The course is offered at the University of Tampere.
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to: - identify a research topic and formulate a research question that furthers the knowledge within a field relevant to higher education management - conduct a thorough literature review and present the results of the review in an evaluative manner - conduct a comprehensive study in accordance with the scientific practices pertaining to the methods chosen, including collecting, analysing and presenting the results in accordance with the ontological and epistemological foundations of the theoretical perspectives employed - make a well-argued empirical, theoretical, and/or methodological contribution to the chosen research field from a scientific study - be able to provide implications for practice as well as for future research - defend the research conducted, and evaluate and discuss other’s research in a constructive and critical manner - present results of a scientific study to an audience outside of the specific area of expertise.
Contents
- Developing a research project (formulation of research topic and research questions) - Research methods in theory an practice - Developing the analytical framework - Selection and review of literature - Academic writing: How to write a master’s thesis - Individual guidance through the research topic - Presentations of own research proposals
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Personal instruction
20 h
0 h
Independent work
690 h
0 h
Seminar
40 h
0 h
Guided Readings, lectures and workshops.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Thesis / dissertation
In
English
Maturity examWritten exam
In
English
Lectures, workshops and group work 40 hours Supervision 20 hours Paper 690 hours Total 750 hours