Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

All the compulsory courses in the bachelor's programme in Tourism Management.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • carry out an independent scientific project.
  • collect and analyze information.
  • apply theoretical approaches.
  • produce results in report form.

Contents

The bachelors thesis is a major independent written work on a chosen theme. Throughout the process the students get the opportunity to specialise in a relevant subject and/or to apply theoretical knowledge on practical problems. The thesis should preferably be carried out in groups of 2-3 students. The students are responsible for defining the research question, scheduling the process, choosing research methods to obtain the necessary data as well as analyze the data. The task must meet academic requirements regarding form of presentation and content.

Teaching and learning methods

Seminars and supervision. Estimated workload is about 405 hours per student. Supervision will be given throughout the semester.

Examination requirements

Compulsory work requirement must be approved. More information in Canvas in the start of the semester.

Examinations

The bachelors thesis is conducted in groups of 2-3 students. The grade is for the entire group. Letter grades.

A new, or revised, version of the bachelors thesis may be submitted one time, if it was given a fail. If the thesis has been given a passing grade it will not be possible to hand in a new or revised version in the same study program.

Admission for external candidates

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
OP-200 – Bachelor Thesis. 10
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