Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
-- SKY660 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Res. Assist. Dr. Ali GÜVEN
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to examine classical, modern, and contemporary management theories that form the foundation of management processes in healthcare institutions and evaluate their applicability to healthcare organizations. The course aims to equip students with the ability to identify management issues specific to the healthcare sector and develop solutions and strategic decision-making skills based on these theories.
Course Content The course covers classical management theories, modern management theories, systems approach, contingency theory, innovative leadership approaches, and strategic management processes. It also focuses on the effects and applications of these theories in the healthcare sector, as well as the management challenges arising in this context.
Learning Outcomes - To explain the historical development of management theories and their impacts on healthcare institutions.
- To evaluate the applicability of classical, modern, and contemporary management theories in the healthcare sector.
- To analyze the importance of systems and contingency approaches in healthcare organizations.
- To develop the ability to apply leadership and innovative management approaches in the healthcare sector.
- To relate change and crisis management processes to dynamics specific to healthcare organizations.
- To make strategic and ethical decisions in healthcare management in the light of ethical theories.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to Healthcare Management and History of Management Theories Course Hours
2. Week Classical Management Theories and Their Applications in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
3. Week Human Relations Approach and Its Importance in the Healthcare Sector Course Hours
4. Week Modern Management Theories and Their Contributions to Healthcare Management Course Hours
5. Week Systems Approach and Its Applications in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
6. Week Contingency Theory and Its Impact on Healthcare Management Course Hours
7. Week Innovative Management Approaches and Leadership in Healthcare Course Hours
8. Week Strategic Management Processes in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
9. Week Change Management in Healthcare Organizations and Coping with Resistance Course Hours
10. Week Crisis Management and Approaches Specific to the Healthcare Sector Course Hours
11. Week Decision-Making Processes in Healthcare Organizations Course Hours
12. Week Ethical Theories and Applications in Healthcare Management Course Hours
13. Week Global Healthcare Management and Contemporary Theories Course Hours
14. Week General Review and Course Wrap-Up Course Hours
Recommended Sources
Drucker, P. F. (2006). Classic Drucker: essential wisdom of Peter Drucker from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Harvard Business Press.
Mintzberg, H. (1994). The rise and fall of strategic planning. Free Press.
Northouse, P. G. (2018). Leadership: Theory and practice. Sage Publications.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY12 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 3 42
Midterm 1 1 50 50
Homework 1 4 10 40
Final 1 53 53
Total Workload 255
ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0