The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2005 (international students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2005 (native finnish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2005 (native swedish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2004 (international students) - Projects and seminars
- International business 2004 (native finnish speaking students) - Projects and seminars
- International business 2004 (native swedish speaking students) - Projects and seminars
- International business 2006 (international students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2007 (international students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2008 (international students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2006 (native finnish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2006 (native swedish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2010 (international students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2010 (native finnish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2010 (native swedish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2011 (international students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2011 (native finnish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2011 (native swedish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2012 (international students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2012 (native finnish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
- International business 2012 (native swedish speaking students) - Thesis work and seminar
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
4
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The seminar is designed to train students in the use of the
various research methods used in business research and get
them started on their Final Thesis Project.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
plan and execute business research projects as well as
reporting the results in a professional manner.
Course contents
Aspects of International Business research is covered and
subsequently discussed by students. Methodological
questions are given a special priority. Students will be taught
how to find a topic for their final thesis, how to plan their thesis
work, and how to choose the right methodology .
Prerequisites and co-requisites
All first and second year courses.
Previous course names
None
Additional information
This course has two parts Research
Methodology (2 cr) in period 2 and Seminar (3 cr) in period 3.
More information will be given in class.
Recommended or required reading
Resource: Ebrary
Info @ Google Books
Title: How to Research (3rd Edition)
Saunders. M. Doing Research in Business & Management.
Pearson.
Author: Blaxter, Loraine
Add. authors: Hughes, Christina
Tight, Malcolm
Year: 2006
Subject: Research -- Methodology.
Research.
ISBN: 9780335229536
Imprint: Open University Press : Buckingham, , GBR
Language: en
External: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/arcada/docDetail.action External link?
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Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 17 hours
- Small-group work - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 70 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 127 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 127 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Activ participation in the Seminar.
Teacher
Eldon Sveinn
Examiner
Eldon Sveinn
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
Will be given during the first session
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments