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HST5503 Economics, Accounting and Finance
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisites:
HST5109 Fundamentals of Management and People Skills
HST5160 Planning and Performance Management Skills
HST5311 Resource Management Skills
HST5312 Managing and Using Information
 
Description:

This unit examines the economic and financial aspects of managing health services and the interdependence between them. In particular the unit addresses the practical issue of translation of economic constraints and opportunities into financial management by decision-makers. The unit also investigates how health services are funded and the implications and incentives for clinicians and managers.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
U85Master of Health Services Management
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004