Futures ResearchLaajuus (5 cr)

Contents

- Futures orientation - characteristics and concepts related to the future
- Approaches, data collection and analysing methods in futures research
- Futures research and change

Starting level and linkage with other courses

No prerequisites. This course unit is part of the master's degree's curriculum. Completion of the course requires master's study entitlement.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation. Virtual or learning takes place in contact lessons, as independent studies, teamwork and/or online studies. Implementations can include literature, assignments, R&D co-operation and company projects. The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning


Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"
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Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student can observe a phenomenon from a future perspective by using key concepts, methods and tools from futures research and to some extent make use of futures insights in practice. The student understands the connection between futures research and strategical work.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

In addition to the competences in grade 1, the student can analyse phenomena from a futures perspective, making benefit of literature related to the topic in her/his job and use suitable methods and tools for understanding the future. The student makes use of futures research in strategy work.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

In addition to the competences in grades 1 and 3, the student ideates and looks for creative solutions that can produce practical examples, makes creative use of methods and tools in work and can critically assess his/her own work. The student can critically apply and assess the results of futures research in strategy work.

Learning materials

in Moodle