Global Health Development (5 op)

Tavoitteet

Student is able to:
- to critically analyse theories and methods of project development
- to lead innovatively interprofessional development projects
- to develop budgeting skills in global health development

Aika ja paikka

All learning activities will take place at Tikkurila Campus, no hybrid or online teaching. Attendance required, one half day absence may be compensated

Check Pakki for details

Thursday 09.10.2025, 09:00-12:00 B 301
Saturday 08.11.2025, B 301 09:00-16:30
Thursday 11.12.2025, B 301 09:00-16:30

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Recommended literature will be provided in the beginning of the study unit.

Toteutustapa

Objectives of the course

Global health development (5 ECTS) The student is able:

• to critically analyse theories and methods of development => knowledge management and quality management.

• Global health development in multicultural project/team and setting/contexts

• to develop budgeting skills in global health development


Methods of learning
* Interactive lectures
* Teamwork
* Writing critical and analytical learning report
* Presenting results of teamwork.

The study unit is completed partly independently following a schedule for returning assignments / by a given deadline. In addition to independent studying, the study unit includes scheduled teaching and required attendance on campus.
A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.


Laurea degree regulations dated January 2024 will be applied to student selection, attendance and evaluation.

If a student does not intend to participate in a study unit they have been admitted to, they must cancel
their enrolment with the teacher in charge of the implementation before the study unit begins so that
another student next in the queue can take their place.

Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible
teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies
The use of AI is prohibited

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

Visiting lectures to be confirmed at the beginning of the study unit

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

09.10.2025, B 301
08.11.2025, B 301
11.12.2025, B 301

Check pakki for details

Final written report deadline 5.12.2025
Dates for learning assignments provided at the beginning of the study unit in Canvas platform

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No sub-performances are given with the implementation. Completing the whole course is required.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 credits, 135 h

Lectures and seminar 20 hrs
Independent Individual and pair studying

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

1. Knowledge base:
The student is able to
- gather , process, produce, and evaluate information about healthcare management and leadership widely.
- -use concepts of the area of expertise systematically
2. Problem solving:
The student is able to
- solve problems in healthcare management and leadership research, develooment and/or innovation avtivities
3.Development:
The student is able to
- recognize and analyze focuses of healthcare management and leadership making use of the knowledge base
4. Communication:
The student is able to
- communicate about healthcare management and leadership clearly both orally and in writing

Arviointiasteikko

H-5