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In this course students examine leadership approaches that optimize quality outcomes. They further study management and leadership functions of planning, organizing, resource allocation (financial, physical, human, and informational), supervision, controlling, and evaluation Students explore how health care organizations are similar and yet different from other businesses and discuss strategies for managing change, empowering employees to make decisions and solve problems, and managing through teams. This is an advanced standing course that may count toward both baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Pre-requisite(s): None, Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This gateway course in the Master of Health Services Administration program introduces students to the university and the program. Further, this course provides a survey of the historical, economic, social, technological and philosophical forces that have shaped our current health care delivery models and systems. The impact of governmental and non-governmental regulation will be introduced. This course also explores trends and public policy considerations that impact the delivery of health care. A primary focus is the critical examination of alternatives for balancing access, quality and cost. The course further examines planning and policy cycles, the role of government as regulator and market maker, the status of major governmental initiatives and the projection of emerging trends. This is an advanced standing course that may count toward both, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of 90+ QH; and CGPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the Program Chair/Director or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours