Program Overview

Course Overview

Msc Thesis, Professional Master 90 ECTS - IP

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

• Credits: 30
• Level: Second degree level
• Language of instruction: English
• Location: Ĺlesund
• Examination arrangement: Master thesis

About the Course

Course Content

To be defined individually.

Learning Outcome

The master thesis shall demonstrate the candidate's ability to apply knowledge, skills, and competence learned through the other courses in the master program, with a focus on an industrial application of the theory (Professional MSc). The learning outcomes include:

• Demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge, skills, and competence learned through the other courses in the master program
• Focusing on an industrial application of the theory
• Providing individual contributions to methodology and/or tools for a specific engineering analysis
• Proving basic knowledge in the field of engineering and knowledge in different methods and tools
• Having in-depth knowledge in the specific field covered by the master thesis topic
• Proving knowledge in relevant engineering tools and methods, as well as general project management
• Ability to combine and apply engineering knowledge into a systematic problem-solving process
• Ability to search for information and establish new in-depth knowledge in relevant fields
• Ability to relate theory and concepts to evidence in a systematic way and draw appropriate conclusions
• Ability to distinguish between general methodology and case-specific parts
• Ability to work systematically and individually with a scientific problem
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced assignments and projects
• Ability to manage an independent project with full responsibility for progress and deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and extensively with different stakeholders in the project
• Ability to validate and generalize results obtained
• Mastering the language and terminology of the relevant academic field
• Ability to communicate about academic issues, analysis, and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
• Knowledge in relevant ethical, social, and environmental issues

Learning Methods and Activities

Teaching methods and activities:

• The Master thesis is an independent work
• The task will be tied to an industrial problem or ongoing research at the institute
• The student will get one supervisor at NTNU and one from a company or research project
• The candidate is responsible for arranging frequent meetings with supervisors, where status shall be presented and problems are discussed
• The thesis work can be a part of a visit to another university or in a company
• Mandatory assignment: A pre-study report with a project plan shall be delivered within 3 weeks after the start of the thesis work
• An A3 poster for the thesis shall be included in this pre-study
• Two oral presentations: one at the start to present the thesis plan, and a final presentation/defense approx. one week before the thesis submission deadline

Compulsory Assignments

• Mandatory assignment

Further on Evaluation

The final result shall be a written thesis. The thesis should be written as a research report according to NTNU recommendations. A standard tentative template will be available to the students.

For evaluation of the thesis, the following elements are important:

• Introduction: Scope of Work, Objectives
• Background: A thorough, well-organized, concise, and relevant state-of-the-art survey
• Individual and original contribution: Show ability to explore and understand a new area as well as performing a scientific approach
• Figures and illustrations: Graphical illustrations are normally much better than verbal descriptions in engineering science
• Discussion and conclusions: Through thorough discussion and conclusions of results, the candidate shall demonstrate solid understanding of the theories and methods applied in the thesis
• References: Strict source references and respect to copyright must be followed
• Reporting details will be valued
• Thesis format according to template
• Thesis volume should normally be no more than approx. 75 pages (main parts)
• Additional parts, if required, should be organized in an appendix
• To ease the evaluation of the thesis, it is essential to cross-reference text, tables, and figures
• Fluent language and correct use of relevant scientific terminology
• The thesis shall be submitted in INSPERA as a pdf-file
• Re-sit examination: In the end of the next semester

Specific Conditions

Admission to a program of study is required:

• Naval Architecture (850ME)
• Product and Systems Engineering (845ME)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

Fulfilled 60 ECTS credits and passed in all mandatory subjects.

Course Materials

Self-study.

Subject Areas

• Marine Technology

Examination

Examination Arrangement

Master thesis

• Grade: Letter grades
• Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025:
  • Master thesis
  • Weighting: 100/100
  • Date: Release, Submission
  • Exam system: Inspera Assessment
• Ordinary examination - Spring 2026:
  • Master thesis
  • Weighting: 100/100
  • Exam system: Inspera Assessment