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Methodology for Studies and Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TDP0102
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-ITE 2007
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2008-2009)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Norrgård, Kenneth
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3T-IT-2DA, T-IT-2DI2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02Kenneth NorrgårdSwedish2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15

Learning Outcomes

The student acquires knowledge of different scientific philosophies and methods of searching a collecting information. The student understands the importance of methodoligical and scientific way of working. The student can implement different methods when writing the final thesis.

Student's Workload

2 x 27h = approx. 54h
Lectures and coaching: approx. 10h
Self studies, theory and researches: approx. 24h
Self studies, mini thesis: approx. 20h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

The student should have completed most of her/his basic studies and at least the first module of her/his specialized studies. It is expected that the student will choose the subject for her/his own thesis.

Contents

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

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

"Instruktioner för lärdomsprov", Vasa yrkeshögskola 2009.

Internet-sources and other material supplied by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments and handing in a mini thesis.

Assessment Criteria

Graded by Passed or Failed. For passing it is required that the student take part in the lectures and the discussions, hands in the assignments and hands in the mini thesis.

Assessment Methods

Graded by Passed or Failed. For passing it is required that the student take part in the lectures and the discussions, hands in the assignments and hands in the mini thesis.


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