Program Overview

AI201X Degree Project in Building and Real Estate Economics, Second Cycle

The AI201X Degree Project in Building and Real Estate Economics is a 30.0 credit course offered at the second cycle level.

Course Contents

The degree project should be a part of a deeper study within the program area and be on an advanced level in order to fulfill the requirements for a Master of Science in Engineering degree. This means that the degree project normally should be carried out within an area that the student has been prepared for. If the student would like to carry out the degree project within a different area, this should be approved by the director of undergraduate education.

Intended Learning Outcomes

The student should:

• Be able to apply relevant knowledge and skills that have been acquired within the main field of study, to a given problem.
• Within given bounds, and with limited information, independently be able to analyse and discuss complex issues and be able to handle larger problems on an advanced level within the field of study.
• Reflect about, evaluate and critically review their own and others' scientific results.
• Be able to document and present their own work, for a given group, with high demands on structure, formal requirements and language skills.
• Be able to identify needs for further research and be able to continuously develop their competence.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• Master of Science in Engineering 300/270 credits: The main part of the studies, at least 240 credits (if the program is 270 credits according to earlier rules, the demand is at least 210 credits) must be completed before the degree project can be started.
• Master of Science 120 credits: The main part of the studies, at least 60 credits, including 30 credits with specialisation in the second cycle within the main field of study, must be completed before the degree project can be started.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

The grading scale for this course is A, B, C, D, E, FX, F.

Examination

• XUPP - Examination Question, 30.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from the coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

• Thesis preparation seminar
• Approved report and oral presentation

Examiner

Kent Eriksson

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered By

ABE/Real Estate Economics and Finance

Main Field of Study

The Built Environment

Education Cycle

Second cycle