HI 5308 Project Management & Clinical System Life Cycle

Students will get a practical understanding of managing the life cycle of clinical and operational technologies in health care (health systems, payers, community services, etc.). This will incorporate gaining an understanding of tools and processes such as agile management, resource prioritization, balancing innovation with keeping the lights on, scoping, stakeholder responsiveness, etc.

Through a real-life example of implementing a clinical application to solve a critical problem in a health setting, students will learn:

  • The process of project management and the toolkit that they will be able to utilize in their jobs.
  • The importance of leadership, influence, and managing bureaucracy for successful management of clinical informatics projects.
  • The importance of aligning with organizational values and using systems thinking to manage these complex projects.

Credits

3