312.810.01
MHA Residency
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Complements and reinforces the didactic portion of the MHA program by providing students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained during the first year, to develop skills in management according to individually designed learning objectives, and to work as part of a management team in a health care organization. Students are placed in a variety of professional settings, which may include: the community sector (community and university-affiliated hospitals), the for-profit sector (investor-owned hospitals, consulting firms, long-term care facilities, and managed care organizations.)
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Translate and apply financial, economic, market and performance information and models to improve and optimize organizational performance
- Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare system and environment in which health services are provided
- Develop and define a vision, take initiative, provide direction, manage change, and participate in the planning, development and monitoring required to establish and achieve organizational goals
- Communicate effectively, manage relationships and influence individuals and groups to take action in the pursuit of organizational goals
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 34% Final Paper
- 33% Field Placement Progress Reports
- 33% Evaluation of performance by residency organization