USC Schedule of Classes

Health coverage and funding across seven industrial countries, with examination of variances and similarities in stated policy and outcomes by region and population mix. Recommended preparation: HCDA 501 and undergraduate degree in pharmacy, medicine, other healthcare, economics and administrative sciences or related disciplines; enrollment in a related MS or PhD program.

Analysis and techniques to evaluate marketplace opportunities and value and pricing determinations for medical products; considers product launch and positioning strategies, intelligence gathering, and decision-making. Recommended preparation: HCDA 501 and undergraduate degree in pharmacy, medicine, other healthcare, economics and administrative sciences or related disciplines; enrollment in a related MS or PhD program.

Quantitative methods of evaluating business, policy, pharmaceuticals, medical care resource allocations. Budget Impact Models, Decision Tress, Sensitivity Analysis tradeoffs between treatment strategies, interventions, risks, outcomes.

Comprehensive review of core biostatistics principles and applications through practical problem solving approach and case studies. Statistical methods, data validation and outcomes research, clinical trials.

Review and critique of health economics, P&T and outcomes literature. Core biostatical measures used to deconstruct and evaluate published research through case studies. Recommended preparation: HCDA 520.

M&A and partnering in the healthcare industry; law, due diligence, contracts, research alliances, structured agreements, global partners, and tactical business strategies

In-depth review China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan. Analyzing regional pharmaceutical industry, research, manufacturing, partnerships, licensing, trials. Compare insurance, pricing, access, reimbursement for drugs, healthcare services.

Weekly seminar and literature series, review and discuss policy, biopharmaceuticals, insurance, global healthcare access issues. Student lead discussions, expert guest speakers, group projects, critical thinking.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.