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Master's Degree Programme in Management of Health Care and Social Services: 19YSTJ

Code: 19YSTJ

Degree:
Master of Health Care

Degree title:
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Health Care
Master of Social Services

Credits:
90 ects

Duration:
1.5 years (90 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2019

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 Tiina Mäkinen

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 30 cr
Common master level studies 25 cr
Optional studies 5 cr
Master’s thesis 30 cr
Total 90 cr

Curriculum development and working life cooperation

Curriculum is 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

Show study timings by academic year, semester or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2019-2020 2020-2021 Autumn 2019 Spring 2020 Autumn 2020 1. / 2019 2. / 2019 3. / 2020 4. / 2020 1. / 2020 2. / 2020
19YSTJ-1001
Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose all )

30
7H00EC39 Operational Environment of Social and Health Care 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
7H00EC41 Process and Quality Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
7H00EC43 Organizations and Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
7H00EC45 Human Resource Management and Competence Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
7H00EC47 Safety and Well-being Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
7H00EC49 Workplace Psychology and Communications 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
19YSTJ-1002
Common Master's Studies

(Choose ects: 25)

25
NY00EC51 Evidence-Based Practice 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
NY00EC53 Quantitative Research Methods, Effectiveness (incl. SPSS) 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
NY00EC55 Qualitative and Action-based Research and Development Methods 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
NY00EC57 Future Research, Foresight and Innovation 5
NY00EC59 Leadership and HRM 5
NY00EC61 Foundations of Financial Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
NY00EC63 Strategy and Change Management, as well as Communication 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
NY00EC65 Technology Know How Management 5
NY00EC67 Project Competence 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
NY00EC69 Customer Relationship Management 5
NY00EC71 The Development of Activities through Service Design 5
NY00EK72 Strategic Financial Management 5
NY00EK73 Knowledge Management 5
NY00EK74 Experience Design 5
NY00EK75 Acquiring Customers in Digital Channels 5
NY00EK76 Data-analysis, Data Visualization and Artificial Intelligence 5
NY00EH17 Introduction to LEAN 5
19YSTJ-1003
Optional Studies

(Choose all )

5
7H00EC75 Optional Studies 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
19YSTJ-1004
Master'sThesis

(Choose all )

30
7H00EC79 Research Process and Methods 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
7H00EC77 Data Search and Planning Seminar 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
7H00EC81 Independent Working I 10 10 10 5 5
7H00EC85 Scientific Writing and Independent Working II 10 5 5 5 5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Total 90 75 20 32.5 42.5 20 16.3 16.3 21.3 21.3 10 10

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Code Name Credits (cr)
19YSTJ-1001
Advanced Professional Studies

(Choose all)

30
7H00EC39 Operational Environment of Social and Health Care 5
7H00EC41 Process and Quality Management 5
7H00EC43 Organizations and Management 5
7H00EC45 Human Resource Management and Competence Management 5
7H00EC47 Safety and Well-being Management 5
7H00EC49 Workplace Psychology and Communications 5
19YSTJ-1002
Common Master's Studies

(Choose ects: 25)

25
NY00EC51 Evidence-Based Practice 5
NY00EC53 Quantitative Research Methods, Effectiveness (incl. SPSS) 5
NY00EC55 Qualitative and Action-based Research and Development Methods 5
NY00EC57 Future Research, Foresight and Innovation 5
NY00EC59 Leadership and HRM 5
NY00EC61 Foundations of Financial Management 5
NY00EC63 Strategy and Change Management, as well as Communication 5
NY00EC65 Technology Know How Management 5
NY00EC67 Project Competence 5
NY00EC69 Customer Relationship Management 5
NY00EC71 The Development of Activities through Service Design 5
NY00EK72 Strategic Financial Management 5
NY00EK73 Knowledge Management 5
NY00EK74 Experience Design 5
NY00EK75 Acquiring Customers in Digital Channels 5
NY00EK76 Data-analysis, Data Visualization and Artificial Intelligence 5
NY00EH17 Introduction to LEAN 5
19YSTJ-1003
Optional Studies

(Choose all)

5
7H00EC75 Optional Studies 5
19YSTJ-1004
Master'sThesis

(Choose all)

30
7H00EC79 Research Process and Methods 5
7H00EC77 Data Search and Planning Seminar 5
7H00EC81 Independent Working I 10
7H00EC85 Scientific Writing and Independent Working II 10