Course syllabus - Bachelor Thesis in Economics
Scope
15 credits
Course code
NAA304
Valid from
Spring semester 2020
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2E (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bache...).
Main area(s)
Economics
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2019-01-24
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
Objectives
The aim of bachelor thesis in Economics is, with the aid of economic theory and methods learnt from previous courses in Economics, to collect necessary information of an economic problem one is interested in, as well as, formulate, structure, analyze, write, present and defend the thesis.
Learning outcomes
After completed course the student shall be able to:
- search and find relevant research economic topics, scientific literature and relevant and accurate data sources
- identify a specific economic problem they will investigate, organize and accomplish the project within a certain time period
- use economic theory and methods to analyze their chosen problem in depth
- introduce appropriate simplifying assumptions in order to treat complex economic problems
- evaluate the consequences of their simplified assumptions and limitations
- draw general conclusions and make informed judgments
- write clearly, consistent and formally correct so that readers with an equivalent background will be able to follow the reasoning
defend their arguments
- discuss critically various economic articles
- co-operate successfully with their co-authors
Course content
The bachelor thesis is different from regular courses. Students choose the economic topic they are interested in and the appropriate method in cooperation with their supervisors. They research the topic and present their work and their findings in a written report, which will be discussed and evaluated in a final seminar.
Tuition
About a week after the start of the course, students with the aid of supervisors, should have made their choice on the topic and will be matched with their supervisors. Thereafter, students and supervisors agree on the thesis plan, on the supervision and on middle seminar(s), where uncompleted drafts are discussed and corrected.
In order to improve the quality of thesis, students are strongly recommended to follow the seminars that precede the course. In these seminars, students are informed about the time schedule, all practical issues with the thesis and how their supervisors in their research have treated various methodological issues.
Specific requirements
Economics 75 credits with gradual progression; at least 30 credits at G1N and at least 22.5 credits at G1F must have been finished when the course starts. In addition the course requires En B or a TOEFL test result, minimum score 575 with a TWE score of at least 4,5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT)/IELTS test result with an overall band score of minimum 6,5 and no band score below 5,5. The English test is COMPULSORY for all applicants except those with En B or citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA.
Examination
UPS; 15 p; Betyg: (U), Godkänd (G) eller Väl Godkänd (VG).
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail