University of GeorgiaSchool of Public Health

UG

Initial assessment of theMaster Program

Status quo report List of objectives of the MA List of competencies to be achieved by graduates of

the MA Target-groups for recruitment Accreditation documents and approvals necessary Decision of the University to start the MA Academic person in charge of the MA Administrative person in charge of the MA Assessment of existing infrastructure resources for the

MA Assessment of existing teaching human resources for

the MA

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Master of Public Health; Master of Health Administration;

120 ECTS National exam; National Qualification Frame – M.P.H.

Bach – Health Administration; Bach – Nursing;

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15 courses (6 ECTS) and master thesis (30 ECTS)

School Core courses Totally - 24 ECTS1. Public Health and Health Policy.2. Bioethics and Health Legislation.3. Health Management.4. Health Economics and Insurance.

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Program Core courses - Totally 36 ECTS1. Epidemiology and Biostatistics I. 2. Epidemiology and Biostatistics II.3. Management of Significant and Socially

Dangerous Diseases.4. Environmental Factors and Health.5. Managerial Economic.6. Public Legislation.

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Progam Elective courses - Totally 24 ECTS

Public Health Specialization:1. Health Life Style and Behavior Change. 2. Health Program Planning, Management

and Evaluation.3. Health Quality Assurance.4. Health Systems and Services.

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Progamme Elective courses totally 24 ECTS

Health Policy Specialization:1. Health Policy and International Health.2. Health Institutions.3. Social Policy.4. Political Processes, Institutions and

Management.

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Elective 6 ECTS1. Medical Practice Administration;2. Health Service Marketing;3. Health Quality Assurance;4. Financial Strategies and Risk Assurance;5. Long-term Care;6. Operational Management in Health;7. Human Resources Management in

Health

Internal regulations of the University regarding MA programs

Internal Exam in English Admitione is for 10 Students Obligation for semester 18-30 ECTS Accounting GPA every year and minimal

average evaluation score is 70% Minimal passing grade is 51% for course Minimal passing grade for final exam is

70%

Course Evaluation

Quiz – 15% Midterm Exam – 25% Final Exam – 35% Other Activities – 25%

Analysis of the political framework

Ongoing reform; Installation of Bologna Process; State 10 point strategy for 2011-2015

with Priority of Education, Health and Social well-fare.

Analysis of existing resources in the school

Human Resources: 3 Full professor 4 Associate professor 3 Assistant professor 7 Invited professor 6 Affiliated Faculty (International)

Analysis of existing resources in the school

Technical Resources: Online network for communication,

management and evaluation, so called On-line UG

Well equipped teaching facilities Annually upgraded library

Analysis of existing resources in the school

MoU with leading Health organizations

MoH NCDC Regional and Local Municipal Public

Health Centers Hospitals Insurance Companies

Curricula characteristics

Curricula and Syllabus of all courses developed in Native Language.

Curricula characteristics

Teaching Methods

Interactive lectures

Discussions Debates Case Study Group Work Small Research

Evening news Critical Analysis Exam (midterm and

final) Term Paper Project

Development.

Potential career paths on the labor market for graduates

Program prepare professionals for work in interface of Public Health for research, planning, administration and policy development.

After graduation, students will seek leadership and managerial positions in governmental, non-profit and private organizations in the healthcare sector.

Project website

Developed on the first year of project lifecycle

http://tempus.ug.edu.ge/

Most part of ICT in the frame of TEMPUS will purchased in Fall semester, after removing in new building.

Cooperation with TEMPUS Partners

List of professors from other TEMPUS partners to teach at the MA - all partners rotation during project life-cycle

Student mobility plan involving the other TEMPUS partners

Training the trainers course – UK

Plan of including training results Experience of fieldwork;Short course for Social Work

Management

Training the trainers course – Sweden

Plan to include training results in the MA

Interactive methods of teaching

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