Degree project in business administration, specialisation international business, Bachelor, Course,

COURSE SYLLABUS

Degree project in business administration, specialisation international business, Bachelor 15 Credits

Examensarbete i företagsekonomi, inriktning internationell affärsverksamhet, kandidat

First cycle, M0031N

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2018 Sp 4 - Present

The version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.

Syllabus established

by Director of Undergraduate Studies Bo Jonsson, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences 17 Jun 2013

Last revised

by Director of Undergraduate Studies Daniel Örtqvist, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences 12 Jan 2018

Education level First cycle	Grade scale U G VG	Subject Business Administration	Subject group (SCB) Business Administration
Main field of study Business Administration

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and for admission to this course the student must also have attained at least 105 credits of the compulsory courses in years 1 and 2 for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics - Major: International Business. The following courses should be included in this and be completed entirely with at least a pass grade: Principles of Marketing (M0015N), International Business Environment (M0022N), Scientific Method (G0006N), Science and Ethics: An Introduction for Social Scientist Students (G0009N) or equivalent courses.

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Selection

The selection is based on 1-165 credits.

Course Aim

The aim of the course is for the student to practice, develop and show their ability to, in an adequate way, apply theory and method in order to solve unstructured problems relevant to activities in business administration in international business. Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:

Develop and formulate a relevant research problem from a selected subject in the area of international business.
Utilize scientific studies and judge their relevance for the selected problem
Manage different, and differences between, theoretical areas
Carry out a motivated and relevant selection of theoretical foundation for the study
Select and motivate specific research methods for the study with understanding of the impact on the final results of the study
Collect relevant information for the study connected to selected theory and method
In a relevant way present the collected information in written format
Based on selected theory and method and in scientifically correct way analyze and draw conclusions concerning the selected research problem
Evaluate the scientific and practical relevance of the results
Perform written communication in a linguistically and scientifically correct manner
Orally communicate the results of the study both to scholars in the area as well as to individuals without specific knowledge in the area
Defend the results
Critically evaluate other studies in a constructive and scientific manner

Contents

The degree project is a study written by one or two students. The study shall utilize a scientific approach on a problem in the area of international business. The study shall be presented both as a written report and in oral format. Each student shall also evaluate and perform opposition on degree project written by other students.

Realization

The format of the course is meetings, seminars and individual supervision. At the start of course the student(s) shall develop a brief written presentation and discussion of the problem area of the degree project (degree project PM). After acceptance by the supervisor this degree project PM is further developed into a research proposal. Both the degree project PM and the research proposal will be discussed at special meetings. The student(s) shall then individually or with another student as partner be guided by their supervisor carry out the study. Supervision is provided within a period of one semester after first course registration.

Examination

In the written report the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

Develop and formulate a relevant research problem from a selected subject in the area of international marketing/business
Utilize scientific studies and judge their relevance for selected problem
Manage different, and differences between, theoretical areas
Demonstrate a motivated and relevant selection of theoretical foundation for the study
Select and motivate specific research methods for the study with understanding of impact on final result of the study
Collect relevant information for the study connected to selected theory and method
In a relevant way present the collected information in written format
Based an selected theory and method and in scientifically correct way analyze and draw conclusions concerning the selected research problem
Evaluate the scientific and practical relevance of the results
Perform written communication in a linguistically and scientifically correct manner

In the oral presentation and opposition the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

Orally communicate the results of the study both to scholars in the area as well as to individuals without specific knowledge in the area
Defend the results

In the opposition the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

Critically evaluate other studies in a constructive and scientific manner

To pass the course the student shall participate in compulsery meetings and seminars as well as register the thesis according to LTUs rules.

Remarks

Students must register for the courses themselves, or contact ETS educational administration eduets@ltu.se, not later than three days after the quarter commences. Failure to do so can result in the place being lost. This rule also applies to students with a guaranteed place.

The work should be written in English.
Supervisor will be appointed by the program director in consultation with the examiner.

Examiner

Maria Ek-Styvén

Transition terms

The course M0031N is equal to M0021N

Literature. Valid from Spring 2018 Sp 4 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Literature will depend on the character and focus of the degree project. Course literature will be selected by supervisor, examiner and participating students.

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Course offered by

Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences

Items/credits

Number	Type	Credits	Grade
0001	Start of degree project	0.0	TG U G#
0002	Public discussion of others degree project	0.0	TG U G#
0003	Oral presentation	0.0	TG U G#
0004	Accepted report	15.0	TG U G VG

Guidelines

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Published:13 June 2013

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