Master's Thesis in Human Resource Management

The student is free to choose the topic to be addressed in his or her master thesis, for instance in consultation with the supervisor. Students` master theses should, if possible, be linked to relevant research projects / activities at the faculty. The thesis needs to present a clear research question. The research question may include empirical as well as theoretical issues. Empirically oriented theses may be based on data collected through the student's own investigation or on already available data. The thesis should demonstrate that the student is capable of raising relevant research issues, to provide an empirical material required to throw light on the research issues, and to apply a well-suited analytical framework. The thesis may be connected to the student´s own professional practice; thus a description and reflections related to professional practice. The thesis must demonstrate a link to the compulsory courses of the master. The scope of the thesis should not exceed 50 pages, exclusive of the table of contents, bibliography and appendices. It is possible for two students to write together in collaboration. The thesis assignment must in which case be 50 % larger than the individual tasks. It should be possible to identify each participant's contribution. Students who have signed the supervision contract are entitled to a total of 10 hours supervision.