Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

Location and time

Autumn semester

Materials

Course Material:
Lecture slides and recommended research articles will be available in Study Material folder and other sub-folders.
Books-
1. Research methods for Business Students; Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill, additional virtual material available
2. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 8/E, Bruce L. Berg, California State University, Long Beach, Howard Lune, Hunter College, 2012
3. Berenson, Levine, and Krehbiel (2004). Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 9th Edition.
4. Cresswell (2003). Research Design, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches

Teaching methods

Teaching will take place only in the classroom.

Exam schedules

Assessments through assignments and projects.

International connections

Possibility to participate in the international projects.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Lectures 37 h
Assignments 54 h
Independent study 44 h
Total 135h (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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. You can develop a topic proposal for your thesis.