{"id":null,"code":"FUTS3800","name":{"valueFi":"FUTUPG Master's Thesis of Futures Studies","valueEn":"FUTUPG Master's Thesis of Futures Studies","valueSv":"FUTUPG Master's Thesis of Futures Studies"},"credits":30.0,"minCredits":30,"maxCredits":30,"tags":[],"createdAt":1790534741595,"contentList":[{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Learning outcomes","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Students will be able to produce a scientific report of a futures research process. They will understand how to formulate a research question, approach it with theoretical concepts, select suitable data gathering and analysis methods and be able to use them in order to find answers to the research question.","valueEn":"Students will be able to produce a scientific report of a futures research process. They will understand how to formulate a research question, approach it with theoretical concepts, select suitable data gathering and analysis methods and be able to use them in order to find answers to the research question.","valueSv":"Students will be able to produce a scientific report of a futures research process. They will understand how to formulate a research question, approach it with theoretical concepts, select suitable data gathering and analysis methods and be able to use them in order to find answers to the research question."}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Sisältö","valueEn":"Content","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The master's thesis is a mandatory requirement for the Master's degree. The aim of the period of study dedicated to the thesis process is to provide the student with the necessary tools for locating scientific information and applying it to formulate and find a solution to a research problem. Before starting work with the master's thesis the student must have completed sufficient amount of studies in Futures Studies in order to be able to independently choose the focus area of the thesis.\r\n\r\nWorking with master's thesis takes 15 months. At its best, the master's thesis is a productive and advanced study into the future of a specific subject matter. Also methodological and theoretical works are allowed. The process involves a set number of compulsory seminar group meetings, since a fundamental part of the learning process is the oral presentation of one's work and the ability to discuss the works of others.","valueEn":"The master's thesis is a mandatory requirement for the Master's degree. The aim of the period of study dedicated to the thesis process is to provide the student with the necessary tools for locating scientific information and applying it to formulate and find a solution to a research problem. Before starting work with the master's thesis the student must have completed sufficient amount of studies in Futures Studies in order to be able to independently choose the focus area of the thesis.\r\n\r\nWorking with master's thesis takes 15 months. At its best, the master's thesis is a productive and advanced study into the future of a specific subject matter. Also methodological and theoretical works are allowed. The process involves a set number of compulsory seminar group meetings, since a fundamental part of the learning process is the oral presentation of one's work and the ability to discuss the works of others.","valueSv":"The master's thesis is a mandatory requirement for the Master's degree. The aim of the period of study dedicated to the thesis process is to provide the student with the necessary tools for locating scientific information and applying it to formulate and find a solution to a research problem. Before starting work with the master's thesis the student must have completed sufficient amount of studies in Futures Studies in order to be able to independently choose the focus area of the thesis.\r\n\r\nWorking with master's thesis takes 15 months. At its best, the master's thesis is a productive and advanced study into the future of a specific subject matter. Also methodological and theoretical works are allowed. The process involves a set number of compulsory seminar group meetings, since a fundamental part of the learning process is the oral presentation of one's work and the ability to discuss the works of others."}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Suoritustavat","valueEn":"Study methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Thesis / dissertation. Compulsory seminar meetings. The course on Information literacy and intellectual property rights arranged by the Library and Information services is a mandatory element of the master's thesis writing process.","valueEn":"Thesis / dissertation. Compulsory seminar meetings. The course on Information literacy and intellectual property rights arranged by the Library and Information services is a mandatory element of the master's thesis writing process.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Toteutustavat","valueEn":"Course unit methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Independent work under supervision, Seminar","valueEn":"Independent work under supervision, Seminar","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppimateriaalit","valueEn":"Learning material","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"1. Saunders, M.; Lewis, P. Doing Research in business & management: an essential guide to planning your project. Harlow, Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2012.","valueEn":"1. Saunders, M.; Lewis, P. Doing Research in business & management: an essential guide to planning your project. Harlow, Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2012.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätiedot","valueEn":"Further information","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Restricted attendance only for students in the Master's Degree in Futures Studies -programme. Recommended begin time is first year Period III.\r\n\r\nThe seminar has a dedicated Moodle site including timetable, materials, assignments and process check points.\r\n\r\nMaster's Thesis will be checked with Turnitin OriginalityCheck service (see FairUTU for University policies).\r\n\r\nThe thesis will be written in English, but another optional abstract can be written in the student's mother tongue as an appendix to the thesis.\r\n\r\nNB! Finnish degree students write a maturity essay once during their university level studies. If the essay has been written before the Master's level (usually together with the BA thesis), there is no need to take it again for the Master's Degree.","valueEn":"Restricted attendance only for students in the Master's Degree in Futures Studies -programme. Recommended begin time is first year Period III.\r\n\r\nThe seminar has a dedicated Moodle site including timetable, materials, assignments and process check points.\r\n\r\nMaster's Thesis will be checked with Turnitin OriginalityCheck service (see FairUTU for University policies).\r\n\r\nThe thesis will be written in English, but another optional abstract can be written in the student's mother tongue as an appendix to the thesis.\r\n\r\nNB! Finnish degree students write a maturity essay once during their university level studies. If the essay has been written before the Master's level (usually together with the BA thesis), there is no need to take it again for the Master's Degree.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kurssikirjallisuus","valueEn":"Literature","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Esitietovaatimukset","valueEn":"Qualifications","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointiasteikko","valueEn":"Assessment scale","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"0-5","valueEn":"0-5","valueSv":"0-5"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit","valueEn":"Assessment criteria","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"The thesis will be evaluated according to the UTUGradu guidelines.","valueEn":"The thesis will be evaluated according to the UTUGradu guidelines.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 2","valueEn":"Assessment criteria 2","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 3","valueEn":"Assessment criteria 3","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 4","valueEn":"Assessment criteria 4","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kielet","valueEn":"Languages","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"englanti","valueEn":"English","valueSv":"engelska"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Taso","valueEn":"Level","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Syventävät opinnot","valueEn":"Advanced Studies","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppiaine","valueEn":"Subject","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"MDP in Futures Studies (MSSc)","valueEn":"MDP in Futures Studies (MSSc)","valueSv":"MDP in Futures Studies (MSSc)"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Vastuuhenkilöt","valueEn":"Person in charge","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Petri Tapio","valueEn":"Petri Tapio","valueSv":"Petri Tapio"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Luokittelu","valueEn":"Classification","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Linkit","valueEn":"Links","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}}]}