List of Courses
Course Overview: Data Analytics in Healthcare Management
PPDe 613, a 2-unit course tailored for USC Price Master of Health Administration students, introduces the fundamentals of data analytics, visualizations, and operations in healthcare management. Students will develop proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Tableau, gaining the skills to extract insights, create impactful visualizations, and make informed decisions crucial to healthcare operations. In essence, PPDe 613 underscores the universal role of data analytics in healthcare, emphasizing that every emerging professional, regardless of their position, will inevitably engage with data.
Hands-On Experience with USC Health Data Lab
Students in PPDe 613 will work with extensive datasets from the USC Health Data Lab, enhancing their Excel proficiency and mastering Tableau for seamless data visualization and connectivity. The curriculum covers basic SQL functions, data cleaning, implementing functions, and statistical methods, empowering students to build analytical dashboards.
Comprehensive Preparation for Health Administration Roles
Beyond technical skills, PPDe 613 focuses on preparing students for diverse entry-level health administration positions. Effective communication strategies are emphasized, enabling students to convey data insights to stakeholders concisely. The course outcome is a skill set positioning students for success in residencies and establishing a solid analytical foundation for future career growth.
Enriching Learning Experience
Exclusive access to instructor-made tutorials on Excel, Tableau, and SQL enriches the learning experience, providing additional technical support. The course explores key healthcare themes through real-world scenarios, weekly analytics assignments, and features guest speakers from prominent healthcare companies, offering diverse perspectives on the practical applications of analytics in various healthcare sectors.
Additional courses utilizing data sources and applications from the USC Health Lab will be added in the future.
