Master thesis
level of course unit
second cycle, Master
Learning outcomes of course unit
The graduate / the student:
* can independently write a scientific paper on a specialist topic in the field of product development, product management, smart products
prerequisites and co-requisites
none
course contents
* Supervising the students during the preparation of the Master thesis
* Presentation and discussion of the question/hypothesis, structure of the Master thesis, scientific methodology and formal design of the Master thesis
* Review of the analysis part and critical reflection for evaluation
* Structure of the thesis, appropriate division, clear result structure and conclusion
* Short overview of the Master's examination and its requirements
recommended or required reading
Atteslander, P.; Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung (13. A.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag; 2010
Bänsch, A.; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (11. A.). Berlin: De Gruyter Oldenbourg; 2013
Mayring, P.; Die Praxis der Qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse (2. A.). Weinheim, Basel: Beltz Verlag; 2008
Theisen, M. R.; Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten: Technik - Methodik - Form (15. A.). Munich: Vahlen; 2011
assessment methods and criteria
Master thesis
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
22
eLearning quota in percent
0
course-hours-per-week (chw)
0
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Master thesis
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
4
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Schmiedinger, PhD
year of study
2. study year
recommended optional program components
not applicable
course unit code
MA.3
type of course unit
practice
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable