Faculty of Health Sciences · Health Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
It is aimed to teach the management processes, organizational structures and functioning mechanisms of institutions providing health services. In the course, it is aimed to provide information to develop skills to manage health institutions efficiently and to improve organizational processes. In this context, it is planned to introduce students to management theories and practices in the health sector, to gain effective leadership and management skills, to transfer basic health management concepts such as strategic planning, human resources management, financial management and quality management.
Course Content
Theories and business approaches related to the management, functioning and organisational structures of health institutions will be explained. Management, manager, organisation concepts, managerial roles and skills. Management functions, organisation theories, principles of organisation, management and organisation theories, current management approaches and practices constitute the basic content of the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Can explain the basic concepts of management.
- Knowing the scope of management functions, can sort.
- To be able to associate the historical processes of management theories with the management of health institutions.
- In health institutions; have the theoretical knowledge to manage people, projects and groups.
- The awareness of taking responsibility for the team they work with and ensuring that everyone is accountable to each other is achieved.
- To be able to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the teammates he/she works with and thus reaches the awareness that he/she can contribute to the creation of a dynamic institution that can constantly develop and adapt to innovations.
- Apply evidence-based management and decision-making processes.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 17 | 3 | 51 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Management and Organization | source book |
| 2 | Evolution of Management Thought | source book |
| 3 | Management Processes and Functions | source book |
| 4 | Organizational Structures and Types | source book |
| 5 | Decision-Making in Health Care Organizations | source book |
| 6 | Leadership and Management in Health Care | source book |
| 7 | Communication and Conflict Management | source book |
| 8 | Midterm Examination and General Review | source book |
| 9 | Motivation and Job Satisfaction | source book |
| 10 | Authority, Responsibility, and Power Relations | source book |
| 11 | Authority, Responsibility, and Power Relations | source book |
| 12 | Change Management and Innovation | source book |
| 13 | Performance and Quality Management in Health Care | source book |
| 14 | Contemporary Management Approaches and Final Evaluation | source book |
| 15 | Contemporary Management Approaches and Final Evaluation | source book |
| 16 | Final exam | source book |