Research and Development Skills (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The first assignment must be submitted within one week of the course start.
All assignments must be completed by the end of the course.

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

Learning materials will be available on the course Moodle site.

Main literature is available also on Haaga-Helia Thesis pages:
https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/amk/thesis-bachelors-degree

Guides on referencing and information retrieval are available on the Haaga‑Helia Library sites:
https://libguides.haaga-helia.fi/referencing
https://libguides.haaga-helia.fi/how-to-search-for-information

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 Virtual Instructed.

Learning assignments

In Moodle

Assessment methods

The course is completed by carrying out thematic assignments and examinations, as well as a more extensive integrative assignment.
The total points obtained from the exams and assignments determine the final grade for the course.