Master’s Degree Programme in Health and Wellbeing Management in Developing Health Care and Social Services: L1324S6
Code: L1324S6
- Degree title
- Master of Business Administration
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 2 years (90 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2024
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
Health and wellbeing management refers to the management of citizens, municipalities, municipal organisations and wellbeing services counties in both the public and the private sector from the perspective of health and wellbeing promotion, services, cooperation, networks, participation and wellbeing data.
The basis for wellbeing management is the broad definition of wellbeing, which includes physical health, psychological wellbeing, social relationships, interaction, a healthy and safe living environment and well-functioning service systems. Health and wellbeing management consists of the management of health care and social services processes, the primary objective of which is to create wellbeing. The focus is on the development of ways of working, structures and practices promoting wellbeing on a regional and national level.
The key themes of the Health and Wellbeing Management degree programme are the renewing health care and social services systems in developing operating environments, knowledge-based management, strategic management, profitable finances, management of renewing processes and high-quality development of customer-oriented services. The aim of the studies leading to a UAS Master’s degree is to provide the student with highly specialised knowledge for working in demanding expert and management tasks, which is a requirement for developing working life.
Those graduating with the degree possess research and development competence and are able to modernise sustainable workplaces particularly for the development needs of wellbeing services and wellbeing services counties. The Health and Wellbeing Management degree programme provides graduates with the competence to serve in expert tasks and as managers in health care and social services, both in the public and the private sector.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a constantly renewing multidisciplinary learning community that trains competent labour based on the needs of society, in accordance with the ideology of lifelong learning. Metropolia supports more flexible learning and learner-oriented solutions in order to achieve a positive learning experience. Digital, innovative and multiform learning environments are utilised in a pedagogically meaningful way, with a strong focus on impactful learning. Studies are guided in a timely and learner-oriented manner in accordance with Metropolia’s guidance model. The uniqueness and dignity of each learner in cherished throughout the studies.
Development
During the studies, competence is built through collaboration and a focus on working life in an enriching interaction with regional actors. This multidisciplinary learning that is integrated into research, development and innovation activities addresses development needs arising from the world of work and develops regional functions.
Further information
The curriculum is copied from the previous approved curriculum L1323S6, with the change that the previous thesis study courses 3 x 10 credits (Ideation and planning of the Master’s Thesis S000FF74, Implementation of the Master’s Thesis S000EM84, Report and assessment of the Master’s Thesis S000EM85) have been replaced by the course Master’s Thesis 30 credits.
The person responsible for the curriculum is Head of Degree Programme Antti Niemi.
The curriculum is maintained by Programme Coordinator Petra Heino.
Objective
The education conforms to the competence level descriptions of the European Qualification Framework (EQF) as well as the competence descriptions of degrees and other competence of the National Qualification Framework (NQF). The education corresponds to EQF level 7.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 |
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| L1324S6-1001 |
Research and Development Skills
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10 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FF63 | Basic Research Methods and Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FF64 | Advanced Research Methods | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1324S6-1002 |
Basic Studies in Health and Wellbeing Management
(Choose all ) |
25 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FF67 | Evidence-based Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FF69 | Quality Control and Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FF65 | Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FH46 | Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FF68 | Development of Client-Oriented Services | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1324S6-1003 |
Advanced Studies in Health and Wellbeing Management
(Choose all ) |
20 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FH47 | Change Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FH48 | People and Stakeholder Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FH49 | Economics of Wellbeing Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| S000FH50 | Communication Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| L1324S6-1004 |
Master’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 | ||||||||||||||
| L1324S6-1005 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 45 | 40 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
STRUCTURE Master (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) opinnäytetyö.
| Master´s Thesis |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Advanced Professional Studies |
| Basic Research Methods and Skills |
| Advanced Research Methods |
| Evidence-based Management |
| Quality Control and Management |
| Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services |
| Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management |
| Development of Client-Oriented Services |
| Change Management |
| People and Stakeholder Management |
| Economics of Wellbeing Management |
| Communication Management |
| Elective Studies |
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No attached course units |
| Not grouped |
ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Master’s degree
Replaces the “Metropolia's Generic Competences::Master's Degree” -matrix. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022
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Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| Basic Research Methods and Skills |
| Advanced Research Methods |
| Evidence-based Management |
| Quality Control and Management |
| Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services |
| Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management |
| Development of Client-Oriented Services |
| Change Management |
| People and Stakeholder Management |
| Economics of Wellbeing Management |
| Communication Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
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Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the development of new solutions that anticipate the future and produces new information using different research and development methods. |
| Basic Research Methods and Skills |
| Advanced Research Methods |
| Evidence-based Management |
| Quality Control and Management |
| Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services |
| Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management |
| Development of Client-Oriented Services |
| Change Management |
| People and Stakeholder Management |
| Economics of Wellbeing Management |
| Communication Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
|
Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and manage multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Basic Research Methods and Skills |
| Advanced Research Methods |
| Evidence-based Management |
| Quality Control and Management |
| Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services |
| Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management |
| Development of Client-Oriented Services |
| Change Management |
| People and Stakeholder Management |
| Economics of Wellbeing Management |
| Communication Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
|
Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages sustainable and responsible operating methods in their work and promotes sustainable change in their work community and society. |
| Basic Research Methods and Skills |
| Advanced Research Methods |
| Evidence-based Management |
| Quality Control and Management |
| Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services |
| Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management |
| Development of Client-Oriented Services |
| Change Management |
| People and Stakeholder Management |
| Economics of Wellbeing Management |
| Communication Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
|
Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own and their community's continuous learning and competence development, drawing on knowledge from different fields and the opportunities of digitalisation. |
| Basic Research Methods and Skills |
| Advanced Research Methods |
| Evidence-based Management |
| Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services |
| Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
|
Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and manage their work community and reforms working life. - Is able to develop and manage multidisciplinary teams and work communities. |
| Basic Research Methods and Skills |
| Advanced Research Methods |
| Evidence-based Management |
| Quality Control and Management |
| Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services |
| Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management |
| Development of Client-Oriented Services |
| Change Management |
| People and Stakeholder Management |
| Economics of Wellbeing Management |
| Communication Management |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| L1324S6-1001 |
Research and Development Skills
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| S000FF63 | Basic Research Methods and Skills | 5 |
| S000FF64 | Advanced Research Methods | 5 |
| L1324S6-1002 |
Basic Studies in Health and Wellbeing Management
(Choose all ) |
25 |
| S000FF67 | Evidence-based Management | 5 |
| S000FF69 | Quality Control and Management | 5 |
| S000FF65 | Digitalization in Health Care and Social Services | 5 |
| S000FH46 | Strategic Health and Wellbeing Management | 5 |
| S000FF68 | Development of Client-Oriented Services | 5 |
| L1324S6-1003 |
Advanced Studies in Health and Wellbeing Management
(Choose all ) |
20 |
| S000FH47 | Change Management | 5 |
| S000FH48 | People and Stakeholder Management | 5 |
| S000FH49 | Economics of Wellbeing Management | 5 |
| S000FH50 | Communication Management | 5 |
| L1324S6-1004 |
Master’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 |
| L1324S6-1005 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |