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MHA Seminar

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
M, W, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Karen Charron
Conan Dickson
Mark Bittle
Contact Name
LaKeasha Wormley
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Introduces students to current health care finance and management issues through a series of discussion sessions with program directors and guest lecturers. Prepares students for the program’s fourth term case competition and the second year field placement requirement.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss current and emerging health care issues; develop effective listening, questioning and critical thinking skills, and actively engage in small group discussions with health care leaders
  2. Assume responsibility for developing a professional network
  3. Work effectively in a team and produce a professional and persuasive presentation for a case competition
  4. Develop a career strategy, write an effective resume and business letter, and perform effectively in job interviews
  5. Identify key issues related to the importance of developing effective relationships between clinicians and hospital administrators
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 80% Assignments
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to MHA students only
Instructor Consent
No consent required