Learning Camp 2 – Development methods - Study guide

The module advances the following competences: goal orientation, business thinking, understanding of the role of research in business processes, analysing skills, academic writing and presentation skills, critical thinking, self-reflection and savvy use of digital tools. The module is closely linked with the other modules throughout the studies.

The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.

Research process
Secondary data sources
Types of research
Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
Data analysis methods
Digital tools used in data collection and reporting
Academic writing and reporting

The student has a limited picture of the research approaches and has difficulties in naming qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The student shows some ability to collect the data needed for the research, but needs assistance and support in organising and analysing the material. The student participates in the project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation with a minimal input. The student requires extra support from peers and supervisors in order to complete tasks.

The student is familiar with the research approaches and can explain and provide practical examples of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The student is able to design and implement the data collection so that the material is fairly comprehensive and representative, as well as to analyze the data appropriately and carefully so that conclusions can be drawn. The student participates in the project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation independently and makes use of the advise available. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.

The student is familiar with the research approaches and is able to assess the suitability of different data collection methods for different research tasks. The student is able to design and implement the data collection so that the material is comprehensive, representative and reliable, and to analyze the data appropriately and carefully so that it is possible to make meaningful and justified conclusions. The student participates proactively and with goal-orientation in the project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation. The student is able display a goal-oriented mindset and professional attitude.

This implementation is aimed at ABBA Open Path.

Creswell, J.W (2003) “Research Design” Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed
Methods. Approaches. Second edition

Kananen J. 2013. Design Research as Thesis Research. Jyväskylän Ammattikrokeakoulu

Miles, M.B. and Huberman, A.M (1988 or 1994): Qualitative Data Analysis: an
expanded sourcebook. SAGE Publications Books
Yin, R. 2014. Case Study Research: Design and Methods. 5th ed. Sage. Newbury Park, CA.
Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti J. 2014. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. 2. painos. SanomaPro. Helsinki.

The course may function as a support course to company related semester projects.

Porvoo Campus

To be confirmed later

English

International Participants
- International material
- International cases

26.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

There will be several assignments connected to the course - Reading assignments - Thesis analysis assignments - Presentations

02.01.2023 - 20.01.2023

on Thursdays 13:00-16:00
January 26, 2023
February 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
April 13, 2023
May 4, 2023

AB2OP
ONLINE

Participants may demonstrate prior know-how in development methods
May be discussed later with the responsible teacher.

Evariste Habiyakare

15 - 60

Following will be assessed
- Participation and activity
- Reading notes and Different deliverables
- Presentations
- Research design and planning

ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

3 cr

5 cr

H-5