Change Management (5 cr)

Objective

The student identifies and understands change needs in health care and social services that are crucial for health and wellbeing management. The student knows the key change management strategies and models and is able to assess the importance and impacts of change in various operating environments.

The student deepens their competence in the management of change processes and in change management practices from the perspective of participatory change management, digitalisation and sustainable development. In participatory change management, the student gains in-depth knowledge of continuous development practices and in promoting participation and commitment and motivating others. In digital management, the student studies the integration of technologies and their impacts in the development of business and health care and social services functions.

The student is familiar with the principles and key elements of sustainable development and promotes their implementation in their work as a manager. The student takes into account the impact of sustainable development on changes in organisations and operations, and promotes the realisation of the principles of sustainable development.

Content

- Change drivers and megatrends
- Changing health care and social services organisations
- Vision and strategy of change management
- Participatory change management
- Management of digitalisation
- Management of sustainable development
- Monitoring and assessment of progress in change

Location and time

ONLINE: March 10, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM: Orientation to the course, Introduction to Change Management. ZOOM Link: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/69778336972
ONLINE: April 15, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM: Co-creation Methods. ZOOM Link: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/65320751614
HYBRID: April 28, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM: Sharing Development Experiences and Collaborative Learning: Lessons and Takeaways from Development Experiences. ZOOM Link: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/63824295839 OR face to face participation (hybrid option available)
Myllypuro: MPC5012
LECTURE SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED.

Optional guidance sessions for questions and support related to the course and assignments will take place on the following dates:
- March 31, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, via ZOOM: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/68067863404
- April 22, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, via ZOOM: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/66688506110
- April 23, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, via ZOOM: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/62859880984

Materials

- Materials, recordings, and assignments are available on MOODLE
- Literature:
-Esihenkilö muutoksen johtajana (2023) by Helka Pirinen. Published by Alma Talent. Available as an e-book.
- Johtaminen hyvinvointialueella (2023), Chapter 5: Change Management. Available as an e-book.
- Articles will be shared during the course.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Independent learning
Group work
Cooperative learning

Employer connections

The development experiment may be conducted in a work environment, or an alternative method may be utilized. Instructions for completion will be provided on Moodle and during the first meeting.

Completion alternatives

Has to be agreed separately with the responsible teacher.
AHOT (Recognition of Prior Learning)
The course or parts of it can be accredited if the student has played a key role in change leadership and co-creation processes and/or has completed studies at the level of a master’s degree that correspond to the content of this course. Follow the e-AHOT guidelines.

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours
Online teaching: 16 hours
Independent study and group work: 119 hours

Further information

During the first meeting, we will introduce the course completion method and assignment instructions. It is recommended that you attend this meeting to ensure a smooth start to the group work component. If you are unable to attend, please contact the course instructors in advance to facilitate your participation.

The use of AI is allowed, but it must be disclosed: Students are allowed to use AI for creating works, but they must clearly state this.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates that they understand the basic content of the course but there are shortcomings in their ability to independently acquire and interpret information and apply what they have learned.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates that they have a good understanding of the content of the course. They actively acquire information and interpret the key connections between different pieces of information. The student has the ability to analyse what they have learned and to apply it in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates that they have a diverse and broad understanding of the content of the course. They possess excellent information acquisition skills that are suited to the purpose at hand. The student demonstrates independence and responsibility in the choices they make. They have a creative and broad-based ability to apply what they have learned in practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved: The student demonstrates that they understand the basic content of the course but there are shortcomings in their ability to independently acquire and interpret information and apply what they have learned in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment Criteria:
- Active participation in collaborative work (Pass - Fail)
- Course assignments submitted on Moodle (Pass - Needs Improvement - Fail)
- Evaluated task: Development experiment and its report (Graded 1–5)

Further information

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
The course can be accredited with prior Master’s degree level studies the contents of which correspond to the contents of this course.