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Research and Development (5 cr)

Code: LA00BE78-3016

General information


Timing

01.09.2019 - 31.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business

Teachers

  • Ritva Kinnunen
  • Markku Järvinen

Groups

  • 04HLII
  • 04LIL18SM
    , Lahti

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

This course is based both on distance learning and contact lessons. Materials are given in Reppu. Contact lesson 10 - 12h/1 cr. During the course students will write a small scale research report based on the data collected in groups. The initial exam based on the book will be taken individually at the beginning of the course .

Timing and attendance

September - December.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given during contact lessons and in Reppu,

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Exam retakes

Multiple choice exam in Reppu at the beginning of the course. Retakes during the course during lessons.

Learning environment

Both distance learning and contact lessons.

Student time use and work load

The initial exam 30%, assignments 70 %.

Contents

Student will adopt basics
- of research process
- of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods an analysis
- of reporting scientific results
- of use of data for business purposes

Assessment criteria

Initial exam 30%, assignments 70%. Both parts must be passed.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is able to use research methods and concepts on poor level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is able to use research methods and concepts on adequate level.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is able to use qualitative research methods and concept on excellent level.