HCA 6200 - Management Principles for Healthcare Administration

3 Credit(s)

This course surveys the major administrative approaches in public and private agencies that administer health programs. The course’s ultimate goal is to help students understand management principles in the American health care delivery system, including the roles of patients, third-party insurance payers, and health care professionals. The course presents contemporary thinking about management skills and competencies and “how management gets done” in health care organizations. The focus is on (1) developing an understanding of management and organizational processes which help or hinder successful task completion, (2) improving interpersonal and diagnostic skills, and (3) developing an understanding of theoretical knowledge related to organizational design and behavior. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

Registration Restriction(s): Master of Business Administration majors only