Research and Development Methods (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- choose the proper methods for development project and give reasons for these choices
- collect empirical data and analyse it
- interpret empirical results and make conclusions based on them
- recognizes the ethical point of view of the research and development work
- evaluate the reliability and validity of research
- apply the principles of research communication orally and in writing
- draw up and interpret research and development reports

Materials

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

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

Exam schedules

- Study unit starts on week 2
- Study unit ends on week 19
- Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
- NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

International connections

The study unit is suitable for Business Information Technology exchange students

Completion alternatives

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.

Student workload

- 5 cr / 137,5 hours

Content scheduling

- Module-0: Introduction to the study unit (weeks 2-4)
- Module-1: Importance of Research and Development (weeks 5-6)
- Module-2: Research and Development Topic (weeks 7-9)
- Module-3: Research and Development Strategies (weeks 10-12)
- Module-4: Research and Development Methods (weeks 13-14)
- Module-5: Research and Development Ethics (weeks 15-16)
- Module-6: Conclusion and Research & Development Plan (weeks 17-19)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.
The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.