Research-based Development (5cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 17.11.2025 - 08.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 20.04.2026 - 07.06.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- School of Business
- Campus
- Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 50
- Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics
- Teachers
- Eero Aarresola
- Jukka Eerola
- Groups
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ZJAYLO25S1Avoin amk, tekn, yamk-väylä, Logistiikka
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YHB25S1Logistiikan tutkinto-ohjelma YAMK, Tradenomi
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YLO25S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
- Course
- YZ00CK87
Realization has 1 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 6 h 30 min.
| Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Sat 25.04.2026 time 08:30 - 15:00 (6 h 30 min) |
Tutkiva kehittäminen YZ00CK87-3025 |
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
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.
Execution 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.
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
Materials
Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino
Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2015. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOYpro
Teaching methods
The teaching methods for the course are:
Lecture
Collaborative work
Pair and group discussions
Independent study
Exam
Learning assignment
Thesis topic proposal
Employer connections
A development project plan will be created during the course to improve working life.
Exam schedules
Online exam in spring 2026. The student has two retake opportunities.
Student workload
On-campus day: 10 hours
Learning assignments: 47,5 hours
Studying course materials: 37,5 hours
Exam preparation: 40 hours
Total: 135 hours
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.
Further information
The course assessment is based on evaluation criteria derived from the learning objectives.
The exam is graded on a pass/fail scale.
The development project plan is graded on a pass/fail scale.
The elevator pitch is graded on a pass/fail scale.
The topic proposal is graded on a pass/fail scale.