Master's Thesis in Public Administration

Study facts

Course codeAORG351
ECTS credits60
Teaching semesterSpring, Autumn
Number of semesters1
Teaching language
English
Study levelPostgraduate Courses
Resources
Belongs toDepartment of Administration and Organization Theory

Contact

Contact Information

 Department of Administration and Organization Theory

studieveileder@aorg.uib.no

Aim and Content

In writing the thesis you are required to pursue independent scientific work and presentation.

The Master's Thesis shall explore a topic/issue which is relevant to Administration and Organizational Science. It is required that the topic and research problem of the Master's Thesis takes its point of departure from the research agenda of the research groups which structures the research activities of the institute. It is also required that you follow the research seminar organized by your research group as an integral part of your work with your master's thesis.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • conduct independent research based on empirical data collected by the student self.
  • Make decisions regarding choice of research theme and issue, theoretical and methodological approaches and tools, formulation and development of hypotheses and analysis and investigation of data.
  • critically examine various sources of data and information.
  • ask questions about social events and realities.
  • demonstrate skills for independent and critical analysis and interpretation.
  • demonstrate skills about writing scientific dissertation, developing relevant and logical arguments, and using various reference sources.

Course offered (semester)

Spring/fall

Pre-requirements

Fulfilment of general admission requirements for the Master of Philosophy in Public Administration Programme.

AORG320, AORG321, AORG322 and AORG323

Teaching Methods

Individual and collective supervision and dissertation seminars

Compulsory Requirements

Presentation of master thesis draft. The student shall at least once each semester comment a draft from a fellow student. Approved compulsory requirements are valid for only one semester and must be completed each semester the student is registered for the course.

Assessment methods

The Master´s Thesis shall be submitted in the fourth semester and the fixed date is June 1. in the spring semester. Submitting on a different date may be granted based on individual application.

The thesis must be submitted electronically in My Space, via AORG351 home page.