Course - Building informatics and wood constructions, master's thesis - - MIB4900
Building informatics and wood constructions, master's thesis -
Choose study yearLessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
Academic content must be agreed with assigned supervisor within the field.
Learning outcome
The candidate
- shall complete a master thesis within the field.
- knows how to specialize within a particular topic by using scientific methods.
- is able to obtain complementary knowledge through literature studies and other source searches and combine this with theoretical knowledge.
- is able to carry out a comprehensive project, including preparing a project plan with milestones, report partial results and write a project report in accordance with established standards.
Learning methods and activities
Independent supervised project work
Further on evaluation
Rules regarding failure/re-take is described in NTNU Study Regulations §5-9.
The deadline for the assessment of the masters thesis is 3 months.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Building Informatics and Wood Constructions (MIBIT)
Required previous knowledge
The following requirements must be met before you are allowed to start working on your master’s thesis:
- You need to have completed all ordinary courses. You can apply to the faculty for an exemption if you have not completed all courses. The application must be submitted to the faculty and be recommended by your supervisor
- You need to have completed at least 12 weeks of compulsory work experience; the compulsory work experience must also have been approved by the faculty. For students attending the two-year master’s degree programme, the compulsory work experience period is 6 weeks. (Everything you need to know about trainee work). Note: Compulsory work experience requirements do not apply to students in international Master’s programmes
- You need to have completed all obligatory field work
If you have not completed all ordinary courses
If you want to apply for an exemption, the application must be recommended by your supervisor. By recommending and signing the application your supervisor confirms that the remaining subject(s) will not affect your ability to finish your master’s thesis. Be aware that:
- You will not be given exemption for a missing specialisation project
- You cannot have more than two remaining ordinary courses
- The remaining ordinary courses cannot be essential components in the master’s thesis
Course materials
Relevant literature for the project work will be selected by the student (under supervision of the responsible teacher)