Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
State Examination. Drafting and Defence of the Master's Thesis
Course Code
SZF_136
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
24.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Law
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lidija Juļa
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
As part of drafting of the Master’s thesis, the student masters the ability to work independently with economic and legal literature, legal norms, judicial and other institutions’ practices, develop scientific research skills and strengthen the ability to present and discuss the specific subject and defend own conclusions and proposals. The main objective is to strengthen theoretical and practical knowledge in line with the requirements of the speciality.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge and skills learned during the studies.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To strengthen knowledge of the scientific research methods and their application opportunities. To identify problems in the selected area and to search for a justified solution. To deepen understanding of economic security and placement news in the selected area.
Skills
1.To use and analyse different types of sources (including databases). To consecutively analyse theoretical and practical considerations, to argument own opinion. To present own research, to justify its significance, topicality and application.
Competences
1.Is able to independently formulate and critically analyse theoretical and practical problems of economic security related to the Master’s thesis. Demonstrates the skill to justify own conclusions and provide specific proposals for resolution of identified problems and improvement of the legal regulation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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In accordance with the requirements set by RSU for the graduation paper.
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Examination
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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The Master’s Thesis has been successfully defended at a session of the final examination commission, taking into account the procedure and regulations included in regulations of the faculty, criteria for their assessment. A successful assessment of the Master’s thesis ranges from 4 to 10.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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0
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Topics
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
24.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Master’s thesis)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
15.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Master’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
JF Pētnieciskā darba izstrādāšanas, noformēšanas un aizstāvēšanas metodiskie noteikumi un pielikumi
2.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A., & Kamerāde, D. (Sast.). (2016). Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. Rīga: RaKa.
3.
Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approach. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. (akceptējams izdevums)
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
5.
Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approach. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
JF Methodological rules and appendices for the development, presentation and defense of research work
Additional Reading
1.
Zinātniskā literatūra par maģistra darba tematu.
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
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Scientific literature on the topic of the master's thesis.