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Research Methodology and Reporting

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TTKA0804
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: T-TK 2013
TK 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 3 (2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Rajala, Päivi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1T-TK-3-1, T-TK-3-22015-09-01 – 2016-02-14Pia Liedes, Sirkka HellmanFinnish2015-08-14 – 2015-12-18
2T-TK-3-1, T-TK-3-22016-10-31 – 2016-12-31Pia Liedes, Sirkka HellmanFinnish2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06
3T-TK-3-1, T-TK-3-22017-09-01 – 2018-04-30Pia Liedes, Päivi RajalaFinnish2017-08-21 – 2017-09-18
4T-TK-3-1, T-TK-3-22018-08-31 – 2019-05-31Pia Liedes, Päivi RajalaFinnish2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
5T-TK-3-1, T-TK-3-22019-09-02 – 2020-05-24Pia Liedes, Päivi RajalaFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09
3001TK2018-3A, TK2018-3B2020-08-24 – 2021-05-02Pia Liedes, Päivi RajalaFinnish2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11
3002TK2019-3A, TK2019-3B2021-08-23 – 2022-05-01Pia Liedes, Päivi RajalaFinnish2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06
3003TK2020-3A, TK2020-3B2022-08-22 – 2023-04-30Pia Liedes, Päivi RajalaFinnish2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06
3004TK2021-3A, TK2021-3B2023-08-21 – 2024-04-28Pia Liedes, Päivi RajalaFinnish2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06

The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2023-2024

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to make research in ICT field, and to make the thesis work andthe steps of research process. The student chooses the topic of the thesis, chooses a suitable research approach and research methods. The student plans and implementsprocess his / her thesis as far as possible and follows the instructions of the VAMK thesis. The student learns research reporting and language management.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course 108 h.

Contents

Topic Selection
Research Process and Methods
Data collection methods
Theoretical framework / theoretical background
Research plan
Thesis process

Regional Impact

The clients of the thesis are the region's companies.

Internationality

Some clients of thesis are from the international companies.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

- Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. Instructions for the thesis.
- Hirsjärvi, S., Remes P. & Sajavaara P. 2000. Tutki ja kirjoita.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, independent study, personal quidance, Workshops

Assessment Criteria

5 = the student has chosen his / her own topic and his / her thesis report has progressed excellently. He / She knows excellent research methods, process of thesis and the report of thesis.
3 = the student has chosen his / her own topic and made a research plan. The thesis report has progressed. He / She knows well research methods and reporting.
1 = the student understands research methods and the basics of research work. The plan of own thesis is done.

Assessment Methods

Numeric


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