Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to analyze and develop his / her own activities in project work

Content (course unit)

Working in TAMK's external financing project or other project.
1 credit = 27 h of student work.
The student agrees on the project work and its reporting with the teacher working in the project or his / her own teacher tutor.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- is able to evaluate and develop personnel processes on a large scale
- is able to evaluate and develop competence management methods in demanding supervisory work
- is able to evaluate his / her own motives, management skills and development targets in supervisory work

Content (course unit)

- key human resource management processes and practices
- renewable management
- learning and agile organisation
- competence management practices
- Reiss -motivation profile
- self-management, self-direction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- masters the key quality management systems and their application in practice
- as an expert, is able to manage and develop the quality and processes of services

Content (course unit)

- basics and methods of quality and process management in health care and social services
- the basics of lean thinking
- quality management systems
- process description
- measurement of process performance and continuous improvement
- quality management as part of developing professional practice in a work unit

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- is able to develop and renew customer-oriented integrated sote services
- be able to acquire, apply and use critical information to improve the quality, effectiveness and productivity of services

Content (course unit)

- integrated health care and social services
- multidisciplinary and coordinated management of integration
- customer-oriented development and renewal of integrated health care and social services
- knowledge management in the development of service quality, efficiency and productivity

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

1. Thesis Planning (gates 1-3), 5 cr
Goals and contents
- being able to select and delimit a topic for a working life based thesis, which supports the student’s own learning, and to write a thesis plan according to TAMK’s thesis instructions
- being able to use national and international sources and adhere to copyrights in planning the thesis,
- being able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods, to consider the matters regarding data protection as well as the ethical principles of the field in question.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts
- idea paper, data search, preliminary literature review
- thesis plan
- thesis contract/permission
- peer review

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

2. Implementing the Thesis (after gate 4), 20 cr
Goals and contents

- keeping up with and advancing the development of their field, applying the knowledge, theories, central terms, methods, and principles of their field critically in their own thesis
- being able to apply the suitable research approach in their thesis
- being able to implement the thesis according to plan, while taking advantage of the guidance offered.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- implementing empirical and/or theoretical part and writing the report
- methodological studies
- data privacy statement
- participation in thesis seminars and guidance events and peer evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- is able to act as an expert in demanding decision-making processes in health care and social services
- is able to act as a change leader in demanding expert positions
- is able to apply key acts of labor law in complex human resource management situations

Content (course unit)

- organisational and management theories and decision-making processes
- change management
- strategic personnel planning
- -employment law and collective agreements
- appeal and complaint processes in health care and social services

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
-- is able to act as an expert in safety risks and their prevention in organizations of health care and social services and to develop activities in the organizations on a large scale
- is able to identify and intervene the risk factors and prevention of the well-being of the work community and act as an expert in the development of well-being at work
- is able to manage and develop the safety and well-being in the organization

Content (course unit)

- risk management and risk reduction in health care and social services
- models and methods for developing well-being at work
- fair and ethical leadership
- age management
- management of conflicts in health care and social services
- crisis management and communication

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- understands the importance of organizational culture in management and is able to act purposefully as a responsible team leader
- is able to deeply identify leadership from the perspective of psychological concepts and theories
- is able to manage demanding and complex short-distance and remote management communication situations

Content (course unit)

- organizational culture and teamwork
- psychological aspects of management
- remote management and digitalisation
- interaction, communication and work community skills in short-distance and remote management
- multiculturalism and communication

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

kesken

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- is able to evaluate and develop personnel processes on a large scale
- is able to evaluate and develop competence management methods in demanding supervisory work
- is able to evaluate his / her own motives, management skills and development targets in supervisory work

Content (course unit)

- key human resource management processes and practices
- renewable management
- learning and agile organisation
- competence management practices
- Reiss -motivation profile
- self-management, self-direction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- masters the key quality management systems and their application in practice
- as an expert, is able to manage and develop the quality and processes of services

Content (course unit)

- basics and methods of quality and process management in health care and social services
- the basics of lean thinking
- quality management systems
- process description
- measurement of process performance and continuous improvement
- quality management as part of developing professional practice in a work unit

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to analyze and develop his / her own activities in project work

Content (course unit)

Working in TAMK's external financing project or other project.
1 credit = 27 h of student work.
The student agrees on the project work and its reporting with the teacher working in the project or his / her own teacher tutor.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- is able to develop and renew customer-oriented integrated sote services
- be able to acquire, apply and use critical information to improve the quality, effectiveness and productivity of services

Content (course unit)

- integrated health care and social services
- multidisciplinary and coordinated management of integration
- customer-oriented development and renewal of integrated health care and social services
- knowledge management in the development of service quality, efficiency and productivity

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
-- is able to act as an expert in safety risks and their prevention in organizations of health care and social services and to develop activities in the organizations on a large scale
- is able to identify and intervene the risk factors and prevention of the well-being of the work community and act as an expert in the development of well-being at work
- is able to manage and develop the safety and well-being in the organization

Content (course unit)

- risk management and risk reduction in health care and social services
- models and methods for developing well-being at work
- fair and ethical leadership
- age management
- management of conflicts in health care and social services
- crisis management and communication

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student

- is able to act as an expert in demanding decision-making processes in health care and social services
- is able to act as a change leader in demanding expert positions
- is able to apply key acts of labor law in complex human resource management situations

Content (course unit)

- organisational and management theories and decision-making processes
- change management
- strategic personnel planning
- -employment law and collective agreements
- appeal and complaint processes in health care and social services

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- understands the importance of organizational culture in management and is able to act purposefully as a responsible team leader
- is able to deeply identify leadership from the perspective of psychological concepts and theories
- is able to manage demanding and complex short-distance and remote management communication situations

Content (course unit)

- organizational culture and teamwork
- psychological aspects of management
- remote management and digitalisation
- interaction, communication and work community skills in short-distance and remote management
- multiculturalism and communication

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- is able to search for information related to the topic and use national and international sources
- is able to apply the information gathered at a descriptive level in reviewing current practices and practices;

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
- is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to retrieve evidence-based information from a variety of national and international information sources, critically evaluate studies and synthesize the information gathered
- is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

kesken

Objectives (course unit)

1. Thesis Planning (gates 1-3), 5 cr
Goals and contents
- being able to select and delimit a topic for a working life based thesis, which supports the student’s own learning, and to write a thesis plan according to TAMK’s thesis instructions
- being able to use national and international sources and adhere to copyrights in planning the thesis,
- being able to choose the proper data collection and analysis methods, to consider the matters regarding data protection as well as the ethical principles of the field in question.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts
- idea paper, data search, preliminary literature review
- thesis plan
- thesis contract/permission
- peer review

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

2. Implementing the Thesis (after gate 4), 20 cr
Goals and contents

- keeping up with and advancing the development of their field, applying the knowledge, theories, central terms, methods, and principles of their field critically in their own thesis
- being able to apply the suitable research approach in their thesis
- being able to implement the thesis according to plan, while taking advantage of the guidance offered.

Content (course unit)

Implementation parts depend on the degree programme
- implementing empirical and/or theoretical part and writing the report
- methodological studies
- data privacy statement
- participation in thesis seminars and guidance events and peer evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104. In the thesis guide there is seperate master's thesis assessment criteria. During the process 'Thesis plan' is assessed as failed/passed. In the end of the thesis process failed/passed is turned to a general rating.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail