R&D, Innovations and ICT
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TITA0404 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-ITE 2011 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2013-2014) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Norrgård, Kenneth |
| Language of Instruction: | Swedish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2014-01-07 – 2014-05-30 | Kristina Frank, Kenneth Norrgård | Swedish | 2013-12-09 – 2014-01-10 |
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.
The student is espected to choose the topic for his/her thesis. During the study unit the student will become familiar with his/her own topic and get to know how the work should be planned and documented.
Student's Workload
4 x 27h = approx. 108h
Lectures and coaching: approx. 40h
Seminars and presentations approx. 20h
Self studies, theory and researches: approx. 24h
Self studies, mini thesis: approx. 24h
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.
Language Studies: Informative Communication, Mandatory Mother Tongue
Contents
Scientific approach, the thesis as a process, planning of the thesis, sources, information in scientific databases, research methods, ethics and plagiarism, compiling forms, analysis and reporting of research results.
Reviewing VAMK guidelines for theses: Outline: Review of the thesis parts; Contents: Introduction, Conclusion, References, Bibliography: Opposition; Maturity Test; Language Correctness, Analysis of the thesis; Written work.
Preparing a timetable and project plan for the thesis and walk through the process. The study period supports students who will begin their thesis or who are early in their process. The project plan must be approved and appointed supervisor. Participation in seminars where students will present and status report on their own work.
Various issues facing the writing of the thesis.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Nyberg, Rainer. 2000. Skriv vetenskapliga uppsatser och avhandlingar med stöd av IT och Internet. Lund. Studentlitteratur.
Svenska språknämnden. 2000. Svenska skrivregler. Stockholm. Liber AB.
Instructions for the Thesis, VAMK, 2009 or newer.
Links on the Internet
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activating lectures, language sessions, innovation work shops, guest speakers, discussions, assignments and handing in a mini thesis.
Assessment Criteria
1
students know the basics of development and research
3
Students know well research and development methods and can apply their knowledge in practice and it shows through his own thesis
5
Students know research and development methods and can apply their knowledge in an extraordinary manner, and this shows through his own thesis and students are able to show this in discussions and seminars
Assessment Methods
Active participation in teaching, performed exercises, analysis of the thesis, written work.
Students should participate in the study period, lectures and discussions, as well as make up and present their own project.
Numerical evaluation (0-5).