Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190400906109HEALTH ECONOMICSCompulsory363
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach system, concept and methodology of health economics, to be able to analyze health economics, to be gained skills of analyze and evaluate Turkish health system
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Murat Eren
Learning Outcomes
1Knowing system, concept and methodology of health economics
2Being able to analyze health economics.
3Being able to analyze and evaluate Turkish health system
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
In this course, emphasizes subjects related to Concept and development of health economics and role of health sector in economics, Health economic system and analysis of health demand and supply, Relationship with between economic growth and development.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Economics and Basic Concepts
2Health and Health Status
3Health Economics and Development
4Supply and Supply of Health Services
5Demand and Demand of Health Services
6Health Care Market
7The Concept of Sustainable Development and Health
8Midterm Exam
9Health Care Financing System
10Health Care Performance and Reimbursement Systems
11Health Sector and Economic Planning
12Economic Evaluation in Health Care
13Analysis of Health Expenditures in Turkey
14Preparation for the Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Çelik, Yusuf, Sağlık Ekonomisi, Siyasal Kitabevi, 2011. Glied, S., Smith, P.C., (2011), The Oxford handbook of health economics, Oxford : New York : Oxford University Press Akcan, C.C., Saran, U., (2007), Sağlık ekonomisi ve sağlık yönetimi, İstanbul : Aura Kitapları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination150
Homework150
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11515
Individual Study for Final Examination11515
Homework14228
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)89
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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