Assessment criteria will be based on testing the learnrs knowledge of the chosen field of study and on his/her thesis. In addition other aspects that will be tested are:

1. ability to write research proposals

2. ability to formulate an hypothesis

3. ability to work on one ‘s own

4. ability to collect and relate published contributions

5. ability to develop and utilize new ideas

6. ability to write about these ideas in a clear and concise manner

7. ability to design and manage large software or analysis projects

8. ability to draw the correct conclusions and apply these to the hypothesis

Formative Assessment:

Background knowledge evaluation
Regular reporting
Draft review
Assessment of thesis

Summative Assessment:

Examination of thesis
Oral defence of thesis