ME202X Degree Project in Industrial Management, Second Cycle 30.0 credits

The main part of the course is to carry out the scientifically based investigation resulting in a written report, the master thesis. To secure relevant, interesting and valid results, the work must utilize established knowledge as well as generate new knowledge with the help of established theories and methods. The master thesis demands an interaction between theory, methods and empirical facts; thus the student has to be familiar with the academic world as well as with the world of the principal.

As a support the department offers tutoring and seminars during the work. The continuous discussion of the master thesis work with supervisors and in seminars is an important part of the course.

After the course, the student should be able to

- perform an individual investigation with a scientific approach

- analyze and judge investigations and scientific reports

The student should have completed the main part of her/his degree, at least 210 ECTS, before starting to work on the master thesis field, at least 30 ECTS in the field of industrial management. Normally the master thesis work should be carried out during fall in the second year of studies.

Eriksson, L T & Wiedersheim-Paul, F, Att utreda, forska och rapportera. Malmö: Liber-Hermods. 1999 or later ed,. In Swedish.

Can be combined with or exchanged for other literature according to information from the seminar leader.

• PRO1 - Project, 0.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• XUP1 - Exam, 30.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Passed master thesis. Passed defence of own thesis. Passed examination of another thesis. Active participation in seminars of different kind. Passed methodological exercises (XUPP; 30hp).

• 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.