Master of Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management
Advance your expertise in social and health care development and leadership through this flexible Master's programme.
Best for:Best for working social and health care professionals seeking to advance into leadership, development, and expert roles.
Overview
This Master-level degree programme at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences equips professionals with the competencies needed for practical expert, development, and leadership roles in the social and health care sectors. Designed to be completed in approximately 1.5 years, the curriculum blends online contact sessions, independent study, and collaborative group work. Students engage in inquiry-based professional dialogue through workshops and digital learning environments, learning to examine complex phenomena from diverse perspectives and manage goal-oriented cooperation. The flexible format includes online meetings averaging three days per month, primarily scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with optional on-campus meetings once per semester.
What you'll do
- Participate in online contact sessions, workshops, and collaborative group work
- Engage in inquiry-based professional dialogue within digital learning environments
- Examine social and health care phenomena from multidisciplinary perspectives
- Apply theoretical knowledge creatively to practical workplace challenges
- Lead goal-oriented collaboration and development initiatives
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Social Services, Master of Health Care
Language: Finnish; proficiency required for studies and instruction
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in social services or health care
- Ability to engage in collaborative group work and independent study
- Capacity for inquiry-based professional learning
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Submit your application through the official national study portal by following the provided instructions and deadlines.
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