n.BA.FM.BA.11HS (Bachelor's thesis) 
Module: Bachelor's thesis
This information was generated on: 25 April 2024
No.
n.BA.FM.BA.11HS
Title
Bachelor's thesis
Managed by
Irene Arnold Moos
Credits
12

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2017
Study programme Facility Management
Courses/Weighting
Course Code Course title Weighting
n.BA.FM.BA.11HS.V Bachelor's thesis 100%
     
     
     
     
     
Status Compulsory module
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme
Entrance requirements -
Follow-up modules -
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 56 24
Email irene.arnold@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module
 

Note

Course: Bachelor's thesis
No.
n.BA.FM.BA.11HS.V
Title
Bachelor's thesis
Managed by
Irene Arnold Moos

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2017
Status Compulsory Course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme
Total workload in lessons
Semester 6. Semester
Lectures 2
Coached selfstudy 14
Autonomous selfstudy 344
Total workload 360
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Lecturers and research associates from the IFM (by subject area)
Guests as required
 
Learning outcomes and competencies In the Bachelor's thesis, students should demonstrate that they are able to work independently, in a given time and methodologically correctly on a problem from their specialist field, illustrating its relation to practice and on the basis of scientific findings, and present their work in an appropriate form.

In particular, students can:
  • Identify and present a problem in terms of its significance and its professional contexts (Identify a problem / issue / area of investigation).
  • Independently formulate the objectives of their work and the questions that arise from it.
  • Develop project plans with possible alternative strategies .
  • Identify and secure the necessary resources.
  • Negotiate for services, resources, information and commitments.
  • Conduct effective group meetings.
  • Use effective communication strategies and apply communication technologies effectively.
  • Clarify interpretations and confirm understanding.
  • Understand financial, graphical and technical information and documentation.
  • Apply scientific methods sensibly and correctly to a problem.
    - Literature search
    - Select methods to collect, verify and analyze data (basic descriptive and inferential statistical methods).
    - Present statistical information.
    - Understand research design and methodologies.
    - Interpret research.
  • Develop technically sound solutions and prepare appropriately for their implementation in practice.
  • Assure customer surveys are conducted and processes are documented.
  • Draw up a written final report that is stylistically, orthographically and formally correct.
  • Present the approach, content and results of their work attractively and defend them (project presentation and defence).
  • Establish personal and professional networks.
Course content
  • Structuring and planning the working process
  • Carrying out the work
  • Creation of the written work
  • Oral presentation to correctors, answering questions
Language of instruction German
Expected attendance -
Assessment Performance grade 70% (written work), oral final module exam 30%

If 5 or fewer students take part in a repeat exam, the test can be modified at the request of the lecturers: ie, instead of a written, an oral examination will be held. This requires the written consent of the students. (Please notify the altered examination form to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch; form can be obtained from the Admissions Office.)
Bibliography -
Entrance requirements Project work
Follow-up courses -
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 56 24         
Email irene.arnold@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor coures/module

Note