This course introduces students to the types and sources of healthcare data, data selection, basic
statistics using statistical software and foundational research methods used in health services
administration. Students examine how research and data analytics in healthcare can be used to assess
healthcare access, measure quality, and support data-driven decision-making in healthcare management. The
course also emphasizes the use of innovation in healthcare, analytical thinking and evidence-based
problem-solving to identify challenges and propose practical solutions in healthcare organizations.