Master Thesis in Economics I

The course consists of three modules. **Module 1: The basics of essay writing (1 credit)** The course starts with a lecture which covers the basics of thesis writing. It also consists of a seminar where students present their own ideas and participate in constructive discussions on both their own and other students’ thesis ideas. **Module 2: Essay writing (13 credits)** Supported by a supervisor appointed by the department, the student writes the thesis, which in exceptional cases can be written together with another student. The goal of the thesis is for the student to develop skills in formulating research questions, and use economic theory and method to draw reasonable conclusions. An important part of the module is to develop the ability to present one’s results in writing. **Module 3: Seminars (1 credit)** During the seminars at the end of the course every student will present and defend his or her own thesis. In addition, the student should be the main opponent for another student’s thesis and side opponent for another two theses.