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312.624.01 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE II

Term: 4th term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Jamila Savage
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Case studies present an overview of financial theory and financial management principles and concepts in a health care setting. Topics include discounted cash flow analysis, long-term debt financing, equity financing, lease financing, capital budgeting, analysis, and forecasting.

Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on a team-written case analysis (60%) and its oral presentation (40%).
Learning Objective:

1. Extend the basis analytical and decision making principles presented in 312.617 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting and 312.619 - Fundamentals of Budgeting & Financial Management. 2. Understand unique features of the health care industry that affect the application of financial management principles and concepts. 3. Develop a working knowledge of the tools of financial management and utilize software and financial techniques in case presentations. 4. Practice written and oral communication skills through individual assignments and team case presentation.

Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Monday 2:30 - 4:50
Multiterm:
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 35
Instructor Consent: Consent required for all students

All students must receive consent from Jamila Savage to register.

For consent, contact: jsavage@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

312.617, 312.623, 551.603

Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail