- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
MicroCertificate in Health Policy & Economics
The MicroHPE allows professionals to develop core skills needed for analyzing healthcare delivery and financing systems, developing policies to improve healthcare, and evaluating the costs and cost-effectiveness of health services and policies. Students who successfully complete the MicroHPE receive priority for admission into the MPH Program in Health Systems, Management & Policy. The 8 credits are counted toward the total of 42 credits required for the MPH degree.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
Standards
Compare the organization, structure, and function of health care, public health and regulatory systems across national and international settings
Explain basic principles and tools of budget and resource management
Discuss the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence
Advocate for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations
Evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity
Apply leadership and/or management principles to address a relevant issue
Evaluate strategies for organizing, financing and delivering health services