Academic Research and PracticesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 3I00EJ62
Credits
5 op
Objectives
This fundamental course familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis.
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When the student has passed the course he/she will know the following:
- difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge
- meaning and justification of academic research in society
- nature of academic research
- rules and ethics of academic research
- differences between various research approaches
- most common research strategies and methods
- concepts of academic research
- critical perspective in information and sources
- research process stages
- importance of reference teqhnique
- structure of thesis
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After completing the course the student can:
- use and apply concepts of academic research
- identify and find academic texts and sources
- choose a suitable research approach and methods
- prepare a research plan
- apply academic reference technique
- plan thesis structure
- analyze academic texts
When the student has passed the course he/she will be:
- skillful in planning research setting
- a leader to plan academic publications/documents in the organization
- a professional to analyse and produce academic texts
Content
- Basic concepts of academic research
- Rules and ethics of academic research
- Main strategies and approaches of academic research
- Structure of academic thesis
- Analyzing academic texts
- Preparing research plan
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Criteria for PASS:
The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. He/she is able to identify ethical issues in research. He/she knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student is able to articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. He/she is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods. The student is able to write a research proposal.
Enrolment period
02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
International Business
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Sven Rassl
Person in charge
Sven Rassl
Groups
-
23YIBMAInternational Business Management, syksy 2023
Objectives (course unit)
This fundamental course familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis.
*
When the student has passed the course he/she will know the following:
- difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge
- meaning and justification of academic research in society
- nature of academic research
- rules and ethics of academic research
- differences between various research approaches
- most common research strategies and methods
- concepts of academic research
- critical perspective in information and sources
- research process stages
- importance of reference teqhnique
- structure of thesis
*
After completing the course the student can:
- use and apply concepts of academic research
- identify and find academic texts and sources
- choose a suitable research approach and methods
- prepare a research plan
- apply academic reference technique
- plan thesis structure
- analyze academic texts
When the student has passed the course he/she will be:
- skillful in planning research setting
- a leader to plan academic publications/documents in the organization
- a professional to analyse and produce academic texts
Content (course unit)
- Basic concepts of academic research
- Rules and ethics of academic research
- Main strategies and approaches of academic research
- Structure of academic thesis
- Analyzing academic texts
- Preparing research plan
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Criteria for PASS:
The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. He/she is able to identify ethical issues in research. He/she knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student is able to articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. He/she is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods. The student is able to write a research proposal.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
23.09.2023 - 22.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
International Business
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Christopher Smith
Person in charge
Christopher Smith
Groups
-
23KDIBMT
Objectives (course unit)
This fundamental course familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis.
*
When the student has passed the course he/she will know the following:
- difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge
- meaning and justification of academic research in society
- nature of academic research
- rules and ethics of academic research
- differences between various research approaches
- most common research strategies and methods
- concepts of academic research
- critical perspective in information and sources
- research process stages
- importance of reference teqhnique
- structure of thesis
*
After completing the course the student can:
- use and apply concepts of academic research
- identify and find academic texts and sources
- choose a suitable research approach and methods
- prepare a research plan
- apply academic reference technique
- plan thesis structure
- analyze academic texts
When the student has passed the course he/she will be:
- skillful in planning research setting
- a leader to plan academic publications/documents in the organization
- a professional to analyse and produce academic texts
Content (course unit)
- Basic concepts of academic research
- Rules and ethics of academic research
- Main strategies and approaches of academic research
- Structure of academic thesis
- Analyzing academic texts
- Preparing research plan
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Criteria for PASS:
The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. He/she is able to identify ethical issues in research. He/she knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student is able to articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. He/she is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods. The student is able to write a research proposal.
Location and time
Timetable engine
Exam schedules
No exams.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Face-to-face teaching in classroom.
Lectures, team working, discussions, individual tasks, seminar
Learning materials
Will be published in Moodle course
Student workload
5cr = 135h of student work
Content scheduling
According to implementation plan.
Completion alternatives
Not applicable.
Practical training and working life cooperation
Students are highly recommended to connect the course contents to their current working place
International connections
International student group with international cases
Enrolment period
02.12.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 01.05.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in International Business Management
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Sven Rassl
Person in charge
Sven Rassl
Groups
-
22YIBM
Objectives (course unit)
This fundamental course familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis.
*
When the student has passed the course he/she will know the following:
- difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge
- meaning and justification of academic research in society
- nature of academic research
- rules and ethics of academic research
- differences between various research approaches
- most common research strategies and methods
- concepts of academic research
- critical perspective in information and sources
- research process stages
- importance of reference teqhnique
- structure of thesis
*
After completing the course the student can:
- use and apply concepts of academic research
- identify and find academic texts and sources
- choose a suitable research approach and methods
- prepare a research plan
- apply academic reference technique
- plan thesis structure
- analyze academic texts
When the student has passed the course he/she will be:
- skillful in planning research setting
- a leader to plan academic publications/documents in the organization
- a professional to analyse and produce academic texts
Content (course unit)
- Basic concepts of academic research
- Rules and ethics of academic research
- Main strategies and approaches of academic research
- Structure of academic thesis
- Analyzing academic texts
- Preparing research plan
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Criteria for PASS:
The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. He/she is able to identify ethical issues in research. He/she knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student is able to articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. He/she is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods. The student is able to write a research proposal.
Exam schedules
No exams
Assessment methods and criteria
Student is able to apply academic concepts of research, identifies academic texts and is able to analyse them. Student is able to produce thesis/research plan where he/she implements skills of setting research objectives and justification, research questions, data and methods and introduce theoretical background including suitable topic references.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Lectures, team working, discussions, individual tasks, seminar
Learning materials
Will be published in Moodle course
Student workload
5cr = 135h of student work
Content scheduling
Session 9 Friday, 27 January 2023 08:30 - 11:30
Session 9 Friday, 27 January 2022 12:30 - 16:30
Session 13 Thursday, 27 April 2023 16:30 - 19:30 Presentation of Research plans
Completion alternatives
Must be discussed with teacher beforehand
Practical training and working life cooperation
Students are highly recommended to connect the course contents to their current working place
International connections
International student group with international cases
Further information
Participating meetings and discussions in Moodle is highly important!
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Course tasks are all conducted and submitted in Moodle by given dead lines. Student is able to write thesis/research plan on the personal field of study based on thesis instructions. Student presents her/his Thesis Research Plan in a seminar.
Enrolment period
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
Timing
28.01.2022 - 08.05.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in International Business Management
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Sari Matala
- Janika Asplund
- Sven Rassl
Person in charge
Sven Rassl
Groups
-
21YIBMG
-
21YIBM
Objectives (course unit)
This fundamental course familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis.
*
When the student has passed the course he/she will know the following:
- difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge
- meaning and justification of academic research in society
- nature of academic research
- rules and ethics of academic research
- differences between various research approaches
- most common research strategies and methods
- concepts of academic research
- critical perspective in information and sources
- research process stages
- importance of reference teqhnique
- structure of thesis
*
After completing the course the student can:
- use and apply concepts of academic research
- identify and find academic texts and sources
- choose a suitable research approach and methods
- prepare a research plan
- apply academic reference technique
- plan thesis structure
- analyze academic texts
When the student has passed the course he/she will be:
- skillful in planning research setting
- a leader to plan academic publications/documents in the organization
- a professional to analyse and produce academic texts
Content (course unit)
- Basic concepts of academic research
- Rules and ethics of academic research
- Main strategies and approaches of academic research
- Structure of academic thesis
- Analyzing academic texts
- Preparing research plan
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Criteria for PASS:
The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. He/she is able to identify ethical issues in research. He/she knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student is able to articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. He/she is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods. The student is able to write a research proposal.
Location and time
First meeting face-to-facein Zoom on 14.1.2022, at 9.00, final webinar on week 16. Date to be agreed together
Exam schedules
No exams
Assessment methods and criteria
Student is able to apply academic concepts of research, identifies academic texts and is able to analyse them. Student is able to produce thesis/research plan where he/she implements skills of setting research objectives and justification, research questions, data and methods and introduce theoretical background including suitable topic references.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Lectures, team working, discussions, individual tasks, seminar
Learning materials
Will be published in Moodle course
Student workload
Studying during 14.1.2022.-30.4.2022, mainly in Moodle
5cr = 135h of student work
Content scheduling
Dead lines of assignements coming here
15.3.2022 Thesis Topic registration
22.4.2022 Research Plan seminar
Completion alternatives
Must be discussed with teacher beforehand
Practical training and working life cooperation
Students are highly recommended to connect the course contents to their current working place
International connections
International student group with international cases
Further information
Participating meetings and discussions in Moodle is highly important!
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Course tasks are all conducted and submitted in Moodle by given dead lines. Student is able to write thesis/research plan on the personal field of study based on thesis instructions. Student presents her/his Thesis Research Plan in a seminar.
Enrolment period
01.12.2021 - 17.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
MD in Risk Management and Circular Economy
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Risk Management and Circular Economy (Business)
Teachers
- Eveliina Asikainen
- Jari Ruokolainen
Person in charge
Silja Kostia
Groups
-
21YRIMCEL
-
21YRIMCEM
-
21YRIMCET
Objectives (course unit)
This fundamental course familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis.
*
When the student has passed the course he/she will know the following:
- difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge
- meaning and justification of academic research in society
- nature of academic research
- rules and ethics of academic research
- differences between various research approaches
- most common research strategies and methods
- concepts of academic research
- critical perspective in information and sources
- research process stages
- importance of reference teqhnique
- structure of thesis
*
After completing the course the student can:
- use and apply concepts of academic research
- identify and find academic texts and sources
- choose a suitable research approach and methods
- prepare a research plan
- apply academic reference technique
- plan thesis structure
- analyze academic texts
When the student has passed the course he/she will be:
- skillful in planning research setting
- a leader to plan academic publications/documents in the organization
- a professional to analyse and produce academic texts
Content (course unit)
- Basic concepts of academic research
- Rules and ethics of academic research
- Main strategies and approaches of academic research
- Structure of academic thesis
- Analyzing academic texts
- Preparing research plan
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Criteria for PASS:
The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. He/she is able to identify ethical issues in research. He/she knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student is able to articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. He/she is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods. The student is able to write a research proposal.
Location and time
First meeting face-to-facein Zoom on 14.1.2022, at 9.00, final webinar on week 16. Date to be agreed together
Exam schedules
No exams
Assessment methods and criteria
Student is able to apply academic concepts of research, identifies academic texts and is able to analyse them. Student is able to produce thesis/research plan where he/she implements skills of setting research objectives and justification, research questions, data and methods and introduce theoretical background including suitable topic references.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Lectures, team working, discussions, individual tasks, seminar
Learning materials
Will be published in Moodle course
Student workload
Studying during 14.1.2022.-30.4.2022, mainly in Moodle
5cr = 135h of student work
Content scheduling
Dead lines of assignements coming here
15.3.2022 Thesis Topic registration
23.4.2022 Research Plan seminar
Completion alternatives
Must be discussed with teacher beforehand
Practical training and working life cooperation
Students are highly recommended to connect the course contents to their current working place
International connections
International student group with international cases
Further information
Participating meetings and discussions in Moodle is highly important!
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Course tasks are all conducted and submitted in Moodle by given dead lines. Student is able to write thesis/research plan on the personal field of study based on thesis instructions. Student presents her/his Thesis Research Plan in a seminar.