Master's in Aging Services Development and Management
Advance your expertise in gerontology, digital services, and leadership within aging and health care services.
Best for:Best for health and social service professionals looking to advance into leadership and service development roles focused on older adults.
Overview
This multidisciplinary Master's programme at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences focuses on the development and leadership of services for older adults. Students strengthen their expertise in gerontological research, user-driven digital service innovation, and sustainable practices. The curriculum equips professionals to anticipate future societal needs, enhance staff well-being, and improve the retention and recruitment of workforce within aging services. Graduates are prepared to lead multidisciplinary teams, transform working environments, and apply scientific evidence to practical health and welfare management.
What you'll do
- Examine aging and gerontological research from a multidisciplinary perspective
- Lead and develop diverse work communities, services, and customer relationships
- Design and implement user-driven and digitalized service solutions for older adults
- Evaluate future societal needs and anticipate trends in health and welfare services
- Promote employee well-being and enhance the attractiveness and retention of the aging services workforce
- Incorporate sustainability principles into service development and management practices
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health care or social services
Degree offered: Master of Health Care / Master of Social Services
Language: Finnish; proficiency level as required for Finnish-language higher education programmes
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in health care or social services
- Understanding of older adults' diverse needs and living conditions
- Interest in service development, leadership, and administration
- Capability to apply research-based knowledge to professional practice
- Hold an eligible higher education degree in health care or social services
- Meet general eligibility criteria for Finnish universities of applied sciences master's degree programmes
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