Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural or social science of 180 credits, and 30 credits on advanced level in Wind Power Project Management. The course is only available after completion of for the degree course required cources on advanced level. Approved project plan by the institution is required before admission.

Learning outcomes

After having passed the course the student should be able to:

• Identify a research question where new knowledge or new application of existing knowledge will be developed
• Find and describe relevant literature for this research question
• Argue for a choice of theory and methodology, and apply the theory and methodology to find an answer to the research question
• Discuss, conclude and put into perspective the results in relation to theory and empiricism, while demonstrating critical thinking concerning the chosen methodology
• Report findings in the Master's Thesis in a structured, comprehensive, concise and clear way, and in such a way that the work could be repeated by others in the field
• Present the results in correct language, both written and orally for different target groups.

Content

Design of research question for the Master's Thesis, literature review, quantitative and qualitative data collection, interpretation, analysis and documentation of findings.

Instruction

Lectures and supervision. The student performs independent research and report writing.

Assessment

To pass, a passed oral and written presentation of the degree project is required.