Kursplan - Bachelor Thesis in Economics

Syfte

The aim of Bachelor Thesis in Economics is to show that students are able to write and defend a theoretical or empirical essay of some economic topic, at their free choice, using economic theory, or statistic and mathematic methods they learned from their previous courses.

Lärandemål

Upon the successful completion of the Bachelor Thesis, students should be able to: - train in searching of various data sources and scientific literature. - train in writing clearly, consistent and in a formal way so that their ideas are understood completely by readers with equivalent background. - explain and show how economic theory can be used to analyze an economic problem they are interested in. - be aware that complex economic problems can not be solved unless many simplified assumptions are made. - be aware of the consequences of their simplified assumptions. - defend their arguments. - critically discuss other economic articles. - learn how to co-operate with their colleagues when the Thesis is authorized by two students. The Bachelor Thesis is compulsory in Economics and is also important to those who plan to study Finance, Business or Economics at advanced level. Good theses are expected to benefit students in finding good work opportunities in the topic they were specialized in.

Innehåll

Students are free to choose the economic topic they are interested in and the appropriate method. The department has qualified supervisors in Microeconomics, Industrial Economics, Game Theory, Operations Research, Finance, Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Labour Economics and Economic Growth.

Undervisning

The Bachelor Thesis is different from regular courses. Students are expected to work independently, under the guidance of their supervisors. There is one obligatory seminar at the start of the semester, in which we plan the allocation of students to the supervisors, and discuss other methodological and practical issues. Students are strongly recommended to have made their choice on the topic, before the first seminar. The final seminars at the end of the term are also obligatory. When the allocation of students to supervisors is done, students and supervisors agree on the Thesis plan, on the supervision and on middle seminar(s), where uncompleted drafts are discussed and corrected. At the latest three weeks before the final seminars, the Thesis must have passed the "Urkund" plagiarism test and approved by the supervisor. Students have then approximately 15 days to correct all mistakes and write the final version which will be delivered to all other students 3-4 days before the final seminars. When all students have exchanged theses with each other, the oppositions groups will be decided.

Särskild behörighet

Nationalekonomi 75 hp med successiv fördjupning, varav minst 45 hp ska vara avklarade vid kursstart. Minst 20 hp i nationalekonomi ska vara på nivå G1F och minst 15 hp på nivå G2F. Dessutom krävs En B.

Examination

Written thesis, 15 högskolepoäng, betyg Godkänd (G) eller Väl Godkänd (VG)

En student som har ett intyg från MDU avseende sin funktionsnedsättning har möjlighet att anmäla önskemål om anpassning vid salstentamina eller annan examinationsform i enlighet med Regler och anvisningar för examination på grundnivå och avancerad nivå vid Mälardalens högskola (2020/1655). Det är examinator som, utifrån det intyg som utfärdats, beslutar om eventuell anpassning och i så fall vilken anpassning som ska gälla.

Misstankar om vilseledande vid examination (fusk) anmäls, enligt högskoleförordningen, till universitetets rektor och prövas av universitetets disciplinnämnd. Om disciplinnämnden anser att en student gjort sig skyldig till en disciplinförseelse fattar nämnden beslut om en disciplinär åtgärd, vilket är varning eller avstängning.

Betyg

Väl godkänd, godkänd, underkänd

Övergångsbestämmelser och övriga föreskrifter

The written Thesis is examined at the final seminar, where the author(s) defend their work against one or two opponents who have been appointed. All authors are expected to be opponents to other theses as well and the participation of the final seminars is obligatory to all students. No Thesis will be accepted to the final seminar, unless the supervisor has given his (her) approval and the Thesis has passed the plagiarism test run by the control company Urkund, to which the thesis must have been sent. All ECTS marks apply: A, B, C, D, E, F. The final mark is weighted by 60% of the Thesis itself, by 20% of its defence and by 20% of the opposition and active participation in all seminars. Notice that the version presented during the final seminar counts. Moreover, no marks will be given, unless a final improved and corrected version has been sent to the supervisor/examinator.