ADSE3900 Bachelor Thesis Course description

The students shall in an independent, systematic manner carry out a practical project based on a client’s requirements. Depending on the nature of the assignments, the students shall demonstrate that they are capable of using their knowledge of, for example, the evaluation and analysis of computer systems and user requirements, system modelling and design, the development of user interfaces, user testing or product development. They shall prepare detailed documentation of the question or product they have chosen to work on, and describe their own work process in an expedient manner based on given standards. The course builds on most of the subjects up to and including the fifth semester.

The students must be registered in the third year and have passed at least 100 credits by 1 October to be assigned a project for the bachelor’s thesis.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of:

• explaining how projects are managed and how progress is ensured
• explaining the different stages of a development project and their importance
• explaining the structure of final documentation

Skills

The student is capable of:

• developing project and work plans
• evaluating, analysing or developing user interfaces
• performing user tests or engaging in product development together with others
• preparing final documentation of the preferred work process for the project, in accordance with given standards

General competence

The student is capable of:

• cooperating on an extensive computer technology project that culminates in an end product comprising both computer programs and documentation

Project supervision. Project work in groups. The groups normally comprise 3 to 4 students. The students shall carry out a project corresponding to the scope of the course, preferably for an external client. Detailed information and deadlines for the different phases of the project work will be provided on the course’s web page and in the teaching plan that is announced at the start of the semester. A selection of workshops and seminars.

A poster describing key elements of the bachelor project.

Exam form: Project assignment in groups (3-4 students)

The project assignment is divided into the four parts ‘product/result’, ‘process’, ‘documentation’ and ‘presentation’. The final grade is given on the basis of an overall assessment of the four parts.

The exam result can be appealed.

All.

This course advances the student's understanding of the strategy process, content and context. The purpose is to develop individuals that can hold staff positions or consultants within the areas of strategic analysis, planning and strategy process design. Knowledge and skills obtained in this course will be practical and useful in organizations where strategy implementation and organizational change is a part of the challenge.

No prerequisites.

Knowledge

The student

• knowledge of theory about the business environment
• knowledge of the notion of strategic capability and purpose
• advanced knowledge of corporate, international and business-level strategy
• knowledge of innovation, entrepreneurship and strategic change
• knowledge of organizing, capabilities and resources
• knowledge of methods of strategy development and evaluation

Skills

The student can

• understand and analyze strategic competitive positions in relation to content and context as well as strategy processes
• engage professionally in strategy development, implementation and evaluation

General competence

• The candidate has insight into relevant subjects and professional ethical issues
• can plan and execute varied work tasks and projects in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
• can communicate key subject matter such as theories and problems and solutions both in writing and orally
• can exchange views and experiences with others with background in the subject area and through this contribute to the development of good practice
• be familiar with innovative thinking and innovation processes