Faculty Course Guide
Prerequisite: None
Quarter: Winter 2013
Meeting Days/Time Classes Begin: January 7, 2013
Classes End: March 18, 2013
Instructor Dr. Michelle Rose
Instructor Phone: 678-371-7265 (6:30 pm-8pm EST Mon-Thurs only)
All other times you may leave a voice message. I will reply via email within 24 hours (48 hours weekends). Please be sure to include your full name and class in messages.
Instructor E-mail Private questions can be submitted to the Messages option found under Tools tab Please use the Blackboard Message system to contact me.
In the event the system is unavailable you may contact michelle.rose@strayer.edu You will receive a reply within 24 hours (48 hours weekends). Please be sure to include your full name and class in email messages.
Instructor Office Hours/Location Mon-Thursday 6:30 PM-8PM (EST)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the strategic management process and implementation of successful strategies in health care organizations. This course is the capstone course for the HSA program. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills will be exercised through the use of case analysis and decision making. A grade of “B” or higher is required.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Swayne, L. E., Duncan, J., & Ginter, P. M. (2009). Strategic management of healthcare organizations (6th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Supplemental Resources
Cohn, K. H. (2009). Changing physician behavior through involvement and collaboration. Journal of Healthcare Management, 54(2), 80-86.
Cohn, K. H. & Harlow, D. C. (2009). Field-tested strategies for physician recruitment and contracting. Journal of Healthcare Management, 54(3), 151-158.
Coyne, J. S., Richards, M. T., Short, R., Shultz, K., & Singh, S. C. (2009). Hospital cost and efficiency: Do hospital size and ownership really matter? Journal of Healthcare Management, 54(3), 163-176.