MMO5017 Master thesis

- Knowledge

The candidate:

• Has knowledge of key directions within scientific theory
• Has knowledge of key research methods within maritime research
• Has insight into what scientific knowledge is and how this is developed
• Has practical and theoretical knowledge of the phases of a research project
• Has knowledge of applicable norms for research ethics

- Skills

The candidate:

• Is able to develop a research design and do theoretical and/or empirical analyses on own or existing material
• Can analyze and critically assess different sources of information
• Can reflect on research ethics and related issues
• Can formulate research questions and relate these to different methods
• Is able to use software for analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
• Can carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

- General competence

The candidate:

• Can reflect on and critically assess own and other people¿s work
• Can communicate extensive independent work and masters language and terminology of both the academic and maritime field
• Can analyze problems related to the profession, academia and research ethics
• Can discuss own and other¿s work with both specialists and the general public
• Is able to evaluate the quality of existing research literature
• Can use the knowledge and skills achieved through the work on the master¿s thesis on future research projects

Examination of the submitted master thesis, 100/100

Grade A-F

A research proposal with description of theme, progress plan and preliminary problem must be approved by the supervisor within a specified deadline.

The students must sign a supervision contract.