Management Science in Public Health

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This course surveys a variety of management science methods useful to public health managers and analysts. The emphasis will be on (a) formulating mathematical models of messy public health problems, (b) solving the formulations using Excel, and (c) presenting the results in a way that decision makers can understand. Applications will be drawn from the four MPH concentration areas. The course is conducted using a “flipped” format. Students are to complete all required readings and assigned exercises prior to class. Relatively little class time will be spent lecturing. Rather, class time will be devoted to demonstrating, discussing, and practicing the concepts covered in the assigned readings and assigned exercises. Assessment will be based on class participation, problem sets, a midterm exam, and a final exam.