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Methodology for Studies and Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TIP0604
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-IB 2013
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Lautamäki, Satu
Language of Instruction: English

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1T-IB-3-12015-09-01 – 2016-05-31Thomas SabelEnglish2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30
2T-IB-3-22015-09-01 – 2015-12-18Satu LautamäkiEnglish2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30
3T-IB-3-12016-10-31 – 2016-12-31Thomas SabelEnglish2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06
4T-IB-3-22016-10-31 – 2016-12-31Satu LautamäkiEnglish2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06

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: 81 h
-of which scheduled studies 39 h
-of which autonomous studies: 42 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

General and professional basic studies during the first study year.

Contents

Information search and criteria for scientific knowledge. Research process. Definition of the research problem. Research strategies, methods and ethics. Validity and reliability. Reporting of research results. 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, class discussions, assignments, report writing and presentation.

Assessment Criteria

5 The student can consistently utilize and discuss research methodology at bachelor level. In assignments and report writing, the student uses various methods for information retrieval and appropriate and latest international sources in the field, by strictly following copyright rules and obligations. In classroom discussions and teamwork, the student is acting and communicating professionally in various groups.

3 The student understands research methodology at bachelor level and produces basic written and oral information in the field. In assignments and report writing, the student uses essential information resources in the field and takes into account copyright rules and obligations. In classroom discussions and teamwork, the student acts in various groups and communicates professionally.

1 The student recognizes the principles of research methodology. In assignments and report writing, the student is able to search for inforatmion from various sources, when given guidance, by being aware of copyright rules and obligations. In classroom discussions and teamwork, the student acts and communicates at the basic level.

Assessment Methods

Exam (Pass/failed). Assignments. Report.


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