Entrepreneurship and InterprofessionalismLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: SHV22EI03
Credits
3 cr
Objective
The Student:
- has insights into entrepreneurship in social and health care
- knows what company establishment means
- develops skills in planning and implementing business plans
- develops understanding of entrepreneurship and social innovations
- has the prerequisites to cooperate in inter professional activities
Content
- entrepreneurship in the social, health and beauty industries
- practical entrepreneurship
- the process of becoming an approved service provider in social and health care
- business plan
- social innovations
- strategies to strengthen collaboration
- inter professional learning
Qualifications
Education for nurses: VÅV22U02 Leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation
Nursing: NU22NR04 Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Nursing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.
The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.
Enrollment
30.11.2025 - 01.01.2026
Timing
07.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Virtual portion
2.5 cr
Mode of delivery
17 % Contact teaching, 83 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Beauty Care
- Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics
Teachers
- Camilla Mattjus
- Rika Levy-Malmberg
Teacher in charge
Camilla Mattjus
Groups
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USS23D-VSjukskötare (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- has insights into entrepreneurship in social and health care
- knows what company establishment means
- develops skills in planning and implementing business plans
- develops understanding of entrepreneurship and social innovations
- has the prerequisites to cooperate in inter professional activities
Content
- entrepreneurship in the social, health and beauty industries
- practical entrepreneurship
- the process of becoming an approved service provider in social and health care
- business plan
- social innovations
- strategies to strengthen collaboration
- inter professional learning
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.
The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.
Qualifications
Education for nurses: VÅV22U02 Leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation
Nursing: NU22NR04 Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Nursing
Enrollment
30.11.2025 - 06.01.2026
Timing
07.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Virtual portion
2.5 cr
Mode of delivery
17 % Contact teaching, 83 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
- Svenska
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Beauty Care
- Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics
Teachers
- Camilla Mattjus
- Rika Levy-Malmberg
Teacher in charge
Camilla Mattjus
Groups
-
USS23F-VSjukskötare (YH), h23, flerform, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- has insights into entrepreneurship in social and health care
- knows what company establishment means
- develops skills in planning and implementing business plans
- develops understanding of entrepreneurship and social innovations
- has the prerequisites to cooperate in inter professional activities
Content
- entrepreneurship in the social, health and beauty industries
- practical entrepreneurship
- the process of becoming an approved service provider in social and health care
- business plan
- social innovations
- strategies to strengthen collaboration
- inter professional learning
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.
The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.
Qualifications
Education for nurses: VÅV22U02 Leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation
Nursing: NU22NR04 Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Nursing
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 08.01.2026
Timing
05.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
- Svenska
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Beauty Care
- Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics
Teachers
- Camilla Mattjus
- Nanette Westergård
- Johanna Nykamb
- Rika Levy-Malmberg
Teacher in charge
Johanna Nykamb
Groups
-
NU23D-VNursing, full time studies 2023, Vasa
-
USO23D-VSocionom (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- has insights into entrepreneurship in social and health care
- knows what company establishment means
- develops skills in planning and implementing business plans
- develops understanding of entrepreneurship and social innovations
- has the prerequisites to cooperate in inter professional activities
Content
- entrepreneurship in the social, health and beauty industries
- practical entrepreneurship
- the process of becoming an approved service provider in social and health care
- business plan
- social innovations
- strategies to strengthen collaboration
- inter professional learning
Location and time
The course is delivered via the Moodle platform.
An introductory session will be held live on Teams on 9 January from 9:00 to 10:00. The session will be recorded and made available for students unable to attend live.
The course commences on 9 January 2026 and runs until 31 March 2026.
Materials
Study materials and recommended reading are available on Moodle
Teaching methods
Web-based lectures including PowerPoint presentations, video materials, knowledge assessments, and reflective assignments.
Exam schedules
Examination is conducted in accordance with the instructions provided in Moodle. The assessment includes open-book tests and reflective assignments.
Student workload
3 cp = 81h
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass (Approved):
Assignments have been submitted in accordance with the provided instructions
Tests have been completed and results achieved according to the specified instructions and criteria
The student is able to reflect on and justify their own opinions
Fail (Not Approved):
Assignments not submitted or failed
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.
The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.
Qualifications
Education for nurses: VÅV22U02 Leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation
Nursing: NU22NR04 Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Nursing
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 28.09.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Beauty Care
- Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics
Teachers
- Annika Wentjärvi
- Camilla Mattjus
- Nanette Westergård
- Marica Hinders
- Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn
- Johanna Nykamb
Teacher in charge
Camilla Mattjus
Groups
-
EST22D-VEstenom (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa
-
USO22F-VSocionom (YH), h22, flerform, Vasa
-
USO22D-VSocionom (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa
-
USS22F-VSjukskötare (YH), h22, flerform, Vasa
-
USS22D-VSjukskötare (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa
-
USO24F-JSocionom (YH), h24, flerformstudier, Jakobstad
-
NU22D-VNursing, full time studies 2022, Vasa
Objective
The Student:
- has insights into entrepreneurship in social and health care
- knows what company establishment means
- develops skills in planning and implementing business plans
- develops understanding of entrepreneurship and social innovations
- has the prerequisites to cooperate in inter professional activities
Content
- entrepreneurship in the social, health and beauty industries
- practical entrepreneurship
- the process of becoming an approved service provider in social and health care
- business plan
- social innovations
- strategies to strengthen collaboration
- inter professional learning
Location and time
This course will run continuously for one year, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
Materials
Study materials and recommended reading are available on Moodle
Teaching methods
Web-based lectures with elements of guest speakers and study visits.
Exam schedules
Examinations will be held at least twice each semester.
Written assignment.
Student workload
3 cp = 81h
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
- have submitted the tasks on time
- have carried out tasks according to instructions and have included all parts of the assignment
- can reflect and justify own views
- participated in study visits and guest lectures OR submitted alternative assignments
according to instructions
Fail:
-Undone / failed tasks
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.
The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.
Qualifications
Education for nurses: VÅV22U02 Leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation
Nursing: NU22NR04 Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Nursing