COURSE NUMBER: MBA 294.6

COURSE TITLE: Healthcare Speaker Series

UNITS OF CREDIT: 1.0 Unit

INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Kolstad

STUDENT ORGANIZERS: Donald Hoang and Jason Yee

E-MAIL ADDRESSES: Donald_Hoang@mba.berkeley.edu, J_Yee@mba.berkeley.edu

MEETING DAY(S)/TIME: Mondays, 4-6PM, Fall A only

This course will meet on 8/29, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 and 10/10

CLASS FORMAT: Presentations from guest speakers, panel discussion, and/or Q&A session among the speakers and students

COURSE OVERVIEW:  Whether you are healthcare-curious or someone seasoned in healthcare, the Healthcare Speaker Series has something for you!  The sessions will highlight various aspects of the healthcare industry, each class focusing on a different area in healthcare. In each class, guest speakers from the most innovative healthcare companies/organizations will speak about a wide range of perspectives.

BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE: Attendance and class participation. Pass/Fail based on attending at least 5 out of 6 sessions

ABSTRACT OF COURSE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:

The course aims to help students interested in healthcare learn about current key topics in different parts of the ever-changing healthcare industry. Students will also have a chance to know how to get involved in healthcare-related opportunities across the Berkeley campus.  Guest speakers at innovative companies will share their experiences and insights with class participants through presentations and/or panel discussions. The presentations and discussions will include both overview of the industry as well as a deep-dive in to key topics. All those interested in the healthcare industry will get a better understanding of the key challenges companies and organizations are currently facing. Knowledge and insights from this course would not only help students decide whether or not healthcare is an industry they would like to pursue but also what part of healthcare piques their curiosity.