Study Guide

Objective

* masters the design and business research methods and is able to independently carry out research and development projects and a Master's Thesis
* is able to self-evaluate one's competencies and expertise in a versatile and systematic way and to define one's development and learning needs
* developes analytical and integration skills useful in resolving complex problems that require a holistic perspective

Content

Content:
- different types of approaches
- research principles
- business research methods
- design research methods
- service design research methods
- research and development planning
- data collection - quantitative and or qualitative, mixed; data analysis
- quality issues and ethics in the research.
- literature search, evaluation and use of the appropriate research methods for projects and master thesis

Location and time

September - December 2018
Novia University of Applied Sciences
Henrikinkatu 7, Turku
12.10. 8-12 Ydesas 18: Research and Development
13.10. 8-12 Ydesas 18: Research and Development
26.10 12-16 Ydesas 18: Research and Development
27.10. 8-12 Ydesas 18: Research and Development. Maria Engberg
27.10. 12-16 Ydesas 18: Research and Development
16.11.12-16 Ydesas 18: Research and Development / Master’s Thesis Seminars
17.11. 12-16 Ydesas 18: Research and Development / Master’s Thesis Seminars
14.12.12-16 Ydesas 18: Research and Development, Katarina Sandström
15.12. 8-12 Ydesas 18: Research and Development Maria Engberg
15.12.8-12 Ydesas 18: Research and Development

Materials

Relevant literature: books, articles - own choice
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008.Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

Teaching methods

Individual and group work, peer assessments,
- acquaintance of relevant methods:
scientific publications, interviews, observations, netetnography, shadowing...
- possible collaboration with organizations and companies – new or ongoing throughout the studies: design tasks and research reports
- planning of the upcoming thesis

Exam schedules

Tasks instead of exams

International connections

Individual and group / team work, individual and peer assessments
- individual and group tasks
- discussions
- presentations

Student workload

Qualitative research:
Service Design and Content Analysis: research and analysis methods and tools
Selected presentations during the contact lessons
Thesis ideation: a draft and 2 opposing reports.
Academic writing: draft
Quantitative statistics and research: Analysis methods

Content scheduling

Research methods:
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Academic English
Preparation for the Master’s thesis / Seminars:
Implementation plan:
Content:
- different types of approaches
- research principles
- different research methods
- research and development planning
- data collection - quantitative and or qualitative, mixed; data analysis
- quality issues and ethics in the research, data management, IPR and GDPR
- literature search, evaluation and use of the appropriate research methods for projects and master thesis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of the tasks and participating activity
Individual and peer assessments

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

No participating to the contact lessons, no returned tasks

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Participating to the contact lessons, returned tasks

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Active participating to the contact lessons, returned tasks with good outcomes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Very active participating to the contact lessons, returned tasks with excellent outcomes