Graduate degree in Welfare Technology at one of our partner universities, perfect for alumni with an interest in this field.

1. MASTER’S DEGREE IN
WELFARE TECHNOLOGY (MSC)
”Technology has enriched working
with people with learning disabilities
enabling new experiences, lots of
happy moments and joy. ”
Alisa Kähkönen, Acting Director,
Kaunummen Koti Oy
ARE YOU LOOKING TO ENHANCE YOUR
CAREER PROSPECTS IN WELFARE
TECHNOLOGY?
If you are a professional in engineering, business,
healthcare or social services with 3 years of post-
graduate working experience, you are warmly
welcome to apply our programme.
WE OFFER YOU
• innovative programme in Welfare technology
in multiprofessional setting with close links to
working life
• a wide range of courses with flexible study
modes to fit around your needs
• international network of experts and project
partners
This course seeks to address the shortage
of people who can operate at the interface of
care service deliveries, business and technical
subjects in order to develop competences
required to transform service deliveries, restructure
organisations and streamline service processes.
The career-enhancing is designed to
build on your previous experience and
education and allow you to tailor your learning to
suit your individual career development, industry
background and requirements of your organisation.
Elective studies allow you to enhance your
prospects in the fields of management, ICT or
indoor environment.
YOUR STUDIES CONTAIN
total amount of 60 or 90 ECTS based on your
bachelor degree. The studies consist of
Advanced Studies in Welfare Technology (20–30
ECTS), Research and Management Studies
(5–25 ECTS), Elective Studies (min. 5 ECTS),
and Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS). Blended learning
approach enables combining work and study with
flexibility or even studying from abroad.
ASSESSMENT
is based on variety of assignments, course works
or exams, and research project/dissertation.
SAMK.FI/APPLY
CONTACT PERSON
Dr Andrew Sirkka | Principal Lecturer, Programme Coordinator | +358 44 710 3862, firstname.lastname@samk.fi
“The study programme cristalizes
the competences that I had to
learn the hard way as a project
manager. I wish this programme
was available already at that time to
offer me all these competences in
one plate. Now I am happy to share
my knowledge and experiences as a teacher in this
programme. ”
Sari Merilampi, PhD (Tech), Coordinator of Wellbeing
Enhancng Technology Research group at SAMK
WHY SAMK?
APPLICATION PERIOD 15 March – 5 April 2017