Applied Research and DevelopmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

1 The student masters the principles of academic studies.
2 The student understands the nature of research and development work conducted at the university of applied sciences.
3 The student can apply what they have learned to ideate the topic and research design of their thesis.

Contents

- Academic writing skills
- Ethical principles of studies and research
- Thesis
- Applied research
- Development methods

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

This course will be taken at the beginning of the studies.

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, the course may include online teaching, contact teaching, independent work, and small group work.

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 satisfactory competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student identifies some of the theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student demonstrates good competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student has good command of the theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student demonstrates excellent competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student profoundly masters theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course.

Learning materials

The learning materials will be announced on the course site.