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    Explore the Health Economics Course Catalog

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie

      Skills you'll gain: Orthopedics, Trauma Care, Splinting, Neurology, Anesthesiology, Injury Prevention, Surgery, Patient Positioning, Operating Room (OR), Surgical Suturing, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Emergency Departments, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Radiography, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Anticoagulación

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Administration, Critical Care, Oncology, Risk Management, Pulmonology, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Cardiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      94 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Preventative Care, Oral Health, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Surgery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      469 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Cognition sociale

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Experimentation, Neurology, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Melbourne

      Global Adolescent Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Social and Human Services, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Maternal Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Injury Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care, Health Systems, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Science and Research, Intensive Care Medicine, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

      Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Debugging, Data Import/Export, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Peking University

      医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, SPSS, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health economics courses

    • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
    • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
    • Grundlagen der Unfallchirurgie: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
    • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
    • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Cognition sociale: University of Geneva
    • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
    • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Health Economics

    Health Economics refers to the business insight, healthcare management, and healthcare policy of healthcare systems provided to communities by enterprises, governments, or related entities. Typically, this is applied to the principles and pricing strategies behind healthcare and its key concepts.

    By getting an understanding of the complex structure of healthcare and health insurance, an education in Health Economics empowers learners with the financial and management skills to build a foundational understanding of healthcare systems; make better, well-informed decisions based on research; and help to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.‎

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 18% through 2028. Prospective managers typically have some work experience in an administrative or clinical role in a hospital or other healthcare facility, with related jobs such as Computer and Information Systems Managers, Financial Managers, Human Resources Managers, Insurance Underwriters, Medical Health and Information Technicians, Social and Community Services Managers, and more.‎

    Learners who study Health Economics through Coursera have many opportunities to apply key concepts related to the subject through case studies and financial statements from healthcare initiatives.

    Foundational topics such as the history of insurance, role of hospitals in the healthcare ecosystem, and range of healthcare providers are covered to bolster basic understanding that leads to critical thinking and skill building in Health Economics.

    Lessons feature input from experts on the acumen, management, and policy of this fast-growing field. Successful learners will be able to apply management and financial skills to their own practice by maximizing cost and efficiency of insurance and healthcare operations.‎

    The field of health economics combines business knowledge with experience in the health care industry, so time spent working in the business office of a doctor’s practice or hospital can be beneficial for a career in health economics. An understanding of how insurance companies and government health care programs work with individual practices and larger hospital systems is also helpful in gaining a foothold in health economics. Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices can help you with the concepts of health economics as well. Even if you don’t have a health care background, any level of business acumen gives you a head start in grasping how health economics works.‎

    Anyone who has worked in the business side of the health care industry is a good candidate for a health economics career. People who have a keen understanding of how health care processes work—from the patient’s perspective as well as the provider’s point of view—are also well suited for the discipline of health economics. Individuals who are interested in making the health care system more affordable and efficient for patients, doctors, and hospital systems can put that passion to good use in jobs in health economics. Someone with an organizational mind who can devise processes that improve costs and efficiency may be able to succeed in health economics careers.‎

    Studying health economics might be right for you if you’re interested in discovering ways to make the growing health care industry more efficient and cost-effective. This field sits at the crossroads of business and health care, so if you have experience in both worlds, it’s an area of study that might hold your interest. Learning about health economics can work to your advantage if you’re interested in a career in hospital management or on the business side of larger health care practices. The diversity of job opportunities in research, academia, and insurance may also mean that learning about health economics is a good idea for you.‎

    Online Health Economics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Health Economics skills. Choose from a wide range of Health Economics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Health Economics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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