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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
  • YSN23S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Advanced Practice Nursing (YAMK)
  • YSD22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Digital Rehabilitation
  • YSP22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy

Objectives

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

Time and location

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

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 dates and retake possibilities

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 for students

Exam, home tasks, mini-qualitative research project

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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
  • ZJA24KH
    Avoin AMK, lita
  • YHS22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
  • YBB22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business
  • YHS24VK
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

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

Time and location

The course is held in the spring semester.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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 for students

Open UAS 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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
  • HKV23KDIBM
    Diploma in International Business Management
  • HKV23SDIBM
    Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

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

Time and location

Autumn semester.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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 dates and retake possibilities

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

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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
  • ZJA23KH
    Avoin AMK, lita
  • YHS21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
  • YBB21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business

Objectives

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 for students

Open UAS 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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
  • HKV22SDIBM1
    Diploma in International Business Management
  • HKV22KDIBM1
    Diploma in International Business Management
  • HKV22KDIBM2
    Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

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

Time and location

The course is held in the autumn semester.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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 for students

Open UAS 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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
  • HKV22SDIBM1
    Diploma in International Business Management
  • YBB22VS
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • HKV22KDIBM1
    Diploma in International Business Management
  • HKV22KDIBM2
    Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

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

Time and location

The course is held in the autumn semester.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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 for students

Diploma in IBM students: 31
Exchange and Degree students: 19

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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
  • YBB22VS
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • HKV22SDIBM2
    Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

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

Time and location

The course is held in the autumn semester.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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 for students

Diploma in IBM students: 39
Exchange and Degree students: 11

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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
  • YBB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
  • YHS20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

Objectives

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

Time and location

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

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

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree