Healthcare Management

Spring 2019 > Health Sciences > PUBH.5140 > 061

Course No: PUBH.5140-061; SIS Class Nbr: 8111; SIS Term: 2830
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course provides a framework for addressing management problems in healthcare organizations, providing an overview of how healthcare institutions are organized and governed, the role of the management, physicians, nurses and other clinical and support staff in these organizations, and the management systems designed for their efficient and effective operation.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: James Mahan
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2019 Spring: Jan 22 to Apr 07
• Chat Hours: Mon 8-9pm*
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1725
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pathology, Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management, Online MBA, M.S. in Health Information Management: Health Informatics Option, M.S. in Health Information Management: Health Service Management Option

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