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Research-based Development (5 cr)

Code: YZWZ0110-3003

General information


Enrollment

03.08.2020 - 11.09.2020

Timing

28.09.2020 - 22.11.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

Liiketoimintayksikkö

Campus

Pääkampus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

5 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management (YAMK)
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management (YAMK)

Teachers

  • Heidi Neuvonen
  • Aila Ahonen

Groups

  • YHS19S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
  • YBB19S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
  • ZJA20SH
    Avoin AMK, lita

Objective

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications: Design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Teaching methods

The primary modes of delivery are face-to-face learning (lectures, workshops, presentations), distance learning (e.g. online lectures and presentations) and blended learning.

Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing. The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

You will be required to required to invest 135 hours approximately and the break up of the total time is as below:
Lectures: 40 hours
Data Analysis Lab Session: 15 Hours
Assignment Preparations: 40 Hours
Examination Preparations: 30 Hours
Miscellaneous: 10 Hours

Further information

Avoin amk 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Further information

The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with Jamk Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and Jamk processes.