OVERVIEW

The final examination consists of the discussion of a written paper, tending to ascertain the candidate's technical-scientific and professional preparation.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The paper must reveal:

 adequate basic preparation; 
 basic planning skills;
 proper use of sources and bibliography; 
 systematic and argumentative skills; 
 clarity of exposition.

The effort required of the student for the preparation of the final paper should be commensurate with the number of credits assigned to the paper.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The final test is intended to verify the learning of knowledge useful for the student's entry into the world of work and/or for the possible continuation of studies. To this end, students are required to submit a written paper attesting to a critical and personal appropriation of the content learned during the three-year course of study.

PREREQUISITES

All profit tests related to the educational activities must be passed by the student by the deadline set by the Single Desk of the Polytechnic School in view of the final exam, as indicated in the “memo” published on the University website and also accessible from that of the CdS. To obtain the degree, the student must have a minimum proficiency in English corresponding to level B2 of the Council of Europe. To acquire the credits associated with English language proficiency, the student must pass the examination organized by the Language Skills Development Sector or exhibit certification in original for level B2, or higher, acquired from an accredited body or institute no more than three academic years earlier. The list of certificates recognized as equivalent is established by the Language Skills Development Sector . The Polytechnic School, in order to support students in acquiring the required degree of language proficiency, organizes, with the support of the Language Skills Development Sector educational activities) offered to homogeneous classes of students.

TEACHING METHODS

For the purpose of graduation, the final paper consists of a written report on a specific activity (an applied/numerical or compilative report on in-depth topics of the teachings of the Course of Study) carried out by the student under the guidance of one or more lecturers. The speakers must include at least one faculty member from the Polytechnic School or the course of study.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The Final Examination Committee consists of at least five members, tenured professors and researchers, possibly contract faculty including the chairperson, and is appointed by the DICCA Department Director.

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Dates of the Graduate Commmissions can be found on the Polytechnic School and Graduate Course website

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The arrangements for the final examination consist of an oral presentation of the final paper by the student to the final examination committee, followed by a discussion of any questions posed by the committee members.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The evaluation of the final test by the commission is made, in the case of a passing grade, by attributing an increment, varying from 0 to a maximum of 8 as established by the School in consultation with the Departments to the weighted average (not rounded) of the marks given in the verification tests related to educational activities that provide for a final grade, taking as weight the number of credits associated with the individual educational activity. 

Among the aspects that contribute to the definition of the score awarded to the final paper, the Commission must particularly take into account:
- quality of the paper;
- exposition of the paper;
- any period spent abroad in writing the paper;
- duration of the candidate's studies.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For the score to be attributed to the discussion of the thesis, the Commission has 8 points, 2 of which are considered rewarding or recognized in the case of ways in which the student's career has been carried out that are considered significant by the Course of Studies. Specifically, the two additional points are normally awarded for the so-called "Just in time" course, i.e. completed by the student within the nominal duration of the Course of Study (by March 31 of the relevant academic year), while 1 point is awarded in case the student graduates during the first useful session after the conclusion of the relevant academic year.
Up to two additional points may also be awarded at the discretion of the committee for other reasons deemed worthy of reward.