Academic year 2020 - 2021

•     Developing the Public Procurement Function LY00EB29-3001 12.03.2021-14.05.2021  5 credits  (T2320S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • be able to designate development objects and choose the most appropriate procurement development model for the situation by utilizing a procurement risk analysis, maturity analysis and gap analysis
  • be able to measure the performance of the procurement department and the suppliers
  • be able to recognize the procurement categories that generate most impact and measure the effectiveness of procurements
  • be able to define and develop the quality of procurement
  • be able to utilize the possibilities of procurement digitalization
  • be able to design an innovative public procurement tender process
  • understand the framework and the importance of supplier relationships and be able to apply the principles of supplier relationship management in practice

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Developing a procurement organization and procurement know-how
  • Developing effectiveness
  • Innovative procurements
  • Developing the quality of procurements
  • Metrics
  • Digitalization of procurements
  • Managing supplier relationships

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kirjallisuusluettelo Moodlessa (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Opetusmenetelmät :
  Luennot, harjoitustehtävä, ja verkko-oppimistehtävät (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Arvioinnin perusteet Moodlessa (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.03.2021 - 14.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  23.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2320S6
  • L1220S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Perttu Pohjonen

  Further information for students

  Opintojakson osaamistavoitteet
  Opiskelija osaa hankinnan riskikartoituksen, kehitysvaiheanalyysin ja gap-analyysin avulla osoittaa hankintayksikön kehittämiskohteet sekä valita hankintatoimen kehittämisen keskeisistä malleista tilanteeseen sopivan. Opiskelija osaa mitata hankintayksikön ja toimittajien suorituskykyä. Opiskelija osaa tunnistaa vaikuttavuuden kannalta merkitykselliset hankintakategoriat ja mitata hankintojen vaikuttavuutta. Opiskelija osaa määritellä ja kehittää hankintojen laatua. Opiskelija osaa hyödyntää hankintojen digitaalisaation mahdollisuuksia. Opiskelija osaa suunnitella innovatiivisen julkisen hankinnan. Opiskelija tuntee toimittajasuhteiden merkityksen ja puitteet sekä osaa soveltaa toimittajasuhteiden hallinnan periaatteita käytäntöön (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Content periodicity

  PE 19.3. klo 9.00 - 12.00
  PE 23.4 klo 9.00-12.00
  PE 7.5. klo 9.00-12.00
  
  Lisäksi sparrauskertoja (tarvittaessa) 9.4., 16.4. ja 30.4. (not translated)

  Location and Time

  PE 19.3. klo 9.00 - 12.00
  PE 23.4 klo 9.00-12.00
  PE 7.5. klo 9.00-12.00
  
  Tehtävien palautuksen viimeistään 14.5. (final deadline) (not translated)

•     JUHA & HAN Master´s Thesis 2021 LY00EH26-3001 01.01.2021-31.12.2021  30 credits + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the thesis for a Master's degree is to develop and demonstrate not only ability to apply research information and use selected methods to analyse and solve problems related to professional life, but also to demonstrate readiness for independent expert work in demanding positions. In the thesis for a Metropolia Master's degree, the student aims to generate new competence and develop professional life and the field of study in an innovative way. (see Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Ltd, 2019)
  
  The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a research and development project in co-operation with working life. The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practices and problem solving in working life. In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills. The student is able to work independently in expert positions of the field and as a developer and reformer of working life.The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process. The student produces a written report of the research and development project and has good oral and written professional communication skills. In the maturity test,the student demonstrates good knowledge of the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

  Course contents

  All parts of the thesis process(selection of the subject, research and development process, thesis report)according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision, maturity test.The maturity test can be a press release, a publishable article,an executive summary or other informative text. The student agrees the form and target audience of the maturity test together with the thesis supervisor.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The assessment framework is saved as an attachment to the curriculum.

  Good

  The assessment framework is saved as an attachment to the curriculum.

  Excellent

  The assessment framework is saved as an attachment to the curriculum.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 31.12.2021

  • 30 credits

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Harilainen, Suvi Moll, Henna-Liisa Palojärvi, Jukka Kaisla, Linda Annala, Perttu Pohjonen, Pauli Järvensivu, Zinaida Grabovskaia, Kaija Haapasalo, Mikko Kivistö

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Supply Chain Management (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Supply Chain Management (Technology, Communication and Transport), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Operational Environment of Public Procurement LY00EB26-3001 29.08.2020-25.10.2020  5 credits  (T2320S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • be familiar with the special features of public activity, the operating principles of public administration and the structure of the Finnish administrative system and be able to analyse their significance from the perspective of the service structure and the organization of public administration
  • understand the special features of the strategic management of public organizations and have an overall view of strategic management in municipalities, other public bodies and non-profit organizations and be able to analyse internal and external factors that impact a public organization’s strategy
  • be able to describe the basic stages of a public strategy process and the significance of an action plan and analyse their relation to procurement
  • be able to draw conclusions from the business megatrends affecting the procurement department
  • be familiar with the principles of anticipation and scenario building and be able to make actions plans for the procurement unit based on industry-specific forecasts
  • be able to analyse the impact of public procurements on society and understand the strategic role of procurements
  • be able to examine the long-term effects of public procurements with respect to sustainability objectives and market effects

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Operating principles of public administration
  • Regulation framework
  • Strategic management in a public organization
  • Anticipation and futures literacy
  • Impact and sustainability objectives

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.08.2020 - 25.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 09.08.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2320S6
  • L1220S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Harilainen, Perttu Pohjonen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Organisational Development, Process and Project Management LY00EB24-3002 23.10.2020-13.12.2020  5 credits  (L1220S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to analyze and evaluate internal and external organizational processes utilizing a customer-oriented approach.S/he has the ability to develop organizational processes by applying Action research method. The student is able to evaluate and utilize fundamental organizational development tools and methods. S/he is able to measure the impacts of process development for the performance of an organization and draw conclusions for future development.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Research Methods and Tools, 5 ECTS

  Course contents

  Process planning, analysis, development and management;
  Measuring and follow-up of processes; Organizational development methods (e.g. Lean, agile development methods, project management)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  40% Face-to-face, 60% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Käydään läpi ensimmäisellä luentokerralla (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Aktivoivat ja vuorovaikutteiset verkkoluennot
  Ryhmätyöskentely ja -keskustelut verkko-oppimisympäristössä
  Itsenäinen työskentely ja tehtävien suorittaminen verkko-oppimisympäristössä
  Oppimistehtävä
  
  Opintojakson suoritus:
  Verkkotehtävät
  Oppimistehtävä (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.10.2020 - 13.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 09.08.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L1220S6

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Virta, Pauli Järvensivu

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Ei valinnaista suoritustapaa (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintojaksolla ei ole tenttiä. (not translated)

•     Personal Growth LY00EB25-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (L1220S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • recognize their own strengths and development needs from the perspectives of interaction, team work and management work
  • be able to network and self-direct acknowledge the principle of shared epertise as the cornerstone of adult education
  • be able to calm the stressed self through mindfulness
  • have developed their psychological flexibility in order to face their own emotions and thoughts
  • be able to choose appropriate, scientifically proven mindfulness methods to support well-being, work productivity, concentration, innovation ability and interaction and to enhance self-knowledge

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • The principles and practices of adult education and e-learning, EQF-7 competence assessment
  • Self-leadership
  • Mindfulness
  • Interaction skills and their development
  • Emotional intelligence and compassion
  • Work community, team and management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 09.08.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L1220S6

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Harilainen, Erja Mäkilä

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Public Procurement Legislation LY00EB30-3001 15.03.2021-31.05.2021  5 credits  (L1220S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • understand the objectives and purpose of public procurement legislation
  • be able to utilize public procurement legislation
  • be able to present arguments and convince the audience (court of law, markets, own organization)
  • be able to employ the basic principles of public procurement (non-discrimination, openness, equality, relativity) in argumentation
  • be able to systematize procurement regulations in relation to other legislation pertaining to public procurement
  • be able to utilize legal protections concerning public procurement

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Public procurement legislation
  • Key principles of public procurement
  • Legal protections

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  23.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L1220S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Markus Ukkola

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Public Procurement Management LY00EB27-3001 23.10.2020-11.12.2020  5 credits  (T2320S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
  • analyze an organization’s objectives and manage the goals of procurement based on them
  • organize the management of the procurement department and assess which management method to employ in which situation
  • make cost-benefit calculations, perform life cycle calculations required by law, make production method selection analyses understanding their central role in ensuring economic sustainability and design outsourcing processes
  • develop management beyond organizational boundaries recognizing its challenges, prerequisites, possibilities and methods
  • perform risk analyses related to social and ecological responsibility
  • manage supplier markets in a customer-oriented manner taking full advantage of the supplier markets’ innovation potential
  • perform a spend analysis and a portfolio analysis in order to classify procurements
  • analyze the development stage and the competency of the procurement department

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • The strategic role of procurement
  • Sustainability in public procurement
  • Procurement strategies, portfolio analyses and category management
  • Managing external resources and supplier market intelligence
  • Maturity models and procurement competency
  • Risk analyses (social and ecological)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Materiaalit tulevat kaikki olemaan MOODLEssa: https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=2757. Avain "Julkihanki" ilman hipsukoita. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Materiaalit tulevat kaikki olemaan MOODLEssa: https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=2757. Avain "Julkihanki" ilman hipsukoita.
  
  Sivut ovat vielä työn alla mutta näillä päästään alkuun perjantaina 23.10. klo 13-16.
  
  Luennot tullaan tallettamaan ja jakamaan Moodlessa mutta läsnäolo on luonnollisesti hyvin toivottavaa.
  
  Zoom Linkki:
  https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/6170665547
  Meeting ID: 617 066 5547
  
  
  Tämä linkki on aina sama, myös luennoilla 20.11. klo 13-16 sekä 11.12. klo 13-16. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.10.2020 - 11.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 09.08.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2320S6
  • L1220S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Harilainen, Mikko Kivistö

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Location and Time

  Zoom linkki on https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/6170665547
  Meeting ID: 617 066 5547
  
  Luennot ovat perjantaisin 23.10. , 20.11. sekä 11.12. klo 13-16.
  
  Tämä linkki on aina sama. (not translated)

•     Public Procurement Process LY00EB28-3001 11.01.2021-05.03.2021  5 credits  (T2320S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • be familiar with the special features of public procurement, stages of the procurement process and the roles of different operators in the procurement process
  • be able to design, implement and analyse law compatible procurement processes using digital tools in the different stages of the procurement process
  • be able to communicate upcoming procurements in a timely manner, schedule procurements and understand the importance of market dialogue in public procurement
  • be able to find information, utilize expert knowledge and conduct a need-based review of the procurement object, understanding the points of view of different customers (e.g. accessibility requirements) and understand the price impact of overspecification
  • perform TCO calculations and choose law compatible life-cycle cost analysis models
  • be able to make demands on suppliers and apply the demands in legally justifying supplier choices
  • be familiar with procurement contracts
  • be able to assess auditing needs and create a follow-up plan
  • be able to take sustainability perspectives into account in all the stages of the procurement process (market surveys, procurement and supplier criteria, quotation requests, contracts, follow-ups)
  • be familiar with ways of fighting against the black economy in public procurement

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Procurement process
  • Customer needs
  • Market dialogue and communication
  • Total cost of ownership and life-cycle costs
  • Supplier selection
  • Sustainability criteria
  • Reporting and follow-ups

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 05.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  23.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2320S6
  • L1220S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Kynkäänniemi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Research Methods and Tools XX00EJ16-3004 29.08.2020-10.12.2020  5 credits  (T2320S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
  Goals:
  • The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
  • The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
  • The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
  • The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
  • The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
  • The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
  • The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
  • The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

  Course contents

  • Approaches to research and development work
  • Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
  • Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
  • Research and development processes and methods:
  o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
  o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
  • Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
  • Communication and reporting of research and development work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

  Good

  The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

  Excellent

  The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teachers' materials.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Will be announced later.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Will be announced later.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.08.2020 - 10.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 09.08.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2320S6
  • L1220S6

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Harilainen, Henna-Liisa Palojärvi, Tiina Mikkola

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  Will be announced later.

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  Will be announced later.

  Content periodicity

  Will be announced later.

•     Service Design LY00EB32-3001 29.04.2021-31.07.2021  5 credits  (L1220S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  On completion of the course the student understands the impact of services for competitive advantage; is familiar with service business models, strategy and processes in business organizations; is able to design and develop services within a multichannel environment. The student will be able to develop, plan and implement the ways companies can acquire, sell, serve and retain customers for services. The student will also be able to plan and implement a service development project for a new or existing service.

  Course contents

  • Developing service business models and strategy
  • Service Concepts
  • Service Design methods and tools
  • Developing service processes
  • Service management
  • Service channels
  • Marketing services

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  • Material from lectures
  • Services Marketing Wilson, Alan, Zeithaml, Valarie A.,Bitner, Mary Jo, Gremler, Dwayne D. McGraw-Hill Education [2016] Third european edition
  • Chaffey & Smith: Digital Marketing Excellence: Planning, Optimizing and Integrating Online Marketing, Routledge 2017

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  29.04.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 05.04.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L1220S6
  • L1120S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Pia Hellman

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Procurement

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

Academic year 2021 - 2022

•     Circular Economy LY00EB36-3002 30.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (L0420S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands contemporary debates and challenges around sustainability and circular economy. The student recognizes the interrelated elements that contribute to sustainable business practices & circular economy, and can pinpoint the growth & business opportunities in them.
  
  The course pulls together the skills related to creative & innovative solution building including problem solving, project management, systems thinking, design thinking together with sustainability knowledge and business knowledge. The course also trains the skills of communicating about sustainability and circular economy via the opportunity lenses.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  - Key concepts in Circular economy: life-cycle thinking and sustainable design
  - Scenarios and other future research methods
  - Growth vs. prosperity without growth and its opportunities; business cases and innovations in Circular economy
  - Global sustainability challenges and targets from the perspective of Circular economy.
  
  Assignment outline:
  The students brainstorm selected sustainability challenges to develop (or test) solutions based on life-cycle modelling & Circular economy principles. They report the results orally (in teams) and individually (in written blogs/diary format) based on a small-scale project done during the course.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Zinaida Grabovskaia

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L0420S6
  • L1220S6
  • L1120S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Zinaida Grabovskaia

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Procurement, Master's Degree Programme in Business Informatics (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     How to lead in a complex world? Systemic leadership competencies for future leaders. LX00EU19-3001 07.10.2021-12.10.2021  5 credits  (LITO_VV) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course gives you future competencies for your own supervisory work and allows you to solve your own leadership and management questions through systems thinking. In the course, you will also learn how you can utilize systemic organizational constellation in your own work. The method is widely used in organizational development in different contexts with excellent results.

  Course contents

  Dimensions of leadership and management theories
  Complexity and the need of a mindset shift
  System intelligence as a future competence
  Organizational dynamics and different systems
  Organization constellations as a tool for dealing with complexity in modern organizations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sari Virta

  Mode of delivery

  40% Face-to-face, 60% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The material ( books and articles) will be informed later.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course will be implemented both on campus and online in the autumn 2021. The course includes lectures, group discussions, workshops and reflective sessions. The focus is on combining complexity theories to practice and learn how to use organizational constellations in different contexts. The language of the course will be English.
  
  The students will write a reflective learning diary during the course based on literature, articles and workshops.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Evaluation 1-5

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.10.2021 - 12.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITO_VV

  Seats

  20 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  JOH/HRM Liiketalous ope, Helena Kuusisto-Ek

  Further information for students

  More information helena.kuusisto-ek@metropolia.fi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Business Informatics (Technology, Communication and Transport), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Supply Chain Management (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Supply Chain Management (Technology, Communication and Transport), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport), Master’s Degree Programme in Business Development, Master's Degree Programme in Procurement, Master's Degree Programme in Business Informatics (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative assignment.

  Exam schedule

  No exam.

  International connections

  The course will be executed in co-operation with the University of Bremen.

  Location and Time

  Thu 7.10.2021 Helena Kuusisto-Ek & Barbara Malmström (on campus)
  Fri 8.10.2021 Helena Kuusisto-Ek & Barbara Malmström (on campus)
  Mon 11.10.2021 Professor Georg Muller-Christ, University of Bremen (online)
  Tue 12.10.2021 Professor Georg Muller-Christ, University of Bremen (online)

•     Operational Environment of Public Procurement LY00EB26-3002 23.08.2021-24.10.2021  5 credits  (T2321S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • be familiar with the special features of public activity, the operating principles of public administration and the structure of the Finnish administrative system and be able to analyse their significance from the perspective of the service structure and the organization of public administration
  • understand the special features of the strategic management of public organizations and have an overall view of strategic management in municipalities, other public bodies and non-profit organizations and be able to analyse internal and external factors that impact a public organization’s strategy
  • be able to describe the basic stages of a public strategy process and the significance of an action plan and analyse their relation to procurement
  • be able to draw conclusions from the business megatrends affecting the procurement department
  • be familiar with the principles of anticipation and scenario building and be able to make actions plans for the procurement unit based on industry-specific forecasts
  • be able to analyse the impact of public procurements on society and understand the strategic role of procurements
  • be able to examine the long-term effects of public procurements with respect to sustainability objectives and market effects

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Operating principles of public administration
  • Regulation framework
  • Strategic management in a public organization
  • Anticipation and futures literacy
  • Impact and sustainability objectives

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 24.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2321S6
  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Perttu Pohjonen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Organisational Development, Process and Project Management LY00EB24-3004 25.10.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (L1221S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to analyze and evaluate internal and external organizational processes utilizing a customer-oriented approach.S/he has the ability to develop organizational processes by applying Action research method. The student is able to evaluate and utilize fundamental organizational development tools and methods. S/he is able to measure the impacts of process development for the performance of an organization and draw conclusions for future development.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Research Methods and Tools, 5 ECTS

  Course contents

  Process planning, analysis, development and management;
  Measuring and follow-up of processes; Organizational development methods (e.g. Lean, agile development methods, project management)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Virta, Pauli Järvensivu

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Personal Growth LY00EB25-3002 30.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (L1221S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • recognize their own strengths and development needs from the perspectives of interaction, team work and management work
  • be able to network and self-direct acknowledge the principle of shared epertise as the cornerstone of adult education
  • be able to calm the stressed self through mindfulness
  • have developed their psychological flexibility in order to face their own emotions and thoughts
  • be able to choose appropriate, scientifically proven mindfulness methods to support well-being, work productivity, concentration, innovation ability and interaction and to enhance self-knowledge

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • The principles and practices of adult education and e-learning, EQF-7 competence assessment
  • Self-leadership
  • Mindfulness
  • Interaction skills and their development
  • Emotional intelligence and compassion
  • Work community, team and management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sari Virta

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Harilainen, ope_joh/hrm lito virtuaali

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Public Procurement Legislation LY00EB30-3002 25.10.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (L1220S6) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • understand the objectives and purpose of public procurement legislation
  • be able to utilize public procurement legislation
  • be able to present arguments and convince the audience (court of law, markets, own organization)
  • be able to employ the basic principles of public procurement (non-discrimination, openness, equality, relativity) in argumentation
  • be able to systematize procurement regulations in relation to other legislation pertaining to public procurement
  • be able to utilize legal protections concerning public procurement

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Public procurement legislation
  • Key principles of public procurement
  • Legal protections

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • L1220S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  OIK Liiketalous ope

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Public Procurement Management LY00EB27-3002 25.10.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (T2321S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
  • analyze an organization’s objectives and manage the goals of procurement based on them
  • organize the management of the procurement department and assess which management method to employ in which situation
  • make cost-benefit calculations, perform life cycle calculations required by law, make production method selection analyses understanding their central role in ensuring economic sustainability and design outsourcing processes
  • develop management beyond organizational boundaries recognizing its challenges, prerequisites, possibilities and methods
  • perform risk analyses related to social and ecological responsibility
  • manage supplier markets in a customer-oriented manner taking full advantage of the supplier markets’ innovation potential
  • perform a spend analysis and a portfolio analysis in order to classify procurements
  • analyze the development stage and the competency of the procurement department

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • The strategic role of procurement
  • Sustainability in public procurement
  • Procurement strategies, portfolio analyses and category management
  • Managing external resources and supplier market intelligence
  • Maturity models and procurement competency
  • Risk analyses (social and ecological)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2321S6
  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Mikko Kivistö

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3027 28.08.2021-08.10.2021  5 credits  (T2321S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
  Goals:
  • The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
  • The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
  • The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
  • The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
  • The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
  • The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
  • The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
  • The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

  Course contents

  • Approaches to research and development work
  • Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
  • Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
  • Research and development processes and methods:
  o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
  o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
  • Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
  • Communication and reporting of research and development work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

  Good

  The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

  Excellent

  The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Teachers' materials.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Will be announced later.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Will be announced later.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  28.08.2021 - 08.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2321S6
  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Henna-Liisa Palojärvi, Tiina Mikkola, Pauli Järvensivu

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Virtual proportion

  4 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  Will be announced later.

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  Will be announced later.

  Content periodicity

  Will be announced later.