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M4: Master Thesis

Title
M4: Master Thesis
Semester
E2022
Master programme in
Social Entrepreneurship and Management * / Social Entrepreneurship and Management
Type of activity

Master Thesis

Teaching language
English
Study regulation

Read about the Master Programme and find the Study Regulations at ruc.dk

REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE
Registration

Registration is through STADS Online Student Service within the announced registration period, as you can see on the Study administration homepage.

Number of participants
ECTS
30
Responsible for the activity
Luise Li Langergaard (luiseli@ruc.dk)
Head of study
Luise Li Langergaard (luiseli@ruc.dk)
Teachers
Study administration
IMT Studyadministration (imt-studyadministration@ruc.dk)
Exam code(s)
U60226
ACADEMIC CONTENT
Overall objective

The objective of the Master’s thesis is that the student demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in using scientific theories and methods during the work with a defined, academic and relevant research question in the field of social entrepreneurship, social enterprises, social innovation, CSR, sustainability, social economy organization and/or management.

The master’s thesis is a major independent study project that is problem- oriented, exemplary and participant-managed. The master's thesis consists of a time-limited and targeted academic process where a problem is formulated, analysed and worked with

Detailed description of content
Course material and Reading list
Overall plan and expected work effort
Format
Evaluation and feedback
Programme
ASSESSMENT
Overall learning outcomes

After completing this activity, students will be able to:

  • Present and critically assess research-based knowledge in the subject area of social entrepreneurship and management, including understanding and reflection on the positioning of the student’s own thesis study in the academic field.

  • Define, apply and motivate a problem-oriented research question related to social entrepreneurship and management.

  • Select, apply and critically evaluate research methods in a study within the field of social entrepreneurship and management.

  • Select, present and justify a research design based on relevant philosophies of science.

  • Distinguish, discuss and reflect on theories within the field of social entrepreneurship and management, and hereby demonstrate theoretical overview, depth and conceptual clarity in an independent analysis of cases and/or questions related to social entrepreneurship and management.

  • Independently initiate, manage and carry out a project on a complex interdisciplinary research question in a reflective and critical manner.

  • Communicate research-based knowledge to peers and practitioners.

  • Critically assess and reflect on own learning as a knowledge generator and facilitator.

Form of examination
Master thesis written individually or in a group

Permitted group size: 2-4 students.

The student(s) can choose whether the assessment should be based on solely the written product or on both the written product and the oral exam.

The character limits of the master thesis are:
for 1 student: 120,000-150,000 characters, including spaces.
For 2 students: 145,000-200,000 characters, including spaces.
For 3 students: 170,000-225,000 characters, including spaces.
For 4 students: 195,000-250,000 characters, including spaces.

The character limits include the cover, table of contents, summary, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

The master thesis must include a summary. The summary can either be written in English or Danish.
The summary is included in the overall assessment.

Before submitting a master thesis written by a group, that have chosen an assessment solely based on the written product, each member of the group must clearly indicate which part(s) of the thesis they are responsible for.
All group members are responsible for the introduction, conclusion and summary.

The oral exam is individual for students that have written the thesis alone, or students that have requested an individual exam. All other oral master thesis exams are conducted as group exams.

Time allowed for exam including time used for assessment for:
1 student: 30 minutes.
2 students: 60 minutes.
3 students: 75 minutes.
4 students: 90 minutes.

There will be an individual assessment of each student’s performance.
The assessment is an overall assessment of the master thesis and, where relevant, the oral performance.

Writing and spelling skills in the thesis are part of the assessment.

Permitted support and preparation materials at the oral exam: All.

Assessment: 7-point grading scale.
Moderation: External examiner.
Form of Re-examination
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
Type of examination in special cases
Examination and assessment criteria
Exam code(s)
Exam code(s) : U60226
Last changed 25/05/2022

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Monday 02-01-2023 10:00 - 02-01-2023 10:00 in week 01
M4: Master Thesis - Hand-in (SEM)