Study Guide

Objective

After competing the course, the student:
- understands the concepts and practices of competence management
- recognizes and anticipates future competence needs in social and healthcare

Content

Contents:
- concepts and practices of competence management
- recognition and anticipation of future competence needs
- development and maintaining of human capital
- future competence needs in social and healthcare

Materials

Available in the Itslearning learning platform.

Teaching methods

On-campus teaching, group work, and learning assignments.

Exam schedules

No written exam.

International connections

Innovation pedagogy is at the core of all degree programs at Turku University of Applied Sciences (Master’s level). Students work alongside their jobs, engaging in problem-based learning and applying theory to practice. This course includes on-campus learning, group work, and independent study.

In-person teaching focuses on the central theories of the course, as well as discussion and experience-sharing on the topics covered. Small group work emphasizes self-management, peer learning, and dialogical interaction. Individual assignments involve engaging with course literature, practicing information retrieval and refinement, and presenting ideas in a structured manner.

Completion alternatives

No alternative completion method available.

Student workload

The on-campus learning: lectures and hands-on activities (16 hours) and independent study: learning assignments and small group work (119 hours). Total: 135 hours (5 ECTS credits).

Content scheduling

The on-campus learning days for the 2025 course will take place on campus on the following dates:

• January 31st, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• March 27th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Course content:

• Concepts and practices of competence management.
• Identifying and anticipating competence needs.
• Developing and maintaining intellectual capital.
• Future competence needs in the social and healthcare sectors.

Attendance is required for the on-campus learning days. If a student is absent, he/she will need to complete a substitute assignment, which the teacher will announce after each on-campus learning day.

Further information

Master’s level studies, not applicable to Bachelor’s level studies.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on the learning assignments completed during the course, active participation in the on-campus learning days, the group assignment (grading: FAIL/T1-K5), and the individual assignment (grading: FAIL/T1-K5). The final grade for the course will primarily be determined by the grade of the individual assignment, with the grade of the group assignment having an impact.

Attendance is required for the on-campus learning days. If a student is absent from a session, they must complete a substitute assignment, which the teacher will announce after each on-campus learning day.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The submitted assignments do not address the majority of the aspects requested in the instructions.

Has not submitted all assignments according to the given schedule, nor attended the on-campus learning days or completed substitute assignments as agreed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Has submitted all assignments and participated in the on-campus learning days. Demonstrates a general understanding of the course content in the learning assignments and has successfully completed all tasks (any absences have been compensated with approved substitute assignments).

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Has submitted all assignments on time and participated actively in the on-campus learning days. Demonstrates a good understanding of the course content in the learning assignments and shows the ability to apply what has been learned. Has successfully completed all tasks (any absences have been compensated with approved substitute assignments).

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Has submitted all assignments on time and participated actively in the on-campus learning days. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of the course content in the learning assignments. Has successfully completed all tasks (any absences have been compensated with approved substitute assignments).

Objective

After competing the course, the student:
- knows the basics of production economics and how to apply them to the social and healthcare sector
- is able to evaluate social and healthcare processes using production economic measures
- knows methods of production economics to develop organizations

Content

Contents_
- economic thinking in social and healthcare
- efficiency of processes social and healthcare
- activity accounting in social and healthcare
- different earnings logic in social and healthcare (private, public, third sector)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After competing the course, the student:
- understands the concepts and practices of knowledge-based management
- is able to search information from the social and healthcare data warehouses
- understands how knowledge-based management is integrated into organization´s strategy and objectives
- is able to apply the models of learning organization

Content

Contents:
- concepts and practices of knowledge-based management
- social and healthcare data warehouses
- open information
- learning organization models in management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

-formulate research problem and research questions for developmental challenges
-search, summarize, and refer to the previous relevant research of the discipline
-apply the methods and tools for acquiring qualitative and quantitative information required in development
-analyse, refine and present the collected information to support decision-making
-evaluate the validity, reliability, and ethics of the information and research
-plan, initiate, and execute the necessary development procedures (thesis project)
-apply the methods and tools on continuous development

Content

-Triangulation
-Knowledge based development: data collection methods
-Knowledge based development: analysing data and presenting knowledge
-Research ethics
-Modelling and developing operations as a system

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

-formulate research problem and research questions for developmental challenges
-search, summarize, and refer to the previous relevant research of the discipline
-apply the methods and tools for acquiring qualitative and quantitative information required in development
-analyse, refine and present the collected information to support decision-making
-evaluate the validity, reliability, and ethics of the information and research
-plan, initiate, and execute the necessary development procedures (thesis project)
-apply the methods and tools on continuous development

Content

-Triangulation
-Knowledge based development: data collection methods
-Knowledge based development: analysing data and presenting knowledge
-Research ethics
-Modelling and developing operations as a system

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

Understand and apply methods of RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) project ideation and evaluation in their own work.

Form an RDI project network and utilize it in the preparation process.

Identify common funding sources in their field and understand their funding conditions.

Comprehend the lifecycle of a project, from preparation to planning, implementation, evaluation, and conclusion.

Understand the options for project organization and roles, and apply them in their work.

Utilize methods for monitoring and reporting on projects, especially in RDI initiatives.

Content

Ideation of RDI Projects

Creation of RDI Project Networks

Applying for RDI Project Funding

Project Organization and Roles

Project Lifecycle

Project Monitoring and Reporting

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- will master the structure of the Finnish social and healthcare sector and understands the forces of change related to it
- is orientated towards the ethical and juridic principles in the field and understand their impact on social and healthcare

Content

Contents:
- social and healthcare service system and its development
- the surveillance and control of social and healthcare services
- the ethical questions about the organizing social and healthcare services

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- will master the structure of the Finnish social and healthcare sector and understands the forces of change related to it
- is orientated towards the ethical and juridic principles in the field and understand their impact on social and healthcare

Content

Contents:
- social and healthcare service system and its development
- the surveillance and control of social and healthcare services
- the ethical questions about the organizing social and healthcare services

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- will master the structure of the Finnish social and healthcare sector and understands the forces of change related to it
- is orientated towards the ethical and juridic principles in the field and understand their impact on social and healthcare

Content

Contents:
- social and healthcare service system and its development
- the surveillance and control of social and healthcare services
- the ethical questions about the organizing social and healthcare services

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After competing the course, the student:
- understands the concepts and practices of competence management
- recognizes and anticipates future competence needs in social and healthcare

Content

Contents:
- concepts and practices of competence management
- recognition and anticipation of future competence needs
- development and maintaining of human capital
- future competence needs in social and healthcare

Materials

Available in the Itslearning learning platform.

Teaching methods

On-campus teaching, group work, and learning assignments.

Exam schedules

No written exam.

International connections

Innovation pedagogy is at the core of all degree programs at Turku University of Applied Sciences (Master’s level). Students work alongside their jobs, engaging in problem-based learning and applying theory to practice. This course includes on-campus learning, group work, and independent study.

In-person teaching focuses on the central theories of the course, as well as discussion and experience-sharing on the topics covered. Small group work emphasizes self-management, peer learning, and dialogical interaction. Individual assignments involve engaging with course literature, practicing information retrieval and refinement, and presenting ideas in a structured manner.

Completion alternatives

No alternative completion method available.

Student workload

The on-campus learning: lectures and hands-on activities (16 hours) and independent study: learning assignments and small group work (119 hours). Total: 135 hours (5 ECTS credits).

Content scheduling

The on-campus learning days for the 2025 course will take place on campus on the following dates:

• January 31st, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• March 27th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Course content:

• Concepts and practices of competence management.
• Identifying and anticipating competence needs.
• Developing and maintaining intellectual capital.
• Future competence needs in the social and healthcare sectors.

Attendance is required for the on-campus learning days. If a student is absent, he/she will need to complete a substitute assignment, which the teacher will announce after each on-campus learning day.

Further information

Master’s level studies, not applicable to Bachelor’s level studies.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on the learning assignments completed during the course, active participation in the on-campus learning days, the group assignment (grading: FAIL/T1-K5), and the individual assignment (grading: FAIL/T1-K5). The final grade for the course will primarily be determined by the grade of the individual assignment, with the grade of the group assignment having an impact.

Attendance is required for the on-campus learning days. If a student is absent from a session, they must complete a substitute assignment, which the teacher will announce after each on-campus learning day.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The submitted assignments do not address the majority of the aspects requested in the instructions.

Has not submitted all assignments according to the given schedule, nor attended the on-campus learning days or completed substitute assignments as agreed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Has submitted all assignments and participated in the on-campus learning days. Demonstrates a general understanding of the course content in the learning assignments and has successfully completed all tasks (any absences have been compensated with approved substitute assignments).

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Has submitted all assignments on time and participated actively in the on-campus learning days. Demonstrates a good understanding of the course content in the learning assignments and shows the ability to apply what has been learned. Has successfully completed all tasks (any absences have been compensated with approved substitute assignments).

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Has submitted all assignments on time and participated actively in the on-campus learning days. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of the course content in the learning assignments. Has successfully completed all tasks (any absences have been compensated with approved substitute assignments).

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

-formulate research problem and research questions for developmental challenges
-search, summarize, and refer to the previous relevant research of the discipline
-apply the methods and tools for acquiring qualitative and quantitative information required in development
-analyse, refine and present the collected information to support decision-making
-evaluate the validity, reliability, and ethics of the information and research
-plan, initiate, and execute the necessary development procedures (thesis project)
-apply the methods and tools on continuous development

Content

-Triangulation
-Knowledge based development: data collection methods
-Knowledge based development: analysing data and presenting knowledge
-Research ethics
-Modelling and developing operations as a system

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- will master the structure of the Finnish social and healthcare sector and understands the forces of change related to it
- is orientated towards the ethical and juridic principles in the field and understand their impact on social and healthcare

Content

Contents:
- social and healthcare service system and its development
- the surveillance and control of social and healthcare services
- the ethical questions about the organizing social and healthcare services

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After competing the course, the student:
- understands the concepts and practices of knowledge-based management
- is able to search information from the social and healthcare data warehouses
- understands how knowledge-based management is integrated into organization´s strategy and objectives
- is able to apply the models of learning organization

Content

Contents:
- concepts and practices of knowledge-based management
- social and healthcare data warehouses
- open information
- learning organization models in management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After competing the course, the student:
- knows the basics of production economics and how to apply them to the social and healthcare sector
- is able to evaluate social and healthcare processes using production economic measures
- knows methods of production economics to develop organizations

Content

Contents_
- economic thinking in social and healthcare
- efficiency of processes social and healthcare
- activity accounting in social and healthcare
- different earnings logic in social and healthcare (private, public, third sector)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

-formulate research problem and research questions for developmental challenges
-search, summarize, and refer to the previous relevant research of the discipline
-apply the methods and tools for acquiring qualitative and quantitative information required in development
-analyse, refine and present the collected information to support decision-making
-evaluate the validity, reliability, and ethics of the information and research
-plan, initiate, and execute the necessary development procedures (thesis project)
-apply the methods and tools on continuous development

Content

-Triangulation
-Knowledge based development: data collection methods
-Knowledge based development: analysing data and presenting knowledge
-Research ethics
-Modelling and developing operations as a system

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

Understand and apply methods of RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) project ideation and evaluation in their own work.

Form an RDI project network and utilize it in the preparation process.

Identify common funding sources in their field and understand their funding conditions.

Comprehend the lifecycle of a project, from preparation to planning, implementation, evaluation, and conclusion.

Understand the options for project organization and roles, and apply them in their work.

Utilize methods for monitoring and reporting on projects, especially in RDI initiatives.

Content

Ideation of RDI Projects

Creation of RDI Project Networks

Applying for RDI Project Funding

Project Organization and Roles

Project Lifecycle

Project Monitoring and Reporting

Evaluation scale

H-5