HOM 5306 / HOM 1: Introduction to Health Systems Management
HOM 5306 / HOM 1: Introduction to Health Systems Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course presents selected concepts and methods from management practices that are useful in healthcare settings. Topics concerning policy, organizational structure, finance, budgeting, managerial epidemiology, human resources, negotiation and others are presented.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of this course is to provide students interested in healthcare organizations an opportunity to learn fundamental concepts and methods from management practices. In addition, the course provides an opportunity for the student to practice the use of these methods for leadership decision making.
COURSE TEXTS
Required reading assignments are available through WebCT.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Professor: Dr. Timothy Huerta
Semester: Spring 2009
Meeting Room: ACB 240
Class Time: T 5:30 - 8:20
Course Information