•   Research Methods 3041227-3007 29.08.2021-21.12.2021  5 credits  (PINBOS19) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    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 of study unit
    - 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
    Teacher(s) in charge

    Nicolas Le Grand

    Learning material

    Saunders M. et al. 2019. Research Methods for Business Students. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall (availabe as an ebook on FINNA, Vlebook portal
    Thesis from former and current IB students

    Learning methods

    Lectures, self-studies, workshops, thesis seminars, and commentaries

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    - 2 Assignments: pass/failed
    - Research Proposal: pass/failed
    - Attendance to thesis seminars

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    29.08.2021 - 21.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    01.06.2021 - 06.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • PINBOS19
    Seats

    15 - 40

    Responsible unit

    Liiketalous (not translated)

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Nicolas Le Grand: course leader

    Additional 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.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)

    Campus

    Location-independent

    Share of online studies

    5 credits

    Assessment scale

    Hyväksytty/Hylätty

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    To be discussed with the responsible teacher

    Pedagogic approaches

    Learning by doing, flip learning and case study approach.

    Student's schedule and 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
    Writing your research proposal

    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.