Research MethodsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completing this course the student will:

- Construct a well-rounded dissertation plan
- Understand the importance and impact of key methodological choices
- Apply trusted appraisal techniques in evaluating written work

Information search skills
Presentation skills (oral and written)
Strategic planning skills:
- Time management
- Information management
- Data collection and analysis

Content

Preparation for Bachelor’s dissertation/thesis, including
- Critical appraisal techniques
- Bibliographic and citation methods
- Data collection and analysis
- Philosophy of science

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Further information

Recommended reading:

Jill Collis and Roger Hussey (2009), Business Research: A Practical Guide for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students, 3rd ed., Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Teaching and learning strategies:

Lectures, student presentations, written assignments

Teaching methods and student workload (hours):

Lectures 27 hours
Assignments 51 hours

Assessment weighting and grading (%):

Preliminary literature review 25%
Final research plan 75%