ØASØK4300 Industrial Organization Course description

Students are assigned an academic supervisor for their individual research project (FLKM5000). A total of 50 hours are available for supervision, of which up to 10 hours may be used in the preparation of the project description in FLKM4410.

A range of supplementary workshops related to academic English writing, conventions for thesis structure and specific chapters, and data analysis, may be offered as required.

Initiatives like "Shut up and Write" sessions or (on-campus) writing retreats may be facilitated for students, as required.

Initiatives like a "Three Minute Thesis" Activity / Event may be organised for students after submission of thesis for examination.

ØASØK4100 Microeconomics.

The following required coursework must be completed by students prior to submitting their master’s thesis for examination:

• participation in organised ‘writing seminar groups’ that will meet a minimum of 8 times for 2 hours each session, in which students’ present and discuss drafts of their thesis work (maximum of 10 pages / 3,000 words). Each student will present their work a minimum of two times each for feedback and discussion. These writing seminars support the development of students’ writing, and their capacity to take a critical stance to their own work and the work of others.
• Participation in at least one (1) 2-hour library database workshop and at least one (1) 2-hour academic / thesis writing workshop.
• Submission of a (mid-term) progress report / seminar paper for review (approximately 5,000 words).

The purpose of participation in the writing seminar groups, and other academic writing workshops, is to facilitate students’ progress in the writing of their thesis for its timely completion and submission for examination.

Similarly, the purpose mid-term progress report is to check on progress and, as required, identify any particular strategies or interventions needed to facilitiate timely progress and completion.

The basis for assessment is an individual master’s thesis of 30,000 to 38,000 words (excluding the cover page, summary, table of contents, reference list and appendices), followed by an individual oral exam lasting 45 to 60 minutes. The oral exam consists of an examination/conversation about the master’s thesis and its strengths and weaknesses.

Written thesis are evaluated, followed by the oral exam. One final grade is awarded for the master’s thesis, based on these two components. The final grade is set after the oral exam.

If the written master’s thesis does not meet the specified formal requirements, the submission will be registered as ‘failed’. An oral exam will then not be held for the candidate.

Assessment criteria

The master’s thesis will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• The clarity, relevance and/or originality of the research questions or issues in relation to international education and development
• Ability to think independently and critically
• Documentation and use of relevant theory and research, and systematic approach to use of sources
• Connections between the main issues, research questions, choice of method, discussions and conclusions
• Ability to collect, systematise, interpret and present knowledge in a logical and easy-to-follow manner in relation to selected theories and perspectives
• Reflection on ethical issues in the research process
• Written presentation, clear table of contents, accurate literature references, reference list and appendices

Examination Report

A structured, written, evaluation report from the examiners will be provided to all candidates after the completion of the oral exam component.

Resit/rescheduled exams

A student will not be allowed to submit a new master’s thesis in the same programme if a pass grade has already been awarded. If a fail grade is awarded for the master’s thesis, the student can submit a new or revised thesis once only (see the Regulations Relating to Studies and Examination at OsloMet. Resit/rescheduled exams are organised in the same way as ordinary exams.

Right of appeal

If a student appeals the grade, both components of the exam must be re-assessed together. A new oral exam will be held.

• Grunnleggende spillteori
• Statisk oligopolteori (Bertrand og Cournot)
• Dynamisk oligopolteori (gjentatte spill og uformelt prissamarbeid)
• Bedriftsetablering og strategiske etableringshindre
• Nettverkskonkurranse og tosidige markeder
• Incentiver og markedsimplikasjoner av FoU
• Markedsføring (reklame og produktposisjonering)
• Auksjonsteori

Support material is permitted for the written part.

Letter grades ranging from A to F are used, with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade, and F being a fail grade.

One internal and one external examiner are used.

The master’s thesis is an independent scholarly work where the student must demonstrate insight into relevant research and theories, methods and approaches of relevance to the thesis' focus and area of specialisation. The student is free to choose the topic, method and perspective.

Gradert skala A - F

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering av besvarelsene.

Et uttrekk på minst 25 % av besvarelsene sensureres av to sensorer. Karakterene på disse samsensurerte besvarelsene skal danne grunnlag for å fastsette nivå på resten av besvarelsene.