Applied Design Research

Applied Design Research, 5 cr - RDI2HM101

Applied Design Research RDI2HM101-3008 22.03.2021-21.05.2021 5 op (MAICTE, ...) +-
Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

22.03.2021 - 21.05.2021

Enrollment

30.11.2020 - 07.12.2020
Groups
- MAICTE
- MALEAE
- MASALE
- MAENTE
- MAEXPE
- VIR
- MADIGE
- MASTRE
- EXCH
- MACOME
Teachers

Kaarina Järventaus, Merja Drake

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programmes

BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

Virtual proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Applied Design Research RDI2HM101-3010 18.01.2021-19.03.2021 5 op (MAENTE, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Online implementation

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning material and list of references on Moodle.

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Working life connections

The studies and learning assignments seek to mirror everyday business in corporations and other organisations. The learning sessions may include guest lectures, visits and/or real-life cases to be solved. Students apply their learning within their current work environment.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

18.01.2021 - 19.03.2021

Learning assignments

Assignments on Moodle.

Enrollment

30.11.2020 - 07.12.2020

Content scheduling

Online work on Moodle starting on the third of February and ends on the first of May.
Groups
- MAENTE
- MAEXPE
- MADIGE
- MASTRE
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can present their competence via a demonstration and thus progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.

Teachers

Eva Holmberg

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

1-5

Degree Programmes

BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

Evaluation scale

H-5

The student is able to identify the development tasks of organisations and companies and can choose the right research approach and data collection methods for the development task. She/he can plan and schedule a research and development task. The student is able to use key concepts related to research and development methods.
The student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.
The student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.

What is applied research?
Approaches in research and development work
Data collection and analysis strategies
The process of development work
Research ethics
Applied research as a part of organisational development

Depending on the implementation. Learning takes place in contact lessons, independent studies, teamwork and online-studies. The assessment of one’s own learning.

No prerequisites.

In addition to the requirements named in Grade 1, the student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.

In addition to requirements named in Grades 1 and 3, the student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.