Examination arrangement

Course content

The main work is an independent assignment that is rooted in issues from society and business or research and development work. The thesis will be given in the field of Information Technology in a broad sense and be based on relevant scientific theory.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate:

• has knowledge of establishing, planning and implementing projects on behalf of others.
• have in-depth knowledge of the topic covered by the thesis.
• has wide knowledge of adjacent subjects for the bachelor project.
• has knowledge of the requirements for written preparation of scientific reports.

Skills

The candidate:

• can execute a project within given time frames and in accordance with current requirements for follow-up and reporting.
• can choose and apply a working method suitable for a given problem.
• can find, evaluate, use and refer to information and subject matter and present it so as to illuminate a problem.
• can provide a critical assessment of results achieved.

General competence

The candidate:

• can communicate subject matter in writing and orally.
• can reflect on their own professional practice and put their work into a multidisciplinary context and adapt to the relevant work situation.
• can plan and execute information management projects on behalf of others.
• can carry out a project for a client with the emphasis on meeting the client's goals and requirements.
• can integrate previous knowledge from different topics and acquire new knowledge to answer a specific problem.

Learning methods and activities

The bachelor thesis is delivered as an online study. Science theory and method teaching is offered. Individual work is planned, with the opportunity to work in groups for those who want it. Close cooperation between the student(s) and the client is required. Each assignment is assigned to a supervisor. Emphasis is placed on regular meetings between the student(s) and the principal and between the student(s) and the supervisor.

Further on evaluation

The answer to the assignment must consist of

1. Project report and all sub-reports.
2. Presentation of the project to the client.
3. Attendance at agreed meetings with the supervisor. The meetings can be interactive online meetings.
4. Project handbook (timesheets and status lists etc.).

Repeat the next time the course is carried out.

Individual grades can be given even if the work is carried out in a group. Each individual contribution to the result must be stated in the submitted documentation.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

To start the Bachelor's thesis in Bachelor of Information Management, the student must have passed a minimum of 110 credits out of 120 scheduled credits from the first two years of this program of study. These 110 credits should include 60 study credits from the first academic year. Study requirements: The course is reserved for students admitted to the Bachelor of Information Management.