Master´s Degree Programme in Sustainable Management and Development in Social and Health Care: L1525S6
Code: L1525S6
- Degree title
- Master of Business Administration
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
Sustainable management in social and health care aims to maintain and promote high-quality and effective services. It is an essential part of the transformation in social and health care, with the goal of providing fair, efficient, and long-lasting services. Sustainable management considers both current and future needs in accordance with the principles of sustainability, taking into account the social, ecological, and economic context. Sustainable management ensures that services are available to all who need them and are economically and ecologically sustainable. It emphasises humanity, client-orientation, and consideration of individual needs. It requires continuous improvement, learning from mistakes, innovation, and the development of new operating models. Sustainable management is a holistic approach that affects the organisation's operations in the long term. Applying the principles of sustainable management requires commitment and continuous development.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is a renewing multidisciplinary learning community that trains skilled workforce based on needs, in accordance with the ideology of continuous learning. Metropolia supports the flexibility of learning and learner-centred solutions to achieve a positive learning experience. Diverse, digital, and innovative learning environments are utilised in a pedagogically meaningful way, with impactful learning at the center. Studies are guided in a timely and learner-centred manner according to Metropolia's guidance model. The uniqueness and value of each learner are cherished throughout the studies.
Development
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Further information
The Master´s Degree Programme in Sustainable Management and Development in Social and Health Care is a new programme with a newly designed curriculum.
Curriculum Lead: Head of Degree Programme Antti Niemi
Curriculum Administrator: Coordinator Petra Heino
Objective
The purpose of the degree programme is to train leaders (especially middle and lower management) and experts in the social and health care sector to meet the needs of well-being service counties, specialised health care, primary health care, social services, and the private sector. The goal of the studies is to provide students with highly specialised knowledge required for demanding expert and leadership roles in the development of working life. The degree programme is multidisciplinary, and students come from both business and social and health care fields. Key factors include understanding and knowledge of social and health care service systems, the specific features of sustainable management, service management and client involvement, the importance of collaboration networks, and the opportunities of digitalisation.
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| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 |
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| L1525S6-1001 |
Core Competence
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30 | |||||||||||
| S000FF63 | Basic Research Methods and Skills | 5 | |||||||||||
| S000GF35 | Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability | 5 | |||||||||||
| S000GF36 | Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management | 5 | |||||||||||
| S000GF37 | Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community | 5 | |||||||||||
| S000GF38 | Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations | 5 | |||||||||||
| S000GF39 | Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services | 5 | |||||||||||
| L1525S6-1002 |
Complementary Competence
(Choose 30) |
30 | |||||||||||
| L1525S6-1003 |
Opinnäytetyö
(Choose all ) |
30 | |||||||||||
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 | |||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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.
| Elective Studies |
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No attached course units |
| Elective Studies |
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No attached course units |
| Elective Studies |
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| 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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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 |
| Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability |
| Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management |
| Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community |
| Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations |
| Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services |
| 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 |
| Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability |
| Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management |
| Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community |
| Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations |
| Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services |
| 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 |
| Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability |
| Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management |
| Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community |
| Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations |
| Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services |
| 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 |
| Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability |
| Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management |
| Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community |
| Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations |
| Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services |
| 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 |
| Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability |
| Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management |
| Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community |
| Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations |
| Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services |
| 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 |
| Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability |
| Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management |
| Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community |
| Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations |
| Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| L1525S6-1001 |
Core Competence
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| S000FF63 | Basic Research Methods and Skills | 5 |
| S000GF35 | Management and Development of Employee Well-being from the Perspective of Social Sustainability | 5 |
| S000GF36 | Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Accountability in Sustainable Management | 5 |
| S000GF37 | Renewing and Leading the Operational Culture of the Work Community | 5 |
| S000GF38 | Leadership Practices and Models Promoting Sustainability in Social and Health Care Organisations | 5 |
| S000GF39 | Effective, Sustainable, and Productive Social and Health Care Services | 5 |
| L1525S6-1002 |
Complementary Competence
(Choose 30 ) |
30 |
| L1525S6-1003 |
Opinnäytetyö
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 |