Knowledge

The student...

is able to demonstrate critical awareness of key theories within the focal area and the interface with related fields
is able to demonstrate critical awareness of key theories and the interface with related fields
is able to identify related problems in business and public sector and assess an appropriate methodological approach

Skills

The student...

is able to demonstrate advanced thinking skills (e.g., synthesis, reasoning, judgement and reflection)
is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the methods of research and evaluation relevant to focal area and the chosen business case of study
is able to conduct, report and evaluate a programme of research and solution related to a relevant problem within a business or public sector
is able to demonstrate competent project management skills (e.g., set objectives, plan and manage workload(s) and deliverables, monitor outcomes and manage time)

General competence

The student...

is able to demonstrate the ability to integrate practical business experience with relevant theories to develop the student's professional competence
is able to demonstrate the ability to reflect (critically) on content, approaches, techniques and tools
is able to contribute to professional knowledge and practice based on own original and high quality research and practice
is able to take responsibility to conduct a well planned and executed project at Master level

Subject description MS402

Master's Thesis