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Research Methodology for Applied Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TIP0608
Type: Compulsory
Curriculum: IB 2017
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 3 (2019-2020)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Niittykoski, Jukka
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2019-2020

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
5T-IB-3-1, T-IB-3-22019-09-02 – 2019-12-22Thomas SabelEnglish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2020-2021.

Learning Outcomes

To provide students with the tools and skills required to understand research terminology and methodology, in order to conduct research projects typical for bachelor level.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
-of which scheduled studies 39 h
-of which autonomous studies: 42 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

General and professional basic studies during the first study year.

Contents

Research terminology. Research as a process. Defining the research problem and identifying research methods best suited for solving it. Validity and reliability. Research ethics. Writing and presenting a thesis proposal for final thesis.

Regional Impact

Students are writing their thesis proposals in order to be able to contact and cooperate with the international companies in the region.

Internationality

Students are working in an international learning environment.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Instructions for the final thesis at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.
Material named by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, class discussions, assignments, report writing and presentation.

Assessment Criteria

Assessment means pass/fail. In order to pass the course, the student has to attend the scheduled studies, actively participate in class activities and complete the required assignments.

Assessment Methods

Completed assignments. Mandatory Participation, Assessment - pass/fail.


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