Research and Development Skills (5cr)

Code: ANA001HH1AE-3035

Basic information of implementation

Timing: 12.01.2026 - 15.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

ECTS Credits: 5 cr

Campus: Pasila Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 45

Degree programmes: ITBBA Business Information Technology

Teachers: Juhani Heikkinen; Outi Virkki

Groups: ITE5PASOF1
Business Information Technology, 5th semester, Software Development, Pasila, group 1; ITE5PAICB1
Business Information Technology, 5th semester, ICT and Business, Pasila, group 1; ITE5PAICI1
Business Information Technology, 5th semester, ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Pasila, group 1; CONTACT
Contact implementation; ITE5PADIG1
Business Information Technology, 5th semester, Digital Services, Pasila, group 1; BLENDED
Blended implementation

Course: ANA001HH1AE

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

In Moodle

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Execution methods: All implementation methods (contact, blended, online and virtual).

Recognition of Learning

If you have prior research and development competences, the course can be completed as a demonstration. For more information please see Haaga-Helia web page, https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

To demonstrate your prior learning, please, enroll to a DEMO implementation of this course. Detailed instructions about the demonstration are available in the Moodle site of the DEMO implementation.

Intro

Development belongs to each and every one in the organizations. During this course you will learn the basics of research and development methods. You will also learn about scientific research methods and tools for ideation, innovation and development. The primary aim is not to turn you in to professional researcher - but you will learn how to create surveys, recognize different types of interviews and how to analyze the data you have gathered. After completing this course, you will be able to apply your new skills in working life situations as well as start your thesis in Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.

Materials

Main literature can be found on Haaga-Helia Thesis pages:
https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/amk/thesis-bachelors-degree

Guides on referencing and information gathering on Haaga-Helial library pages:
https://libguides.haaga-helia.fi/referencing
https://libguides.haaga-helia.fi/how-to-search-for-information

More materials in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Lectures, independent study and assignments according to the course schedule.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The course is completed by carrying out thematic assignments and examinations, as well as a more extensive integrative assignment. There is no final examination, nor an opportunity for resits.

Internationality

The course content aligns with internationally recognised research guidelines.

Completion alternatives

There are several options for the course implementation:
Contact / Contact Blended
Online / Online Blended
Virtual / Virtual Instructed.
This course implementation is Contact Blended.

Learning assignments