MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES: 15YSTJ

Description

Degree title: Master of Health Care/Master of Social Sciences
Extent and duration: 90 cr, 1.5 years
Language: Finnish

CONTACT INFORMATION
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Kuntokatu 3
33520 Tampere
Principal Lecturer Hannele Laaksonen
Head of Degree Programme Sari Mettiäinen

ELIGIBILITY
see www.tamk.fi

TEACHING METHOD
Multifaceted learning

COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED IN THE TRAINING

The focus of the degree programme is on evidence based development and management skills.
Education provides the capability for demanding health and social care management and specialist positions, which emphasizes independent and critical thinking, management of the change process and development of the strategic innovation, identification of the complex challenges and resolution activities, as well as efficient management.

After graduation the students are qualified to apply to vocational teacher's education and those
public positions for which a master-level degree is a requirement. The degree is working life oriented
and comparable with equivalent degrees in other EU countries (EQF, level 7).

PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Social and health care management and leadership, development tasks, diverse projects, and other
expert tasks.

BASIC VALUES OF THE EDUCATION

The values of the education are based on the values set by TAMK’s strategy: a sense of
community, respect for the individual and individual differences, sustainable development,
appreciation for expertise and entrepreneurship.

STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES

Advanced professional studies 55 cr
Optional studies 5 cr
Master’s thesis 30 cr
Total 90 cr

Curriculum development and working life cooperation

Curricula are developed together with other Master's programs in Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
With clinical practice different co-operation projects are included in the program, such as Thesis projects. There are also regular meetings and networking with clinical practice in the field.

Further information

IMPLEMENTATION

Multifaceted learning is used. There are on average two or three contact teaching days monthly, and
the rest are carried out as independent study.

SCOPE AND DURATION
90 credits, 1.5 years

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FORM
Blended Learning