Thesis Project

In order to obtain the M.Sc. degree, the student must write a thesis. The thesis must prove that the candidate is capable of working independently as an engineer, is proficient in and can apply engineering methods, can interpret the task assignment, as well as evaluate and analyze the chosen solution.

Independent work with guidance from the advisor.

The student; reviews and appropriately cites the literature needed to address the thesis; topic, with the guidance of the advisor.

The subject builds on knowledge of the fields of study at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (VIK).

Requirements: a. During the semester: midterm grade The Diploma Thesis subject needs to be completed in one specific semester. The submission of the thesis is not a condition for passing the subject. The pass/fail decision for the subject is made by the faculty member responsible for theses at the department, or, with the approval of the department head, by the departmental advisor. The student passes if the preparations for the thesis were carried out during the semester and presumably the thesis can be submitted without further guidance from the advisor. b. Submission of the thesis The thesis must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the end of the final examination period. In case of late submission, the final examination is postponed to the next final examination period. The thesis must be approved by the departmental advisor prior to submission. In case of a thesis topic offered by another faculty, university, or by a company (business organization), the external advisor makes a recommendation for approval. Criterion for submission with respect to the contents of the thesis: the thesis must present the solution for each individual subtask in the task assignment. In exceptional cases, when the solution of a subtask becomes unfeasible, the thesis can be submitted by the approval of the head of department and with a declaration of unfeasibility and its reasons in the subchapter corresponding to the subtask. Formal requirements: The thesis must be submitted ·         in 1 copy in print, in a single hardcover volume, with appendices (if necessary), and ·         in 1 electronic copy, according to the corresponding policy of the Faculty. Two or more students working on the same thesis topic shall submit their theses in separate volumes and in separate electronic copies. Information about the writing, submission, and defense of the thesis is provided to the student by the department when assigning the thesis topic. The final examination committee grades the subject (and the thesis). c. During the final examination period: successful defense of the thesis. The condition for earning the credits is that the final examination committee grades the thesis to at least Sufficient. Additional possibilities: In well-justified cases, the thesis can be submitted until the end of the week for supplementary assessments. In case of a submission later than that, the final examination is postponed to the next final examination period. Supplementary assessment is not available if the student fails to obtain a midterm grade. In such cases, the student shall register for the subject again in the next semester. Theses not accepted by the final examination committee (graded to fail) must be re-submitted. The final examination committee can request either the correction or the rewrite of the thesis. A Bachelor’s thesis can be re-submitted only once. The dean decides about the conditions and the earliest deadline for re-submission, based on the recommendation of the department.

The student can register for the subject if completed at least 270 credits according to the Recommended Curriculum, as well as completed 3 semesters of Physical Education and passed all the qualifying examinations.