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Basic Resources Management for Public Health

Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
William Ward
Contact Name
William Ward
Contact Email
wwardjr1@jhu.edu
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Provides an overview of budgeting and resource management for public health practitioners working in health settings. Discusses the role and functions of governing bodies. Considers the types and categories of performance problems as well as how to determine causes of performance deviations and approaches for remedying them. Explores the tools and resources of budget and resource management.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the role and importance of various types of budgets in organizations
  2. Describe the role and functions of governing bodies
  3. Identify the types or categories of performance problems
  4. Discuss approaches to determining causes of performance deviations and approaches to remedy them
  5. Implement remedial plans to mitigate performance deviations
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Midterm
  • 50% Final Exam
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Consent Contact
wwardjr1@jhu.edu
Jointly Offered With
Health Policy and Management