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2016-2017 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:


Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete a Graduate Application
  2. Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities (EMU alums do no need to request official transcripts).
  3. Earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
  4. A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program.

Students with non-U.S. post-secondary credentials must submit an evaluation of their international transcripts from the Educational Perspectives (EP) credential evaluation service. Click here for additional information.

Department Information:


Economics - College of Arts & Sciences

James Saunoris, Ph.D.
Department Head (Interim)


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

Department Website

Advisor Information:


David Crary, Ph.D.

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

Degree Requirements: 15 hours


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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