Master's Degree in Welfare Services Leadership and Development
Advance your career in social and health care leadership through evidence-based practices and innovation.
Best for:Best for social and health care professionals seeking leadership, management, and evidence-based development expertise.
Overview
The Master's Degree in Welfare Services Leadership and Development at Tampere University of Applied Sciences is a practice-oriented higher education programme designed for professionals in social and health care. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based management, development methodologies, and critical evaluation of sector practices. Students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical capabilities to drive strategic development and act as expert leaders in national and international contexts. Upon graduation, students earn an EQF Level 7 qualification, qualifying them for advanced administrative positions and professional educator training.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced coursework focusing on welfare services leadership and development
- Apply evidence-based management models to practical social and health care scenarios
- Design and execute professional development projects informed by research data
- Critically evaluate sector operations, policies, and industry trends
- Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and expert tasks across various organizational contexts
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in social and health care or equivalent professional higher education qualification
Degree offered: Master of Health Care or Master of Social Services
Language: Finnish; language of instruction and requirements specified by the Finnish admissions criteria
Instruction: Finnish
- Prior education in social services or health care fields
- Professional experience in leadership, development, or expert roles
- Ability to integrate research evidence into operational practices
- Critical thinking and analytical evaluation skills
- Applicants must hold a relevant higher education qualification
- Applicants should be working in or aspiring to leadership, development, and expert duties in the sector
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Submit your application through the official national admissions portal within the designated application period. Ensure all required educational and professional documentation is provided as specified by the university guidelines.
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