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Research and development (5 cr)

Code: LA00BF24-3005

General information


Enrollment

19.08.2019 - 15.09.2019

Timing

01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology

Teachers

  • Pasi Ranne
  • Tarja Keski-Mattinen

Groups

  • 04BIT17
    , 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 .

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given during contact lessons and in Reppu,

Alternative completion methods

No alternative ways of completion.

Learning environment

Both distance learning and contact lessons.

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 information technology purposes

Assessment criteria

Course evaluation is based on student’s knowledge and practical skills. Evaluation criteria in Statistical Analysis: exercises or project works or exam. Evaluation criteria in Research Methods: exercises and exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student doesn’t achieve level 1 requirements.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student doesn’t achieve level 1 requirements.

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/quantitative research methods and concept on excellent level.