Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is able to formulate research objectives and questions
- chose correct methods for answering research questions
- schedule a research project
- can revise plan based on feedback

Content

- formulate research objectives
- choose suitable methods
- schedule
- present and revise plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Requirements for approval: updated research plan presented and approved

Qualifications

Research Methodology

Objective

The student:
- is able to understand his/her own actions and is familiar with how one develops one’s own leadership
- understands of how one develops the skills to understand and manage others
- is able to manage stakeholders
- is able to apply different project implementation methods
- is familiar with various ways to finance, manage and evaluation of research and development work

Content

- different leaderships styles
- interpersonal skills
- project managements skills and methods

Location and time

Autumn 2024, on distance by Teams

Materials

Most of the study material is provided by the lecturer during the course and it is available in Moodle
Recommended textbooks - any comprehensive book about project management with an appropriate knowledge level for the course (e.g. Project management by Bo Tonnquist)

Teaching methods

Classes
Group work
Assignments

Exam schedules

Final presentation of a group work in December

Student workload

Classes appr. 12 hours, group work 30 hours, individual work appr. 50 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and group work (scored by the teacher)
Self-assessment and peer-assessment (complementary)
Participation at lessons

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assignments are not submitted

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assignments are submitted and group work presented however the achievements are rather superficial in the analytical part (50-60% of achievable points)

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented. Analytical part of the achievements is well done and in such way that confirms a student has acquired new individual learnings (points received in assignments are over 60% up to 80% of achievable points). The student co-operates well with both the teacher and peers in the group work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented in a excellent way. Analytical part of the achievements is done extraordinary as well as using broad range of relevant sources (points received in assignments are over 80% of achievable points). The achievements clearly confirm a student has acquired new individual learnings in the topic. A student is also active at the classes and praised by peers for his/her input in the group work.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements

Objective

The student:
- has skills to plan, manage and realize participation in processes to avoid conflicts
- understands how conflicts begin and is able to discuss values and attitudes with different stakeholders
- is able to handle conflicts in a professional and constructive manner

Content

- Participatory methods
- Proactive conflict management
- Different types of conflicts and ways to solve them

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements

Objective

The student:
- is able to formulate research objectives and questions
- chose correct methods for answering research questions
- schedule a research project
- can revise plan based on feedback

Content

- formulate research objectives
- choose suitable methods
- schedule
- present and revise plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Requirements for approval: updated research plan presented and approved

Qualifications

Research Methodology

Objective

The student:
- is able to understand his/her own actions and is familiar with how one develops one’s own leadership
- understands of how one develops the skills to understand and manage others
- is able to manage stakeholders
- is able to apply different project implementation methods
- is familiar with various ways to finance, manage and evaluation of research and development work

Content

- different leaderships styles
- interpersonal skills
- project managements skills and methods

Location and time

Autumn 2024, on distance by Teams

Materials

Most of the study material is provided by the lecturer during the course and it is available in Moodle
Recommended textbooks - any comprehensive book about project management with an appropriate knowledge level for the course (e.g. Project management by Bo Tonnquist)

Teaching methods

Classes
Group work
Assignments

Exam schedules

Final presentation of a group work in December

Student workload

Classes appr. 12 hours, group work 30 hours, individual work appr. 50 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and group work (scored by the teacher)
Self-assessment and peer-assessment (complementary)
Participation at lessons

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assignments are not submitted

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assignments are submitted and group work presented however the achievements are rather superficial in the analytical part (50-60% of achievable points)

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented. Analytical part of the achievements is well done and in such way that confirms a student has acquired new individual learnings (points received in assignments are over 60% up to 80% of achievable points). The student co-operates well with both the teacher and peers in the group work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assignments are submitted in time and group work presented in a excellent way. Analytical part of the achievements is done extraordinary as well as using broad range of relevant sources (points received in assignments are over 80% of achievable points). The achievements clearly confirm a student has acquired new individual learnings in the topic. A student is also active at the classes and praised by peers for his/her input in the group work.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements

Objective

The student:
- has skills to plan, manage and realize participation in processes to avoid conflicts
- understands how conflicts begin and is able to discuss values and attitudes with different stakeholders
- is able to handle conflicts in a professional and constructive manner

Content

- Participatory methods
- Proactive conflict management
- Different types of conflicts and ways to solve them

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

50-60% or 60-70% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

70-80% or 80-90% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned, respectively.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% of the maximum number of credits in the assignments earned.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements