(in Polish) Wybrane zagadnienia ekonomii UKSW-P-MBA-WZE
The course “Selected Topics in Economics” is an advanced program designed for healthcare managers enrolled in an MBA program in Healthcare Management. The course aims to deepen participants’ economic knowledge and develop the analytical skills necessary for making strategic decisions in the dynamic healthcare environment. Students are introduced to the theoretical foundations of economics, learning how to utilize analytical tools to assess management efficiency, forecast trends, and evaluate the impact of government policies on the healthcare sector.
The course covers, among other topics, the following lecture themes:
1. Introduction to Health Economics – An overview of the healthcare market’s specifics, key concepts, and the economic challenges related to medical care.
2. Cost-Benefit Analysis in Healthcare – Methods for evaluating investment profitability, cost-benefit analysis, and the impact of economic decisions on the quality of medical services.
3. Healthcare Financing and Budgeting – Issues concerning funding acquisition, managing institutional budgets, and optimal resource allocation.
4. Pricing of Medical Services and Pricing Policies – Techniques for valuing services, setting prices, and analyzing the impact of pricing policies on accessibility and service efficiency.
5. Resource Optimization and Efficiency Management – Strategies for improving resource utilization, tools for increasing operational efficiency, and practical aspects of management in healthcare institutions.
6. Impact of Public Policies on the Healthcare System – An analysis of regulations, fiscal and monetary policies, and their role in shaping the healthcare environment.
The course combines economic theory with practical case studies, enabling participants to develop critical analysis skills and make decisions based on reliable data. The acquired knowledge helps to better understand market mechanisms within the healthcare sector and prepares students for effective management in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, the course fosters the development of interpersonal skills and teamwork, which are crucial for managing complex healthcare systems.
|
Term 2024/25_Z:
The course “Selected Topics in Economics” is an advanced program designed for healthcare managers enrolled in an MBA program in Healthcare Management. The course aims to deepen participants’ economic knowledge and develop the analytical skills necessary for making strategic decisions in the dynamic healthcare environment. Students are introduced to the theoretical foundations of economics, learning how to utilize analytical tools to assess management efficiency, forecast trends, and evaluate the impact of government policies on the healthcare sector. |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
a) Knowledge Base:
• Understanding of key economic issues, such as cost-benefit analysis, service valuation, resource optimization, and the basic economic theories applied in healthcare management.
• Comprehension of market mechanisms, the functioning of the economy, and the impact of public policies and legal regulations on the healthcare sector.
• Knowledge of methods for analyzing economic data and the research tools employed in economics.
b) Skills:
• Ability to analyze and interpret economic data related to the healthcare sector and evaluate the effectiveness of managerial actions.
• Application of theoretical economic models in practical case studies and real-world business situations.
• Formulating strategic recommendations and making decisions based on sound economic analyses.
• Preparing and presenting analysis results in both written and oral formats.
c) Social Competencies:
• Effective collaboration in interdisciplinary teams, fostering the exchange of knowledge and experience among specialists from various fields.
• Advanced communication skills that enable the clear presentation of complex economic issues to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ethical conduct and social responsibility in economic decision-making, taking into account the common good and the specifics of the healthcare sector.
• Adaptability and teamwork skills in dynamic business and academic environments.
Assessment criteria
Written assignment 100% (individually or in teams of 2)
• 100% - 86% – very good
• 85% - 70% – good
• 69% - 50% – satisfactory
• 49% - 0% – unsatisfactory
Bibliography
M. Paszkowska, Polski system ochrony zdrowia, Difin, Warszawa 2020.
P. Bromber, J. Hady, M. Leśniowska-Gontarz i in., System ochrony zdrowia w Polsce, CeDeWu,
Warszawa 2020.
S. Golinowska (red), Zarys systemu ochrony zdrowia. Polska 2012, Warszawa 2012.
A. Przybyłka, Systemy ochrony zdrowia, Katowice 2011.
C. Włodarczyk, Systemy zdrowotne, PZWL, Warszawa 2021.
M. Urbanik, Organizacyjne i prawne aspekty systemów ochrony zdrowia wybranych państw,
Difin, Warszawa 2019.
Ch. Sowada, Ekonomika świadczeniodawców w sektorze ochrony zdrowia, PZWL, Warszawa 2021
|
Term 2024/25_Z:
Kowalska, A. Ekonomia ochrony zdrowia, Difin, Warszawa, 2019. |
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: