Course content

The master’s thesis must include an independent scientific analysis of a topic within economics. The topic and analysis for the master’s thesis must be approved by the Department of Economics (ISØ). All students are entitled to supervision, and it is expected that you take advantage of the supervision offered. The department will appoint/assign a supervisor once the research question for the master’s thesis has been approved. The master’s thesis should generally be written in pairs. It is not allowed for more than two students to write together. If there is a particular need to submit the master’s thesis alone, the department can grant an exception to this rule. This must be applied for well in advance of starting the work. Supervision can be provided in English. The master’s thesis is assumed to have a scope corresponding to one semester’s work, and the work must be carried out in accordance with ISØ’s guidelines for master’s theses (https://www.ntnu.no/studier/msok/masteroppgaven).

Learning outcome

Knowledge

You learn

• How to carry out an independent research project
• In-depth knowledge of the limited theme of the master's thesis

Skills

You must

• Be able to carry out an independent research project from idea to finished product
• Be able to find and use relevant literature
• Be able to choose a method and carry out an empirical and/or theoretical analysis
• Be able to present scientific analyses and findings both orally and in written form

General competence

You must

• be able to work independently and organize and plan your own work within given deadlines
• be able to carry out analyzes that contain a high academic level and disseminate these

Learning methods and activities

Seminars and supervision.

Compulsory assignments

• Individual supervision.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Compulsory and elective courses included in the master's degree

Required previous knowledge

The course is open only to students who are admitted to the 5-year Master's programme in Economics.

Course materials

Individual reading list

Credit reductions