PUBPOL 5953 - Health Managers Practicum

Multi-semester course: Fall, Spring, Summer. 0.5-3 credits, variable. Multi-term grading basis.

Enrollment limited to: EMHA students.

L. Sprung.

The course is the first half of the integrative capstone experience combining the competencies and knowledge gained during the first three semesters of the students’ time at Sloan and the experiences gained in employment. In part 1 of this course, students work with their managers, capstone faculty, and Executives-In-Residence to identify a performance improvement project, strategy implementation project, or business development project that is of high importance to their organization. Students define the problem, research best practices, and trial solutions. Students present their preliminary findings and how they applied their coursework to their field study while on campus.

Outcome 1: Demonstrate the ability to apply text, classroom, and career learning to real-life organizational problems.

Outcome 2: Demonstrate oral presentation and dialogue skills.

Outcome 3: Demonstrate written communication skills.

Outcome 4: Demonstrate critical, creative, and reflective thinking (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills), providing the client (their organization) with a reasonable solution.