Research and Development Methods (5 cr)

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

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

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 (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)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

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.