Research and Development (5 cr)
Code: AL00CD71-3013
General information
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 31.05.2023
Timing
01.02.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Keski-Mattinen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIT20STietojenkäsittelyn koulutus 20S Lahti
Small groups
- Lectures 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Non-stop course in Moodle. Scheduled discussions in workshops on key topics and a joint exploration of the subject. The teaching method is a "flipped classroom", i.e. the participants in the workshop must be familiar with the topic in advance. Tasks can also be completed independently of the workshops.
Timing and attendance
Workshops in the fall of 2023. The course can be completed according to your schedule.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material shared on Moodle. Students will need other sources to familiarise themselves with the subject area and will learn information retrieval methods at the same time.
Working life cooperation
The course prepares you for thesis work and research work in working life.
Learning environment
Moodle, WWW, workshops, independent work.
Student time use and work load
Workshops 7 * 4 hours. Mostly independent work for about 100 hours.
Contents
The role of research as part of business today, the philosophy behind scientific research, research methods, building a frame of reference, research ethics, data sources and data collection, and making a research plan.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Sufficient knowledge in their own professional field, at least compulsory core studies completed in the first two years.
Assessment criteria
Grading is based on a series of small assignments, some of which are group work and some are individual assignments.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
A pass requires a well-prepared research plan, which can be used to commence thesis work.