Attributes, outcomes and skills: Graduate Certificate in Health Economics and Economic Evaluation (GC-HLTHEEE) — The University of Melbourne Handbook

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates should be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge

Explain the economics principles, concepts and theories underpinning health economics
Understand and apply an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of health care systems and the process of economic evaluation of health care interventions.

Skills

Analyse, critically appraise and synthesise public health and health economics research evidence to inform public health and health care decision making
Use ethical principles in their approach to research and work practices.

Application of knowledge and skills

Independently design a plan to evaluate a health care intervention
Independently design a plan to evaluate a health care policy or issue through knowledge of economic research methods
Critically evaluate ideas, views and evidence contained in the health economics research literature
Analyse and critically evaluate a health care issue or health policy from an economics perspective
Analyse data for use in economic evaluation.

Generic skills

Academic distinction

Be able to think critically and creatively
Be able to apply knowledge, information and research skills to solve complex problems
Be able to examine issues from multiple perspectives
Be able to find, evaluate and use relevant information
Be able to distinguish between opinion and fact.

Graduate attributes

Academic distinction

Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of health economics
Be able to apply appropriate economic theory and methods to challenges of health care provision
Be able to think critically and creatively
Be able to apply knowledge, information and research skills to solve health and health care related problems
Be effective written and oral communicators.

Active citizenship

Be engaged with contemporary local, national, global issues relating to the distribution of health care and equity of health outcomes
Have a high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment
Be able to reflect upon ethical issues relating to health care research
Be able to work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Have the potential to be leaders in their profession.

Integrity and self-awareness

Be able to distinguish between judgement (normative) and fact (positive)
Be motivated, organised and independent with an ability to set goals, manage time and prioritise
Be aware of their own limitations and able to reflect and learn from their mistakes
Be aware of their own biases and seek to challenge them through reason and gaining an understanding of alternative perspectives.

Last updated: 9 February 2024