Case studies (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to develop your skills in dealing with business case studies and in presenting your results. You show your proficiency with the principles of project management and know the main concepts related to project work. You can plan and carry out working life based projects and assess their succes.

Content

How is a working life oriented project planned and implemented?
How do you present the results of your workinng life oriented project?
How is the success of the project assessed?

Course material

Materials will be on Learn.

Study forms and methods

You will attend teaching and research work as specified in the weekly schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled sessions and by the self-study assignments.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Application of literature information to practical research works.

Timing of exams and assignments

To be settled at the course kick-off.

International cooperation

Discussion using international examples.

Student workload

The student workload is about 135 hours consisting of the lectures, and the exam/project work together with self-study tasks.

Course part description

The course consists of lectures, research examples and seminars on how to conduct case studies and apply them in the context of environmental studies - by conducting a real-life case study example from the available options (to be discussed during course work). Specifically, this course is interrelated with the Environmental Health course so try to enrol on both courses, but if it is not possible then also this course can be managed.

Further information

NA

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the final case study project.