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Methodology for Studies and Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TTP0102
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-TK 2007V
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 3 (2009-2010)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Hellman, Sirkka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
72010-02-08 – 2010-03-15Päivi RajalaFinnish2010-01-11 – 2010-02-13

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 of the course: 54h
- of which scheduled studies: 27h
- of which autonomous studies: 27h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

None

Contents

Scientific working, final thesis as a process, the 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. 1995. Research Methods in Business Studies- a Practical Guide. Prentice Hall.
- Instructions for the final thesis at Vaasa Polytechnic, 2005 or newer.
- Hakala Juha. 2004. Opinnäyteopas ammattikorkeakouluille.
- Vilkka-Airaksinen Toiminnallinen opinnäyte
- Herno L., Likitalo H., Puhakka P., Rissanen R., Tsokkinen A. 2002. Tradenomin opinnäyte, Työprosessista raportiksi. Pohjois-Savon AMK
- Likitalo H., Rissanen R. Tutkimusmenetelmät, Menetelmätietoutta tradenomiopiskelijoille. Pohjois-Savon AMK
- Hirsjärvi, S., Remes P., Sajavaara P. 2000.Tutki ja kirjoita. Kirjayhtymä.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assigments and report writing.

Assessment Criteria

1 the student understands some basics about research

3 the student understands well the basics about research and can apply learned issues in practice

5 the student understands excellent the basics about research and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice

Assessment Methods

Assignments in information seeking and analysing research reports. Active participation in seminars, a small-scale report of the final thesis. Numeric scale (0-5).


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