Master's in Aging Competence Development and Management, Online
Advance your career in social and health care by mastering aging competence and leadership through online study.
Best for:Best for health and social care professionals seeking leadership roles focused on aging populations and workforce development.
Overview
The Master's degree programme in Aging Competence Development and Management focuses on addressing the challenges and opportunities of an aging society. Offered by Karelia University of Applied Sciences, the curriculum is closely integrated with working-life collaboration, allowing students to anchor their learning tasks and thesis in their own workplace or partner organizations. Key development areas include age-friendly workplaces, supporting the work careers of aging employees, multi-professional welfare support, and rehabilitative activities for the oldest populations. Delivered entirely online, the programme equips professionals with advanced leadership and multidisciplinary expertise in health and social welfare.
What you'll do
- Engage in close working-life collaboration projects with employers or external partners
- Complete interactive online coursework focusing on aging competence and management
- Conduct practical learning assignments and development tasks tied to professional environments
- Design and execute a comprehensive master's thesis addressing real-world challenges in elderly care or age-friendly workplaces
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in health care, social services, or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Health Care / Master of Social Services
Language: Finnish; proficiency required for coursework and communication
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in health care or social services
- Ability to connect academic tasks with practical workplace development
- Self-direction and capability for online, independent study
- Eligible professional bachelor's degree in social and health care or relevant field
- Meeting any national higher education admission criteria for Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences
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Submit your application through the official national study portal using the provided admissions link. Ensure all required educational certificates and supporting documents are uploaded before the application period closes.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- CV
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