Applied Design Research 1

Learning objectives

The course is the first part in a series of three consecutive courses on applied design research. The overall aim of the courses is to provide the students with the methodological skills and knowledge to plan and carry out their Master’s thesis. Special focus is on applied research.

Upon the successful completion of the course, the student:

1. understands the main differences between different research methods
2. is able to evaluate and select research method(s) for given case projects
3. understands the main principles of qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as essential applied sciences approaches, such as design science and design thinking.
4. knows general aspects of research ethics.
5. is able to utilize his/her research method knowledge in interpreting scientific literature in his/her field.

1. An introduction to applied research. Typical research questions and methods in applied research and design science research.
2. Overview of different research methods
3. Data collection and analysis strategies
4. Research ethics
5. Example cases of applied research in the field of AI for Business Transformation.

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

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

The course consists of contact classes, individual assignments, an exam and a presentation of a research case.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show your 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)"

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 demonstrates some understanding of research methods, but is not able to systematically compare them and to apply the knowledge in selecting a method for a case project. The student has some, but limited, understanding of research ethics.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

In addition to the skills and competences mentioned for Grade 1, the student

demonstrates an understanding of research methods, and is able to systematically compare them and to apply the knowedge in selecting a method for a case project. The student has an understanding of research ethics.

The student understands the main principles of qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as essential applied sciences approaches, such as design science and design thinking. The student is able to utilize his/her research method knowledge in interpreting scientific literature in his/her field.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

n addition to the skills and competences mentioned for Grades 1 and 3, the student thoroughly understands the differences between various research methods, and is able to systematically compare them and to apply the knowedge in selecting a method for a case project. The student has a good understanding of research ethics.

The student understands well the principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as essential applied sciences approaches, such as design science and design thinking. The student is proficient in applying his/her research method knowledge in interpreting scientific literature in his/her field.

Learning materials

Depending on the implementation research articles, books, lectures and video, etc.

Further information

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.