Research MethodsLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student understands what a research process includes, how to formulate a research topic and research questions, do literature review, understand research philosophies and approaches, formulate research design, is aware of research ethics and challenges in getting access to data/organizations as well as available sampling techniques. The student is aware of the different data sources, research methods and strategies to choose from, as well as data collection techniques and procedures and analysis and can draw basic conclusions. Student is familiar with JAMK thesis/diploma guidelines. KU1: Able to employ theoretical and conceptual knowledge to identify and analyze business problems in global contexts. IS1: Able to gather , analyse, and evaluate business data and information and transform empirical data into useful and actionable information. IS2: Able to interpret and analyse complex business issues from multiple perspectives and critically review relevant information resources.

Sisältö

The student is taken step-by-step through the research process, while numerous worked examples, real-life case studies and student activities bring to life the realities of undertaking business research.

Esitietovaatimukset

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Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on JAMK's web pages (http://www.jamk.fi/english/forstudents/studyguid e). The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.
- Excellent (5) - The student shows exceptional theoretical knowledge of fundamentals of the subject. The student demonstrates the ability to apply the knowledge to assignments and presentations with excellent written and oral communications skills
- Very Good (4) - The student shows good knowledge of the subject fundamentals and concepts and is able to communicate these in an effective way
- Good (3) The students knowledge covers major parts of concepts and theories related to the subject. The student´s ability to apply the knowledge to assignments shows need for improvement, as well as there is room for improvement in oral and written communication
- Satisfactory (2)- The students knowledge covers restricted part of concepts and theories related to the subject and has deficiencies in showing the ability to apply them in assignments. Communication skills need improvement.
- Sufficient(1) - The student shows only a sufficient understanding of the subject and of relevant theories and methods and fails to show a convincing ability to apply the knowledge to real life situation nor to communicate the concepts in an effective manner.
Here is the class grademap.
Grade Minimum%
5 85
4 75
3 65
2 55
1 45
0 0