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Intervention-based research in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Provided by: HSE
(EQF level: 8)

This doctoral-level course delves into the foundation and applications of intervention-based research in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM). Students will explore how to design and conduct intervention-based research in real-world organizational settings, aiming to create practically and scientifically relevant theoretical insights. Through a combination of lectures and workshops, the course aims to be the first step in conducting intervention-based research. Topics covered include: - Different types of intervention-based research and their philosophical foundations - The research process in intervention-based research - Collaborating with organizations as a researcher - Tools for exploring real world problems and opportunities - Theorizing and contributing through intervention-based research - Writing and evaluating intervention-based research By the end of the course, students will be equipped to prepare and conduct intervention-based research, aiming for high practical and theoretical impact in OSCM.

  • 2026-2027 semester 2/2 (spring)

    Course start date 2027-05-17
    Course end date 2027-07-31
    Language English
    Credits 3 (ECTS)
    Engagement hours 24
    Grading scheme: https://www.hanken.fi/en/students/study-practicalities/study-regulations/grading
  • 2025/2026 semester 2/2 (Spring)

    Course start date 2026-05-18
    Course end date 2026-07-31
    Language English
    Credits 3 (ECTS)
    Grading scheme: https://www.hanken.fi/en/students/study-practicalities/study-regulations/grading