The second part is devoted to acquainting participants with the use of computers in management of health information. Statistics for Policy and Management Designed to teach basic statistical methods, sound interpretation and use of statistical data and analysis for policy and management. Epidemiology for Policy and Management Introduces the meaning and scope of epidemiology and its basic methods and examines its application in policy development and management. Essentials of Systems Diagnosis Focuses on providing hands-on learning and skill development in conducting systematic diagnosis of health and population programs. Strategic Planning Teaches selective of planning, including forecasting.
Special emphasis is placed on techniques for developing options and selecting sound strategy.
Implementation and Operations Management Focuses on teaching methods of converting a plan into an effective operational program. It will give special attention to development of organizational structure and methods of resource mobilization, monitoring and governance. Essentials of Economics for Health and Population Teaches key concepts of economics and their application to policy and management issues in the field of health and population. Managerial Accounting and Financing for Health and Population Teaches basic concepts and methods of accounting and finance, and their application in the field of health and population. Management of Information Provides hands-on learning in designing and managing MIS for health and population programs in developing countries.