Health Management (Master) (with Thesis)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: SYY5104
Course Name: Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction:
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. GÜLHAN KALMUK
Course Lecturer(s): GÜLHAN KALMUK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Strategy, strategy in organizations, definition and classification of organizations, emergence and deficiency of strategy, organizational systems, development of strategies in the perspective of organizational theory, explanation of the basic features of industrial dynamics, corporate and business strategies, strategies as a process, strategies as a field of theory and application, strategy schools and to have knowledge about value chain concepts.
Course Content: Definition of Strategy, strategy in organizations, definition and classification of organizations, emergence and deficiency of strategy, organizational systems, development of strategies in the perspective of organizational theory, explanation of the basic features of industrial dynamics, corporate and business strategies, definition of strategies as a process, definition of strategies as a field of theory and application. and its classification, strategy schools and value chain concepts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the importance of strategic management from the perspective of health care organizations
2) Understand main concepts and components of a strategic management process
3) Explain the links between the different levels of strategy within an organization
4) Recognize different types of strategies

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Introduction, Examination of the Syllabus, introduction, Basic concepts, importance and limits of strategy Examining course resources
2) Strategic Decisions, Strategic Planning Process, Strategic Objectives and Strategic Targets Examining course resources
3) Service Sector Competition Analysis Examining course resources
4) Direction Strategies
5) External Environment Analysis
6) Holiday
7) Internal Environment Analysis and Competitive Advantage
8) Strategic Analysis
9) Assignment Presentations
9) Assignment Presentations
10) Value-Based Service Delivery Strategies
11) Value Added Support Strategies
12) Strategic Management Evaluation and Control
13) Article Analysis Presentations
14) Article Analysis Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Griffith, J.R., Whıte, K.,The Well-Managed Health Care Organization. Aupha Press/Health Administration 9th Edition
Sağlık Kurumlarında Stratejik Yönetim. Özgür Uğurluoğlu, İpek Bilgin Demir, Duygu Ürek. NOBEL Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Ltd. Şti. (2019).
References: Swayne, L.E., Duncan W.J. ve Ginter, P.M. (2018). The Strategic Management Of Health Care Organizations, 8th Edition. 2018 Cornwall: Blackwell Publishing.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Develops and deepens the knowledge gained in the health management program at the level of expertise. 2 2 2 2
2) Comprehend and explain the interaction with disciplines related to health management 2 2 2 2
3) Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in health management and transfer it to employees. 2 2 2 2
4) Analytically and systematically analyze, interpret and evaluate information on health management. 2 2 2 2
5) Interprets and analyzes the data, identifies problems and develops solutions by using the information about health management. 2 2 2 2
6) In the light of the information they gain about health management, they will share the current developments, own thoughts and suggestions with the internal and external stakeholders of the institution in writing or orally. 2 2 2 2
7) Communicates with the institutions, organizations and individuals working in the field of health management and works to improve the field. 2 2 2 2
8) Communicates verbally and orally by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 2 2 2 2
9) Knows computer software at sufficient level to analyze their studies and makes use of health informatics and communication technologies at an advanced level. 2 2 2 2
10) Evaluates critically whether the information in the field of health management is up-to-date and conducts advanced studies independently. 2 2 2 2
11) Acts in accordance with the legal regulations related to health management, with social ethics and business ethics and with social responsibility principles. 2 2 2 2
12) Conducts research in the field of health management and reports the results to the experts or non-experts. 2 2 2 2
13) Besides contributing to the creation of national health policies, it also contributes to international health policies. 2 2 2 2
14) Protects its employees in the field of Health Management and treats them fairly. Knows and fulfills the requirements of quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. 2 2 2 2
15) Performs a study on subjects requiring expertise in the field of health management independently. 2 2 2 2
16) Takes responsibility in accordance with the targets in the initiatives carried out in the field of health management. 2 2 2 2
17) Takes part in determining the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the strategic planning of the institution s/he working at. 2 2 2 2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develops and deepens the knowledge gained in the health management program at the level of expertise. 3
2) Comprehend and explain the interaction with disciplines related to health management 3
3) Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in health management and transfer it to employees. 3
4) Analytically and systematically analyze, interpret and evaluate information on health management. 3
5) Interprets and analyzes the data, identifies problems and develops solutions by using the information about health management. 3
6) In the light of the information they gain about health management, they will share the current developments, own thoughts and suggestions with the internal and external stakeholders of the institution in writing or orally. 3
7) Communicates with the institutions, organizations and individuals working in the field of health management and works to improve the field. 3
8) Communicates verbally and orally by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 3
9) Knows computer software at sufficient level to analyze their studies and makes use of health informatics and communication technologies at an advanced level. 3
10) Evaluates critically whether the information in the field of health management is up-to-date and conducts advanced studies independently. 3
11) Acts in accordance with the legal regulations related to health management, with social ethics and business ethics and with social responsibility principles. 2
12) Conducts research in the field of health management and reports the results to the experts or non-experts. 2
13) Besides contributing to the creation of national health policies, it also contributes to international health policies. 3
14) Protects its employees in the field of Health Management and treats them fairly. Knows and fulfills the requirements of quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. 3
15) Performs a study on subjects requiring expertise in the field of health management independently. 3
16) Takes responsibility in accordance with the targets in the initiatives carried out in the field of health management. 3
17) Takes part in determining the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the strategic planning of the institution s/he working at. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 30 30
Homework Assignments 1 40 40
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 194