SDMM08007U Master's Thesis, Disaster Management
Volume 2016/2017
Education
Master of Disaster Management - compulsory
Learning Outcome
On completion of the thesis, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- demonstrate insights into the research process from identifying the nature of a research problem, formulating research questions and translating these into research objectives
- understand the value of the choice of appropriate research methods
Skills
- Collect necessary data/information and critically analyse, review and interpret own research in the context of existing literature.
- As part of the thesis writing process give a short thesis presentation, highlighting research problems and questions, research objectives, methods and main findings, conclusion and possible recommendations - as well as discussing critical questions and remarks regarding the findings and conclusions.
Competences
- Develop and present well-argued and referenced recommendations as to future practice(s) in a given field.
- Where relevant, include proper communication with and feedback to study objects and local authorities on research results including practical policy implications (if research is based on local data) with a view to contribute to improvements at the local level.
- Provide critical and constructive feedback to fellow students on their theses.
Formal requirements
Research Design or
Research Methodology & Ethics
Teaching and learning methods
Supervision according to
thesis guidelines
Remarks
Only available for students
enrolled in the entire programme.
Workload
- Category
- Hours
- Guidance
- 30
- Preparation
- 28
- Project work
- 480
- Seminar
- 12
- Total
- 550
Exam (Master's Thesis, Disaster
Management)
- Credit
- 20 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentParticipation in oral presentation (Thesis Seminar) of thesis project plan according to thesis guidelines and a written report.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
To achieve the maximum grade of 12, the student shall be able to:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate insights into the interdisciplinary field of disaster risk management (DRM)
- Have a thorough understanding of research processes from identifying the nature of a research problem, formulating research questions and translating these into research objectives in a DRM context
- Understand and relate critically to state-of-the art knowledge in the chosen research area
- Understand the value of an appropriate choice and use of specific research methods
Skills
- Demonstrate proper use of selected research methods
- Identify and collect necessary data/information and critically analyse, review and interpret own research in the context of existing literature in the research field.
- Communicate research findings and conclusions clearly, correctly and concisely according to academic standards
Competences
- Develop and present well-argued and referenced recommendations as to future practice(s) in the field of DRM field.
- Where relevant in the research process, participate professionally in interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration with a view to enhance knowledge and practices in the field of DRM.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SDMM08007U
- Credit
- 20 ECTS
- Level
- Part Time MasterFull Degree Master choice
- Duration
- Placement
- Block 1, Block 2, Block 3 And Block 4
- Schedule
- Project work
- Course capacity
- No limit
- Continuing and further education
- Price
30.000/40.000 DKK
- Study board
- Study Board for the Professional Master’s Degree Programmes at The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Contracting department
- Department of Public Health
Course responsibles
- Karin Linda Schiøler (4-7179696e46797b746a34717b346a71)
Saved on the
16-05-2017