Course Description

HPM-701 provides a comprehensive introduction to the interdisciplinary field of health policy and management. Students will examine the political, economic, social, and organizational dimensions of health systems, with a focus on the policy-making process, comparative health system analysis, health economics, and global health governance. The course integrates theoretical frameworks with practical case studies to prepare students for advanced research and leadership roles in health policy and management.

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze the health policy-making process, including agenda-setting, policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
2. Apply frameworks for health policy analysis to real-world policy problems.
3. Evaluate the economic principles underlying health care markets, financing, and resource allocation.
4. Compare and contrast health systems across different countries using established analytical frameworks.
5. Critically assess global health policy challenges and governance structures, including the roles of international organizations.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically analyze the stages of the health policy process and the roles of key stakeholders.
2. Conduct a systematic health policy analysis using a structured framework.
3. Apply economic concepts such as efficiency, equity, and market failure to health care policy issues.
4. Compare health system performance across countries using indicators of access, quality, efficiency, and equity.
5. Evaluate the impact of global governance mechanisms and international actors on national health policies.

Organization of Course of Studies

The course is organized into five study periods (typically 2 weeks each, though self-paced). Each period includes intensive reading of the assigned textbook, viewing of the supplementary video, and a short response paper or ethical analysis (500–1,000 words) reflecting on the material and its application.

Assessment & EUCLID Standards

– Five period response papers (critical analysis integrating readings + video).

– Create a 10 question Quiz

– Final integrative paper or oral examination (synthesizing the course).

– Grading: 60% papers + 40% final (per EUCLID norms).

– Student responsibilities: Complete all readings/videos independently, submit scholarly work demonstrating graduate-level synthesis, and prepare for possible oral defense.