Research and Development MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• gains the basic know-how for research and development work and is familiar with the methods and models of development work
• understands the basic concepts of quantitative and qualitative research
• is familiar with the research process and the principles of data analysis and interpretation and is able to communicate professionally in various research and development functions
• is familiar with research reporting practices and able to apply them in research and development work.

Content

• Methods and models of research and development work
• Qualitative research
• Communication in research and development work
• Academic writing
• Literature search techniques
• Data collection and analysis
• Research ethics

Qualifications

Basic and professional business studies or equivalent competences

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.