autumn 2019 REI-3020 Master Thesis in Tourism - 50 ECTS
Objectives of the course
Knowledge
- knowledge of the structure and content of scientific works, primarily of monographs.
- knowledge of philosophy of science relevant for the research project.
- address issues of an academic and applied nature through the production of a sustained piece of research.
- demonstrate the ability to identify clear aims and objectives in research processes, to gather, understand, synthesize and analyze information and data effectively.
Skills
- develop research questions, collect and analyse data in a scientific manner within a limited time period.
- theoretically discuss the results, assess findings, and reflect critically and ethically on the research process.
- demonstrate the capacity to do independent, informed and critical analyses in relation to tourism.
- demonstrate originality in application of theory and research methodologies in order to complete an independent research project
General competence
- have the capacity to do an independent research project.
- relate to the literature in a research field, by assessing methodological and theoretical basis for scientific research.
- be an informed and critical participant in tourist-projects and debates regarding tourism
- contribute to innovation and innovation processes within tourism knowledge production.
Assessment
The final assessment consists of a thesis and an oral exam.
The scope of the master's thesis is approximately 30 000 words, and there are two submission deadlines per year: 15 May and 1 November. Submission should be done in agreement with the supervisor.
Grading: A to E for pass, and F for fail.
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- About the course
- Campus: Alta |
- ECTS: 50
- Course code: REI-3020
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for reiseliv og nordlige studier