Basics of Welfare Society (5cr)
Code: C-10065-SX00GE10-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2025 - 14.12.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 12.03.2026 - 17.04.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 2
- Course
- C-10065-SX00GE10
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Basics of Welfare Society C-10065-SX00GE10-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
Student - is familiar with the main theories and research on welfare - understands how national and global social structures, politics and economics impact the well-being of individuals and communities - is familiar with the different ways of organising and producing welfare services - is familiar with the structures and processes that support sustainable development.
Content
- Welfare theories and research - Development of the Finnish welfare society - International welfare models - Multi-provider model of wellbeing - Welfare society’s interdependencies with national and global demography, economy, politics and employment - Sustainable development
Location and time
12.3. klo 9-12 Orientation / Teija Kynkkäänniemi 18.3. klo 13-16 Group work / Teija Kynkkäänniemi 20.3. klo 9-16 Teaching and group work / Teija Kynkkäänniemi 25.3. klo 11.30-14.30 Teaching / Katriina Rantala-Nenonen 1.4. klo 13-16 Teaching / Katriina Rantala-Nenonen 10.4. klo 9-16 Group work and seminar / Teija Kynkkäänniemi ja Katriina Rantala-Nenonen 17.4. klo 9-14 Oral examination / Teija Kynkkäänniemi ja Katriina Rantala-Nenonen
Materials
The learning material will be announced to students by the beginning of March 2026.
Teaching methods
The implementation is primarily intended for the SXH25S2VE group. Completion of the course unit consists of: - Participation in online learning - Participation in phased group work - Independent study and reading learning materials in preparation for the examination - Successful completion of the examination (assessment: fail–5)
Exam schedules
A retake examination opportunity is available in Exam. The retake examination must be completed by 24 May 2026.
Completion alternatives
No alternative mode of completion. Teachers will provide instructions on possible compensatory assignments separately at the start of the course for the purpose of compensating for absences due to compelling reasons.
Student workload
5 credits, which means 135 hours of student work input.