Introduction to Health Care Management
IN 590
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Introduction to the academic disciplines of business management with illustration from examples in various medical care settings. Topics include: economics of health care; evolving role of physicians and other medical professionals; ethics of business decisions in a clinical context; underlying concepts in financial, marketing, and operations management in health institutions; and the management of risk in health-related enterprises. Presenters will be carefully selected multidisciplinary faculty from the Harvard and MIT communities as well as relevant guest faculty. Guest faculty will include managers with experience in health services, pharmaceuticals, and medical product related organizations. Student group projects will address current issues influenced by the rapidly changing healthcare management environment. This course is for first year HMS and HSDM students, especially those planning to apply for or are considering the MBA joint degree. Up to 6 HMS Graduate Education students are allowed.
Class Notes
Location: TMEC 250
Class Meetings: 4:30 to 5:45 pm - IN PERSON
Specific Dates: 2/2/26 (Course Intro), 2/9/26, 2/23/26, 3/2/26, 3/9/26, 3/16/26, 3/30/26, 4/6/26, 4/13/26, 4/27/26, 5/4/26 (Final Projects), 5/11/26 (Final Projects - if needed)
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
