HSA 540 may be taken in place of MBA 630. Examines professional practice including medical decision-making and practice patterns of health professionals. The concepts of risk and control are studied with particular focus on the management and organizational challenges involved with the continued growth of managed health care. Discusses program evaluation techniques and outcome measurements. Examines the strengths and weaknesses of research designs and methods, using both quantitative and qualitative techniques.
Students write an evaluation proposal in a health services area.
Required for students with less than three years health care work experience. Optional for all other HSA students. Required for students with less than three years health care work experience. Optional for all other HSA students. HSA 660 or permission of the Program Director.