Production of Social Services and Service InnovationsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to define the main concepts, goals and approaches of social economy. You know the financial system of social services. You understand the relationship between social economics and social policy and know different providers and models of service provision. You are able to describe the meaning of economic evaluation of social services and understand the status and meaning of evaluation and economic factors in social care management and development. You know the main principles of quality management and the meaning of quality work in social services. You show your know-how in the basics of financial management.  

Content

What are the main concepts, goals and approaches of social economy? How social services are funded? What are the different production ways of social services? What is meant by economic evaluation of social services and why is evaluation needed? What is the meaning of quality management and quality work in the leadership and development of social services? What is included in the economic planning of a social service unit? 

Qualifications

Compulsory professional studies