Curriculum

Health courses

• Olin Grand Rounds

  A seminar course with weekly guest speakers who touch on the key elements of the health industry. Content covers providers, payors, patients, and innovators.

  Fall, 3 credits

  MEC 320/563

• Health Economics/Policy

  A structural review of the economics of healthcare and behavioral implications of policy decisions.

  Fall, 3 credits

  MEC 321/564

• Healthcare Management

  Strategic management course covering the breadth of complexity associated with managing healthcare delivery.  Topics include workforce engagement, revenue cycle management, patient experience, managerial ethics, and regulatory requirements.

  Spring, 3 credits

  MEC 322/565

• Research in Healthcare Management

  This course centers on statistical and analytical methods for processing health information, and it culminates in the authorship of a publication-worthy paper.

  Spring, 3 credits

  MEC 420/566

• Health Insurance in America

  A dedicated analysis of health insurance that covers insurance operations, marketing, and growth.  Students take the perspective of a health insurance executive and consider the levers for optimizing business. 

  Fall, 1.5 credits

  MEC 3550/5550

• Drugs and Devices

  Students examine the process of taking a biopharma or medical device concept from idea to market. The course covers key partnerships and important regulatory structures.

  Spring, 1.5 credits

• Health Practicum

  This flagship course, offered through the Center for Experiential Learning, allows students to engage with health-specific projects. Under faculty guidance, students work on real-world problems with external health clients.

  Fall/Spring, 3 credits

  MGT 401c/501c, section 3