BUSI 630 Managerial Epidemiology

This course provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills to plan, organize and manage health services while addressing various epidemiologic methods. The course focuses on the need for healthcare administrators to evaluate epidemiologic data on incidence and prevalence while addressing the impact of administrative data on cost and quality to improve access and delivery of high quality services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to build their knowledge and skills as related to utilizing epidemiologic data for evidence-based management in healthcare systems.


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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 300-500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge and research. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 3 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 150-300 words. Each thread and each reply must be supported by at least 1 scriptural reference and at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly references in addition to the course textbook. All sources must have been published within the last 5 years.

Case Study Assignments (4)

Each student will complete 4 case studies responding to the questions posed. The case responses must include sufficient support (at least 2 scholarly sources less than 5 years old, the Bible and the course textbook for each answer). Each case study response should be 2-3 pages of content.

Geographic Market Analysis Project Assignment

A geographic market analysis project is a method of market analysis that uses digital tools to identify potential customers and prospects. It’s a way to divide an audience into groups based on their location. By completing a geographic market analysis, the student can develop a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare market in his/her area and create a strategic plan that demonstrates his/her analytical and planning skills. This project not only enhances the student’s learning, but also results in a tangible deliverable that showcases the student’s capabilities to future employers.

The student will write a 3-5 page paper to identify and discuss key Christian principles that are relevant to healthcare management. This might include principles like compassion, stewardship, justice, and service.

Quizzes (3)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules: weeks up to the date of the module: week of the quiz. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 45-minute time limit.


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