Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Certificate in Medical Economics (CMECN)


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This program will prepare students to:

  1. Understand the application of economic principles to medical care issues.
  2. Understand the role of economic forces underlying the transformation of the medical care system.
  3. Explain the economic aspects and implications of contractual relationships between patients, providers and insurers.
  4. Evaluate the quality, effectiveness and cost of medical care.
  5. Understand the economic structure of the health care industry and how it affects the financing and delivery of medical care.

Except for ECON 500 , credits earned in this certificate program may be subsequently be counted toward the MA in Health Economics.

Admission Requirements:


To be eligible for the graduate certificate program in medical economics, a student must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

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Department Information:


Economics - College of Arts & Sciences

Steven Pernecky
Interim Department Head

Department Office
703 Pray-Harrold
(734) 487-3395

spernecky@emich.edu

Department Website

Advisor Information:


David Crary, Ph.D.

703G Pray-Harrold
(734) 487-3395
dcrary@emich.edu

Graduate Certificate in Medical Economics


Note:


* This requirement is waived for students who have taken ECON 201  and ECON 202  or equivalent courses. If ECON 500  is waived, the student selects three elective courses.

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