Independent project in Business Administration, G2E
Course evaluation
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EX0853-40067 - Course evaluation report
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Additional course evaluations for EX0853
Academic year 2023/2024
Independent project in Business Administration, G2E (EX0853-40100)
2024-03-20 - 2024-06-02
Academic year 2022/2023
Independent project in Business Administration, G2E (EX0853-40129)
2023-03-22 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2021/2022
Independent project in Business Administration, G2E (EX0853-40072)
2022-03-24 - 2022-06-05
Academic year 2019/2020
Independent project in Business Administration, G2E (EX0853-40126)
2020-03-25 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2018/2019
Independent project in Business Administration, G2E (EX0853-40034)
2019-03-26 - 2019-06-09
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
EX0853 Independent project in Business Administration, G2E, 15.0 Credits
Självständigt arbete i Företagsekonomi, G2ESubjects
Business Administration Business AdministrationEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
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Single module | 15.0 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of ScienceBachelor’s level (G2E)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which 60 credits (including at least 5 credits method knowledge) in the main field of study. The student must complete at least one course at G2F level, at the latest in connection with the independent project. The student must have completed at least one course relevant to the subject of the independent project before the project is carried out.Objectives
The aim of the course is for the student, based on previously acquired knowledge, to independently plan, carry out and present an independent project within a given time frame. Through the independent project, the student will develop their skills in academic writing and deepen their subject knowledge.
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
identify problems and formulate questions within a given subject;
independently search, compile, evaluate and interpret relevant information and data based on a critically formulated question;
critically discuss content, findings and conclusions in a scientific work, as well as reflect on how questions and choice of method relate to the scientific and practical basis of the subject;
reflect on social and ethical aspects as well as sustainability aspects of the subject;
present a written scientific work, according to the prevailing practice of the discipline, adapted to the intended audience and according to the instructions given;
orally present a scientific work, as well as critically review and give constructive criticism of another student’s work;
identify their own skill and knowledge development needs for the subject of the independent project.
Content
The course involves carrying out an independent project under supervision. The project can be carried out based on existing data from experimental or practical work, or as a literature review. The format depends on the subject and the question to be examined, as well as on the availability of suitable data and information. The work is carried out either individually or in pairs.
The set-up of the independent project should be documented in a project plan established in consultation with the supervisor before the project starts.
The project is to be presented in writing as well as orally, as seminars or an equivalent format, and according to the instructions given. The course also involves taking part in a public discussion of another student’s project in order to assess the ability to give constructive criticism.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
A Pass grade for the written report and the oral presentation, as well as a Pass grade for the critical review of another student’s project. If the work has been carried out in pairs, it must be made clear to the examiner what each individual has contributed; this applies to both the written work and the oral presentation. The work effort and the scope of the work should correspond to 15 credits for each student, and each student must fulfil all intended learning outcomes. If the student has not received a Pass grade for a test, the examiner has the right to give a supplementary assignment, provided this is feasible and can be justified.
If the student has been granted learning support due to a disability, the examiner has the right to offer an adapted test or let the student take the test in an alternative manner.
If this course syllabus is changed, or if the course is discontinued, SLU shall decide on transition rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet completed the course.
For the examination of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the submission date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor’s and Master’’s level.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Once the student has received a Pass grade for the written report, this must be published in the SLU system for electronic publication (Epsilon), and checked for plagiarism. To be admitted to the course, the student must have an agreement with the supervising department concerning supervisor and the subject of the project.The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date the student has been admitted to and registered on.
The Board of Education has decided that a student at SLU should be given 10 hours of supervision for an independent project of 15 credits. The supervision can be individual and in groups.
Responsible department
Department of People and Society
Grading criteria
EX0883 Examensarbete inom Företagsekonomi, 15 hp, C-nivå
Mål
Syftet med kursen är att studenten mera självständigt och djupgående behandlar en
vetenskaplig problemställning inom området företagsekonomi. Efter genomgången kurs ska studenten kunna:
- identifiera och analysera problem och bearbeta existerande eller ny kunskap inom
företagsekonomiområdet
-ge en klar och översiktlig skriftlig och muntlig framställning av inhämtat material
Betygskriterier
Lärandemål |
Discuss a framework for identifying an interesting research problem and connect this problem with a specific audience in a way that can be feasibly researched. |
Kursmoment |
Seminar: Motivating an interesting research problem |
Viktning av betygsatt moment |
Pass/Fail |
Pass |
Students demonstrate the ability to motivate an interesting research problem and connect this to a specific audience. Students are able to articulate their approach to feasibly researching this problem. Students are able to understand and criticize whether other research is interesting. |
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Lärandemål |
Students are able to formulate and motivate a concise and interesting purpose that is constructively aligned with a theoretical and methodological framework. |
Kursmoment |
Seminar: Establishing your purpose/assignment |
Viktning av betygsatt moment |
Pass/Fail |
Pass |
Student can motivate an interesting purpose that tells the reader what they will do, what theories or models they will use to guide their research, what methodological strategy they are planning, and how they intend to delimit their work |
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Lärandemål |
Discuss how theories and models can be used to strengthen a thesis and reflect on their different roles |
Kursmoment |
Seminar: This thing called theory/assignment |
Viktning av betygsatt moment |
Pass/Fail |
Pass |
Students can motivate the theories and models they will use in their thesis and demonstrate an understanding of them. |
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Lärandemål |
To provide a framework for understanding the essential components for research methodology |
Kursmoment |
Seminar: Methodology |
Viktning av betygsatt moment |
Pass/Fail |
Pass |
Students can motivate their chosen methodology including: design, implementation and analytical approach. In line with this, students will demonstrate an understanding of alignment between the purpose and methodology chosen as well as how to establish validity and reliability. |
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Kursmoment |
Uppsats: Written thesis |
Viktning av betygsatt moment |
90% |
5 |
Students can motivate their problem and purpose. The problem and purpose is aligned with the chosen methodology and the results and conclusions are trustworthy. The thesis is well written and there are few if any flaws regarding alignment, validity and reliability. In addition to this, the student must show a high level of understanding in their chosen field by covering the most relevant and important sources. In turn they also show the ability to credibly position their results and contribution in their field. (+clearly positioned towards audience and interesting contribution) |
4 |
Students can motivate their problem and purpose. The problem and purpose is aligned with the chosen methodology and the results and conclusions are trustworthy. In addition, the thesis is well written and there are no serious flaws regarding alignment, validity and reliability. (+well written, valid, reliable results) |
3 |
Students can motivate their problem and purpose. The problem and purpose is aligned with the chosen theories/models/ methodology and the results and conclusions are trustworthy. (motivated purpose, red thread & trustworthy results) |
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Kursmoment |
Uppsats: Present, defend and oppose a thesis |
Viktning av betygsatt moment |
10%
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5 |
In addition to the requirements for a 3 and 4, students are able to critically reflect on and position their thesis in the literature. |
4 |
In addition to the requirements for a grade of 3, students are able to ground some of their opposition questions in the literature. During their defense, they are able to ground most of their responses in the literature. |
3 |
Students present and defend their thesis during a final seminar. In doing so, they should be able to answer questions regarding motivation of the problem and chosen purpose along with their theoretical framework, methodology and results. During their opposition, students must show that they understand the thesis they are assigned through asking relevant questions which challenge their opponents. |
Litterature list
- Valbar vetenskapliglitteratur relevant för området Kommentar: 9. Valbar vetenskapliglitteratur relevant för området tillkommer motsv. ca 100-1000 sidor i samråd med handledaren.
- Journal of Retailing 84 Kommentar: 1. Editorial (2008) On what makes a significant contribution to the retailing literature. Journal of Retailing 84, 2 (pg. 131-135).
- Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 1(3) Kommentar: 2. Davis, M. S. (1971). That’s interesting! Towards a phenomenology of sociology and a sociology of phenomenology. Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 1(3), 309–344.
- Philosophy of science: A very short introduction Kommentar: 3. Okasha, Samir. Philosophy of science: A very short introduction. Vol. 67. Oxford University Press, 2002.
- Från tanke till text: En språkhandbok för uppsatsskrivande studenter Kommentar: 4. Jarrick, A och Josephsson, O. (2008) Från tanke till text: En språkhandbok för uppsatsskrivande studenter. Lund: Studentlitteratur. ISBN 9789144268422. (133 s). Tillhandahålles av kursen.
- Att skriva en bra uppsats Kommentar: 5. Rienecker, L och Stray Jørgensen, P. (2014) Att skriva en bra uppsats. Malmö: Liber. ISBN 9789147111510. (349 s).
- Forskningshandboken – för småskaliga forskningsprojekt inom samhällsvetenskaperna Kommentar: 6. Denscombe, M. (2016) Forskningshandboken – för småskaliga forskningsprojekt inom samhällsvetenskaperna. Lund: Studentlitteratur. ISBN 9789144109145. (488 s).
- Forskningsmetodikens grunder: att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning Kommentar: 7. Patel, Runa och Davidsson, Bo. 2011. Forskningsmetodikens grunder: att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning. Lund: Studentlitteratur. ISBN: 9789144068688
- Skriva- och Referera [Skriva- och Referera] (<https://www.slu.se/site/bibliotek/skriva-och-referera/ >) Kommentar: 8. SLU (2021-03-11) Skriva- och Referera. Tillgänglig: https://www.slu.se/site/bibliotek/skriva-och-referera/