Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

·      Understand short-term planning processes in healthcare organizations.

·      Learn the fundamentals of strategy formulation in the healthcare industry.

·      Develop skills in strategy implementation for healthcare organizations.

·      Integrate knowledge of planning, implementation and evaluation into a cohesive strategic management approach.

·      Gain knowledge of methods for evaluating strategic initiatives in healthcare.

·      Analyze healthcare industry structure and competitive dynamics.

·      Master core strategic management concepts and frameworks as applied to the healthcare industry.

Required Course Materials and Text:

Healthcare Strategic Planning, 5th Edition, John M. Harris & Meredith Inniger, Health Administration Press, 2024.

Attendance and Punctuality:

This is an online course. *You must be vigilant in logging onto D2L. *Regular checks will ensure that messages from the instructor are received in a timely manner. See the Course Schedule for specific information about activities and due dates.

Communication with the Professor:

Individual questions and concerns should be handled through an email directly to the professor using the email address at the top of this syllabus or through D2L email. Email is the best way to contact the instructor.

Throughout the semester, the professor may post announcements on D2L. Contact information for the professor is listed at the beginning of this syllabus. Email is the preferred mode of communication. Students must use the MSU Student Email system. The professor will respond to or at least acknowledge email messages from students within a maximum of five (5) business days when MSU is in session. Beyond standard university holidays and breaks, the professor will notify students of any extended periods of time when email contact is not practical (professional meetings, etc).

The professor will be available to meet by appointment with any interested students via Zoom/Teams at the student's request.

Teaching Strategies:

 Independent reading assignments, asynchronous discussions, and a final project.

Evaluation:

Grade Items and Grade Determination:

Assignments

Grade Percentage

Discussion Boards

70%

Final Project

30%

Approximate Grading Scale:

        A: 90-100

        B: 80-89

        C: 75-79

        D: 60-74

        F:  59 and below

The last opportunity to drop this course with a grade of “W” is 4:00 p.m. on April 30th. Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin for details about receiving a grade of “Incomplete” in a course. In an emergency or extenuating circumstance, a student may request a grade of “Incomplete” in a course before grades are submitted. If the instructor grants the “Incomplete,” the student has until thirty (30) days after the beginning of the next long semester to complete the course requirements. If the student does not complete the course requirements within the deadline, the grade of “Incomplete” will automatically convert into a grade of “F.

LATE WORK 

All work MUST be turned in on time. Late work will not be accepted unless you have prior permission to turn it in late. Permission must be requested at least 3 days prior to the due date (e.g., if it’s due on the 10^th you must request permission to turn it in late by no later than the morning of the 7^th). Permission will only be given if very unusual circumstances arise. Computer nor work issues count as unusual circumstances as you have plenty of time to complete each assignment. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your assignments as technical, family, or work-related issues could arise.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.