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Research and Development Methods (3 cr)

Code: DT10054-3002

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
22.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Tradenomi / Tietojenkäsittely (DD)
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
Jyri Roihuvuo
Teacher in charge
Jyri Roihuvuo
Groups
DTNS23
Information Technology (BBA), Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Course
DT10054

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Student
- recognizes research and development activities as part of his professional skills
- know the differences and similarities between basic research, applied research and development work
- acquires basic knowledge of various research and development methods
- knows how to acquire and utilize information based on research and development activities in his own field

Content

1. Research, development and innovation
- basic research, applied research, R&D, development work
- direction of reasoning (induction, deduction, abduction)
- information acquisition, source criticism
- development process (PDCA, DMAIC)
2. Development approaches
- case study
- action research
- service design
- innovation
- anticipation
3. Development methods
- value analysis
- benchmarking
- interview
- scenarios

Location and time

Introductory lessons 16 h, independent studies 64 h.

Teaching methods

The course introduces some development and research methods necessary in Business Information Technology. Each method is accompanied by an introductory lesson and a learning task to be completed independently.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All learning tasks must be passed.

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