Healthcare Administration (HADM)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
HADM 624. Management Accounting and Cost Analysis for Healthcare1.5 Units
Description: Study of accounting and financial management procedures and techniques in the healthcare industry. Examines accounting problems unique to the healthcare industry. Applies general accounting analysis and management accounting techniques to healthcare settings.
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HADM 625. Healthcare Quality and Operations Management1.5 Units
Description: Reviews the field of operations management relating to the healthcare market. Examines the relationship between operations research and the management of complex healthcare delivery organizations. Focuses on formulating competitive strategies in operation management decision areas including system design, quality measurement, and productivity analysis.
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HADM 626. Healthcare Marketing1.5 Units
Description: Focuses on the application of marketing concepts in healthcare organizations, specifically hospital, insurance, and physician markets. Application of marketing concepts such as market segmentation planning, positioning and product mix.
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HADM 627. Management of Health Services Organizations1.5 Units
Description: A systematic study of the roles of health services managers and the organizational and environmental context within which they work. An analysis of healthcare organizations with emphasis on management structures.
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HADM 628. Medical Informatics1.5 Units
Description: Surveys the use of information systems in healthcare, emphasizing strategies useful in system development and acquisition. Topics include: history of healthcare information systems; applications of information technology to healthcare delivery; how to manage information technology; and information technology as an enabling technology.
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HADM 629. Healthcare Finance1.5 Units
Prerequisite(s): FIN 500 or HADM 625.
Description: Applied techniques that enable organizations to efficiently manage their financial resources in the unique healthcare setting. Topics include financial analysis, strategic financial planning, capital project analysis, capital structure considerations, and working capital management.
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HADM 680. Special Topics in Healthcare1-3 Units
Description: Advanced study in one or more selected topics or issues related to the study of healthcare administration.
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HADM 698. Research Seminar in Healthcare Administration1-6 Units
Prerequisite(s): MBA 663 (or HADM 620) and permission of program head.
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