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Research and Development Methods (5 cr)

Code: YY00BT02-3050

General information


Enrollment

11.09.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

01.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

80 - 120

Degree programmes

  • Palveluliiketoiminnan koulutus (MLA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
  • Liiketalouden koulutus (HLY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)
  • Kauneudenhoito- ja kosmetiikka-alan koulutus (PKV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
  • Turvallisuuden ja riskienhallinnan koulutus (HTA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
  • Tietojenkäsittelyn koulutus, kyberturvallisuus (NKA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services (NDY2), Laurea Yhteinen (in Finnish)
  • Liiketalouden koulutus, projektijohtaminen (HLBV), Laurea yhteinen
  • Tietojenkäsittelyn koulutus (NTY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)

Teachers

  • Jyri Rajamäki

Teacher in charge

Jyri Rajamäki

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- critically assess research-based knowledge
- select appropriate research and development methods for their research or development work and justify their choices
- collect empirical data and analyse it
- interpret the results of research and development work and draw conclusions based on them
- assess the ethics and reliability of research and development work
- communicate in situations required for research and development work and to produce a research text

Teaching methods

- Virtual studies, frequent virtual learning, and assignments
- There are no compulsory assignments and a student is responsible for his/her studies
- Module-based offering with clear deadlines
- The target is to prepare a student for the thesis process

Learning materials and recommended literature

- No predefined learning material
- Learning material is published in each study module

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit the student intranet.

Important dates

- Study unit starts on week 40
- Study unit ends on week 51
- Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
- NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

Students workload

- 5 cr / 137,5 hours

Content and scheduling

- Module-0: Introduction to the study unit (week 40)
- Module-1: Importance of Research and Development (weeks 41-42)
- Module-2: Research and Development Topic (weeks 43-44)
- Module-3: Research and Development Strategies (weeks 45-46)
- Module-4: Research and Development Methods (weeks 47-48)
- Module-5: Research and Development Ethics (week 49)
- Module-6: Conclusion and Research & Development Plan (weeks 50-51)

Further information for students

This study unit is an online implementation in the Canvas learning environment for students of business administration, ICT, security and service fields. Priority is given to online and multi-format students, as well as P2P students.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

- Students collect the points from different learning activities
- Tasks: essays, multiple-choice questions, drills
- Assignments contain detailed assessment criteria

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. Urkund is used when assignments are checked.

Further information

The learning outcomes are assessed by using level 2 of Laurea's common assessment criteria.