Master of Social Services and Health Care in Development and Management

The programme comprises 90 ECTS credits and typically lasts 1.5–2 years. The structure includes:

• Advanced Professional Studies – 30 ECTS
• Research Methods – 15 ECTS
• Elective Studies – 15 ECTS
  Master’s Thesis – 30 ECTS

The curriculum emphasises development, management, global trends, digitalisation, and expertise in the international social and health care environment. Elective studies may include project management, business thinking, and themes related to diversity and equality. The master’s thesis is usually implemented as a working-life-oriented development project supporting professional growth.

Teaching is delivered through multimodal methods, combining simulation learning, group discussions, hybrid teaching, online components, and on-campus sessions. Face-to-face teaching takes place mainly on Thursdays, Fridays and/or Saturdays about once a month, with variations depending on individual elective choices. Learning tasks are linked to participants’ own workplaces or organisations, integrating practical experience into the studies.

The programme is part of SEAMK Master School’s international and multicultural learning environment, which includes visiting lecturers, international intensive courses, study visits, and exchange opportunities. A personal study and career plan can be constructed at the beginning of the studies to guide individual goals.

The Master of Social Services and Health Care, Development and Management degree provides qualifications for a wide range of expert and managerial roles in the social and health care sectors. The programme develops capabilities in organisational development, leadership, and the use of new multidisciplinary operating models.

Graduates gain expertise relevant to positions in service development, people and process management in social and health care services, third sector organisations, and project work. The international and working-life-oriented nature of the programme supports strong professional networks both within Finland and globally.

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can be found on the university page.