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Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)

Credits:
60 ects

Complementary competence courses available 2025-2026 (Master's)
Code
(LABYTO25-26)
Your Combo - Complementary competence courses available 2024-2025 (Master's), Lahti and Lappeenranta
Code
(LABYTO24H)
Your Combo - Complementary competence courses available 2023-2024 (Master's), Lahti and Lappeenranta
Code
(LABYTO23H)
Your Combo - Complementary competence courses available 2022-2023 (Master's)
Code
(LABLTIYTO22H)
Your Combo - Complementary competence courses available 2021-2022 (Master's), Lahti
Code
(LABYTO21LTI)
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