SMR5930 – Stochastic Modelling, Statistics and Risk Analysis
Course content
A short master thesis corresponds to half a year of full time study and constitutes a quarter of the master study.
Read more about guidelines and practical information for the master thesis.
Regulations concerning the master thesis are given in Regulations concerning courses, course groups and degrees at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Learning outcome
After completing the master thesis you will:
- have updated knowledge within at least one of the fields of insurance, finance, risk analysis and statistics
- have knowledge in a wide range of methods and techniques based on mathematics, probability, statistics and computer science, and be able to use them for analysis and problem solving
- be able to carry out a research or development project under supervision according to current research ethical norms
- master written and oral communication of comprehensive professional work to specialists
- be able to apply your knowledge and skills within new fields in order to carry out assignments and projects
Admission
The master thesis is a compulsory part of the master program Stochastic Modelling, Statistics and Risk Analysis and requires admission into this study program.
Teaching
Working with the master thesis you will carry out an independent, time limited research and development project under supervision.
The work on the master's thesis should be completed in one semester. It is not possible to complete a short master's thesis in the first semester of the master's program.
Examination
A master thesis of 30 credits shall be submitted within a deadline. Then there is an oral presentation of the master thesis and an examination.
Language of examination
You may write the master thesis in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.