Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
Henri Brandt
Face-to-face
English
01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Arup Barua
Pia Jääskeläinen
Distance learning
English
23.02.2021 - 16.05.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 25
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
Pia Jääskeläinen
40% Face-to-face, 60% Distance learning
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
3 credits
1-5
Tuuli Järvinen
Face-to-face
English
31.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Arto Pesola
Marjaana Roponen
Pia Jääskeläinen
Heli Manninen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 30
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
135 hours
Marjaana Roponen
Aki Mähönen
Elina Halonen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Kristiina Kinnunen
Elina Halonen
Timo Mynttinen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 25.10.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Pia Jääskeläinen
Heli Manninen
Maija Vihervirta
liiketalous LYM1
Face-to-face
English
26.10.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
135 hours
Tuuli Järvinen
Marjaana Roponen
Elina Halonen
Timo Mynttinen
Face-to-face
English
11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 25
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
Arup Barua
Pia Jääskeläinen
Distance learning
English
18.02.2021 - 09.05.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 25
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
Tuuli Järvinen
Anna-Liisa Immonen
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
English
31.08.2020 - 10.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
2 credits
1-5
Sari Laanterä
Elina Halonen
Face-to-face
Scheduled track:
Lessons according to the schedule. There will be lectures, simulations, and individual and group assignments during the lessons. In addition, you will have guidance sessions in small groups.
Assessment of English used in simulations (scale 1-5)
Assessment of a learning diary (pass/ to be completed)
Report on the theme day (including planning, implementation, self-assessment) scale 1-5
English
11.01.2021 - 30.04.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 30
Compulsory attendance in guidance for small groups, simulations and organising the theme day.
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
187 hours of student's work:
contact lessons 50h (lessons, guidance, simulations, theme day, visit)
guidance for small groups and preparation 10h
preparation for simulations 10h
written exercises including studying the material 117h
Marjaana Roponen
Elina Halonen
Susanne Kumpulainen
Sirpa Gardemeister
Face-to-face
Given in the beginning of the course. (not translated)
Not possible. (not translated)
The evaluation of the course is based on the seminar work. (not translated)
English
31.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
You need to be present in the info. (not translated)
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Not included. (not translated)
Not included. (not translated)
5 x 27 hours, part of the lessons are at Saimaa Stadium. (not translated)
Arto Pesola
Heli Manninen
Sari Laanterä
Elina Halonen
Face-to-face
Will be informed later.
Contact lessons according to the schedule.
English
07.09.2020 - 09.10.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
The study module includes two task entities that will be assessed separately.
135 hours of which 40 hours contact lessons and 95 hours independent study.
WM2 WM2_LYM
Pia Jääskeläinen
Jaakko Pitkänen
WM1 WM1_LYM
Face-to-face
Material provided by teacher.
You will understand the professional vocabulary and terminology used in event production. You know the needed notifications, permits, contracts and security issues required in event production. You know how to act as a responsible designer and executor in a production team and understand the importance of scheduling and logistical solutions.
You know how to prepare for contract negotiations and you know the most important issues related to legislation in the field.
You know the technical requirements of the field and know how to use specialists in different professions if necessary.
You know how to segment the target audience to suit the nature and content of the event.
Accepted assignments, plans and exercises.
English
11.01.2021 - 30.04.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 25
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
The schedule of assignments etc. will be in Learn at the beginning of the course.
27h/etcs
Pia Jääskeläinen
Miia Liukkonen
Tommi Salmela
Elina Halonen
Face-to-face
Tracy, S. J. 2013. Qualitative research methods: Collecting evidence, crafting analysis, communicating impact. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. Available also as a eBook.
English
11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 30
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Tuuli Järvinen
Face-to-face
English
31.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Tommi Salmela
Face-to-face
English
01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
Pia Jääskeläinen
Face-to-face
Clow, K.& Baack,D. 2016. Integrated advertising, promotion, and marketing communications. Seventh edition. Global edition. Pearson.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A., Hormess, M. E. & Schneider, J. 2018. This is service design doing: Applying service design thinking in the real world: a practitioners' handbook. First Edition. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly Media, Inc. (not translated)
English
11.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 30
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
3 credits
1-5
Tomi Numento
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
All materials are available in Learn.
Lessons, exercices, independent work.
All assignments and self evaluation. You must receive required minimum points for grade.
English
26.10.2020 - 31.12.2020
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
10 - 28
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
2 credits
1 credits
1-5
To be notified in the beginning of course.
Course can nnot be passed with just an exam. Contact course teacher for further information.
Lessons, exercices and independent work total approx. 130 hours.
To be notified in the beginning of course.
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 30
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Marko Issakainen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 40
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
1-5
Distance learning
Students can
use professional vocabulary systematically
look for information in the key information sources of the field
use the key models, methods and techniques of the professional field
work as team members in a goal-oriented way
Assessment criteria equals to grade 3.
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 40
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
1-5
Mia Silvenius
Distance learning
Students can
a. use professional customer service and marketing vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and technologies of the professional field.
Assessment criteria equals to grade 3.
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 40
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
1-5
Tuuli Järvinen
Face-to-face
Mostly web-materials accessed via Learn.
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 30
Course work includes project management theory applied to a project case.
The project case can be commissioned by, for example, an EU-project, by a local company or by a public organization.
Student can also make the project for her/himself, if in the process of planning of becoming an entrepreneur.
The case work is approved with the teacher.
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
5 credits
1-5
135 h (not translated)
Elina Halonen
Distance learning
Material in Learn.
This is an online course with scheduled lessons. The times will be informed at the beginning of the course.
Will be informed at the beginning of the course.
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 40
Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
1-5
5 credits equal 135 hours of student work.
Pia Jääskeläinen
Kristiina Kinnunen
Elina Halonen
Timo Mynttinen
Face-to-face
Academic writing and reporting:
Profitability and internal accounting of a company: Material on Learn. Literature will be announced later.
IT tools: (not translated)
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 30
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Distance learning
You know how to
a. systematically use professional vocabulary
c.identify interrelated tasks
e. use the key models, methods, software and technologies of the professional field
Assessment criteria equals to grade 3.
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 40
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
1-5
Markus Hamunen
Distance learning
Learn-materiaali ja mahdollinen luentomateriaali;
mahdollinen oppikirja tai muu kirjallisuus kerrotaan kurssilla (not translated)
ks. opintojakson tiedot (not translated)
Tuition in Finnish
23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 40
Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
1-5
5 x 27 tuntia (not translated)
ks. opintojakson tiedot (not translated)
Tuuli Järvinen
Viljo Kuuluvainen
Face-to-face
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 30
For recapping in English about service design:
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. and Hormess, M., Schneider, J. 2018.This is service design doing : applying service design thinking in the real world :
a practitioner's handbook. Canada: O'Reilly.
Stickdorn, M., Schneider, J. 2012.This is service design thinking: basics, tools, cases: Netherlands: BISPublishers
Ojasalo K., Koskelo M. & Nousiainen A. 2015. Foresight and Service Design Boosting Dynamic Capabilities in Service Innovation. In: Agarwal R. et al (eds.). The Handbook of Service Innovation. London: SpringerVerlag, 193-212.
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
3 credits
1-5
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 40
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
1-5
Pia Jääskeläinen
Distance learning
English
01.03.2022 - 31.05.2022
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
0 - 25
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
5 credits
Heli Manninen
Sari Laanterä
Elina Halonen
Susanne Kumpulainen
Face-to-face
English
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 30
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
135 h
Marjaana Roponen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Marjaana Roponen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Marjaana Roponen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1-5
Tommi Salmela
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
Material in Learn-realization.
Lessons, exercises, course assignment.
English
09.09.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.07.2021
0 - 30
Teacher: lecturer Tommi Salmela (tommi.salmela@xamk.fi)
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Mikkeli Campus
1 credits
1-5
Course assignment (no exam)
5 credits = amount of a student's work is about 130 hours
Marjaana Roponen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.05.2024
0 - 30
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Mikkeli (not translated)
Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
eCampus
Approved/Failed
Are you interested in business and wellbeing? During your studies in the Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management you learn to develop and produce data-based wellbeing services utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
The goal of wellbeing services is to promote people’s quality of life, health and ability to work. The demand for wellbeing services is increasing, which has created the need to be able to assess the suitability and effectiveness of different services in various situations and for different target groups.
Physical exercise and health have an important role in people’s functional capacity. With the help of technology, it is easier than before to measure and assess the effectiveness of wellbeing. Measuring produces data that helps to create new services that support wellbeing, health, and functional capacity, together with new business opportunities.
In order to meet this demand, the Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management was established. The language of instruction is English .
The Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management provides skills for measuring wellbeing and health with the help of state-of-the-art technology. You learn how to use this information in developing and producing services for wellbeing. The studies combine this information with business topics.
Commercial and business aspects are essential in the Wellbeing Management studies. You learn how to utilize wellbeing and health promoting technology in business environment. The studies provide you with a solid basis for becoming an entrepreneur or working in expert position after graduation.
After your graduation, you will be able to:
- identify and coordinate the service needs for promoting wellbeing
- develop and implement data-based wellbeing services
- acquire and assess wellbeing services based on data
- identify the opportunities of profitable wellbeing business
- operate in an entrepreneurial manner and start your own business
- operate in an international working environment.
The studies are implemented in close cooperation with companies and they include projects commissioned by companies. This creates networks that will be beneficial after your graduation.
Studies can be accomplished mostly online.
Wellbeing Management studies can be completed either in Finnish or in English. All courses are taught fully bilingually, so you can study in either language.
The first year of study is implemented entirely online, focusing on the basics of measuring wellbeing. It also develops your business management skills and knowledge in the area of wellbeing environment.
In the second year, the students study in Mikkeli, Finland, as full-time students. The lectures are arranged on Mikkeli campus, also utilizing the unique Active Life Lab environment. During the second year, you work with different customer groups, perform wellbeing measurements with them and assess the effectiveness of wellbeing services. This way, the first-year studies in business management skills and knowledge are accompanied with measurements done at Active Life Lab and assessing the effectiveness of wellbeing services. In addition, you have the opportunity to complete your practical training period at Active Life Lab and participate in RDI activities.
The third-year studies are flexible and can also be completed entirely online. During the last year of studies, you can do your practical training and write your thesis either in Mikkeli or in another location that suits you and is reasonable from the perspective of your studies.
Active Life Lab
Active Life Lab is a leading research and development centre of wellbeing services operating at Saimaa Stadiumi, a new and inspiring study environment designed specifically for group work and commissioned assignments.
The wellbeing premises measure the user's level of activity by utilizing location-based technology and react, for example, to long-term passivity. The premises include a virtual reality space which enables measuring the effect of nature and culture on wellbeing.
Smart gym equipment measures the individual’s development and offers the optimal exercise load in order to achieve and ensure development.
Equipment in the exercise test area are brand new, featuring physiological measurement equipment and virtual reality. In these premises, there’s a treadmill and a screen, onto which different obstacles and gamification content can be reflected.
The first year of studies makes you familiar with the concepts of wellbeing, the operational environment of wellbeing services, and the management of wellbeing data. The studies also involve different areas of business operations, and the marketing and sales of wellbeing services.
During the second year you learn more about the effectiveness of wellbeing services, the development of user-driven services, and the operation of data-based business. In addition, you become familiar with international business operations, project work and the methods of research and development.
The third year studies include practical projects in producing services and events. You also become familiar with the management of wellbeing services and business operations.
The practical training period (30 ECTS credits) takes one term. The bachelor’s thesis covers 15 ECTS credits.
Flexible learning tracks utilizing both online and offline studying environments offer a new way of studying for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The content of the Wellbeing Management Degree Programme has been renewed and the studies now focus more on how measuring wellbeing and assessing the effectiveness of wellbeing services can be utilized in business and commercial environments. The degree programme provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur or work in an expert position in wellbeing environments.
The first year of studies is arranged entirely online, focusing on the basics of business management skills and knowledge in the field of wellbeing.
The second year consists of full-time studies at Saimaa Stadiumi in Mikkeli and, specifically, in the Active Life Lab study environment. The studies are mainly arranged from Monday to Thursday, and involve practical wellbeing measurements and follow-up utilizing technology in different commissioned assignments.
Active Life Lab is a unique technological study environment, in which you can perform measurements with different customer groups in a concrete way. Xamk is one of the leading research, development and innovation (RDI) operators in Finland, and during the second year you have a chance to expand your RDI skills with these leading experts and take part in RDI activities. You will work with real and concrete work assignments in national and international projects. Your studies include working in small groups from the beginning.
The third-year studies can be completed flexibly, fully online. During this last year of study, you can choose to complete your practical training and write your thesis either in Mikkeli or in another location anywhere in the world, provided that it suits you and meets the objectives of the Wellbeing Management Degree Programme. The practical training always includes working in an expert position in the wellbeing field, and the professional networks built during your studies will help you find a suitable practical training place. In addition, the thesis should also be commissioned by a company, organization or some other non-profit party involved with the wellbeing environment. When deciding the topic for your thesis, you can utilize the practical training commissioning company, and the RDI knowledge and skills you have gained during your second-year studies.
Xamk has extensive partner networks all around the world and our international experts will help you find suitable practical training or international exchange options in case you wish to go abroad as part of your studies at Xamk.
The aim is to gain 30 ECTS credits every term.
Language of instruction
All courses in the Wellbeing management Degree Programme are implemented in English and Finnish. In other words, you can study in either language. If you are interested, you can take some individual courses in English or in Finnish.
The bilingual implementation of the degree programme gives you the opportunity to flexibly improve your language skills as the studies progress.
The need for wellbeing services is increasing all the time, and there is also an increasing demand for service providers.
Good communication and interaction skills are essential in producing wellbeing services, together with understanding the possibilities of promoting wellbeing, customer-oriented thinking and an entrepreneurial attitude.
As a BBA in Wellbeing Management, your career opportunities may include the following fields:
- companies that offer services in physical activities, nutrition or health care
- companies that develop health and wellbeing technologies
- event production planning and producing wellbeing services
- human resources or insurance.
After graduation, this international bachelor’s degree offers you interesting job opportunities all over the world.
Professional positions include the following:
- companies offering exercise, nutrition or wellbeing services
- companies utilizing and developing health and wellbeing technology
- wellbeing event production companies; planning and developing wellbeing events
- human resources management or
- insurance companies.
During the first year, the study environment is Xamk’s versatile online environment, in which you study under the lecturer’s guidance. During the second year, you study on Mikkeli campus. In addition, the unique Active Life Lab premises will be utilized in your studies. ?Active Life Lab is a leading research and development centre of wellbeing services operating at Saimaa Stadiumi, a new and inspiring study environment designed specifically for group work and commissioned assignments.
Active Life Lab includes the following:
- The wellbeing premises measure the user's level of activity by utilizing location-based technology and react, for example, to long-term passivity. The premises include a virtual reality space which enables measuring the effect of nature and culture on wellbeing.
- Smart gym equipment measures the individual’s development and offers the optimal exercise load in order to achieve and ensure development.
- Equipment in the exercise test area are brand new, featuring physiological measurement equipment and virtual reality. In these premises, there’s a treadmill and a screen, onto which different obstacles and gamification content can be reflected.
Active Life Lab premises and equipment are utilized as the studying environment especially during the second study year. This way, the business management skills and knowledge acquired during the first study year can be combined with the development and commercialization of wellbeing services offered by Active Life Lab.
During the first year, you will learn the basics of measuring wellbeing and acquire business management skills and knowledge needed in the wellbeing business. The second year of studies includes performing wellbeing measurements with different customer groups. These start and follow-up measurements enable monitoring the effectiveness of wellbeing services. This way the core competence learned during the first year can be combined with measurements and showcasing the effectiveness at Active Life Lab. In addition, students can complete their practical training period at the Active Life Lab, focus on RDI activity in more detail and participate in RDI projects.
On Mikkeli campus, studying primarily takes place in ICT classrooms and studios.