Introduction to Research Methods and Final ThesisLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 3B00FT19
Credits
2 op
Objectives
This online course introduces the practical issues involved in the final thesis process. The course concentrates on giving the students necessary information and competences to begin the final thesis process. This free-choice course should be completed before the student starts the writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Describe the different forms of final thesis as well as the principles of thesis assessment in TAMK.
Use the guides and instructions helping and regulating the final thesis process.
Apply the basic research approaches applicable in BBA theses.
Write a topic analysis with an appropriate form of thesis, literature review and frame of reference.
Manage his/her final thesis process.
Content
What does the concept of applied research mean?
What are the main research methods for applied research?
How does the final thesis process go in practice?
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Pass:
The student can explain the concept of applied research, understands the objectivity of a research and is able to justify the basic principles of a good research. He/she can apply a suitable quantitative or qualitative approach, including a variation of data collection methods, in his/her own thesis process. The student can give constructive feedback.
Fail:
The student fails to recognize the principles of an applied research and cannot define any valid research question nor research objectives on his/her own field. He/she cannot manage the assigned tasks even under supervision and his/her interaction skills are not satisfactory.
Enrolment period
02.12.2023 - 02.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 06.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
International Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Sari Matala
Person in charge
Sari Matala
Groups
-
22IB
Objectives (course unit)
This online course introduces the practical issues involved in the final thesis process. The course concentrates on giving the students necessary information and competences to begin the final thesis process. This free-choice course should be completed before the student starts the writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Describe the different forms of final thesis as well as the principles of thesis assessment in TAMK.
Use the guides and instructions helping and regulating the final thesis process.
Apply the basic research approaches applicable in BBA theses.
Write a topic analysis with an appropriate form of thesis, literature review and frame of reference.
Manage his/her final thesis process.
Content (course unit)
What does the concept of applied research mean?
What are the main research methods for applied research?
How does the final thesis process go in practice?
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass:
The student can explain the concept of applied research, understands the objectivity of a research and is able to justify the basic principles of a good research. He/she can apply a suitable quantitative or qualitative approach, including a variation of data collection methods, in his/her own thesis process. The student can give constructive feedback.
Fail:
The student fails to recognize the principles of an applied research and cannot define any valid research question nor research objectives on his/her own field. He/she cannot manage the assigned tasks even under supervision and his/her interaction skills are not satisfactory.
Location and time
Enrolling December 2023 - Spring semester 2024.
Exam schedules
No exam
Assessment methods and criteria
Essay writing
Assessment is passed/failed
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Online course with essay tasks (3 essays)
Learning materials
See Moodle course
Student workload
Spring semester 2024 and autumn 2024 (Check tasks in Moodle course!) Student is able to proceed with tasks in his/her own pace within a year. Dead line for submitting tasks is 1.12.2024.
Content scheduling
Spring semester 2024 and Autumn 2024 (Check tasks in Moodle course!) Student is able to proceed with tasks in his/her own pace within a year. Dead line for submitting tasks is 1.12.2024.
Completion alternatives
None
Practical training and working life cooperation
-
International connections
-
Further information
This course must be conducted before starting the thesis process.
Assessment is passed/failed
Student is able to proceed with tasks in his/her own pace within a year. Dead line for submitting tasks is 1.12.2024.
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Approved essays according to task descriptions applying academic writing with references. See Tamk report Guide for writing.
Enrolment period
02.12.2022 - 01.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
International Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Sari Matala
- Tuomo Soini
Person in charge
Sari Matala
Groups
-
21IB
Objectives (course unit)
This online course introduces the practical issues involved in the final thesis process. The course concentrates on giving the students necessary information and competences to begin the final thesis process. This free-choice course should be completed before the student starts the writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Describe the different forms of final thesis as well as the principles of thesis assessment in TAMK.
Use the guides and instructions helping and regulating the final thesis process.
Apply the basic research approaches applicable in BBA theses.
Write a topic analysis with an appropriate form of thesis, literature review and frame of reference.
Manage his/her final thesis process.
Content (course unit)
What does the concept of applied research mean?
What are the main research methods for applied research?
How does the final thesis process go in practice?
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass:
The student can explain the concept of applied research, understands the objectivity of a research and is able to justify the basic principles of a good research. He/she can apply a suitable quantitative or qualitative approach, including a variation of data collection methods, in his/her own thesis process. The student can give constructive feedback.
Fail:
The student fails to recognize the principles of an applied research and cannot define any valid research question nor research objectives on his/her own field. He/she cannot manage the assigned tasks even under supervision and his/her interaction skills are not satisfactory.
Location and time
Enrolling Spring semester 2023.
Exam schedules
No exam
Assessment methods and criteria
Essay writing
Assessment is passed/failed
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Online course with essay tasks
Learning materials
See Moodle course
Student workload
Spring semester 2023 and autumn 2023 (Check tasks in Moodle course!)
Content scheduling
Spring semester 2023 and Autumn 2023 (Check tasks in Moodle course!)
Completion alternatives
None
Practical training and working life cooperation
-
International connections
-
Further information
This course must be conducted before starting the thesis process.
Assessment is passed/failed
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Approved essays according to task descriptions applying academic writing with references. See Tamk report Guide for writing.
Enrolment period
24.11.2021 - 30.11.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
Credits
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
International Business
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Sari Matala
- Tuomo Soini
Person in charge
Sari Matala
Groups
-
20IB
Objectives (course unit)
This online course introduces the practical issues involved in the final thesis process. The course concentrates on giving the students necessary information and competences to begin the final thesis process. This free-choice course should be completed before the student starts the writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Describe the different forms of final thesis as well as the principles of thesis assessment in TAMK.
Use the guides and instructions helping and regulating the final thesis process.
Apply the basic research approaches applicable in BBA theses.
Write a topic analysis with an appropriate form of thesis, literature review and frame of reference.
Manage his/her final thesis process.
Content (course unit)
What does the concept of applied research mean?
What are the main research methods for applied research?
How does the final thesis process go in practice?
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass:
The student can explain the concept of applied research, understands the objectivity of a research and is able to justify the basic principles of a good research. He/she can apply a suitable quantitative or qualitative approach, including a variation of data collection methods, in his/her own thesis process. The student can give constructive feedback.
Fail:
The student fails to recognize the principles of an applied research and cannot define any valid research question nor research objectives on his/her own field. He/she cannot manage the assigned tasks even under supervision and his/her interaction skills are not satisfactory.
Location and time
Enrolling Spring semester 2022.
Exam schedules
No exam
Assessment methods and criteria
Essay writing
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Online course with essay tasks
Learning materials
See Moodle course
Student workload
Spring semester 2022 (Check task dead lines in Moodle course!)
Content scheduling
Spring semester 2022 (Check task dead lines in Moodle course!)
Completion alternatives
None
Practical training and working life cooperation
-
International connections
-
Further information
This course is highly recommended to be conducted before starting the thesis process.
Check the dead lines for tasks in Moodle.
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Approved essays according to task descriptions using academic writing with references