Strategic Management of Social Services
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | SOSAJO10 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| SOSALA-2015 |
3 spring |
5.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
3 spring |
5.0 |
2019-01-01 |
2019-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students learn to define basic concepts and areas in the management of social services. Students will be able to name conditions and determinants, which are connected to organizing and implementing services. They are able to apply legislation and priciples of governing while manaegeing services. Students know what action is required by law and how services are shaped by international, national and local guidelines and policies, and they know how to apply them in the management of services. Students understand the importance of cooperating with various stakeholders and they take an active role in cooperation. Students are familiar with decision-making processes in the public, private and third sector. They gain cost-awareness and financial planning competence. Students are familiar with the practices of service provision and bidding processes. Students have basic skills in entrepreneurship in multisectoral surroundings.
Student's Workload
133 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
most part of the basic studies of the degree programme, the course Interaction in Psychosocial Work, practical training (minimum 10 cr)
Contents
- management theories and concepts
- management models
- guidelines, policies, programmes and legislation
- stakeholders, multiprofessional cooperation
- decision-making in organizations
- financing services and economic planning
- competetive procurement
Recommended or Required Reading
to be announced at the beginning of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
lectures, group work, experts from the social services field, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Scale 1-5.
Grade 5:
The students
- have competencies to assess and analyze management of social services
- are able to recognize the management of social services as boundaries crossing and knowledge-based activity
- possess the knowledge of management processes in different organizations
- are able to regard the influences of their individual actions
Grade 3-4:
The students
- have capacities to apply conditions and determinants, principles and decision processes in management of social services
- have abilities to recognize their individual values and attitudes and be aware of their responsibilities at professional work
Grade 1-2:
The students
- are able to recognize conditions and determinants, principles and decision processes in management of social services
- are able to make use of them in their professional work
Assessment Methods
to be announced at the beginning of the course
Work Placement
the course does not include practice
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