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: 2015-12-10
  • Revised by: The Department Board
  • Applies from: Spring 2016
  • Entry requirements:

    At least 52.5 credits from Economics A and B and 15 credits in statistics.

  • Responsible department: Department of Economics

Learning outcomes

After having completed the course, the student is expected to be able to:

  • Identify and phrase a question relating to economics.
  • Choose and motivate a scientific method in relation to the question of the thesis.
  • Structure his or her work and make conclusions based on own work and previous research.
  • Apply basic economic theories on economic issues.
  • Write a thesis in good Swedish or English.
  • Orally and in writing evaluate other scientific works and come up with constructive points of view, as well as present his or her own work.

Instruction

The teaching portion consists of a planning seminar at the beginning of the semester and of a concluding series of seminars. Participation in these seminars is mandatory. Furthermore, a number of method seminars at the beginning of the semester, as well as individual supervision, are also included.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

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

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