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Program of Healthcare Management (English 30%)

HCM460

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS

Course Code
HCM460
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To establish relationship between all functional areas in healthcare organization
  2. To analyze internal and external environment for healthcare organizations
  3. To define objectives and targets for healthcare organizations according to strategic analysis results
  4. To develop strategies in order to reach organizations targets and objectives
  5. To understand how organizations conduct strategies, evaluate and monitor
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere are no other recommended courses related to this course.
Course DescriptionThis course aims to understand the processes and applications of strategic management in healthcare institutions. Students will learn strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation processes to ensure the effective and efficient management of healthcare organizations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Key concepts in strategic management
2nd Week Strategic management for organizations
3rd Week Strategy develop process
4th Week External environment analysis
5th Week Internal environment analysis
6th Week Organization analysis-case study
7th Week Strategic orientation-case study
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Main strategy and sub groups-case study
10th Week Corporate strategies-case study
11th Week Competitive strategies-case study
12th Week Management strategies
13th Week Management strategies and application
14th Week Presentations
15th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingDuncan, W.J., Ginter, P.M., & Swayne, L.E. Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations. 7th Edition. Jossey-Bass, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-118-46646-9.
Wayland, M, & McDonald, W. Strategic Analysis for Health Care: Concepts and Practical Applications. Health Administration Press, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-56793-751-0.
Ülgen H, Mirze S. İşletmelerde Stratejik Yönetim, 2013 Beta Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 40
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 15 15
Total Work Load142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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