Research and Development Methods
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | YY00BO07 |
| Curriculum: | EVS 2024 HY 2024 / 2024T ITR 2023 |
| Level: | Master of Engineering / Master of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2023-2024 / 2024) |
| Semester: | Autumn / Spring |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saarikoski, Lotta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | EVS2024-1, HY2024-1, HY2024T-1, ITR2023-1 | 2024-01-18 – 2024-05-17 | Toni Lustila | Finnish | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2023-2024
Learning Outcomes
The student recognises research and development needs in their own field. The student is able to produce new knowledge and apply it to develop new practices.
The student learns to apply different R&D approaches and applications into working life in their own field.
Contents
The course consists of two parts. In the first part the students learns the main study methodologies (quantitative, qualitative & action research). In the second part these are applied in more detailed to the field of study. The student produces a research plan for their thesis.
Contents:
- Basic requirements for good research.
- Source criticism
- Research ethics
- Research approaches and methods, their selection and content.
- Research based development.
- Research writing.
- Special R&D aspects in the field of study.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures (internet) and assignments