Course code: 2680 + Offered by off-campus distributed learning from the Department of Economics, Clayton campus, through the Health Economics Unit, Centre for Health Program Evaluation + Full-fee-paying course: unit fee $1300 (2001 fee); course fee $5200 (2001 fee) + International student unit fee: $1800 (2001 fee); course fee $7200 (2001 fee)
This course is designed to provide those involved in the health care industry with intensive training in the economic approach to policy and evaluation. The economic analysis of developments in the health care sector is of interest to those involved in the production, use, delivery and regulation of health care programs and interventions.
Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or a minimum of two years relevant employment experience.
The
course consists of four units normally completed in two semesters of part-time
study:
Three core units:
One elective chosen from the following units
The list of electives may be extended to
include existing undergraduate economics units offered at second and third-year
levels. Such units would be adapted for accelerated learning.
* NOTE THAT THERE ARE FOUR 12-WEEK STUDY PERIODS (SP) IN THIS COURSE, WITH SP1
COMMENCING IN JANUARY, SP2 IN APRIL, SP3 IN JULY AND SP4 IN SEPTEMBER.
For further information, contact the course director, Ms Jennifer Watts, telephone (03) 9496 4416.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to Ms Sandy Johnson, CHPE, PO Box 477, West Heidelberg, Victoria 3081.
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