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Research and DevelopmentLaajuus (5 op)

Tunnus: AL00CE27

Laajuus

5 op

Opetuskieli

  • englanti

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Ilmoittautumisaika

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

20 - 50

Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Tuuli Mirola
  • Minna Ikävalko
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Tentti (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLPRIB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lappeenranta
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot
  • Tentti

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on campus, assignments, independent studying and two midterm exams.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lectures on weeks 36-48 according to timetable (no lectures on autumn holiday week 43)

Attending the first lecture is compulsory: course information and instructions are given.

1st midterm exam on week 42 according to the timetable
2nd midterm exam on week 49 according to the timetable

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material given by the teachers in Moodle.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Lectures
Assignments
Independent studying
1st and 2nd midterm exams

Sisältö

Research process and basic concepts.

Features of qualitative research. Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report.

Features of quantitative research. Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: linear correlation, cross tabs and chi-square test.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

First year studies completed or respective skills and knowledge

Arviointimenetelmät

Two written midterm exams

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lahden kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

20 - 50

Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Simo Jaakkola
  • Sanna Kokkonen
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLTIBIT22K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 22K Lahti
  • LLTIIB23S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lahti
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on Lahti campus, assignments

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Simo Jaakkola

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

All the accepted students will be registered once the enrollment period has passed, i.e. after August 30. You will only be notified earlier if your enrollment has not been accepted.

The first lecture will be on week 36. Attending to the lectures is recommended.

Qualitative methods will be lectured in the classroom during weeks 36-42. There will be no lectures on week 40.
The rest of the course concentrates on quantitative methods.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Työelämäyhteistyö

-

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 10 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 56

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying 54 hours

Exam 3 hours. The qualitative part of the exam will be either oral or written, the quantitative part exam will be written.

Sisältö

Methods and techniques of quantitative and qualitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods (e.g. case study, discourse analysis, grounded theory). Acquisition of data (theoretical and empirical). Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Quantitative research methods:
Surveys, Data analysis, tables and charts, cross tables, Pearson correlation coefficient, statistical tests (Chii-squared test)

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

-

Arviointimenetelmät

Quantitative methods: Exam, 30% of the credit, assignments 20% of the credit
Qualitative methods: Exam, 30 % of the credit, assignments 20% of the credit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Ajoitus

08.01.2024 - 19.04.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 80

Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Tuuli Mirola
  • Minna Ikävalko
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Välitentti (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLPRHOMA22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 22S Lappeenranta
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot
  • Välitentti

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on campus, assignments, independent studying and two midterm exams.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lectures on weeks 2-15 according to timetable

Attending the first lecture is compulsory: course information and instructions are given.

1st midterm exam on week 8 according to the timetable
2nd midterm exam on week 16 according to the timetable

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material given by the teachers in Moodle.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Lectures
Assignments
Independent studying
1st and 2nd midterm exams

Sisältö

Research path: research process and basic concepts.

Features of qualitative research. Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report.

Features of quantitative research. Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: linear correlation, cross tabs and chi-square test.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

First year studies completed or respective skills and knowledge

Arviointimenetelmät

Two written midterm exams

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Ajoitus

08.01.2024 - 12.05.2024

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lahden kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Opettaja
  • Simo Jaakkola
  • Sanna Kokkonen
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLTIIB23K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23K Lahti
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on Lahti campus

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Simo Jaakkola

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lecture Attendance Policy:
Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality:
Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done on Moodle at the beginning of each class by using the Moodle Attendance tool.
Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted.

The first lecture will be on week 3.

Qualitative methods will be lectured in the classroom during weeks 3-11.
The rest of the course concentrates on quantitative methods.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Työelämäyhteistyö

-

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 20 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 46

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 20 hours
independent studying 46 hours

Exam 3 hours. The qualitative part of the exam will be either oral or written, the quantitative part exam will be written.

Sisältö

Methods and techniques of quantitative and qualitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods. Acquisition of data. Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

-

Arviointimenetelmät

Quantitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit
Qualitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Ajoitus

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lahden kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Simo Jaakkola
  • Sanna Kokkonen
Opetusryhmät
  • Lectures (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLTIIB22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lahti
Pienryhmät
  • Lectures

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on Lahti campus, online lectures and assignments

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Simo Jaakkola

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The first lecture will be on week 36. Attending to the lectures is recommended.

Qualitative methods will be lectured in the classroom during weeks 36-42.
The rest of the course concentrates on quantitative methods.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Työelämäyhteistyö

-

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 10 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 56

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying 54 hours

Exam 3 hours. The qualitative part of the exam will be either oral or written, the quantitative part exam will be written.

Sisältö

Methods and techniques of quantitative and qualitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods (e.g. case study, discourse analysis, grounded theory). Acquisition of data (theoretical and empirical). Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

-

Arviointimenetelmät

Quantitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit
Qualitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Ajoitus

04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Tuuli Mirola
  • Minna Ikävalko
Opetusryhmät
  • Lectures (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Exam (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLPRIB22S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lappeenranta
Pienryhmät
  • Lectures
  • Exam

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on campus, assignments, and independent studying.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lectures on weeks 36-48 according to timetable

Exam on week 49 according to the timetable

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material given by the teachers in Moodle.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Course exam on week 49 according to the timetable.
Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

lectures
assignments
independent studying

Exam 3 hours

Sisältö

Research path: research process and basic concepts.


Features of quantitative research. Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: linear correlation, cross tabs.


Features of qualitative research. Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report.

Arviointimenetelmät

Written exam

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Ajoitus

16.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 50

Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Tuuli Mirola
  • Minna Ikävalko
Opetusryhmät
  • Lectures (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Exam (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLPREX23KH
    Saapuvat vaihto-opiskelijat 23K, pitkät vaihdot, hotelli- ja ravintola-ala, Lappeenranta
  • LLPREX23KIB
    Saapuvat vaihto-opiskelijat 23K, pitkät vaihdot, liiketalous, Lappeenranta
  • LLPRHOMA21S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 21S Lappeenranta
Pienryhmät
  • Lectures
  • Exam

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on campus, assignments, and independent studying.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Quantitative research methods: weeks 3 - 11

Qualitative research methods: weeks 12-16

Exam on week 17 according to the timetable

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material given by the teachers in Moodle.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Course exam on week 17 according to the timetable.
Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

lectures
assignments
independent studying

Exam 3 hours

Sisältö

Quantitative research methods:
Quantitative research process. Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: correlation, cross tabs. One sample tests. Repeated measurements, analysis of changes. Comparing groups.

Qualitative research methods:
Basic concepts in qualitative research process. Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report.

Arviointimenetelmät

Written exam

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Ajoitus

10.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lahden kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

0 - 50

Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Simo Jaakkola
  • Sanna Kokkonen
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLTIIB22K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22K Lahti
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on the campus, online lectures and assignments

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Lecturer name to be given later

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The first lecture will be on 10th January 2023. Attending to the lectures is recommended.

Qualitative methods will be lectured in the classroom during weeks 2-11.
Week 12 will be reserved for working with the assignments,
The rest of the course concentrates on quantitative methods.
The last session will be on 2nd May 2023.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Työelämäyhteistyö

-

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 10 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 44

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 20 hours
independent studying (incl. practicing analysing research process) 46 hours

Exam 3 hours

Sisältö

Methods and techniques of quantitative and qualitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods (e.g. case study, discourse analysis, grounded theory). Acquisition of data (theoretical and empirical). Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

-

Arviointimenetelmät

Quantitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit
Qualitative methods: Assignments, 50 % of the credit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Ajoitus

11.10.2022 - 31.12.2022

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Virtuaaliosuus

5 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus, Lahti

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Opettaja
  • Henri Huovinen
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLTIIB21S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 21S Lahti
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Verkkoluennot ja tehtävät

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The first online lecture is 11.10.2022. Five sessions in total. Attending lectures recommended.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods part: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods part: Material available in the Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 28 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 38

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying (incl. practicing analysing research process) 54 hours

Exam 3 hours

Sisältö

Methods and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research.

Arviointimenetelmät

Exam

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Ilmoittautumisaika

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Ajoitus

05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022

Opintopistemäärä

5 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Liiketoiminta (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

10 - 40

Koulutus
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Opettaja
  • Tuuli Mirola
  • Minna Ikävalko
Opetusryhmät
  • Lectures (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Exam (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • LLPRIB21S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 21S Lappeenranta
Pienryhmät
  • Lectures
  • Exam

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Quantitative research methods part: Contact lessons on campus, data analysis assignments

Qualitative research methods part: Lectures on the campus, independent studying.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Quantitative research methods part:5.9. - 21.10.2022 (weeks 36-42)

Qualitative research methods part: 31.10. - 9.12.2022 (weeks 44-49)

Exam on week 50 according to the timetable

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods part: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods part: Material available in the Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Course exam on week 50 according to the timetable.
Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 28 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 38

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying (incl. practicing analysing research process) 54 hours

Exam 3 hours

Sisältö

Quantitative research methods part:
Quantitative research process (quantitative research process). Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: correlation, cross tabs. One sample tests. Repeated measurements, analysis of changes. Comparing groups.

Qualitative research methods part:
Basic concepts and research path (qualitative research process). Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report. Assignment.

Arviointimenetelmät

Exam

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.