Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management - Curricula

Master's Degree Programme in Health Business Management
Master of Business Administration, 90 ECTS

Master of Business Administration

Programme
Curricula
Implementations

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Contact

Head of Department
Päivi Haapasalmi
tel. +358401975895
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi
Head of Master Degree Programme
Jukka Kesänen
+358 40 630 3637
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi

Specific admission requirements

The applicants need to fulfil these requirements:
- an appropriate higher education degree or an appropriate Finnish post-secondary higher vocational qualification
- fluent in English (C1 English level)
- at least two years of work experience.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students may apply for identification and accreditation of prior learning as part of their compulsory or optional studies, provided they have prior learning corresponding to the curriculum before the course in question begins.

Qualification requirements and regulations

See the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia UAS https://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/general-information/manage-your-studies/academic-information/

Profile of the programme

Master's Programme in Health Business Management is a joint programme with students from both Engineering, business and from Health Care and Social Services. The emphasis of the programme is on customer and on service business orientation.
The programme has a multidisciplinary approach to business management and health care areas such as accounting, leadership, or evidence-based health care and all studies are linked to health care organizations.

Key learning outcomes

The Master's Programme in Health Business Management will focus on service-, customer-, and business-orientation in health care organizations to educate professionals with business managerial competences required in health care organizations in the future.
Health Business Master Programme focuses on five topics:
• Service Business Management
• Business Economics and Business Development
• Medical Safety and Quality
• Customer Relationship and Marketing
• Organization Development and Team Work

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Master's Degree in Health Business Management qualifies for team and project leadership in health care services business and advancement towards management positions in the private or public sector.

Access to further studies

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences course assessment criteria are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. Students must be informed at the beginning of the course on the assessment principles, which must be based on the course objectives. Assessment takes primarily place for each course and applies to the students who have registered and been accepted on the course. If the course consists of several components, the teacher may point this out in the assessment principles contained in the implementation plan.
The assessment scale is as follows: excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), very satisfactory (2), satisfactory (1), fail (0) and pass (P). Any deviations of this scale will be decided by the President.

Graduation requirements

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses.

Mode of study

Master students of Health Business Management study on a part-time basis.

Level of qualification

Master's Degree (Second Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Practical training is not included in the master’s degree programme. Collaboration with the working life is supported by the master thesis and other learning exercise/assignment.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

International studies are part of the learning path of each learner in the form of international studies in English or Finnish master’s degree programmes or open studies in international network learning environments.

Master's Degree Programme in Health Business ManagementMaster of Business Administration, 90 ECTS