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HCA 660  - Data Analytics & Visualization

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of healthcare data analytics, visualization techniques, and evidence-based decision-making, all of which are essential for effective healthcare management. Students will develop skills in transforming raw healthcare data into actionable insights that enhance healthcare delivery, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. The course covers fundamental concepts in healthcare data analytics, including data visualization, predictive analytics, population health management, and performance measurement systems. Key topics include database design principles, business intelligence tools, basic statistics, and data interpretation methodologies. Through case studies, hands-on applications with Excel and visualization software, and real-world healthcare scenarios, students will develop competencies in leveraging data-driven insights for evidence-based decision-making that supports organizational excellence and improved patient outcomes.

Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, Other

Course Fee: No
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in MHA or MPH degree programs. Students must be enrolled in or have completed HCA 600 Healthcare Management and Systems.


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