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The student should be able to
• Identify, formulate and define an economic issue (the student must be able to make their own presentation of the problem definition, method and empirical research)
• Identify and compare relevant literature for the analysis
• Identify and reflect upon relevant methods for the analysis
• Analyse the chosen problem based on the approved problem definition
• Evaluate the findings and discuss implications
• Formulate orally and in writing a presentation of the problem area, analysis and findings in a scientific, clear and correct language
The ultimate goal of this course is to give students the ability to analyse a problem within economics/management theory or practice and to present their findings in writing.
Topics in Economics and Management is a special course of study used as an umbrella for students writing a paper in a topic of their choice, for instance, under circumstances where there is not enough students for a lecture series. The subject of the paper must be accepted by a faculty member who acts as a supervisor.
The paper may form the basis for an oral examination as decided by the supervisor. When the topics paper has been accepted and the student has handed in two copies to the supervisor, the student will also have signed up for the topics exam. When an oral examination is required, the supervisor will inform the student about the exact time of the examination.
Master students should be aware that a 5 ECTS topics paper does not count as one of the written activities required in the study regulations for the Master program.
BA or BSc in economics and management
Faculty member from the relevant subject area of the topic paper.
At the beginning of the semester students who want to prepare a Topics paper should contact a professor (to become the supervisor) to discuss the contents of the topic. The topic must be agreed on with the supervisor, who may also provide a list of possible required reading. The paper (10 pages at most) must be handed in to the supervisor on the date agreed upon with him/her.
Home assignment, supervisor decides whether an oral examination without preparation is to be conducted.
One copy is handed in to the supervisor.
