Master's Thesis BA SIM

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Master's Thesis BA SIM
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. Recognise and analyse a problem in the specialist field. 2. Review the literature on a certain theme within the specialist field. 3. Make a research design of a complex problem in the specialist field and employ specific research methods. 4. Collect qualitative or quantitative data using appropriate data collection methods, analyse data and/or to design a solution in the specialist field. 5. Draw conclusions, make recommendations, reflect on generalisability of findings and identify limitations of a research in the specialist field. 6. Write a structured and insightful (research) report by exhibiting clear and precise use of English, and present and defend it orally. 7. Manage relevant stakeholders (e.g. thesis supervisor, group members, respondents, client company) in the master thesis project.
Omschrijving	The purpose of the master's thesis in Business Administration and Strategic Innovation Management is that the graduate demonstrates his or her ability to do research independently within the chosen specialization. Each semester, students can choose a preferred research theme from available research topics. In general teachers supervise a group of students working on the same theme or topic. Each supervisor defines a broad theme for the master's thesis projects he/ she is willing to supervise in a specific semester.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	-groepsbegeleiding ,  -individuele begeleiding (individual research project)
Toetsvorm	-individueel mondeling tentamen,  -individuele opdracht (Thesis and Graduation Manual MSc BA)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	Dr. P.J. Steinberg
Docent(en)	Prof. Dr. P.M.M. de Faria
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Depends on the chosen research theme and topic
Entreevoorwaarden	Students need 20 EC of their master of which 10 EC from mandatory, profile-specific courses.
Opmerkingen	Students can start their thesis 2 times a year at the beginning of semester 1 and 2. Thesis supervision only takes place during that semester; the final submission is at the end of the semester in which the thesis research started. Contact person: Dr P.J. Steinberg, email: p.j.steinberg@rug.nl Secretary: room 5411-0434, tel. +31(0)50 363 4111, email: i.b.a.neef@rug.nl
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc BA - Strategic Innovation Management/SIM  (basisprogramma MSc BA SIM) 1 semester II verplicht Wordt meerdere malen per jaar aangeboden 1 semester I keuze