LEARNING OUTCOMES
The participants will obtain a basic understanding of research methodology in the relevant scientific fields. These including the knowledge of research design, philosophies of science, key ethical principles, and professional skills and knowledge related to becoming a successful academic.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 12.09.2023 - 28.11.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Henri Schildt
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course serves as an introductory course to research methods in industrial management and to successfully carrying out one's PhD dissertation. The course is designed to assist the student in making sense of four key questions concerning the methodology of a successful PhD dissertation: 1) What constitutes a good research problem; 2) what are the criteria for scientific knowledge, fit to be used in solving one's research problem; 3) what kinds of research designs can be used to produce such knowledge; and 4) how to report findings in order to make a scientific contribution.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course is graded based on a pre-exam, individual pre-assignments, and the final assignment. The weighs of different criteria are indicated below:
1. Pre-exam (20%)
2. Weekly individual pre-assignments (40%)
3. Final assignment (40%)
Regular attendance required. Students are allowed to miss two sessions without further repercussions.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
33 h Classroom hours
46 h Class preparation & pre-assignments
25 h Pre-exam preparation
31 h Final reflection essay
Total 135 h (5 cr)
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Period : 2022-2023 I-II
2023-2024 I-IIEnrollment : Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi. Course attendance is restricted to Industrial Engineering and Management PhD students.