for the master's thesis is the assessment of the written document by an internal and an external examiner. A preliminary grade is set based on the written assessment. Following this, an oral examination is held. The purpose of the oral is to give the candidate the opportunity to clarify any ambiguities in the assignment / clarify understanding. It is the written document that forms the basis for the grade, but oral presentation can lead to the grade being adjusted. At the oral exam you will be asked if you want to know the grade before the oral exam start. You will receive your final grade after the oral adjusting exam.
If your MA dissertation receives an F or Fail, a new dissertation or a significantly revised dissertation can be submitted for a new and final evaluation. New and postponed exam: next semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Management of Demanding Marine Operations (MLAKMO)
Operational Maritime Management (830MDO)
Recommended previous knowledge
Fulfilled 60 ECTS credits and passed in all mandatory subjects when in program 830MDO.
Fulfilled 90 ETCS credits and passed all mandatory subjects when in program MLAKMO.
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Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Organization and Leadership
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Submission
2024-11-20
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Master thesis 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"