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Methodology for Studies and Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TFP0504
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-FE 2008V
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 3 (2010-2011)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Virtanen, Henrik
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
82010-08-30 – 2010-10-22Henrik VirtanenSwedish2010-08-20 – 2010-09-05
92010-08-30 – 2010-10-22Henrik VirtanenSwedish2010-08-20 – 2010-09-05
102010-10-25 – 2010-12-17Henrik VirtanenSwedish2010-10-04 – 2010-10-29

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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