Course - Bachelor Thesis in Economics - SØK2013
Bachelor Thesis in Economics
About
About the course
Course content
The bachelor thesis topic can be any topic from the field of economics as long as it is approved by the department of economics. The department also appoints a supervisor.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
You learn
- to conduct research on an academic topic, both independently and as member of a group
- to write an academic work that meets the basic requirements for scientific presentation and argumentation
Skills
You should
- be able to formulate a problem and develop a specific research question
- be able to carry out an academic analysis and present the results in a bachelor's thesis
General competence
You must
- independently and in collaboration with other students, be able to organize, plan and carry out work that is to be delivered within a given deadline
Learning methods and activities
Seminars and individual supervision. The bachelor thesis is normally written in groups with maximum four students.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved project
Further on evaluation
The bachelor's thesis is graded with a letter grade.
In case of failure, a new attempt is allowed. The new attempt can be one out of two:
- either a significantly revised version of the first thesis that should be submitted the following autumn (deadline November 15),
- or the student submits a new thesis when the course is taught (in the spring semester).
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1001/MET1001, SØK1020, SØK1021, SØK1022, SØK1023, SØK1024, SØK1025, SØK1026, SØK1004 and SØK1005 - or equivalent courses.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Individual reading list
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SØK2901 | 5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- Economics
- Economics and Administration