• Research-based Development (YZZZ0110-3034),
         09.01.2023 – 26.03.2023,  5 cr  (YMJ22S1, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose of the course
    The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities

    Competences
    Ethical competence
    Learning and information management competence
    Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence

    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,, 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 activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
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    Course contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient 1
    The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

    Satisfactory 2
    The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

    Very good 4
    The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Further information
    The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the
    JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    Online Implementation

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Online exam (based on the book written by Toikko & Rantanen, 2009)
    Individual learning assignments: essays
    Lectures and webinars

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

    Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

    Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

    Lecturer(s)

    Tarja Niemelä

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    It is recommended that the online exam be taken as soon as the online learning environment opens.
    An unsuccessful online exam can be taken for the first time in the following month, and a second re-opportunity opens in the following month.
    online lectures 6 h
    - webinars/replacing assignments 6 h
    - learning tasks 43 h
    - studying the course material 40 h
    - thesis process
    - preparation for the exam 40

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 26.03.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Online Implementation:
    Presenting on the online discussion platform is also a sign of your participation in the course. Presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.
    The course is modular, where it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of the modules.

    The course has 2-3 webinars

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Content scheduling

    The course has 3 webinars

    Groups
    • YMJ22S1
    • ZJAYMJ22S1
    Alternative learning methods

    You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide

    Seats

    0 - 40

    Assessment methods

    Avoin amk 10 sisältyy paikkamääriin max (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business