Methodology for Studies and Research
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIP0504 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-IB 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lautamäki, Satu |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | T-IB-3-1 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25 | Satu Lautamäki | English | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 4 | T-IB-3-2 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-03-07 | Satu Lautamäki | English | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will acquire the basic methodology for seeking and analyzing specialized information for writing essays and reports and conducting surveys and research projects typical for bachelor level. The student is able to evaluate the validity and reliability of results.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 54 h
-of which scheduled studies 26 h
-of which autonomous studies: 28 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
General and professional basic studies during the first study year.
Contents
Information search and criteria for scientific knowledge. Definition of the research problem. Strategies in research: experiments, survey- and case studies. Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Planning of personal project for final thesis.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Ghauri Pervez and Kjell Grönhaug (2005): Research methods in business studies. A practical guide.
Instructions for the final thesis at Vaasa Polytechnic.
Material named by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and report writing, assignments.
Assessment Criteria
1 The student understands some basics of research methodology at bachelor level
3 the student understands well the principles of research methodology at bachelor level and can apply learned issues in practice
5 the student understands excellently the principles of research methodology at bachelor level and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice
Assessment Methods
Exam (numerical 0-5). Assigments in information seeking and analysing research reports (Pass-Fail).