PBHLTH223C
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PBHLTH 223C - Strategic Management and the Health Sector
Course Title
Strategic Management and the Health Sector
Course Description
The overall purpose of this course is to assist the student in managing health care organizations from a strategic perspective. This is accomplished by systematically addressing systemwide, organization-wide, group- and individual-level issues in strategy formulation, content, implementation, and performance. Emphasis is placed upon the manager's role in simultaneously taking into account a wide variety of internal and external factors to improve organization and system performance in meeting the health needs of individuals and communities. Emphasis is also placed on the development and implementation of strategies to meet multiple stakeholder demands, particular attention given to continuous quality improvement/total quality management.
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Shortell, Oxendine
Prerequisites
Business Administration 205 or 224A and 223A or consent of instructor. Students are required to have a general background knowledge of the health services system.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Outside Work Hours
6
Outside Work Hours Min
6
Outside Work Hours Max
6