Research-based Development (5 cr)
Code: YZ00CK87-3007
General information
- Enrollment
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01.08.2024 - 31.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- School of Business
- Campus
- Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
- Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
- Teacher in charge
- Murat Akpinar
- Groups
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ZJAYBB24S1Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-väylät, International Business Management
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YBB24S1Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management
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YBB23S1Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management
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YBB22S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business
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YBB21S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business
- Course
- YZ00CK87
Materials
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2007). Research methods for business students. Pearson.
Jamk thesis guide.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Completion alternatives
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Further information
The assessment will be based on your research plan, data management plan, and active participation.
Employer connections
There is no internship. The thesis topic can be a development project at your workplace.
Student workload
Lectures 22 hours
Preparing for the lectures 22 hours
Individual assignments 91 hours
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.
Content scheduling
4 contact sessions in autumn 2024: 7.9 (14-20), 8.9 (9-14), 15.11 (14-20), 16.11 (9-14)
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
Teaching language
en
Teaching methods
Blended learning: You will combine face-to-face learning in the classroom with independent study. Face-to-face learning happens in the classroom with lectures, tutoring for the extended research plan assignment, and group work. The independent study covers the research plan and data management plan assignments that you will do individually in line with your selected thesis topic.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Content
The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development
Objective
Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities
Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.