BCHS 6230 - PUBLIC HEALTH PROJECT MANAGEMENT

[2 Credits]

This course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in implementing public health programs/projects using case studies and management tools. The course will present opportunities to conduct simulated operation of a program, including developing a detailed work plan and policy/procedure manual; assuring program expenditures stay within budget, and sustaining a program when funding is cut; writing job descriptions, interviewing job applicants, and hiring program staff through human resources processes; developing contracts for programs and services; establishing and motivating teams to achieve program goals; measuring, reporting, and improving program progress, quality, and problems. Students will be expected to translate their knowledge and experience by articulating their personal approach to public health program management.