- Dawson, Christian (2009). Projects in computing and information systems. A student’s guide, 2nd edition. Addison Wesley
- Oates, B.J. (2005). Researching Information Systems and Computing. Sage Publications, UK
- Zobel, J. (2004). Writing for Computer Science – The art of effective communication, 2nd edition. Springer, UK
- Individual literature is selected by the student in consultation with the supervisor
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
30 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
18 January 2026 - 7 June 2026
Code for the course: DA639E
About the course
The purpose of the course is for the student to further develop knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to work with problems in the field of computer science in a scientific way. This includes the ability to independently plan, perform and present a project that represents a contribution to current research in the area. The student's knowledge of research methodology shall also be applied in the choice of scientific method and thesis writing.
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
The course consists of three parts: problem definition and project planning; the thesis project; and the opposition on another degree project
The thesis project has two phases:
- To perform the project and document it in writing (in the form of the degree project), and
- To present and defend the thesis verbally
The opposition consist of carefully studying and critically analysing another student's degree project, producing a written opposition and acting as an opponent in the presentation of another student's degree project.
Entry requirements
1. Bachelor of Science in computer science or related subjects such as mathematics, informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering, physics.
2. At least 15 credits in programming.
3. At least 7.5 credits in mathematics.
4. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 at Swedish upper secondary level.
5. At least 45 credits completed in the main area of study within the master programme, Computer Science: Applied Data Science including the course Research Methods of Computer Science and Fundamental Computational Theory (DA634E)
Course literature
Course evaluation
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