•   Applied Design Research RDI2HM101-3041 24.03.2025-16.05.2025  5   (MAICTE, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    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.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Student has enrolled to her/his chosen specialisation. This course unit is part of the master's degree's curriculum. Completion of the course requires master's study entitlement.
    Contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    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 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 although critical thinking is lacking. The ability to create new knowledge for organisational development is currently weak.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    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.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Online lectures. In the lectures, we use flipped class-room method. Each lecture includes pre-assignment, group discussion in breakrooms and short lecture given by the teacher.

    Responsible person

    Nina Helander

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Lecture materials and selected research methodology book chapters and articles that are provided in the Moodle.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Moodle exam in the end of the course.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

    Learning assignments

    Pre-assignments before each lecture, research plan and Moodle exam.

    Enrollment

    02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

    Content scheduling

    Altogether seven online lectures during evening time (17:40-20:30).

    Groups
    • MAICTE
    • MASALE
    • EVENING
    • MAEXPE
    • ONLINE
    Teachers

    Anita Pösö

    Seats

    31 - 60

    Further information

    Grade is based on Moodle exam (70%) and student's activity level in the course (30%). In order to pass the course, student need to have accepted Research plan, which is written during the course.

    Degree Programme

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

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    1.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5