Public Health
Curricula 2011 – 2012
General description
An introduction to the main theories and approaches of health economics.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is able to analyze and evaluate health economic issues using concepts, theories and approaches of health economics.
Contents
The course covers the various perspectives on health economics, major theories, concepts and approaches.
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Lectures | ||
| Independent work | ||
| Exam |
Introductory lecture and reading club. Completing a learning diary and a literature exam or essay (by separate agreement).
In the reading club, students read the essential health economics literature and discuss it with other students and the teacher.
Teaching language
Finnish, EnglishModes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Further information
The course is organized every other year.The School of Management offers an annual course for students who are more broadly interested in health economics: Cost-Benefit Analysis in Health Care (5 ECTS).
Belongs to following study modules
2014–2015
