MSc. Thesis
Course objectives
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate ones ability to use and integrate knowledge and competences acquired in the six modules and the internship for an advanced, master level research, development and/or design project that adheres to international scientific standards and shows originality and scholarship.
- Demonstrate ones ability to present the process and the results of the project in both written and oral format and to defend and discuss ones work in conformity with international scientific conventions.
Content
The (individual) research that results in a master’s thesis deals with a specific need or issue that is relevant to the present-day practice of geo-information management and application. In some cases the subject of the thesis will originate from a student project carried out in module 6 or the internship; in other instances the subject of the thesis will be brought in front by the candidate or GIMA lectures. In all cases the subject of study should reflect the main objectives of the GIMA programme. The research lasts a minimum of 6 months full-time or 12 months half-time.
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Entry requirements
Letter of acceptance of the master programme Geographical Information Management and Applications and passed five of the courses GEO-GIMA 1 to GEO-GIMA 6.
Regulations
The thesis is subject to specific regulations (see study guide).
Thesis abstracts
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