Before you start your degree project
Before the start of the degree project, you will have access to a course website in Canvas where there is more detailed information about doing a degree project.
Supervisor and study plan
At the start of the course, you will be assigned a supervisor. Together, you and your supervisor will draw up a timetable, or study plan, for when you should complete the various activities included in the degree project course.
Writing individually or in pairs
You will be assessed individually on the thesis you have completed, but depending on the subject and academic level of your thesis, you may be able or are required to write it individually or with a fellow student. Here is what applies to the different subject areas.
Business administration
The thesis is written in pairs.
Economics
The thesis is written individually, but at Bachelor's level, it can be written in pairs in exceptional cases.
Statistics
The Bachelor's thesis is written in pairs. The Master's thesis is written individually.
Writing on behalf of an external party
Writing a degree project on behalf of a company or organisation gives you the opportunity to solve a "real-life" problem, while gaining valuable practical experience and contacts for your future working life. However, it may involve some additional work for you, because you need to meet the requirements of both the University and the client.
Thesis manual for degree project in business administration
Business administration has a thesis manual with further practical and formal information, and advice on referencing.
Download the thesis manual for business administration
Contact
Here is who to contact in the different subject areas if you want to know more about writing a thesis.
Business administration
Virginie Fernandez / Elin Nilsson
Email: thesis.usbe@umu.se
Economics
Alexander Pettersson / André Gyllenram (leave of abscence)
Email: study.advisor.econ@umu.se
Statistics