•   Research and Development Methods SD20RD02-3002 01.09.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (SD21HP-Å, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    After completing the course, the student is able to:

    - approach the complex development challenges of organization, economy, and technology by systems thinking
    - formulate research problem and research questions for developmental challenges
    - search, summarize, and refer to the previous relevant research of the discipline
    - apply the methods and tools for acquiring qualitative and quantitative information required in development
    - analyse, refine and present the collected information to support decision-making
    - evaluate the validity, reliability, and ethics of the information and research
    - plan, initiate, and execute the necessary development procedures (thesis project)
    - apply the methods and tools on continuous development
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites.
    Content of the study unit
    - Description of complexity
    - Technical, social, and economic systems
    - Systems analysis and description
    - Triangulation
    - Knowledge based development: data collection methods
    - Knowledge based development: analysing data and presenting knowledge
    - Research ethics
    - Modelling and developing operations as a system
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    No participation to the contact lessons
    Quantity: Assignments are not completed to an acceptable level and or not returned assignments -instructions have not been followed
    Quality: The minimum learning objectives are not met (look at the course description)
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Elina Vartama

    Learning material

    Relevant literature: books, articles - own choice
    Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008.Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: SAGEPublications Ltd.

    Learning methods

    Individual and group work, self- and peer assessments:
    - acquaintance with relevant methods: scientific publications, interviews, observations, netnography, shadowing...
    - possible collaboration with organizations and companies – new or ongoing throughout the studies:design tasks and research reports
    - planning of the upcoming thesis
    - discussions
    - presentations

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Evaluation of the assignments and participation activity.
    Self and peer assessments.

    Teaching language

    Timing

    01.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 31.08.2021

    Group(s)
    • SD21HP-Å
    • SD21HF-Å
    Seats

    0 - 25

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Business

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Katarina Sandström, Elina Vartama, Maria Engberg

    Additional information

    Lecturers and scheduled sessions:



    Maria Engberg: Academic English:

    - Saturday 9.10. 2021 at 13.00 -16.15

    - Friday 10.12.2021 at 13.00 - 16.15



    Katarina Sandström: Quantitative Methods:

    - Friday 22.10.2021 at 13.00 - 16.15



    Ulla Seppälä-Kavén: Qualitative Methods:

    - Friday 17.9.2021 at 8.30 - 12.00

    - Saturday 18.9.2021 at 13.00 - 16.15

    - Friday 8.10.2021 at 13.00 - 16.15

    - Saturday 23.10.2021 at 13.00 - 16.15

    - Friday 12.11.2021 at 13.00 - 16.15

    - Saturday 13.11.2021 13.00 - 16.15

    - Saturday 11.12.2021 at 13.00 - 16.15

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Service Design

    Campus

    Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Assignments instead of exams.

    Timing and attendance

    Campus Åbo at Henrikinkatu 7.

    See the scheduled lectures below.

    Student's schedule and workload

    Qualitative research:
    Research and analysis methods and tools
    Selected presentations during the contact lessons
    Thesis idea: a draft and 2 opposing reports.

    Academic writing: draft

    Quantitative statistics and research: Analysis methods

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    No participation to the contact lessons
    Quantity: Assignments are not completed to an acceptable level and or not returned assignments -instructions have not been followed
    Quality: The minimum learning objectives are not met (look at the course description)

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Participation to the contact lessons.
    Communication and reflection are acceptable.
    Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability - assignments partly done according to the instructions.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Active participation to the contact lessons.
    Communication and reflection are good.
    General understanding of theory and application - assignments done according to the instructions.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Very active participation to the contact lessons.
    Outstanding communication, reflection and application of theory in practice - assignments done according to the instructions and returned on time - by the deadline.