Master of Business Administration, Health Technology: YTERTS25

Descriptions

Health Technology is a work-oriented education program designed for business professionals (BBA), engineers (Bachelor of Engineering), and healthcare professionals. The aim of the program is to improve the ability of professionals with work-based qualifications to take on new challenges in a changing operational environment. It also provides the skills needed to grow into demanding expert and managerial roles, and promotes critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration skills, project management expertise, as well as teamwork and networking abilities. Upon completion, students earn a Master’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences (UAS Master's Degree).

The Health Technology program focuses on the specific characteristics of business and product development in the field of medical devices, including regulatory requirements. Students also learn the basics of service design and user-centered design and are able to apply these principles in the development of new health technology innovations. In addition, students become familiar with the use of health technology in the social and healthcare sector and learn to carry out requirement specifications and usability evaluations. The studies also cover planning and implementation of deployment, as well as assessing the suitability of health technology products for organizational needs.

The Health Technology program is part of Turku University of Applied Sciences’ Master School, under its Professional Excellence offering. The studies consist of joint courses common to all Master-level programs, as well as advanced studies in the student’s own specialization. This UAS Master’s degree provides a solid foundation for developing one’s own work and work community, and supports career advancement into more demanding roles. The integration of coursework and the thesis-based development project with th

More about the language of instruction:

The primary language of instruction is Finnish, but a substantial part of vocational studies is implemented in English. The operating environment is international and students of the international degree programme as well as exchange students participate in the courses.

Study contents:

Studies concentrate on the special features of medical device development such as regulatory demands. Moreover, students learn the basics of service design and user-centric design and are able to utilize that in the development of new health technology innovations. Students will familiarize themselves with utilization of health technology in the social and healthcare sector and learn how to create a requirement analysis and usability assessment. Besides that, the studies consist of how to implement new technology.

Structure of studies:

Master’s degree in Health Technology comprises 90 ECTS credits and is designed to be completed in 2 years alongside full-time employment. The degree title for business professionals is Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The studies consist of
• Advanced studies 40 ECTS
• Elective studies 20 ECTS
• Master’s thesis 30 ECTS

Advanced studies extend the student’s previous studies and consist of methodological and professional studies. The scope of an advanced study course is 5 ECTS and it is typically accompanied by two contact days.

With elective studies, the student can expand his/her skills by incorporating studies from his/her own programme, other TUAS Master’s programmes or from the Master’s programmes of other universities. There are also elective studies offered fully online available

Final project:

A central part of the Master's studies is the Master’s thesis. The thesis work starts already at the beginning of the studies and it is carried out as a working life oriented development project. The thesis will not only develop your knowledge and skills in a certain study field and specific topic but also gives you the possibility to enhance your skills of leading teams and workgroups. Health technology has its own research group.

Career opportunities:

UAS Master's graduates in ICT often find employment in roles that emphasize business and technical expertise, as well as its development and application. Graduates of the Health Technology UAS Master's program typically work in product development roles within health technology companies or in expert positions within social and healthcare organizations.

Qualification:

The Master's degree in engineering is a university degree that gives the same eligibility for public positions and duties as, for example, a university degree at a university.

Internationalization:

Internationalization starts with the student's own needs according to the task image. An international perspective can be connected with the thesis, for example by participating in an international conference or seminar in the field. An international perspective also contributes to the development of language skills. Much of the source material for study courses and learning assignments comes from international scientific and professional sources.

Co-operation with other parties:

The Master's degree programme on Health technology is planned and implemented together with the working life. The working life connection is primarily made up of the student, the student's workplace and education. The interaction between students working in different positions plays an important role in the development of professional skills and the creation of collaborative networks. A central part of the Master's studies is the Master’s thesis. The thesis work starts already in the beginning of the studies and it is carried out as a working life oriented development project. The thesis will not only develop your knowledge and skills in a certain study field and specific topic but also gives you the possibility to enhance your skills of leading teams and workgroups.

Within the framework of flexible studies, the student can participate, for example, in the courses organised by the University of Turku or Åbo Akademi University and include them in his/her degree. The student can also take advantage of joint online courses by Finnish universities of applied sciences.

Research focus:

The health technology research group explores and creates human-centric applications, information systems, and operational processes that support the life quality, well-being, health and functioning of citizens. In the health tech laboratory, solutions for personalized healthcare and patient monitoring are being developed as well as usability testing and assessments for health technology products. Central to the work is also the research and application of data collection, processing, and analysis in decision-making related to human health and performance.

Postgraduate study opportunities:

A Master’s degree awarded by a university of applied sciences provides eligibility for further academic studies (Licentiate, Doctor) as well as for applying for professional teacher education. However, the receiving faculty always determines its own admission criteria and may require e.g. supplementary studies. Their purpose is to ensure that the student's starting level meets the requirements specifically from the point of view of academic research.

Objective

After completing the programme, the student is able to:
· Analyse the health technology field and understand the special features of its R&D and business
· Implement regulatory demands, recommendations, and laws in the development of medical devices
· Implement service design principles and user-centered design in health technology development
· Create a requirement analysis for a health technology product
· Create an implementation plan for health technology
· Assess the benefits and adaptability of health technology to an organization's needs

Development

The Health Technology Master’s program is delivered through a blended learning model, making it ideal for professionals balancing work and studies. In-person sessions are held twice a month, typically over two consecutive days. The learning experience emphasizes community, collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Early in the program, each student creates a personal study plan (PSP), closely aligned with their thesis project. The curriculum is grounded in adult pedagogy, supporting diverse learning styles and professional growth.
Studies include a mix of pre-assignments, learning tasks, contact days, self-study, and group work.

Students prepare for contact days by reviewing materials and completing assignments in advance. During these sessions, topics are explored in depth with guidance from instructors, including visits to industry organizations, group project reviews, and hands-on exercises in the health technology lab.
The program encourages students to develop their expertise independently using self-study materials tailored to their interests and career goals. Through group work, participants from various professional backgrounds share insights and reflect together on key learning objectives—creating a rich, collaborative learning environment.

Further information

The objectives for skill levels in a Master’s degree are based on the legislation governing universities of applied sciences and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The level corresponding to a Master’s degree is EQF Level 7.

Courses and the thesis are graded on a scale from 0 to 5, with the focus on competence and its development. Students define their own learning goals and conduct self-assessments throughout their studies. The evaluation criteria for each course are outlined in its implementation plan, and they vary depending on the course’s objectives, content, and delivery method.
Assessment may target:
• the output (e.g., report or seminar presentation),
• the process (student’s activity and participation during the course),
• or both.
Additional methods include peer assessment and, where applicable, feedback from external stakeholders. All evaluations are guided by the degree program’s assessment framework.