TEMP0736XX Master's Thesis, Disaster Management

Volume 2013/2014
Education
Master of Disaster Management - compulsory
Content
http://www.mdma.ku.dk/layout/thesis/
Learning Outcome

On completion of the thesis, students should be able to:

  • transform a relevant issue into a research question, identifying the nature of the problem, as well as the process needed to solve it;
  • choose appropriate research methods;
  • collect necessary data/information and critically analyse, review and interpret one's own research and the relevant literature;
  • present well-argued and referenced recommendations as to future practice(s) in the given field;
  • where relevant, include feedback and practical policy implications for local authorities (if research is based on local data) to contribute to improvements at the local level
  • give a short thesis presentation, highlighting aims, main findings, conclusion and possible recommendations - as well as discussing critical questions and remarks regarding the findings and conclusions;
  • provide critical and constructive feedback to fellow students on their theses.
Research Design
Supervision according to thesis guidelines
Only available for students enrolled in the entire programme.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 1
  • Guidance
  • 30
  • Preparation
  • 28
  • Project work
  • 479
  • Seminar
  • 12
  • Total
  • 550
Credit
20 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Oral defence
Participation in oral presentation 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:

  • transform a relevant issue into a research question, identifying the nature of the problem, as well as the process needed to solve it;
  • choose appropriate research methods;
  • collect necessary data/information and critically analyse, review and interpret one's own research and the relevant literature;
  • present well-argued and referenced recommendations as to future practice(s) in the given field;
  • where relevant, include feedback and practical policy implications for local authorities (if research is based on local data) to contribute to improvements at the local level
  • give a short thesis presentation, highlighting aims, main findings, conclusion and possible recommendations - as well as discussing critical questions and remarks regarding the findings and conclusions;
  • provide critical and constructive feedback to fellow students on their theses.