JSBJ1200 Independent advanced studies in the discipline (0–10 cr)
Study level:
Postgraduate studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
Independent advanced studies in the student’s own discipline, agreed upon with the supervisor to support the dissertation work.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the doctoral student will have a command of the key research and scholarly discourse relevant to their discipline and research topic.
Additional information
Independently completed tasks agreed upon with the supervisor, such as:
- taking examinations and/or writing essays on literature relevant to the student’s research field (1–5 ECTS),
- scientific (peer-reviewed) publications outside the dissertation (2–5 ECTS),
- research-based presentations or other publications (1–2 ECTS),
- participation in summer schools, expert events, or other national or international activities or collaborations within the student’s discipline, or in the development of teaching and education (1–5 ECTS).
The independent work and the corresponding credits will be recorded for this course based on the supervisor’s approval of the completion.Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Completion of tasks requiring a “Pass” grade
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Independent study (0–10 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish