BUSINESS C721 / Dynamics of Health Policymaking and Influence on Organizations

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BUSINESS C650 OR registration in eHealth program OR permission of the instructor OR Blended Learning Part-time MBA Program.

Antirequisite(s): BUSINESS C720

This course provides a set of policy tools that form overarching frameworks for analysis of health policymaking which can be used by healthcare managers to perform effectively within a dynamic and politically-influenced health policy context. In this immersive course, students are provided tools each week. Each semester, topics and programs that are top of mind for health care managers illustrate the interactions of factors such as ideas (e.g., evidence), interests (e.g., stakeholders) and Institutions (e.g., rules). Students will be required to think critically about major themes in health policymaking and the implications for their respective organizations. Inclass small group activities strengthen communication and analysis skills for use in the workplace.