Applied Design Research (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

This course takes place during the period of 23.08.2021 to 18.10.2021
Every Monday at 17:30-20:30

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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

Materials

Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti J. 2014. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. 2. painos. SanomaPro. Helsinki.

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

Ghauri, P.and Grönhaug K (2002). ”Research Method in Business Studies”. A
Practical guide. Second Edition. Prentice Hall

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.

Teaching methods and instruction

Learning takes place in online classes, independent studies, teamwork and online-studies.
The assessment of one’s own learning

Working life connections

Each participant should have a thesis subject commissioned by a company or an organization
Different case studies

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Will be given later

Internationality

Participants with different nationalities.
International literature
International Lecturers

Completion alternatives

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or other courses, they may show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognizing and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.

Learning assignments

At the end of the course, each participant should design own research plan leading to a Master Thesis

Assessment methods

This course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5.

Grade 1
The student knows the basics of case study, action and constructive research approaches and research methods in general and is able to make relevant choices in regard to each approach and method. In addition, the student is able to identify and define essential elements for the development plan.

Grade 3
In addition to skills and competencies mentioned for grade 1, the student is able to apply a chosen approach and relevant methods in the thesis or other project work during the course.

Grade 5
In addition to skills and competencies mentioned for Grades 1 and 3, the student is able to reflect upon the methods used and their relevance for different approaches. The student can justify his/her choice of methods well. The choices are suitable for the research/development task in question.