Research, innovation and developmentLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands the bases and the significance of RDI for organisational development. The student can use systematic data collections as a parf of evidence based practice and can evaluate the reliability, validity and use of research in RDI. The student knows key RDI processes and methods of project management.

Content

- Background of RDI
- RDI processes
- Project management
- Evidence based practice and systematic data collection
- Reliability, validity and ethical questions in RDI.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

After completing the course, the student knows the bases and the significance of RDI for organisational development. The student can use systematic data collections as a parf of evidence based practice and evaluate the reliability, validity and use of research in RDI. The student knows the ethical questions related to RDI and can apply the information in RDI processes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

After completing the course, the student knows and understands the bases and the significance of RDI for organisational development. The student can use systematic data collections as a parf of evidence based practice and evaluate the reliability, validity and use of research in RDI. The student understands the ethical questions related to RDI and can apply information in RDI processes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

After completing the course, the student understands critically the bases and the significance of RDI for organisational development. The student can use systematic data collections with good reason as a parf of evidence based practice and critically evaluate the reliability, validity and use of research in RDI. The student understands the ethical questions related to RDI and can apply information in RDI processes.

Further information

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of prior learning as a partial solution is not included in the Research, development and innovation course. The student will get full recognition of prior learning (15 cr) if the student has done advanced subject studies (60 cr) in a university. The student can apply for recognition of prior learning for the Master’s Thesis.
The Research, development and innovation studies will be integrated into the Master's Thesis process.