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Quantitative Tools for Managers in Asia
Course Status
Discontinued
Course Status
Discontinued
Location
Beijing, China
Term
Summer Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
This course builds a foundation for Tsinghua DrPH students to apply quantitative methods in their work organizations and achieve decision making in a scientific manner.
Designed to provide concept and real-world application of quantitative tools (methods) commonly applied in the healthcare industry in Asia. Topics to be addressed include: facility location/payout, forecasting and financial analysis, re-engineering and utilization (productivity) management and quality matrix and improvement tools. Applications and case studies will focus specifically on the Asia-Pacific rim.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize and interpret the concept/techniques of quantitative tools (methods) that are commonly used in the healthcare industry and their application to the Asia-Pacific rim area.
- Assess selected quantitative techniques presented in case studies
- Appraise methods used in current work environment and critique the appropriateness of the method or recommend new methods to achieve organizational success.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 14% Participation
- 36% Group Project(s)
- 15% Paper(s)
- 35% Final Paper
Enrollment Restriction
restricted to Tsinghua DrPH cohort students only
Students complete readings and initial assignment prior to the first class session.