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Healthcare Management Capstone

BUSS 5812
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Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dr Philip Eappen
Dr Philip Eappen He / Him
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Management
(3)
5
Timeline
  • May 1, 2024
    Experience start
  • August 1, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
3/3 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Academic association, Business & management
Categories
Workplace health/wellness Public health Healthcare
Skills
complex problem solving health administration
Learner goals and capabilities

A healthcare management capstone project is a culminating academic or practical experience that allows students in the CBU healthcare management program to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their coursework to a real-world healthcare issue or challenge. The capstone project serves as a comprehensive demonstration of a student's understanding of healthcare management concepts and their ability to solve complex problems in the field.

Learners
Post-graduate
Any level
5 learners
Project
120 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The final project deliverables will include:

  1. A 20-page report to your organization, including ROI metrics
  2. A 15-minute presentation or video with actionable and creative recommendations to help you implement a program.


Project timeline
  • May 1, 2024
    Experience start
  • August 1, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Healthcare management students are capable of a wide range of skills and tasks that are essential for effective management and leadership within healthcare organizations. These capabilities may include:

  1. Strategic Planning: Healthcare management students learn to develop and implement strategic plans for healthcare organizations. This involves setting goals, defining a vision, and creating a roadmap for the organization's future.
  2. Healthcare Policy Analysis: Students understand healthcare policy and regulations, enabling them to navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry.
  3. Quality Improvement: They can lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes. This involves using data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based practices.
  4. Patient Experience Management: Students learn how to manage and improve the patient experience, including communication, satisfaction, and patient-centered care approaches.
  5. Ethical Decision-Making: Healthcare management students are trained to make ethical decisions in challenging situations, balancing the interests of patients, staff, and the organization.
  6. Data Analysis and Research: They can collect, analyze, and interpret healthcare data to inform decision-making and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare programs and services.
  7. Risk Management: They can identify and mitigate risks associated with healthcare delivery, including legal, financial, and clinical risks.
  8. Leadership and Team Building: Healthcare management students develop leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  9. Healthcare Marketing and Communication: They can develop marketing strategies and communication plans to promote healthcare services and engage with patients and the community.
  10. Healthcare Innovation: They are capable of identifying and implementing innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges and improve service delivery.