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Methodology for Studies and Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TFP0504
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-FE 2006
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 3 (2008-2009)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Virtanen, Henrik
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
32008-08-25 – 2008-10-25Henrik VirtanenSwedish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
42008-08-25 – 2008-10-25Henrik VirtanenSwedish2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31
52008-10-27 – 2008-12-20Anna-Lena GroosSwedish2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02

Learning Outcomes

The student will acquire knowledge of different scientific philosophies and methods for searching and gathering information. The student understands the importance of a methodical and scientific way of working. The student can implement different methods when writing the final thesis.

Student's Workload

Total work load: 54 h. Scheduled studies: 26 h. Individual studies: 28 h.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites.

Contents

Scientific working, final thesis as a process, planning of final thesis, information sources, research methods, questionnaires, analysing and reporting of research results.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Ghauri, Grönhaug & Kristianslund. 2010. Research Methods in Business Studies- a Practical Guide. (4th ed.) Harlow. Prentice Hall.
Instructions for the final thesis at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assigments and report writing.

Assessment Criteria

1 The student understands some basics about research process and methodology.
3 The student understands well the basics about research process and methodology and can apply learned issues in practice.
5 The student understands excellently the basics about research process and methodology and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice.

Assessment Methods

Examination and assignments. Passed/not passed.


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