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Principles of Management in Public Health
Location
India
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Seema Mehta
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
No prerequisites for this course.
Enrollment Restriction
Only students enrolled in the MPH program with IIHMR, Jaipur are permitted in this section
Introduces the basic principles of management in the context of public health. Covers basic management functions such as planning, organizing, implementation, coordination, monitoring, supervision, leading and controlling. Explores strategic management and decision making tools. Addresses core management areas in public health – planning, human resources management, management information systems, logistics and supply chain, financial management and budgeting, communication, and organizational culture and behavior. Discusses concepts of leadership and motivation.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of management in improving performance, efficiency and effectiveness in public health
- Describe critical management functions in public health
- Explain organization culture and its influence on performance
- Review strategies and decision making process
- Discuss critical principles of management and core functional areas in public health
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Quizzes
- 40% Homework
- 20% Discussion
This section is offered in Jaipur, India