This course enables students to learn concepts and theories in health care management; develop the basic management skills and the ability to work productively with others; develop skills in using materials and references, tools and/or technology central to health care management; and to integrate health care management theory with real world problems. It introduces key topics and concepts including health care systems; managing health care organizations; administrative management responsibilities of health care environments; approaches to performance improvement and financial management.

This course introduces the theory and principles of management. Topic areas include motivation, leadership, organizational change, human resources administration, organizational theory, strategic planning, and management control systems. The course teaches the practical applications of management theory through case studies and group discussions.

This course helps students to understand the research process in the field of health care and hospital management, provides them with practical insight into the research process, and assists them in understanding how to read and evaluate research in the field of health care and hospital management.