488 Course Descriptions experience through negotiation simulations. These role playing exercises are designed to simulate the situations and issues commonly faced in management/organizational settings (e.g., labor negotiations, contract provisions, vendor arrangements). Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899, MGMT 3300. MGMT 4800 - Independent Research (1-3) Su, F, Sp Directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. MGMT 4810 - Experimental Courses (1-3) Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics. MGMT 4850 - Management Study Abroad (1-3) This course is designed for students who wish to explore management theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study international business as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899. Can be repeated once up to 6 credits. MGMT 4860 - Management Internship (3) Su, F, Sp A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through the Management program courses. Students receiving credit in this course cannot also receive credit in MGMT 4865. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. MGMT 4865 - Human Resource Internship (3) Su, F, Sp A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through the Human Resource or Management program. Students receiving credit in this course cannot receive credit for MGMT 4860. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; Senior Standing; Instructor approval. MHA-Master of Health Administration Courses MHA 6000 - Health Systems & the Healthcare Economy (3) In-depth analysis and synthesis of all aspects of the health care delivery system emphasizing improvement of health care delivery and access. Examines the complex organizational dynamics and structures that predicate the interaction among major components of the U. S. healthcare system, including service provider settings in which care is provided. The course surveys the funding systems and regulatory structures for financing healthcare delivery and resource management in health services organizations. Current reform debates will be challenged. MHA 6100 - Leading & Managing People in Health Care (3) The course content emphasizes visionary leadership and management of diverse healthcare professionals in complex organizational structures. Individual leadership talents in handling various organizational challenges, such as leading organization change, building strong culture, developing effective teams, resolving conflicts, implementing effective motivational systems, and nurturing a learning organization are investigated. MHA 6140 - Long-term Care Administration (3) Seminar analysis of effect of chronic conditions and aging on delivery of health services, nursing homes and alternatives, mental health facilities and agencies, and rehabilitation facilities and services. Field trips and individual research projects. MHA 6160 - Medical Group Management (3) Theory and principles of practice management. Emphasis on the fundamentals of organizing, staffing, and controlling a physician practice. Financial applications and resource consumption. MHA 6180 - Health Care Entrepreneurship (3) Develops an understanding of entrepreneurship, its importance for a health care organization and the health economy, and the challenges associated with promoting entrepreneur- ship within healthcare organizations. MHA 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology (3) The course addresses the integration of epidemiology into strategic planning and managerial decision-making in health services organizations. Epidemiological principles and tools of investigation from clinical and managerial perspectives are addressed. Course work includes environmental analysis of health behaviors and lifestyle that impact demand on health care delivery systems. The student will evaluate models for integration of health services, preventive programs, demand management, and policy issues affecting continuity of care. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 (may be taken concurrently)or Instructor Approval. MHA 6240 - Human Resources Management in Healthcare (3) Human resources management in healthcare organizations including recruitment and selection of employees, benefits and compensation management, privileging and credential- ing of health professionals, performance evaluation, staffing plans, labor relations and labor law relevant to health care organizations. MHA 6250 - Health Care Finance (3) Application of financial management techniques to decision making for health care providers. Financial management functions and organizations, financial statement analysis, working capital management, present value analysis, capital budgeting, cost of capital, variance analysis, financing techniques, and financial analysis case studies. Prerequisite: MHA 6000. MHA 6300 - Quality Improvement and Risk Management in Health Services Organizations (3) A study of the effects of sophisticated quality and health outcome measures as used by individuals, employers and insurers to compare the results of various providers. The course will cover the forces of the smarter external customers and internal pressures to justify costs, continuous quality improvement, risk management, and changes demanding creative healthcare marketing techniques. Course content will include JCAHO and NCQA accreditation standards and processes, Life safety and fire code requirements, and handling of biohazards such as blood borne pathogens. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 or Instructor Approval. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog