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Master's Degree Dissertation

Code: 44176
Credits: 12
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Tourism Management in Cultural Heritage OB 1

Contact lecturer

Name :
Esteve Dot Jutglà
Email :
esteve.dot@uab.cat

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisits

Objectives

The objective of this module is to demonstrate that the student masters dominate the appropriate theoretical and methodological concepts and instruments to conduct their own and in-depth research on the chosen topic related to the cultural tourism sector. And demonstrate that they can research in the future and/or be able to meet the needs that the tourism cultural sector may have in the management and creation of its contents.

Learning outcomes

  1. Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.
  2. Integrate knowledge and use it to make judgements in complex situations, with incomplete information, while keeping in mind social and ethical responsibilities.
  3. Communicate and justify conclusions clearly and unambiguously to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  4. Assume responsibilities and decisions critically and autonomously.
  5. Be able to continue learning autonomously.
  6. Manage and develop original contributions in the framework of theoretical research and/or practical application.
  7. Apply research tools to relate the arts and humanities with tourist management.
  8. Identify emerging themes on matters of the management of cultural heritage for tourism.
  9. Aly a scientific method in the design and execution of the Master's Degree Final project.
  10. Carry out bibliographical searches on the subject of the Master's Degree Final project.

Contents

The objectives of this module are as follows:

To implement the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the master's degree in a Final Work written and subsequently defended before a court.

Demonstrate your knowledge of the techniques of analysis and description that corresponds to the theme you have chosen within the relationship tourism - cultural heritage- arts and humanities.

Having mastery of the bibliography, the use of fonts and their application, if necessary, with specific exemplification, and all from original approaches, as well as results derived from said study.

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Partials Delivery Work 11 0.44 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
Tutorials 10 0.4 1, 4, 5, 8, 9
Classroom 4 0.16 2, 3, 6
Workshop 260 10.4 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10

The teaching methodology of this module is as follows:

  • Work Preparation
  • Tutoring
  • Presentation and Oral Defense of Work
  • Reading articles, reports and books of interest

This subject allows the use of AI technologies as an integral part of the submitted work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity.

Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may even be awarded a zero. In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Assessment of the Master's Final Work Tribunal 30% 5 0.2 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
Academic Tutor Assessment 40% 5 0.2 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assessment of Oral Defense of the Master's Final Work Tribunal 30% 5 0.2 3, 8, 9, 10

The evaluation activities of this module are based on:

  • Assessment of the Academic Tutor of the Master's Final Work
  • Assessment of the Master's Final Work Tribunal
  • Assessment of the Oral Defence of Master's Final Work Tribunal

Irregularities in an assessment activity

Any irregularity committed during an assessment activity (including academic fraud, plagiarism or the improper use of AI, unless such use has been expressly authorized) will result in a grade of 0 for that assessment activity.

Where obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment is an essential requirement for passing the course, or where multiple irregularities occur in different assessment activities within the same course, the student's final grade for the course will be 0.

In addition, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who commits any of these irregularities.

Bibliography

FUENTES, José Luis, & CREMADES, Roberto (Coords.). (2021). Cómo escribir un trabajo de fin de máster. Síntesis.

HERNÁNDEZ, Roberto, FERNÁNDEZ, Carlos, & BAPTISTA, Pilar. (2018). Metodología de la investigación (6.ª ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

MARTÍNEZ, Ricardo, & RAMOS, José Luis. (2022). Guía metodológica para la elaboración de Trabajos de Fin de Grado y Fin de Máster en Ciencias Sociales. Pirámide.

RODRÍGUEZ, Gregorio, GIL, Javier, & GARCÍA, Eduardo. (1996). Metodología de la investigación cualitativa. Aljibe.

RODRÍGUEZ, María Luisa, LLANES, Jordi, BURGUET, Marta, BUXARRAIS, María Rosa, ESTEBAN, Francisco, JARAUTA, Beatriz, & CRUZ, María. (2013). Com elaborar, tutoritzar i avaluar un treball de fi de màster. Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya (AQU Catalunya).

SÁNCHEZ, María Cruz, & MARTÍN, María Victoria. (2023). El Trabajo de Fin de Máster (TFM): De la propuesta a la defensa. Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca.

SIERRA, Restituto. (2007). Técnicas de investigación social: Teoría y ejercicios. Thomson.

Software

At Moodle Platform

Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(TFMm) Treball de fi de màster 1 Spanish annual afternoon