Examination of specific issues in medical and healthcare ethics involving clinical, legal, professional responsibilities and decision making. The use of economic theory to understand problems of organization, delivery and financing of healthcare services with emphasis on the shift toward a market economy and the application of economic principles and tools of economic analysis useful to the healthcare manager. The student will work under the tutelage of a healthcare administrator and will complete a specific project agreed upon by the student, the on-site mentor and a faculty supervisor. The practicum consists of a 3-credit group consulting project related to an area of healthcare administration or management. The practicum typically requires the writing of a management report and oral presentation for the subject organization.
All work is completed under faculty supervision.
PSMA 7993 - Research Seminar Designed for students with a minimum of two years of healthcare management experience and currently working full time, this course affords students an opportunity to address a major problem or issue of professional relevance. Copyright 1999 Center for Public Service, Seton Hall University.