Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Final Master's Degree Project
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish
Teaching staff
Contact by email:Dr. Boi Ruiz boi.ruiz@uic.es
Introduction
The final dissertation work, involves the integration of content and skills training, received through the theoretical and practical training.
Prerequisites
To perform the final evaluation of the work of masters, must have passed the practical and theoretical modules.
You can start earlier, but agrees that the student has received the maximum theoretical training module and methodology and has conducted or at least started practice rotations.
Objectives
The final paper Masters is an essential tool to see the results of cross-learning of the title, regardless of the specifics, according to the idiosyncrasy of the work.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - Identify sources of financing for health care, payment systems and different health insurance.
- CN02 - Identify the portfolio of services and the key healthcare processes of each organisation and level of health level.
- CP02 - Communicate correctly in a professional and multidisciplinary context, both orally and in writing and with the correct terminology and the specific concepts of the healthcare management environment, in a national or international context, being able to read, understand and synthesise specific literature.
- CP03 - Interpret the needs and expectations of patients, either real or potential, to evaluate management programmes in the healthcare field.
- CP04 - Use the concepts of economic management confidently in a real environment, within the framework of the public and private management of a healthcare company.
- CP05 - Apply the techniques for the correct management of people in a real healthcare management situation, respecting fundamental equal rights between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and the values inherent in a peaceful society of democratic values using inclusive, non-discriminatory language without stereotypes.
- HB02 - Analyse the benefits and potential of each element that makes up the various healthcare models (local, national and international, public and private sectors), prioritising decisions that take into account the benefit of well-being and health for the healthcare system.
- HB03 - Suggest solutions for target requirements to achieve a balance between supply and demand in the field of healthcare management.
- HB04 - Use reliable sources of information for appropriate decision-making at all levels of the healthcare organisation, and use these sources to form the basis for innovation and research management in their centre. In doing so, identify ideas that generate new products or services and that can be transferred to society through patents, the creation of new start-ups, spin-offs or companies.
- HB05 - Propose an action plan to ensure coordination between different levels of care in the field of health management.
- HB06 - Apply assessment and quality control (technical, perceived, overall) and patient safety models.
- HB07 - Relate learned concepts to real situations and apply them properly. Keep informed of the aspects that directly or indirectly influence healthcare organisations (budget management, regulatory applications, environmental health situations, etc.).
Learning outcomes of the subject
The expected learning outcome is that students, guided by a tutor, able to realize a project, content and methodologies received practical and theoretical modules.
Syllabus
The final paper Masters is a public defense of a specific management project applied to any of the contents of learning, one or four areas of knowledge.
The work can be unprecedented and exceptionally, be accepted as work, the presentation of a project already developed and in operation, provided that prioritizes the presentation of quantified results.
It is necessary to assess the implementation and integration of learning modules received in the theoretical and practical, and effective use of resources at its disposal to provide efficient solutions to problems arising from their development.
For its preparation, the student must show independence, initiative, capacity building, capacity for synthesis, ability to relate and innovation and development of knowledge, skills and strategies previously acquired.
The work item proposal shall be submitted to the Educational Commission for acceptance and must include a maximum of two pages, the following sections:
-Student ID
-Proposed title of the work
-Rationale and Purpose of labor
-Description of the methodology used
For this assessment, the Commission will take into account the preferences and concerns of students, their future professional interests, the potential for improving curriculum or career, to assess their tutor during practical, theoretical evaluation results, ....
Once chosen the theme will be assigned a mentor (chosen among the professors of the master).
The presentation to the court of final paper Masters shall be subject to successful completion of the other two modules (theoretical and practical).
The script for the minimum content of the project will:
-Project Title
-Introduction and project presentation - Background and Rationale
-Clearly identified objectives
-Methodology and project design, including: Feasibility Assessment. Study and environmental assessment, definition of objectives and strategic lines
-Application and implementation of the project, including: Development of lines and objectives, organization of the system work, Application and / or implementation of planning, strengths and limitations in planning.
-Assessment system plan - LED indicators
-Discussion and conclusions
-Bibliography
As a guide of the work: It should be a maximum of 50 pages (A4, Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing, margins default Word program, and bound) and must report to the secretary of the Masters as is scheduled in the calendar, in both paper and electronic format, with the knowledge and acceptance of his tutor.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
TTF: LABOUR Tutoring Final Master
A mentor will be assigned to the student (to be directly related to the theme), who will guide, but increasing independence, initiative and development of skills and knowledge, ensuring that the students themselves find solutions to the problems.
AAP: self-learning activities
These activities are designed for students to solve problems by itself, with the help of the tutor, the material that has been delivered in the theoretical module. Do'nt forget to consult literature or documentation about the project.
FB: Feed-back:
The mentor should not only make the supervison, but must give the student feedback whenever deemed appropriate, to guide, redirect or push the student to take initiative and provide input, vision or knowledge.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The Master concludes with the preparation and public defense of masters to work in front of a tribunal appointed by the academic committee of three teachers or tutors of the master.
The oral defense of the work will take place in one of the two days, morning or afternoon in September, as it is indicated in the global calendar, delivered, in any case, after having completed the traineeship. Therefore, depending on the organization of practices, be accepted defenses work after completing the course always under consideration by the faculty committee.
The defense of each paper will consist of the summary presentation by the student, content, development and results des or project, which will have 15 minutes, to be followed, if deemed necessary by the court, 5 minutes expansion or clarification questions.
The evaluation will assess:
-The presentation of work, a method as shown.
-The wording and clarity of argument and justification of the project
-The content and overall consistency. Especially the application of knowledge and concepts acquired
-Consistency in the discussion of results
-The student's innovative contributions.
-The applicability of the draft
-The presentation and defense before the court
-The tutor assessment in terms of adapting work to Efficient planning and global.
The rating system is:
A: Excellent. (9.0 - 10)
B: Very good. (7.0 - 8.9)
C: Approved (5.0 to 6.9)
D: Not rated (0 - 4.9)
In the case of obtaining a grade of "D", the student may modify, extend or replicate the project carried out following the recommendations of the teachers. You could even select a new project in the case of complete inadequacy.