Qualitative ResearchLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YZWZ0130
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Sari Järvinen, Health and Social
- Shabnamjit Hundal, Business
- Shomaila Sadaf, Business
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Materials
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
OR FOR NURSING STUDENTS
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders cop.
Elo, S. & Kyngäs, H. 2008. The qualitative content analysis process. Advanced Nursing 62(1), 107¿115.
Resnik D. B. 2011. What is Ethics in Research & Why is It Important? National institute of health science. Available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis.cfm
Silverman, D. 2014. Interpreting qualitative data. Methods for analysing talk, text and interaction. 5th edition. London:Sage.
Krippendorff, K. 2019. Content analysis: An introduction to its methodology. Los Angeles: Sage. Fourth Edition.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 17.01.2024
Timing
01.02.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology, Full Stack Software Development
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
- Master's Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security
Teachers
- Johanna Heikkilä
- Hanna Hopia
Teacher in charge
Hanna Hopia
Groups
-
YSN23S1Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing (YAMK)
-
YSD22S1Master's Degree Programme in Digital Rehabilitation
-
YSP22S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Location and time
The course will be implemented 100 % online.
Webinars:
Thursday 15.2.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 7.3.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 4.4.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 18.4.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 2.5.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 23.5.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
OR FOR NURSING STUDENTS
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders cop.
Elo, S. & Kyngäs, H. 2008. The qualitative content analysis process. Advanced Nursing 62(1), 107¿115.
Resnik D. B. 2011. What is Ethics in Research & Why is It Important? National institute of health science. Available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis.cfm
Silverman, D. 2014. Interpreting qualitative data. Methods for analysing talk, text and interaction. 5th edition. London:Sage.
Krippendorff, K. 2019. Content analysis: An introduction to its methodology. Los Angeles: Sage. Fourth Edition.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work, individual work
Exam schedules
Will be announced later.
Student workload
Participation in webinars = 20 hours
Preparation to Exam = 50 hours
Mini-qualitative research project = 50 hours
Home tasks = 15 hours
Content scheduling
The course will be implemented 100 % online.
Webinars:
Thursday 15.2.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 7.3.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 4.4.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 18.4.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 2.5.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation.
Thursday 23.5.2024, 13-16 Helsinki time. Mandatory participation
Further information
Exam, home tasks, mini-qualitative research project
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 11.02.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Ruuska
- Shomaila Sadaf
Groups
-
ZJA24KHAvoin AMK, lita
-
YHS22S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
-
YBB22S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business
-
YHS24VKMaster's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Location and time
The course is held in the spring semester.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Teaching methods
Teaching will take place only in the classroom.
International connections
There are several possibilities to participate in the international projects.
Student workload
Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h ( one credit equals 27 hours of student work)
Further information
Open UAS 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Timing
28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Tetiana Shcherbyna
Groups
-
HKV23KDIBMDiploma in International Business Management
-
HKV23SDIBMPost-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Location and time
Autumn semester.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Teaching methods
Teaching will take place only in the classroom.
Exam schedules
Presentation and exam in the last lecture.
International connections
There are several possibilities to participate in the international projects.
Student workload
Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 26.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Ruuska
Groups
-
ZJA23KHAvoin AMK, lita
-
YHS21S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
-
YBB21S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Further information
Open UAS 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Timing
19.09.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Shabnamjit Hundal
- Shomaila Sadaf
Groups
-
HKV22SDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22KDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22KDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Location and time
The course is held in the autumn semester.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Teaching methods
Teaching will take place only in the classroom.
International connections
There are several possibilities to participate in the international projects.
Student workload
Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h ( one credit equals 27 hours of student work)
Further information
Open UAS 3
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
16.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
19.09.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Shabnamjit Hundal
- Shomaila Sadaf
Groups
-
HKV22SDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
YBB22VSMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HKV22KDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22KDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Location and time
The course is held in the autumn semester.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Teaching methods
Teaching will take place only in the classroom.
International connections
There are several possibilities to participate in the international projects.
Student workload
Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h ( one credit equals 27 hours of student work)
Further information
Diploma in IBM students: 31
Exchange and Degree students: 19
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
16.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
19.09.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Shabnamjit Hundal
- Shomaila Sadaf
Groups
-
YBB22VSMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HKV22SDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Location and time
The course is held in the autumn semester.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Teaching methods
Teaching will take place only in the classroom.
International connections
There are several possibilities to participate in the international projects.
Student workload
Lectures 27 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 54 h
Total 135h ( one credit equals 27 hours of student work)
Further information
Diploma in IBM students: 39
Exchange and Degree students: 11
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 26.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Ruuska
Groups
-
YBB20S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
-
YHS20S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
Objective
You will acquire the knowledge, understanding and applied skills of qualitative research including its conceptual and methodological aspects. You will understand the role and relevance of qualitative methods in the context of empirical research including their limitations.
You have developed an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. You can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and have an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work.
You are expected to acquire the following competencies in this course:
Learning to learn
• You recognize your strengths and needs for learning.
• You make use of learning methods and tools that support your learning best.
• You seek, acquire, and critically assess information from reliable sources.
Proactive development
• You identify development areas by anticipating the future of your field.
• You apply existing knowledge and utilize appropriate research methods in development projects.
• You develop the ability to think out of the box and challenge the limits to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Sustainable global business management
• You critically review and understand core concepts of global business management and sustainability from multidisciplinary perspectives of marketing, sales, strategy, finance, and management.
• You apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze global business challenges and propose sustainable business solutions to grow new ventures in global markets.
Content
Qualitative researches information theoretic basis, defining the research topic and the research task / problem, qualitative research process, the main data collection methods in qualitative research, different types of literature review, the main methods of data analysis in qualitative research, the reliability and validity of qualitative research, qualitative research ethical issues
Location and time
The content of this course is divided into 11 study weeks
This is only recommended study period. You may proceed at your own pace and return all assignments before the dead line.
However, I strongly recommend you to attend the webinars for further guidance and support.
1. Webinar 18.1.2022. 17-00-19.00
2. Webinar 22.2.2022 17.00 - 19.00
3.. Webinar 22.03.2022 17.00 - 19.00
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Toim. N. K. Denzin, & Y. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
OR
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Teaching methods
This course is virtual, and it is implemented between 10.1.22- 26.3.22. Course includes three webinars. Students can proceed with assignments at their individual pace.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 (Sufficient):
You know the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. You identify different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You understand how to evaluate qualitative research. You know how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
You have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
2 (Satisfactory):
You apply the theoretical basis of qualitative research. You are able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. You can apply qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and basic level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 (Good):
You master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in your own field research. You can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in your field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in one and intermediate level in the remaining two competences out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
4 (Very good):
You are able to synthesize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. You are able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in your own field.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in two and intermediate level in the remaining competence out of a total three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You are able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. You evaluate strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. You can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. You evaluate critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.
You have demonstrated an excellent level of knowledge, skills, applications in all the three competences: Learning to learn, Proactive development and Sustainable global business management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree