5 credits
To make informed decisions, healthcare administrators need to synthesize an abundant and wide variety of data. Students in this course are provided with techniques to transform data into the information needed to make critical decisions. Data mining, using operational data, methods for interpreting data, and the use of technology in the collection and application of data are explored. Students apply data-driven decision-making skills to practical application through the use of contemporary and practical case studies. They also apply techniques for presenting data to stakeholders.