Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
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Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 25.08.2025
Timing
29.10.2025 - 03.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 45
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social and Health Care, Digital Expert of Social and Health Care Services (in Finnish)
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuija Rinkinen
- Taina Anttonen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLABYTO25-26
-
HLTIYSTDIG25SV
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• recognize the value of data and basics of information management
• create possibilities to use artificial intelligence in a social and health
• use data ethically, critically and securely
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
22.08.2025 - 20.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social Services, Development of Child and Family Services (in Finnish)
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Jaana Mantela
- Elina Kosonen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIYSOLAPE25SV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- define factors that affect the everyday life of children, young people and families
- use theoretical information about the everyday environments and institutions of children and young people critically and ethically
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social and Health Care, Leader of the Future in Social and Health Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Minna-Maria Behm
- Anne Suikkanen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 60. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIYTUJO25KV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess and set objectives for individual's competence and competence potential based on individual and organisational needs
- identify, assess and develop unit and organisational level competences and competence potential
- use knowledge and competence sharing models and tools
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 25.08.2025
Timing
26.08.2025 - 02.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 35
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social and Health Care, Integration of Rehabilitation and Physical Activity (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Minna Mukka
Scheduling groups
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIYKUNLI25SV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online workshop 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- critically evaluate national and international recommendations and reports in the field of rehabilitation and exercise and can apply them to the development of working life
- evaluate regional and national project funding instruments that can be applied in the development of rehabilitation and exercise environments
- design and critically evaluate a project plan guided by the development needs related to rehabilitation and exercise environments
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Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
03.09.2025 - 05.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social Services, Development of Child and Family Services (in Finnish)
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Jaana Mantela
- Elina Kosonen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIYSOLAPE24SV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- make use of both low threshold as well as demanding and high level services as part of multifunctional competence
- develop integrative operational models that support the participation of children, youth and families
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
09.05.2025 - 17.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Reko Juntto
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö / Ripa (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
-
LLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
- Open UAS quota / Cross-institutional
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- plan an optimal mix of channels and tactics to support marketing objectives
- evaluate the efficiency of marketing communications in relation to given marketing objectives
- create a digital marketing plan that recognises the organisation’s operational environment
Implementation and methods of teaching
Distance learning.
Contents
This course covers following topics: Digital Marketing Strategy Plan – SOSTAC – Planning Framework, Digital marketing plan MRACE, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing,Mobile Marketing, Content Creation, SEO, SEM, AI and ongoing progress of marketing technologies (Martech)
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
11.08.2025 - 01.12.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 15.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 250
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Petra Yli-Kovero
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö / Ripa (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
Groups
-
LLABYTO25-26
-
MLABYTO25-26
-
TLABYTO25-26
-
HLABYTO24H
Small groups
- Open UAS quota / Cross-institutional
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
02.09.2025 - 28.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 60
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social and Health Care, Leader of the Future in Social and Health Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Reeta Lamminpää
- Mari Kokkonen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIYTUJO25KV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- act as a front-line manager in an ethical and goal-oriented manner
- identify, assess and develop the functionality of a work community and well-being at work
- identify, encounter and solve demanding situations in a work community
- develop work community communication in a digital and multiform environment
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 26.09.2025
Timing
02.10.2025 - 06.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuulia Stellberg
- Annukka Salovaara
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
Groups
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture
- Open UAS quota
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- Identify the requirements and opportunities set by the multichannel operating environment
- Identify the specificities of multiprofessional team communication and assess their impact on communication flow
- Develop their personal communication and negotiation skills as an expert and manager
- Take advantage of the potential of a digitalized operating environment in communications
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
06.10.2025 - 02.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social Services, Development of Child and Family Services (in Finnish)
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Jaana Mantela
- Elina Kosonen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIYSOLAPE25SV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyze the participation of children and youth by recognizing knowledge arising from their everyday environment in conjunction with professional knowledge
- develop practices and build co-operative relationships that support the participation of children, young people and families.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
22.09.2025 - 21.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 20
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Olli Seppälä
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- create a visual presentation of a design
- facilitate discussion by drawing
- create finalized presentation materials and work drawings
- take into account the possibilities and restrictions of both hand drawn and digital presentation methods.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course is realized as on-campus teaching in Lahti. The course is realized using various teaching methods such as lectures, independent course work, group assignments, learning via video tutorials, and of a personal small project assignment.
Timing and attendance
The course is taught in the fall semester.
There is an 80 % attendance requirement.
Learning material and recommended literature
The course material is available in Moodle.
Alternative completion methods
An alternative method of implementation to be negotiated with the teacher on a case-by-case basis.
Working life cooperation
This course has no work-life cooperation.
Learning environment
- classroom
- computer classroom
- Moodle
Student time use and work load
The course assignments will mainly take place during scheduled on-campus days, but the completing the assignments will also require some time outside the days scheduled on-campus.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prior knowledge required.
Assessment criteria
Assignments, participation during lectures, project work, exercises
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
- too many unexplained absences
- little or no activity in class
- assignments or tasks not returned or of irrelevant in content
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
- the student knows and can describe the methods and topics taught in the course
- the student has returned assignments
- deficiencies in attendance and activity of the student
- the student's work and level of competence is superficial and shows a lack of familiarity
Failure to meet the 80 % attendance requirement will affect the assessment, regardless of the level of proficiency.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
- the student knows, is able to describe and use well the methods taught in the course
- the work returned by the student demonstrates a good level of knowledge and skills
Failure to meet the 80 % attendance requirement will affect the assessment, regardless of the level of proficiency.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
- the student is actively familiar with the subjects and methods taught in the course and is able to use them effectively
- the student has returned all assignments and has actively participated in classroom situations
- the student's work and assignments are of a high-quality standard
Failure to meet the 80 % attendance requirement will affect the assessment, regardless of the level of proficiency.
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 30.04.2026
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 100
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuija Rinkinen
- Emilia Laapio-Rapi
Groups
-
HLABYTO25-26
Learning outcomes
After completing the 5credit course Qualitative Research Methods and Literature Review, students will be able to:
- design a qualitative research design and evaluate its importance for the reliability of the research
- apply qualitative research methods of data collection and analysis to solve phenomena and problems in working life
- evaluate the role and responsibility of the researcher from the point of view of the reliability of qualitative research
- carry out and describe a data search as part of a literature review and its process
- evaluate the quality and usability of the references they find and apply the results of the literature review to their own work environment.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 01.04.2026
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Reeta Lamminpää
- Arja-Tuulikki Malin
Groups
-
LLABYTO25-26
-
MLABYTO25-26
-
TLABYTO25-26
-
HLABYTO25-26
Learning outcomes
After completing the Quantitative Research 5 credits course, students will be able to:
- design the research process, data collection and statistical analysis of quantitative research
- evaluate quantitative studies and statistics using statistical methods
- apply quantitative methods used in research in their field to the development of working life
- evaluate the role and responsibility of the researcher in terms of the reliability of quantitative research
- evaluate the need for and suitability of quantitative research for solving phenomena and problems in working life
Contents
After completing the Quantitative Research 5 credits course, students will be able to:
- design the research process, data collection and statistical analysis of quantitative research
- evaluate quantitative studies and statistics using statistical methods
- apply quantitative methods used in research in their field to the development of working life
- evaluate the role and responsibility of the researcher in terms of the reliability of quantitative research
- evaluate the need for and suitability of quantitative research for solving phenomena and problems in working life
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 30.04.2026
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Juha Roslakka
- Hannele Tiittanen
Groups
-
LLABYTO25-26
-
MLABYTO25-26
-
TLABYTO25-26
-
HLABYTO25-26
Learning outcomes
After completing the Research-based development of working life study course (5 ECTS), a student will be able to:
-to plan and implement working life-oriented research-based development activities
-identify and develop the development needs of working life with the help of appropriate research and methods
-use research data suitable for the development of working life and evaluate its quality
-report and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of research-based development activities
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 02.06.2025
Timing
11.08.2025 - 05.09.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 45
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social and Health Care, Digital Expert of Social and Health Care Services (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Tuija Rinkinen
- Taina Anttonen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTIYSTD24SV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• use concepts and the knowledge of service design
• recognize user centered view as a premise for service design
• use service design methods for digital social and health services improvement
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 70
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social and Health Care, Leader of the Future in Social and Health Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Ville Sarpo
- Emilia Laapio-Rapi
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABYTO25-26
-
HLTIYTUJO25KV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- implement strategic human resource management
- identify the role of management in different areas of human resource management
- identify and develop organisational culture factors to promote attractiveness and commitment of social and health sector
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 20
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Petteri Venetjoki
Scheduling groups
- Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLABYTO25-26
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify the differences between various production techniques and technologies from a product design perspective
- define the effects of the production method options on the end product's price and qualities
- select appropriate structures, production methods and materials in a design project.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course is taught face-to-face and includes lectures and exercises.
Learning material and recommended literature
Rob Thompson ( 2017) The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals
Rob Thompson ( 2007) Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals
Chris Lefteri (2012) Making It: Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design
Contents
The course provides practice in choosing the right material and manufacturing method for different design objects. Choices will be considered from a variety of perspectives such as ecology, manufacturing costs, structural strength and aesthetic objectives.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sara Ikävalko
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- maastopäivä (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MLTIYKUVA25SV
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
- 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- take into account the public sector's task, practices and operating environment in design processes related to the public sector
- use the diverse information acquisition methods required by the public sector organizational environment
- analyze the essential information for community sector development work
- execute design for community sector environments with interactive, participatory and crowdsourcing ways
- use emphatic design and visual means as a tool for interaction and development
- take in the design processes into consideration special features of urban space and product environment (e.g. design for all, safety, urban planning, acquisitions)
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
25 - 45
Degree programmes
- Master’s Degree Programme in Social and Health Care, Digital Expert of Social and Health Care Services (in Finnish), (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Hannele Tiittanen
- Annamaija Id-Korhonen
Groups
-
HLTIYSTD24SV
-
HLABYTO25-26
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• participate in the creation work of distance technological innovations in social and health care sector
• predictively improve technology competences in social and health care sector
• improve innovation work in multidisciplinary networks
Assessment scale
1-5