Research and Development (5 cr)
Code: LA00BE78-3057
General information
Enrollment
16.11.2020 - 10.01.2021
Timing
11.01.2021 - 31.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business and Logistics
Teachers
- Markku Järvinen
- Riku Nummikoski
Groups
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04LIL20KV
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 20%, assignments 80%. 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.