Planning Phase of the Bachelor´s Thesis (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Planning phase autumn semester 2025
Implementig and Finishing phases will follow in spring semester 2026.

Objective

During the thesis planning phase, you will be able to create a thesis plan for your chosen topic.
You will be able to plan the objectives, implementation, and reporting of your thesis.

The aim of the thesis is to develop and demonstrate your ability to apply research knowledge and use selected methods to analyze and solve problems in working life.

Through the thesis, you will expand your expertise and demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a practical professional task.

The thesis helps you develop professional knowledge and skills, a research-oriented and developmental approach to work, as well as collaboration, communication, and networking skills.

Competencies: Learning to learn, ethics, working life skills, proactive development.

Content

Topic proposal
Preliminary structure of a thesis
Commission agreement
Research permit application (if required)

Location and time

Thesis info on Monday 19.5.2025 klo 9-10.30, in Teams.

Teaching methods

Participation mandatory in webinars:
- thesis subject webinar in August 2025
- thesis small group guidance webinar in August 2025
- thesis plan webinar in November 2025

Student workload

Planning phase is 5 ect = 135 hours / student
(1 ect = 27 h, 5 ects x 27 h = 135 hours)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Topic proposal approved
Thesis plan approved
First thesis phase approved

Qualifications

Completing the thesis planning phase requires the successful completion of the Research, Development, and Innovation Competence (5 ECTS) course or equivalent knowledge.

Further information

Thesis Process - Nursing
https://moodle.eoppimispalvelut.fi/course/view.php?id=5162
keyword: thesis2021