Research MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 3041227
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student
- understands the usefulness of the research approach in the expert practice
- is able to clearly define the general conditions of a research activity
- is able to formulate research problems
- is able to practice basic qualitative and quantitative research and development process, and scientific communication (including report structuring, planning and dissemination)
- acknowledges and is able to take into consideration the special conditions of research in the business environment
- is able to make use of the existing research results critically and produce new knowledge
Content
- research process
- scientific method and scientific approaches
- conducting a literature review
- research methodologies
- quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- article writing and publishing
Enrollment
01.06.2023 - 11.09.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 20.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Nicolas Le Grand
Groups
-
PINBOS21
Objective
The student
- understands the usefulness of the research approach in the expert practice
- is able to clearly define the general conditions of a research activity
- is able to formulate research problems
- is able to practice basic qualitative and quantitative research and development process, and scientific communication (including report structuring, planning and dissemination)
- acknowledges and is able to take into consideration the special conditions of research in the business environment
- is able to make use of the existing research results critically and produce new knowledge
Content
- research process
- scientific method and scientific approaches
- conducting a literature review
- research methodologies
- quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- article writing and publishing
Materials
Saunders M. et al. 2019. Research Methods for Business Students. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall (avalaible as an ebook on FINNA via the Vlebooks portal)
Thesis from former and current IB students
Teaching methods
Workshops/All group meetings, self-studies, individual meeting, thesis seminars, and reflection on thesis
Exam schedules
There is no exam for this course.
International connections
Learning by doing, flip learning and case study approach.
Completion alternatives
Submitting a valid thesis proposal (to be agreed with the responsible teacher)
Student workload
Attending All Group Meetings and thesis seminar: 5 hours
Thesis Proposal: 60 hours
Individual Assignments and self-studies: 60 hours
Commentaries and assessment of thesis: 10 hours
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The main component to pass is the Thesis proposal. The other components (individual assignments...) are there to help you to write of a better thesis proposal and have a clear understanding of what the thesis writing process and requirements are at Turku UAS.
Content scheduling
Research process and thesis writing process
Defining thesis objective, research questions and research scope
Identifying and using reliable and relevant past research
Research methodologies
Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Individual meeting with the responsible teacher to discuss and receive feedback on your research proposal
Writing your Thesis proposal
Further information
After your thesis proposal is accepted, you will be assigned a thesis supervisor. One important objective of this course is to get you started with your thesis.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
- 2 individual Assignments: pass/failed
- Research Proposal: pass/failed
- Attending a thesis seminar
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 19.01.2023
Timing
03.01.2023 - 05.06.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Nicolas Le Grand
Groups
-
PINBOS21
Objective
The student
- understands the usefulness of the research approach in the expert practice
- is able to clearly define the general conditions of a research activity
- is able to formulate research problems
- is able to practice basic qualitative and quantitative research and development process, and scientific communication (including report structuring, planning and dissemination)
- acknowledges and is able to take into consideration the special conditions of research in the business environment
- is able to make use of the existing research results critically and produce new knowledge
Content
- research process
- scientific method and scientific approaches
- conducting a literature review
- research methodologies
- quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- article writing and publishing
Materials
Saunders M. et al. 2019. Research Methods for Business Students. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall (avalaible as an ebook on FINNA via the Vlebooks portal)
Thesis from former and current IB students
Teaching methods
Workshops/All group meetings, self-studies, thesis seminars, and reflection on thesis
Exam schedules
There is no exam for this course.
International connections
Learning by doing, flip learning and case study approach.
Completion alternatives
Submitting a valid thesis proposal (to be agreed with the responsible teacher)
Student workload
Attending All group meetings and thesis seminar: 5 hours
Thesis Proposal: 60 hours
Individual Assignments and self-studies: 60 hours
Commentaries and assessment of thesis: 10 hours
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The main component to pass is the Thesis proposal. The other components (individual assignments...) are there to help you to write of a better thesis proposal and have a clear understanding of what the thesis writing process and requirements are at Turku UAS.
Content scheduling
Research process and thesis writing process
Defining thesis objective, research questions and research scope
Identifying and using reliable and relevant past research
Research methodologies
Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Individual meeting with the responsible teacher to discuss and receive feedback on your research proposal
Writing your Thesis proposal
Further information
After your thesis proposal is accepted, you will be assigned a thesis supervisor. One important objective of this course is to get you started with your thesis.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
- 2 individual Assignments: pass/failed
- Research Proposal: pass/failed
- Attending a thesis seminar
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 11.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Nicolas Le Grand
Groups
-
PINBOS20
Objective
The student
- understands the usefulness of the research approach in the expert practice
- is able to clearly define the general conditions of a research activity
- is able to formulate research problems
- is able to practice basic qualitative and quantitative research and development process, and scientific communication (including report structuring, planning and dissemination)
- acknowledges and is able to take into consideration the special conditions of research in the business environment
- is able to make use of the existing research results critically and produce new knowledge
Content
- research process
- scientific method and scientific approaches
- conducting a literature review
- research methodologies
- quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- article writing and publishing
Materials
Saunders M. et al. 2019. Research Methods for Business Students. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall (avalaible as an ebook on FINNA via the Vlebooks portal)
Thesis from former and current IB students
Teaching methods
Workshops/All group meetings, self-studies, thesis seminars, and reflection on thesis
Exam schedules
There is no exam for this course.
International connections
Learning by doing, flip learning and case study approach.
Completion alternatives
Submitting a valid research proposal (to be agreed with the responsible teacher)
Student workload
Attending All group meetings and thesis seminar: 5 hours
Research Proposal: 60 hours
Individual Assignments and self-studies: 60 hours
Commentaries and assessment of thesis: 10 hours
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The main component to pass is the Research proposal. The other components (individual assignments...) are there to help you to write of a better research proposal and have a clear understanding of what the thesis writing process and requirements are at TUAS.
Content scheduling
Research process and thesis writing process
Defining thesis objective, research questions and research scope
Identifying and using reliable and relevant past research
Research methodologies
Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Individual meeting with the responsible teacher to discuss and receive feedback on your research proposal
Writing your research proposal
Further information
After your thesis proposal is accepted, you will be assigned a thesis supervisor. One important objective of this course is to get you started with your thesis.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
- 2 individual Assignments: pass/failed
- Research Proposal: pass/failed
- Attendance to thesis seminars
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 22.06.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Lemminkäisenkatu
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Nicolas Le Grand
Groups
-
PINBOS20
-
PINBOS19
Objective
The student
- understands the usefulness of the research approach in the expert practice
- is able to clearly define the general conditions of a research activity
- is able to formulate research problems
- is able to practice basic qualitative and quantitative research and development process, and scientific communication (including report structuring, planning and dissemination)
- acknowledges and is able to take into consideration the special conditions of research in the business environment
- is able to make use of the existing research results critically and produce new knowledge
Content
- research process
- scientific method and scientific approaches
- conducting a literature review
- research methodologies
- quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- article writing and publishing
Materials
Saunders M. et al. 2019. Research Methods for Business Students. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall (avalaible as an ebook on FINNA via the Vlebooks portal
Thesis from former and current IB students
Teaching methods
Workshops/All group meetings, self-studies, thesis seminars, and reflection on thesis
Exam schedules
There is no exam for this course.
International connections
Learning by doing, flip learning and case study approach.
Completion alternatives
To be discussed with the responsible teacher
Student workload
Attending lectures and thesis seminar: 10 hours
Research Proposal: 40 hours
Individual Assignments and self-studies: 60 hours
Commentaries and assessment of thesis: 30 hours
Content scheduling
Research process and thesis writing process
Defining thesis objective, research questions and research scope
Identifying and using reliable and relevant past research (a literature review)
Research methodologies
Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Individual meeting with the responsible teacher to discuss and receive feedback on your research proposal
Writing your research proposal
Further information
After your thesis proposal is accepted, you will be assigned a thesis supervisor. One important objective of this course is to get you started with your thesis.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
- 2 individual Assignments: pass/failed
- Research Proposal: pass/failed
- Attendance to thesis seminars
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The main component to pass is the Research proposal. The other components (individual assignments...) are there to help you to write of a better research proposal and have a clear understanding of what the thesis writing process and requirements are at TUAS.