Syllabus for Economics C: Thesis Work

Nationalekonomi C: Examensarbete

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

  • 15 credits
  • Course code: 2NE770
  • Education cycle: First cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Economics G2E

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
  • Established: 2007-01-24
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Social Sciences
  • Revised: 2009-09-30
  • Revised by: The Board of the Department of Economics
  • Applies from: Autumn 2010
  • Entry requirements:
  • Responsible department: Department of Economics

Learning outcomes

The purpose of the thesis work is to give experience in independently and critically analysing different problems in economics using available scientific methods and the knowledge acquired in other courses, and in clearly structuring and formulating a presentation of the analytical results.

Instruction

The instruction consists both of supervision with a planning seminar and a mid-course seminar, and a final series of seminars. Participation in these seminars is compulsory. Furthermore, there is a method seminar at the beginning of the thesis work and individual supervision.

Assessment

The course is examined by writing a thesis to be discussed at a seminar with pre-assigned discussants. The course requires active participation in a number of compulsory seminars, the presentation of a thesis, discussion etc. The grades are fail (U), pass (G) and pass with distinction (VG).

To obtain the final grade, a re-written version must be submitted to the supervisor where the views presented at the final seminar have been taken into account.

Another requirement for obtaining a final grade is that each student must send his/her thesis by e-mail to the scrutinizing firm Urkund in order to remove all suspicions of plagiarism.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

The reading list is missing. For further information, please contact the responsible department.

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