Program Overview
The Social and Health Care Development and Management (YAMK) at Lahti University of Applied Sciences is a Master programme in Business & Management over 30 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social and Health Care Development and Management (YAMK) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Lahti, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social and Health Care Development and Management (YAMK) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Social and health care management
- Social and health policy and key development strategies at international, national and regional level
- Change and innovation management
- eServices and management
- Strategic management
- Human resource and knowledge management
- Social and health care economics
- Research and development methodology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have at least a bachelor-level degree in the field of master\'s degree programme (nursing, physiotherapy or social services) as well as a minimum of three year\'s work experience in the field of one\'s degree.
In order to apply for the Master\'s Degree Programme students need to send the following documents to us by traditional post:
- Application form, filled and signed (if paper application form used)
- Copies of the education diplomas and officially confirmed translations of the certificates, translated to English or Finnish (foreign applicants)
- Copies of the education diplomas (Finnish applicants)
- Certificates to prove the required 3 years work experience
- Copy of a language certificate, if you are not an EU/EEA citizen
- CV in English
- Copy of passport (if the applicant is non-European)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lahti University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Lahti, Finland
LAB University of Applied Sciences is a Finnish university of applied sciences that operates in Lahti, Lappeenranta and online. LAB started its operations on January 1, 2020, when Lahti University...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 30 months
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