The latter half of the course covers descriptive and inferential statistics, analysis of variance, regression, and time series analysis. SPSS computer software is used throughout. This is an introductory course in applied game theory.
Competitive scenarios are an intrinsic part of the course, as are problem sets and simulations.
PSMA 7511 - Introduction to the Healthcare System Systematic introduction to the healthcare delivery system with an emphasis on interactions of federal and state authorities, delivery systems, the financing of healthcare, regulation, competition, innovations in the organizations of healthcare services and alternative strategies. The role of the contemporary healthcare manager with emphasis on identifying the basic managerial skills and knowledge that contribute to effective health care management. PSMA 7514 - Healthcare Financial Management and Accounting Principles of accounting, as applied to healthcare organizations and the study of the use of accounting as a healthcare management tool. Financial realities unique to health service organizations with emphasis on healthcare financial management concepts and terms, healthcare financial management techniques and their use and the interpretation and analysis of financial information in healthcare organizations. Clinical, Legal, Policy and Professions Issues in medical and healthcare ethics, including clinical practice, legal dimensions, public policy and professional practice.