Academic year 2020 - 2021

•     Business Development Methods and Tools S000DK75-3003 05.10.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to analyze approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them innovatively, to analyze their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior his/her own field.

  Course contents

  Promoting and managing change
  Process development tools and techniques
  Project management: planning, organizing, managing, concluding, evaluating and reporting
  Quality improvement
  Best practices in OD, applications in case organizations.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able¬¬ to: justify the use of approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them appropriately, to differentiate between their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within his/her own field.

  Good

  The student is able¬¬ to assess the use of approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them appropriately, to evaluate their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior his/her own field.

  Excellent

  The student is able¬¬ to analyze approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them innovatively, to analyze their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior his/her own field.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  05.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Tricia Cleland Silva, HBM YAMK1 Virtuaali

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Digitalization of Health Business and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems S000DR78-3001 20.10.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S1119S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the structure and functions of an Enterprise Resource Planning system in the era of digitalization. He/she knows how ERP can help him in planning and decision-making in his area of responsibility in health business. He/she is able to improve the management system of an organization with the help of digitalization and a modern ERP system.

  Course contents

  Digitalization in health business management and of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), the scope and functions
  How reporting and performance measurement in ERP system support business decisions.
  Application to the student’s work environment: how to benefit from ERP.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  As recommended by the lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Interactive lectures, group assignment

  Assessment methods and criteria

  According to the core curriculum

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1119S6
  • L0519S6

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Teacher(s)

  Sakari Lind

  Further information for students

  Lecturer: Sakari Lind

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  N/A

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  24 hrs of contact teaching
  111 hr of autonomous and group work

  Location and Time

  6.11. 9 - 16 lecture
  20.11. 9 - 16 lecture
  27.11. 9 -16 lecture

•     Financial Management and Accounting of Social and Health Care Organizations S000DK45-3003 05.05.2021-26.05.2021  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can integrate financial management and accounting with the company strategy and its implementation.
  He/ she can analyze financial statements. The student can create a financial plan for a business, including a budget and investment plan, and knows how to exploit the existing sources of funding.
  The student can price products and services professionally for social and health care markets.
  The student develops financial management based on cloud services and networks.

  Course contents

  Financial planning and budgeting of a social and health care organization
  Web-based financial planning and management programs
  Financial result and profitability
  Funding sources and models of start-up companies
  Income statement and balance sheet
  Pricing of products and services for social and health care markets
  Financial data gathering and utilization for business management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made a try to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is only satisfactory.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good or very good analysis and development phases and presentation.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent analysis and development phases, excellent presentation.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Suzana Canteiro Vasconcelos Tavares

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Main literature for the course:
  • Accounting and Finance for non-specialists, Atrill & McLaney (2017), 10th Edition,
  Prentice Hall.
  Additional literature:
  • Principles of Corporate Finance - Brealy & Myers, 10th Edition, McGraw Hill
  • Management accounting for business - Colin Drury, 2016
  Business finance: theory and practice - McLaney, E. J., 2011
  Management and cost accounting - Colin Drury, 2015
  Financial accounting and reporting - Barry Elliott, Jamie Elliott, 2015
  Interpreting company reports and accounts - Geoffrey Andrew Holmes, Alan Sugden,
  Paul Gee, 2008

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Classes will have both a seminar (practical) and a lecture component. Classes will be 3-hours long (1.5+1.5) composed by lectures (to introduce the theories and concepts) and seminars with practical exercises and case studies about the Accounting and Financial Management for students to work in groups during classes.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assessment will be based on a group and an individual assignment. Each assignment is
  worth 50% of the final grade.
  1) Group assignment (3-4 students per group): this assessment requires students to
  produce a report analysing the performance and operations of a Social or Health Care
  Organization that they choose.
  2) Individual assignment: this assessment requires students to produce an individual report
  about one of the topics from Parts 2 or 3. The report should include both a theoretical section
  (with a review of the main concepts and theories) also a practical section (where students can
  discuss and analyse how those concepts and theories can be applied to a Social or Health
  Care Organization of their choice.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  05.05.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Suzana Canteiro Vasconcelos Tavares

  Further information for students

  Responsible lecturer: Suzana Vasconcelos Tavares

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  Assignments are linked with professional working life

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  n/a

  Students use of time and load

  15 hrs online instruction
  120 hrs of independent study

  Content periodicity

  Financial accounting:
  Nature and purpose of the accounting system for a business
  Statement for the finanzial position
  Income statement
  Profitability and risk analysis and interpretation of financial reports
  
  Management accounting:
  Costs and pricing decisions for Social and health care market
  Web-based planning, budgeting, and budgetary control
  
  Financial management:
  Investment appraisal
  Financing a business and models of start-up companies

  Location and Time

  Wednesday 05-May-21 9h-11:30h
  Wednesday 12-May-219h-11:30h
  Wednesday 19-May-21 9h-11:30h
  Wednesday 19-May-21 11h30-13:30
  Wednesday 26-May-21 9h-11:30h

•     Health Business Economics and Business Models S000CF69-3006 27.01.2021-24.03.2021  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows and understands the main drivers and trends in health business; knows the concepts of opportunity and risk in the health business environment; understands the essential business models and concepts of health business; understands different forms of health business enterprises, models and practices; can apply the acquired knowledge at work.

  Course contents

  Consumer, service and production theory; Market and competitive analysis; Current issues in health business environment; Best practices of Health Business; Business Models.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1 = Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall, the assignments and/or team projects are weak and require further input. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for class activities and course assignments.
  
  2 = Satisfactory performance: has completed all elements of the course and can apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but may not have made enough effort. Certain areas of the assignments/team project are lacking in detail and require further input. The student could have demonstrated more interest and motivation for class activities and course assignments. Satisfactory presentation delivery and analysis.

  Good

  3 = Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of assignments/team project require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in all class activities and course assignments. Good presentation delivery and analysis.
  
  4 = Very good overall performance or excellent in one and very good in another element of the course: shows interest and motivation in all class activities and course assignments, applies and articulates concepts and information very well both verbally and in writing. Very good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  5 = Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in all class activities and course assignments/team project, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student follows the instructions and is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jukka Kaisla

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Lorna Guinness & Virginia Wiseman: Introduction to Health Economics.
  
  Further reading recommended by the lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Video lectures
  Reflective discussions
  Autonomous studying
  
  Please, familiarize yourself with Dr Kaisla's pedagogical approach:
  
  https://jukkakaisla.fi/

  Assessment methods and criteria

  As presented by the lecturer

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  27.01.2021 - 24.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Jukka Kaisla

  Further information for students

  Lecturer: Dr Jukka Kaisa
  
  jukka.kaisla@metropolia.fi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  Assignments relate to working life challenges

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  n/a

  Students use of time and load

  135 hrs, with max 16 hrs of potential online reflection with the lecturer

  Content periodicity

  As presented by the lecturer

  Location and Time

  27.1. 9 - 13
  10.2. 9 -13
  24.2. 9 -13
  24.3. 9 - 13
  
  These hours are to be reserved for potential online meetings with the lecturer.

•     Human Resource Management in a Changing Environment S000DR76-3001 18.10.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (S1119S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student demonstrates the ability to develop organization culture as a manager and to manage the know-how of human resources; He/she acts responsibly, respecting the existing legislation, and can proactively develop the organization as a manager; The student pays attention to workplace wellbeing; and has good networking and interaction skills; The student connects human resource management to the strategy of the company;
  The student can make legitimate decisions in conflict situations in the organization; The student is able to analyze different motives and can manage at a personal level; He/she renews the management and involvement of the employees; The student can interpret the common paradigms of management and apply different kinds of management styles in a changing working environment.

  Course contents

  Integration between the organization culture and human resource management
  Paradigm of human resource management, motivation and future management
  Principles and values
  How to increase involvement of human resources at the work place
  Labour code

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  As recommended by the lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Online pre-recorded video lectures and mandatory in-class workshop

  Assessment methods and criteria

  As described in the core curriculum and above.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  18.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1119S6
  • L0519S6

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Further information for students

  Lecturer: Tricia Cleland Silva

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  4 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  As instructed by the lecturer.

  Exam schedule

  N/A

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  4 hrs work shop
  131 hours of independent study

  Content periodicity

  Sequence of classes:
  
  Online pre-recorded video lectures: 4 x 45 minutes to 1 hr (total of approximately 4 hours)
  Pre-readings and integrated papers: 2 readings for each two page paper (4 in total, 40% of final grade)
  Case studies (20%): Based on a fictional story
  Participation in-class workshop & post assignment from class notes (40%)
  Weekly topics:
  
  Topics 1: Human resource management: An overview of context, function, and practices
  Topic 2: Organizational learning and development strategies
  Topic 3: Staffing and retention
  Topic 4: Reward, pay & performance management

  Location and Time

  3.11. Videolectures to appear in Moodle
  10.11. Videolectures to appear in Moodle
  17.11. Videolectures to appear in Moodle
  24.11. Videolectures to appear in Moodle
  1.12. 12.30 - 16.30 work shop - Tricia

•     Marketing Processes and Solutions in Health Business S000DR77-3001 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  5 credits  (S1119S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the role of customer relationships for competitive advantage; is familiar with the marketing processes in business organizations; has the knowledge and the skills to develop, plan and implement the ways companies can aquire, sell and serve customers; is familiar with various marketing systems; able to measure and follow-up the impact of marketing actions within a multichannel environment; can apply the customer relationship approach in the working life.

  Course contents

  Marketing processes
  Marketing channels
  Marketing systems, solutions and tools
  Measurement and follow-up of marketing actions
  Developing marketing processes within organizations.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the
  recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Required readings:
  Berkowitz, E. N. (2016). Essentials of healthcare marketing. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
  Other material recommended by the lecturers.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures online or in Myllypuro, according the instructions provided by the authorities

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Video pitch, business plan

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1119S6
  • L0519S6

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva, HBM YAMK1 Virtuaali

  Further information for students

  Responsible lecturers:
  Dr Tricia Cleland Silva
  Alex Atanasova, MSc BA

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  10.10. dead line: video pitch
  6.11. dead line: final business plan

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  135 hrs, including all course work and online classes

  Content periodicity

  The course is based on foundational knowledge of the principles of marketing and their particular application in health care. The course focuses on these principles explore the changing environmental forces that are unique to the healthcare market. Topics covered include the meaning of marketing, elements of successful marketing, and the changing healthcare marketplace.
  Learning outcomes:
  The students will become familiar with marketing essentials, particularly within the healthcare industry. The students will acquire practical skills in customer relationships, marketing processes, branding, and ways to pitch an original business idea for the healthcare market.

  Location and Time

  25.8. 9.30 - 12.30 Lecture, Myllypuro
  25.8. 13.30 - 15.30 Seminar, Myllypuro
  26.8. 9.30 - 12.30 Lecture, Myllypuro
  26.8. 13.30 - 15.30 Seminar, Myllypuro
  27.8. 9 - 12 Lecture, Myllypuro
  27.8. 13 - 16 Seminar presentation, Myllypuro
  10.10. dead line: video pitch
  6.11. dead line: final business plan

•     Master’s Thesis and Maturity Test S000ED55-3002 01.08.2020-31.07.2022  30 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a research and development project in co-operation with working life.
  The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practicesand problem solving in working life. In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills.
  The student is able to work independently in expert positions of the field and as a developer and reformer of working life.The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.
  The student produces a written report of the research and development project and has good oral and written professional communication skills. In the maturity test,the student demonstrates good knowledge of the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

  Course contents

  All parts of the thesis process(selectionof the subject, research and development process, thesis report)according to thedegree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision, maturity test.
  The maturity test can be a press release, a publishable article,an executive summary or other informative text. The student agrees the form and target audience of the maturity test together with the thesis supervisor.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  See the master´s thesis assessment grid (appendix).

  Good

  See the master´s thesis assessment grid (appendix).

  Excellent

  See the master´s thesis assessment grid (appendix).

  Further information

  The purpose of the thesis for a Master's degree is to develop and demonstrate not only ability to apply research information and use selected methods to analyse and solve problems related to professional life, but also to demonstrate readiness for independent expert work in demanding positions. In the thesis for a Metropolia Master's degree, the student aims to generate new competence and develop professional life and the field of study in an innovative way. (see Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Ltd, 2019, https://www.metropolia.fi/haku/yleista-tietoa-opiskelusta/saannot/)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  As in research methodology course. Material recommended by the supervisors.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Thesis seminars. individual/group tutoring and methodology workshops

  Assessment methods and criteria

  See a separate document in Thesis Moodle workspce
  Two faculty members to assess, maturity test to be assessed by a linguistic.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.07.2022

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 30 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Metsälä, Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Katja Hämäläinen, Tricia Cleland Silva, Juha Havukumpu

  Further information for students

  Thesis supervisores:
  
  Tricia Cleland Silva
  Juha Havukumpu

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  R&D proportion

  30 credits

  Virtual proportion

  30 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  All Thesis projects are linked with organizational RDI projects.

  Exam schedule

  Maturity test when the Thesis is completed.

  International connections

  Some projects take place via international networks.

  Students use of time and load

  3 x 4 hour seminars / semester, as described in the Thesis guidelines
  Statistics- and language support work shops, 4 hrs
  Work shops: research proposal, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, literature reviews
  Individual and group tutorials when needed
  Focus is on independed work.
  810 hours total

  Content periodicity

  Autumn 2020: ideas for Thesis
  Spring 2021: planning and implementation
  Autumn 2021: implementation and reporting (publication)
  Spring 2022: reporting and publication
  
  Details described in the Thesis guidelines

  Location and Time

  16.9. 9 - 16 Kick off
  8.10. 9 - 12 seminar
  8.10. 13 - 15 work shop, research proposal
  3.12. 9 - 12 seminar

•     Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3006 10.09.2020-20.11.2020  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
  Goals:
  • The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
  • The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
  • The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
  • The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
  • The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
  • The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
  • The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
  • The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

  Course contents

  • Approaches to research and development work
  • Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
  • Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
  • Research and development processes and methods:
  o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
  o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
  • Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
  • Communication and reporting of research and development work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

  Good

  The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

  Excellent

  The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Materials found at the Moodle platform
  Additional readings
  Easterby-Smith M, Thorpe R, Jackson P. Management research . Sage publication, the most recent edition.
  Kovner. AR. Fome DK-Aquila RD- Evidence. Based Management in Healthcare. Health Administration Press, the most recent edition.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Flipped learning
  
  https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=1232

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Moodle exam
  Active participation to lectures.
  Mandatory Zoom sessions where the students are expected to come prepared by answering reflective questions at the Moodle platform.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  10.09.2020 - 20.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Metsälä, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Further information for students

  Lecturers: Eija Metsälä, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  R&D proportion

  5 credits

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  20.11. 9 -10 Moodle examination
  27.11. 9 - 10 Re-exam, Moodle
  4.12. 9 - 10 Re-exam, Moodle

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  5 ECTS=135h student work

  Content periodicity

  As instructed in the Moodle platform

  Location and Time

  10.9. 13-16 Eija/Marianne
  17.9. 13-14 Reflective tutorial online, Eija
  24.9. 13-14 Reflective tutorial online, Eija
  30.9. 16 -17 Reflective tutorial online, Eija
  7.10. 16 - 17 Reflective tutorial online, Nanne
  14.10. 16 - 17 Reflective tutorial online, Nanne
  21.10. 16 - 17 Reflective tutorial online, Eija
  28.10. 16 - 17 Reflective tutorial online, Nanne
  20.11. 9 -10 Moodle examination
  27.11. 9 - 10 Re-exam, Moodle
  4.12. 9 - 10 Re-exam, Moodle

•     Safety and Quality Processes and Management in Social and Health Care S000DK77-3003 20.01.2021-10.03.2021  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to create a consistent framework/knowledge base for health care safety and quality making use of both national and international guidelines and scientific sources in a critical and analytic manner, to use concepts of the area of expertise innovatively, to solve demanding problems in the field of health care safety and quality where new knowledge and competence is created, to apply and combine information from different fields, to develop innovative insights or solutions into health care safety and quality both at the national and international levels and to communicate about health care safety and quality convincingly both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior to the field.

  Course contents

  Safety and Quality management systems in social and health care
  Standards and laws
  Quality development tools and techniques
  Process management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to gather, process, produce and evaluate information about health care safety and quality, to use concepts of the area of expertise systematically, to solve problems in the field of health care safety and quality based on research and guidelines on the field, to recognize and analyze foci of health care quality and safety at the local level and to communicate about health care safety and quality clearly both orally and in writing

  Good

  The student is able to gather, process, produce and evaluate information about health care safety and quality through critical and extensive use of both national and international scientific sources;
  to use concepts of the area of expertise correctly, to solve problems in the field of health care safety and quality based on up to date evidence, applying and combining information from different fields;
  to develop new viewpoints or solutions for health care safety and quality at the national or international level and to communicate about health care safety and quality in a competent, clear and consistent manner both orally and in writing.

  Excellent

  The student is able to create a consistent framework/knowledge base for health care safety and quality making use of both national and international guidelines and scientific sources in a critical and analytic manner, to use concepts of the area of expertise innovatively, to solve demanding problems in the field of health care safety and quality where new knowledge and competence is created, to apply and combine information from different fields, to develop innovative insights or solutions into health care safety and quality both at the national and international levels and to communicate about health care safety and quality convincingly both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior to the field.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  To be distributed in the kick-off

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Flipped learning
  Online tutorials for guidance
  Group assignment
  Seminar

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Group assignment, report and presentation

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.01.2021 - 10.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Metsälä, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Further information for students

  Lecturers: Eija Metsälä, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  The group assignment requires reflection on professional working life experience

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  n/a

  Students use of time and load

  8 hrs online tutorials
  8 hrs seminar
  119 hrs independent study in group

  Content periodicity

  20.1. 9 - 10.30 Kick off
  3.2. 16 - 18.00 mandatory online tutorial (on safety)
  17.2. 16 -17.30 mandatory online tutorial (on quality)
  3.3. 16-17 mandatory online tutorial
  10.3. 9 - 15 seminars

  Location and Time

  20.1. 9 - 10.30 Kick off
  3.2. 16 - 18.00 mandatory online tutorial (on safety)
  17.2. 16 -17.30 mandatory online tutorial (on quality)
  3.3. 16-17 mandatory online tutorial
  10.3. 9 - 15 seminars

•     Service Innovations and Design S000CF70-3006 17.03.2021-12.05.2021  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the role of service innovations, renewal and design in the race for competitive advantage; is familiar with the change processes in business organizations; has the knowledge and the skills to manage service innovation and renewal on strategic and operational level within an organizational environment; understands and can apply in management; can apply the innovational approach at work.

  Course contents

  Service Innovation, Renewal, Design and Competitive Advantage; Strategic approach to Service Development; Economics of Service Design and E-services; Planning and implementing Service Innovations and Renewal.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1 = Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall, the assignments and/or team projects are weak and require further input. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for class activities and course assignments.
  
  2 = Satisfactory performance: has completed all elements of the course and can apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but may not have made enough effort. Certain areas of the assignments/team project are lacking in detail and require further input. The student could have demonstrated more interest and motivation for class activities and course assignments. Satisfactory presentation delivery and analysis.

  Good

  3 = Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of assignments/team project require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in all class activities and course assignments. Good presentation delivery and analysis.
  
  4 = Very good overall performance or excellent in one and very good in another element of the course: shows interest and motivation in all class activities and course assignments, applies and articulates concepts and information very well both verbally and in writing. Very good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  5 = Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in all class activities and course assignments/team project, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student follows the instructions and is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Anne Pasanen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  As recommended by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Interactive lectures
  Work shops
  Goup assignements

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Groups assignment
  Individual assignment

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  17.03.2021 - 12.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Anne Pasanen, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Further information for students

  Lecturer: Anne Pasanen, Aalto university

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  n/a

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  n/a

  Students use of time and load

  23 hrs of lectures, workshops and interactive lessons
  112 hrs of autonomous and group studies

  Content periodicity

  Introduction: objectives, fundamentals, overview of the process
  Service Design process, phases Discover & Define
  Service Design process, phases Develop & Deliver
  Wrap up, final presentations, summary

  Location and Time

  Wed 17.3. 9–12
  Wed 31.3. 9–13:30
  Wed 14.4. 9–13:30
  Wed 28.4. 9–13:30
  Wed 12.5. 12–15

•     Strategy, Management and Leadership in Health and Business Management S000DR75-3002 10.09.2020-01.11.2020  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student demonstrates an in depth understanding of the three interrelated cornerstones of the job of a manager within health business; is able to conceptualize the strategy of his/her parent organization; is able to establish a robust management structure for his/her own field of responsibility; is ready to take first steps as an interactive people leader in a diverse organizational context.

  Course contents

  Overall framework of being a manager
  Strategy process
  Building blocks of a management structure
  Fundamentals of people leadership in a diverse organizational context

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Mintzberg H. (2018) Managing the myths of health care. Springer.
  
  Oxford Handbook of Health Care Management (2017)
  
  Cleland Silva, T. & Fonseca Silva, P. (2019) Validating change through Collaborative Story Craft. Sage Research Case Methods.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Description
  
  Globally, healthcare services and innovation are provided in partnership between sectors: private, public, and charitable. In this module, we will develop managerial mindsets and acquire collaborative tools and skills to lead and work across sectors in our globally integrated world.
  
  We will engage with current, complex issues and debates in the field of health care management that are contemplated by various stakeholders (e.g. health care practitioners, businesses, politicians, managers, patients, communities). Some issues covered include ageing population, e-health, deficits and budgets, diversity and globalization, gender equality, governance, performance management, and team-based learning and organizing.
  
  The module’s webinars are divided into 5 core leadership and management skills:
  Self-leadership
  Managing organizations
  Collaboration and teamwork
  Managing system
  Managing change
  
  Assessment:
  Online exam (50%)
  Individual reflective essay based on course materials (25%)
  Group participation (25%)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  10.09.2020 - 01.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • T1420S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Tricia Cleland Silva

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Location and Time

  Online

Academic year 2021 - 2022

•     Business Development Methods and Tools S000DK75-3004 09.11.2021-02.12.2021  5 credits  (T1421S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to analyze approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them innovatively, to analyze their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior his/her own field.

  Course contents

  Promoting and managing change
  Process development tools and techniques
  Project management: planning, organizing, managing, concluding, evaluating and reporting
  Quality improvement
  Best practices in OD, applications in case organizations.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able¬¬ to: justify the use of approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them appropriately, to differentiate between their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within his/her own field.

  Good

  The student is able¬¬ to assess the use of approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them appropriately, to evaluate their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior his/her own field.

  Excellent

  The student is able¬¬ to analyze approaches to change and project management methods and techniques, to use them innovatively, to analyze their prerequisites, and to communicate the use of methods and tools both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior his/her own field.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Instructions:
  Online lectures and workshops, weekly readings, short essay, group project, and online exam
  
  Materials:
  Scholarly articles, H5P lectures, online tools & templates

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  This course offers the participants an opportunity to explore the mindset of managing an organization and one's own professional work. We will discuss learning at work, co-creation, innovation, change management, and tools to evaluate performance and strategic success. This course is both theoretically rich and pragmatic as we strive to apply ideas and tools to a final group project.
  
  In this course, the student will acquire:
  
  - a deeper understanding of management as both functional and relational
  - concrete tools to apply in daily organizational daily activities
  - collaborative skills and knowledge to create sustainable change

  Assessment methods and criteria

  To pass this course, the student needs to complete:
  Reflective essay assignment (20%)
  Participation: weekly online meetings (15%)
  Group presentation: self and co-evaluation (20%)
  Concept report (15%)
  Online exam (30%)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.11.2021 - 02.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T1421S6
  • S1121S6
  • L0521S6

  Seats

  20 - 45

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Tricia Cleland Silva

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Exam schedule

  2.12, 2h, 15-17 (online exam)

  Students use of time and load

  135 hours of online and independent study

  Location and Time

  9.11, 2h, 14-16 (lecture & workshop)
  16.11, 2h, 14-16 (lecture & workshop)
  23.11, 0.2h, 14.00-14.20 (in class quiz)
  23.11, 2h, 14-16 (lecture & workshop)
  25.11, 3h, 14-17 (Group presentations)
  2.12, 2h, 15-17 (online exam)

•     Digitalization of Health Business and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems S000DR78-3002 22.10.2021-22.11.2021  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the structure and functions of an Enterprise Resource Planning system in the era of digitalization. He/she knows how ERP can help him in planning and decision-making in his area of responsibility in health business. He/she is able to improve the management system of an organization with the help of digitalization and a modern ERP system.

  Course contents

  Digitalization in health business management and of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), the scope and functions
  How reporting and performance measurement in ERP system support business decisions.
  Application to the student’s work environment: how to benefit from ERP.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  As recommended by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Interactive lectures, group assignment

  Assessment methods and criteria

  As described by the lecturer

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.10.2021 - 22.11.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, HBM YAMK1 Virtuaali

  Further information for students

  Lecturer: Sakari Lind

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  n/a

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  n/a

  Students use of time and load

  Contact teaching, 16 hrs
  Autonomous studying, 119 hrs

  Content periodicity

  n/a

  Location and Time

  • 22.10. 13 - 15 Kick off
  • 29.10 13 - 16 Reflections and feedback
  • 8.11 13 -16 Reflections and feedback
  • 22.11 13 - 16 Reflections and feedback
  
  Online teaching via Zoom

•     Human Resource Management in a Changing Environment S000DR76-3002 05.10.2021-02.11.2021  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student demonstrates the ability to develop organization culture as a manager and to manage the know-how of human resources; He/she acts responsibly, respecting the existing legislation, and can proactively develop the organization as a manager; The student pays attention to workplace wellbeing; and has good networking and interaction skills; The student connects human resource management to the strategy of the company;
  The student can make legitimate decisions in conflict situations in the organization; The student is able to analyze different motives and can manage at a personal level; He/she renews the management and involvement of the employees; The student can interpret the common paradigms of management and apply different kinds of management styles in a changing working environment.

  Course contents

  Integration between the organization culture and human resource management
  Paradigm of human resource management, motivation and future management
  Principles and values
  How to increase involvement of human resources at the work place
  Labour code

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Course book:
  
  Armstrong, M. (2020) Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management
  
  Mintzberg, H. (2013) Simply managing.
  
  Articles:
  
  Akinci, C., & Sadler-Smith, E. (2019). Collective intuition: Implications for improved decision-making and organizational learning. British Journal of Management, 30(3), 558-577.
  
  Brand, H. E. (2008). Proposing and evaluating a model for ethical recruitment and selection. Journal of Contemporary Management, 5(1), 205-222.
  
  Cleland Silva, T. & Fonseca Silva, P. (2019) Validating Change Through Collaborative Story Craft. SAGE Research case methods.
  
  Cooke, F. L. (2018). Concepts, contexts, and mindsets: Putting human resource management research in perspectives. Human Resource Management Journal, 28(1), 1-13.
  
  Ng, E. S., & Sears, G. J. (2020). Walking the talk on diversity: CEO beliefs, moral values, and the implementation of workplace diversity practices. Journal of Business Ethics, 164(3), 437-450.
  
  Schein, E.H. (1996), “Three cultures of management: the key to organizational learning”, Sloan Management Review, Vol. 38 No. 1.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  In this course is about people are work and their engagement. We will explore social identity and motivation theories.
  
  The students evaluate and identify the significance of different human resource policies, processes and practices or the particular contexts in which organizations may operate and analyse the major factors involved in their design.
  
  Practical skills acquired will be designing and tailoring HR policies, practices, and interventions to 'fit' particular organizational contexts

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Weekly lectures & workshop participation (20%)
  Case studies ( 20%)
  Online test (20%)
  Essay assignment (max. 8-10 pages) (40%)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  05.10.2021 - 02.11.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Tricia Cleland Silva

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Location and Time

  Zoom webinairs:
  5.10, 2h, 10-12 (lecture and workshop)
  12.10, 2h, 10-12 (lecture and workshop)
  14.10, 2h, 10-12 (lecture and workshop)
  26.10, 2h, 10-12 (lecture and workshop)
  2.11, 2h, 10-12 (online exam)

•     Ideation and planning of the Master’s Thesis S000EM83-3001 18.10.2021-31.03.2022  10 credits  (T1421S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to plan and justify a research and / or development project in cooperation with working life.
  
  The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practices and solving problems in working life.
  
  The student is able to justify her/his decision.

  Course contents

  Selection of the subject, ideation and planning of the thesis
  
  Implementation according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Mode of delivery

  20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  As in the RDI skill and methods.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Seminars, workshops, autonomous studying

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Research proposal, Pass / fail

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  18.10.2021 - 31.03.2022

  Enrollment date

  24.09.2021 - 23.10.2021

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • T1421S6
  • S2421S6
  • S1121S6
  • L0521S6

  Seats

  0 - 60

  Further information for students

  Supervisors: Eija Metsälä, Tricia Cleland Silva, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Osteopathy, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  R&D proportion

  10 credits

  Virtual proportion

  8 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  All thesis projects have a link to the working life.

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  n/a

  Students use of time and load

  Thesis kick off, 4 hrs
  Seminars, 8 hrs
  Work shop, 2 hrs
  Autonomous studies 121 hrs

  Content periodicity

  As presented in the Moodle platform

  Location and Time

  • 5.10. 9 - 13 thesis kick off
  • 29.10. by 16.00 dead line for choice of topics (via e-document)
  • 25.11. 9 - 13 thesis seminar, I
  • 14.12. 9 - 13 thesis seminar, II
  
  All students will be appointed a supervisor. The supervisor will distribute the link to the seminars.
  
  30.11., 16.30-18.00: Work shop on scientific writing (Writing your thesis start to finish & reference archiving with software)

•     Marketing Processes and Solutions in Health Business S000DR77-3002 02.09.2021-30.09.2021  5 credits  (S1120S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the role of customer relationships for competitive advantage; is familiar with the marketing processes in business organizations; has the knowledge and the skills to develop, plan and implement the ways companies can aquire, sell and serve customers; is familiar with various marketing systems; able to measure and follow-up the impact of marketing actions within a multichannel environment; can apply the customer relationship approach in the working life.

  Course contents

  Marketing processes
  Marketing channels
  Marketing systems, solutions and tools
  Measurement and follow-up of marketing actions
  Developing marketing processes within organizations.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the
  recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Required readings:
  Berkowitz, E. N. (2016). Essentials of healthcare marketing. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
  Other material recommended by the lecturers.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Interactive lecturers
  Workshops
  Presentations
  Autonomous studying

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Video pitch, business plan

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.09.2021 - 30.09.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • S1120S6
  • L0520S6

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, HBM YAMK1 Virtuaali

  Further information for students

  Lecturer: Alex Atanasova

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  All components of learning are linked with the professional working life

  Exam schedule

  n/a

  International connections

  The lecturer's main affiliation is a British university

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and workshops, 10 hrs
  Autonomous studies, 125 hrs

  Content periodicity

  The course is based on foundational knowledge of the principles of marketing and their particular application in health care. The course focuses on these principles explore the changing environmental forces that are unique to the healthcare market. Topics covered include the meaning of marketing, elements of successful marketing, and the changing healthcare marketplace.
  
  Learning outcomes:
  The students will become familiar with marketing essentials, particularly within the healthcare industry. The students will acquire practical skills in customer relationships, marketing processes, branding, and ways to pitch an original business idea for the healthcare market

  Location and Time

  • 2.9, 2h, 14-16 (lecture and workshop)
  • 9.9, 2h, 14-16 (lecture and workshop)
  • 16.9, 2h, 14-16 (lecture and workshop)
  • 23.9, 2h, 14-16 (lecture and workshop)
  • 30.9, 2h, 14-16 (final presentations)

•     Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3021 09.09.2021-26.11.2021  5 credits  (T1421S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
  Goals:
  • The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
  • The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
  • The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
  • The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
  • The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
  • The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
  • The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
  • The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

  Course contents

  • Approaches to research and development work
  • Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
  • Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
  • Research and development processes and methods:
  o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
  o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
  • Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
  • Communication and reporting of research and development work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

  Good

  The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

  Excellent

  The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Materials found at the Moodle platform
  Additional readings
  Easterby-Smith M, Thorpe R, Jackson P. Management research . Sage publication, the most recent edition.
  Kovner. AR. Fome DK-Aquila RD- Evidence. Based Management in Healthcare. Health Administration Press, the most recent edition

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Flipped learning
  
  https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=3619

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Moodle exam
  Active participation in lectures..
  Mandatory Zoom sessions where the students are expected to come prepared by answering reflective questions at the Moodle platform.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2021 - 26.11.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T1421S6
  • S2421S6
  • S2321S6
  • S1121S6
  • L0521S6
  • K1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 120

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Metsälä, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Further information for students

  Lecturers: Eija Metsälä, Marianne Pitkäjärvi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Osteopathy, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields (YAMK), Master's Degree Programme in Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  R&D proportion

  5 credits

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  n/a

  Work placement(s)

  n/a

  Exam schedule

  Examination 26.11. 10 - 11
  
  I re-examination 3.12. 10 - 11
  
  II re-examination 10.12. 10 - 11

  International connections

  The group consists of students from several different nationalities

  Students use of time and load

  5 ECTS=135h student work

  Content periodicity

  As instructed in the Moodle platform

  Location and Time

  - 9.9., 3 h, 14 -17, Orientation
  - 23.9., 1 h, 16 - 17
  - 30.9., 1 h, 16 - 17
  - 7.10., 1 h, 16 - 17
  - 14.10., 1h, 16 - 17
  - 28.10., 1 h, 16 - 17
  - 4.11., 1 h, 16 - 17
  - 26.11. 1 h, 10 - 11 examination
  
  All lessons take place in Zoom: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/62535829211

•     Strategy, Management and Leadership in Health Business S000DR75-3003 14.09.2021-12.10.2021  5 credits  (T1421S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student demonstrates an in depth understanding of the three interrelated cornerstones of the job of a manager within health business; is able to conceptualize the strategy of his/her parent organization; is able to establish a robust management structure for his/her own field of responsibility; is ready to take first steps as an interactive people leader in a diverse organizational context.

  Course contents

  Overall framework of being a manager
  Strategy process
  Building blocks of a management structure
  Fundamentals of people leadership in a diverse organizational context

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

  Further information

  The language of tuition is English.
  The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tricia Cleland Silva

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Instructions:
  Lectures, readings, weekly assignments, essay. The weekly reading assignments, workshop notes, book review, and final essay is uploaded on moodle.
  
  Materials:
  Independent readings, online lectures with examiner, group work

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Description
  
  Globally, healthcare services and innovation are provided in partnership between sectors: private, public, and charitable. In this course, we will develop managerial mindsets and acquire collaborative tools and skills to lead and work across sectors in our globally integrated world.
  
  We will engage with current, complex issues and debates in the field of health care management that are contemplated by various stakeholders (e.g. health care practitioners, businesses, politicians, managers, patients, communities). Some issues covered include ageing population, e-health, deficits and budgets, diversity and globalization, gender equality, governance, performance management, and team-based learning and organizing.
  
  The course’s webinars are divided into 5 core leadership and management skills:
  
  Self-leadership
  Managing organizations
  Collaboration and teamwork
  Managing system
  Managing change

  Assessment methods and criteria

  In class test (5%)
  Online exam (50%)
  Individual reflective essay based on course materials (25%)
  Group participation (20%)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  14.09.2021 - 12.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T1421S6
  • S1121S6
  • L0521S6

  Seats

  20 - 45

  Teacher(s)

  Marianne Pitkäjärvi, Tricia Cleland Silva

  Unit, in charge

  School of Rehabilitation and Examination

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management

  Unit location

  Myllypurontie 1

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Ferlie, E., Montgomery, K. and Pedersen, A.R. eds., 2016. The Oxford Handbook of health care management. Oxford University Press.
  
  Mintzberg, H., 2017. Managing the myths of health care: Bridging the separations between care, cure, control, and community. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

  Exam schedule

  Online exam (50%): 12.10, 2h, 14-16

  Location and Time

  Zoom & moodle learning platform
  
  14.9, 2h, 14-16 (lecture & workshop)
  21.9, 2h, 14-16 (lecture & workshop)
  28.9, 0.2h, 14-14.20 (in class quiz)
  28.9, 2h, 14.30-16.30 (lecture & workshop)
  5.10, 2h, 14-16 (lecture & workshop)
  12.10, 2h, 14-16 (online exam)