- Formalia and administration for master thesis projects at STH
- What characterises a suitable project?
- What can be expected by a master thesis supervisor at STH?
- What can be expected by a master thesis student at STH?
- Strategies for efficient supervision
FHK3006 Master Thesis Supervision for PhD Students 2.5 credits
Information for research students about course offerings
The course is given when adequate number of PhD students are interested.
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FHK3006 (Spring 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The scope of this course is to help PhD-students to develop efficient strategies for acting as supervisors of students doing their master theses.
Participants will also become familiar with policies and requirements for master theses at STH.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Accepted for doctoral studies at KTH or KI.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- RAP1 - Written report, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Written report:
At the end of the course participants will be presented with a supervision issue or dilemma and will have to suggest strategy to deal with it.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation to lecture and seminars and satisfactory report
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Massimiliano Colarieti Tosti