Management, Policy-Analysis & Entrepreneurship in Health & Life Sciences MSc Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 I
The aim of the Master programme Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences (MPA) is to provide students with an academic attitude and skills in the field of interdisciplinary research on the interface of beta science and society aiming to formulate strategies to solve complex societal problems. The programme focuses on conducting research on the interface of science and society aiming to contribute to the solution of complex societal problems. The programme provides, besides strengthening of the bachelor scientific background, a broadening of the knowledge and skills in disciplines such as policy science, sociology, management studies, and sciences and societal studies. Students learn to analyse (complex) societal problems related to the health and life sciences; to effectively communicate and collaborate with researchers of different scientific disciplines (other than health and life sciences) and societal actors; and to formulate strategies to solve (complex) societal problems by conducting interdisciplinary research. Within the Master programme MPA students can specialise within four specialisations: -Policy -Management and Entrepreneurship -International Public Health -Communication The year schedule 2010-2011 can be found at the FALW-website. Further programme information can be found at the FALW-website. A complete programme description can be found at the FALW-website. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 II
Inhoudsopgave Capita courses MSc MPA 1 MSc MPA, general programme (without specialisation) 1 minimaal 6 EC te behalen 1 MSc MPA, compulsory courses 2 minimaal 2 kiezen 2 FALW externe modules master 3 MSc MPA, spec. Communication 3 tenminste 12 EC verplicht 3 overige (keuze)cursussen 3 verplichte cursussen 1e of 2e jaar (Com) 4 tenminste 6 EC verplicht 4 verplichte cursussen 1e jaar (Com) 4 verplichte cursussen 2e jaar (Com) 4 Specialisation International Public Health 5 minimaal 6 EC te behalen 5 overige (keuze)cursussen 5 verplichte cursussen 1e of 2e jaar (IPH) 6 kies tenminste 2 van deze cursussen 6 verplichte cursussen 1e jaar (IPH) 6 verplichte cursussen 2e jaar (IPH) 6 Specialisation Health and Life Sciences Based Management and Entrepreneurship 7 minimaal 6 EC te behalen 7 minimaal 1 kiezen 7 eerstejaars cursussen 7 tweedejaars cursussen 8 Specialisation Health and Life Sciences Based Policy 8 minimaal 6 EC te behalen 8 overige (keuze)cursussen 9 verplichte cursussen 1e of 2e jaar (Pol) 9 tenminste 6 EC verplicht 9 verplichte cursussen 1e jaar (Pol) 10 verplichte cursussen 2e jaar (Pol) 10 Vak: Analysis of Governmental Policy 10 Vak: Business Management in Health and Life Sciences 12 Vak: Caput Democratization of Technology Development 13 Vak: Caput Dilemmas in the Implementation of Public Health Programmes 14 Vak: Caput Institutionalising Participatory Approaches in the South 15 Vak: Caput Knowledge Integration and (patient) Participation 16 Vak: Caput Success Factors in Sustainable Innovations by SME's 17 Vak: Clinical development and clinical trials 18 Vak: Communication, Organization and Management 19 Vak: Containment Strategies of Infectious Diseases in Global Context 21 Vak: Disability and Development 22 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 III
Vak: Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences 23 Vak: Ethics in Life Sciences 25 Vak: Health, Globalisation and Human Rights 26 Vak: History of Life Sciences 27 Vak: Individual work master FALW 27 Vak: Individual work master FALW 28 Vak: Individual work master FALW 28 Vak: Individual work master FALW 28 Vak: individueel werk master MPA 28 Vak: Individueel werk pass/fail 28 Vak: Individueel werk pass/fail 28 Vak: Individueel werk pass/fail 29 Vak: Individueel werk pass/fail 29 Vak: Individueel werk pass/fail 29 Vak: Individueel werk pass/fail 29 Vak: Interactive communication 29 Vak: International Comparative Analyses of Health Care Systems 30 Vak: Internship I MPA 32 Vak: Internship I MPA spec Com 33 Vak: Internship I MPA spec IPH 34 Vak: Internship I MPA spec ME 36 Vak: Internship I MPA spec Pol 37 Vak: Internship II MPA 38 Vak: Internship II MPA spec Com 40 Vak: Internship II MPA spec IPH 41 Vak: Internship II MPA spec ME 43 Vak: Internship II MPA spec Pol 44 Vak: Interpersonal Communication 46 Vak: Management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 46 Vak: Managing science and technology in society 48 Vak: Policy, Politics and Participation 49 Vak: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods 50 Vak: Science and Communication 52 Vak: Science Communication through Museums 53 Vak: Science in Dialogue 54 Vak: Science Journalism 55 Vak: Scientific Writing in 56 Vak: thesis MPA 58 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 IV
Capita courses MSc MPA Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Caput Dilemmas in the Implementation of Public Health Programmes Caput Institutionalising Participatory Approaches in the South Caput Knowledge Integration and (patient) Participation Caput Success Factors in Sustainable Innovations by SME's Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470565 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470567 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470569 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470581 MSc MPA, general programme (without specialisation) The Master MPA is a two-year programme and consists of 120 credits. MPA students can specialise in four specialisation: Health & Life sciences-based Policy Health & Life sciences-based Management and Entrepreneurship International Public Health Communication in the Health and Life Sciences To obtain the annotation for a certain specialisation on the master degree certificate, students need to select at least 12 credits courses from the set of courses specified for every specialisation. Some specialisations require an additional compulsory course. In addition, students need to write their thesis (9 credits) and conduct at least one of their internships (30 credits) within the specialisation. It is also possible to do a free programme. Programme components: - - - - at least 6 EC to be obtained compulsory modules choose at least 2 FALW externe modules master Courses: Name Period Credits Code individueel werk master MPA 3.0 AM_MPA_ind01 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 1 van 58
minimaal 6 EC te behalen Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Clinical development and clinical trials MSc MPA, compulsory courses Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Analysis of Governmental Policy Communication, Organization and Management minimaal 2 kiezen Period 2 6.0 AM_470571 Period 2 6.0 AM_470572 Ethics in Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_470707 History of Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_471017 Internship I MPA Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471116 Internship II MPA Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471117 Managing science and technology in society Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Period 1 6.0 AM_470586 Period 1 6.0 AM_470582 Scientific Writing in Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_471023 thesis MPA Ac. Year (September) 9.0 AM_471126 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Business Management in Health and Life Sciences Clinical development and clinical trials Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences Period 2 6.0 AM_470584 Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Period 2 6.0 AM_470575 Interactive communication Period 1 3.0 AM_470562 Interpersonal Communication Period 1 3.0 AM_471007 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 2 van 58
Management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) FALW externe modules master Period 2 6.0 AM_470583 Science in Dialogue 6.0 AM_1002 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Individual work master FALW Individual work master FALW Individual work master FALW Individual work master FALW MSc MPA, spec. Communication 0.0 AME_001 0.0 AME_002 0.0 AME_003 0.0 AME_004 Individueel werk pass/fail 0.0 AME_005 Individueel werk pass/fail 0.0 AME_006 Individueel werk pass/fail 0.0 AME_007 Individueel werk pass/fail 0.0 AME_008 Individueel werk pass/fail 0.0 AME_010 Individueel werk pass/fail 0.0 AME_011 Opleidingsdelen: - - - - - - tenminste 12 EC verplicht overige (keuze)cursussen verplichte cursussen 1e of 2e jaar (Com) tenminste 6 EC verplicht verplichte cursussen 1e jaar (Com) verplichte cursussen 2e jaar (Com) tenminste 12 EC verplicht Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Clinical development and clinical trials overige (keuze)cursussen Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 3 van 58
Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Science Communication through Museums verplichte cursussen 1e of 2e jaar (Com) Period 2 6.0 AM_470590 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Ethics in Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_470707 History of Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_471017 tenminste 6 EC verplicht Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Interactive communication Period 1 3.0 AM_470562 Interpersonal Communication verplichte cursussen 1e jaar (Com) Period 1 3.0 AM_471007 Science in Dialogue 6.0 AM_1002 Science Journalism Period 2 6.0 AM_471014 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Analysis of Governmental Policy Communication, Organization and Management verplichte cursussen 2e jaar (Com) Period 2 6.0 AM_470571 Period 2 6.0 AM_470572 Internship I MPA spec Com Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471124 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Science and Communication Period 1 6.0 AM_470582 Period 3 6.0 AM_470587 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 4 van 58
Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Internship II MPA spec Com Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471125 Managing science and technology in society Specialisation International Public Health Period 1 6.0 AM_470586 thesis MPA Ac. Year (September) 9.0 AM_471126 The specialisation International Public Health (IPH) has a special focus on public health from a global perspective. This orientation prepares students for a career at a university, ministry, non-governmental or international organisation. Programme components: - - - - - - at least 6 EC to be obtained overige (keuze)cursussen compulsory modules 1e of 2e year (IPH) kies tenminste 2 van deze cursussen compulsory modules 1e year (IPH) compulsory modules 2e year (IPH) minimaal 6 EC te behalen Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Clinical development and clinical trials overige (keuze)cursussen Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Caput Dilemmas in the Implementation of Public Health Programmes Caput Institutionalising Participatory Approaches in the South Clinical development and clinical trials Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470565 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470567 Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 5 van 58
International Comparative Analyses of Health Care Systems Management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Period 3 6.0 AM_470820 Period 2 6.0 AM_470583 verplichte cursussen 1e of 2e jaar (IPH) Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Ethics in Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_470707 History of Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_471017 kies tenminste 2 van deze cursussen Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Containment Strategies of Infectious Diseases in Global Context verplichte cursussen 1e jaar (IPH) Period 1 6.0 AM_470127 Disability and Development Period 2 6.0 AM_470588 Health, Globalisation and Human Rights Period 2 6.0 AM_470818 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Analysis of Governmental Policy Communication, Organization and Management verplichte cursussen 2e jaar (IPH) Period 2 6.0 AM_470571 Period 2 6.0 AM_470572 Internship I MPA spec IPH Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471120 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Period 1 6.0 AM_470582 Vakken: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 6 van 58
Naam Periode Credits Code Internship II MPA spec IPH Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471121 Managing science and technology in society Period 1 6.0 AM_470586 thesis MPA Ac. Year (September) 9.0 AM_471126 Specialisation Health and Life Sciences Based Management and Entrepreneurship The specialisation Health & Life science-based Management and Entrepreneurship prepares students for a career in a pharmaceutical company, e.g. as a Clinical Research Assistant and advisor, or to establish one's own business. Programme components: - - - - at least 6 EC to be obtained choose at least 1 of these courses first year modules second year modules minimaal 6 EC te behalen Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Clinical development and clinical trials minimaal 1 kiezen Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Clinical development and clinical trials Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences eerstejaars cursussen Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Period 2 6.0 AM_470575 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Analysis of Governmental Policy Period 2 6.0 AM_470571 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 7 van 58
Business Management in Health and Life Sciences Communication, Organization and Management tweedejaars cursussen Period 2 6.0 AM_470584 Period 2 6.0 AM_470572 Internship I MPA spec ME Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471118 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Period 1 6.0 AM_470582 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Caput Success Factors in Sustainable Innovations by SME's Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470581 Ethics in Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_470707 History of Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_471017 Interactive communication Period 1 3.0 AM_470562 Internship II MPA spec ME Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471119 Interpersonal Communication Management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managing science and technology in society Period 1 3.0 AM_471007 Period 2 6.0 AM_470583 Period 1 6.0 AM_470586 Science in Dialogue 6.0 AM_1002 thesis MPA Ac. Year (September) 9.0 AM_471126 Specialisation Health and Life Sciences Based Policy This specialisation offers the opportunity to become an expert in the field of policy. Career opportunities are policy preparation at government and different public health organisations or as a scientific researcher at the university. Programme components: - - - - - - at least 6 EC to be obtained other (elective) modules compulsory modules jr 1 of 2 (Pol) at least 6 EC to be obtained compulsory modules 1e year (Pol) compulsory modules 2e year (Pol) minimaal 6 EC te behalen Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 8 van 58
Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Clinical development and clinical trials overige (keuze)cursussen Period 3 6.0 AM_470585 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code International Comparative Analyses of Health Care Systems Interpersonal Communication verplichte cursussen 1e of 2e jaar (Pol) Period 3 6.0 AM_470820 Period 1 3.0 AM_471007 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Ethics in Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_470707 History of Life Sciences Period 3 3.0 AM_471017 tenminste 6 EC verplicht Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Caput Democratization of Technology Development Caput Dilemmas in the Implementation of Public Health Programmes Caput Institutionalising Participatory Approaches in the South Caput Knowledge Integration and (patient) Participation Caput Success Factors in Sustainable Innovations by SME's 6.0 AM_470580 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470565 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470567 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470569 Ac. Year (September) 3.0 AM_470581 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 9 van 58
Interactive communication Period 1 3.0 AM_470562 Management of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) verplichte cursussen 1e jaar (Pol) Period 2 6.0 AM_470583 Science in Dialogue 6.0 AM_1002 Science Journalism Period 2 6.0 AM_471014 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Analysis of Governmental Policy Communication, Organization and Management verplichte cursussen 2e jaar (Pol) Period 2 6.0 AM_470571 Period 2 6.0 AM_470572 Internship I MPA spec Pol Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471122 Policy, Politics and Participation Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Period 2 6.0 AM_470589 Period 1 6.0 AM_470582 Vakken: Naam Periode Credits Code Internship II MPA spec Pol Ac. Year (September) 30.0 AM_471123 Managing science and technology in society Analysis of Governmental Policy Period 1 6.0 AM_470586 thesis MPA Ac. Year (September) 9.0 AM_471126 Course code AM_470571 (450003) Period Period 2 Credits 6.0 prof. dr. J.T. de Cock Buning Teaching staff prof. dr. J.T. de Cock Buning Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group, Computer lab - To acquire critical knowledge regarding different policy models and theories Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 10 van 58
- To master the correct use of central concepts in political and policy discourses. - To further deepen your analytic skills with respect to the critical assessment of a complex societal question or dilemma in the health and life science; - To learn to integrate science- specific knowledge with the knowledge and skills of other disciplines of the social sciences - To practice skills in data collection and analysis - To learn to set up valid lines of argumentation; - To learn to translate research findings into policy recommendations; - To get experienced in writing a policy advisory report; - To improve your communication skills; - To improve your skills in working effectively in a project team, through team building, team analysis and feedback. Governmental policy affects millions of people and is thus object of intensive debate and target of strong societal forces, like political parties, media and interest groups. Being an advisor or policy maker requires a thorough understanding of the dynamics of policy making, as well as from the psychologal side as from the more social structures and their influence on a deliberative democracy. The course contains several lectures on theoretical concepts and models concerning policy analysis. Furthermore you will be challenged, under supervision, to apply and practice these concepts and models in the project assignment. From the very first day, you will be part of a project team of about ten students. You are confronted with a real policy problem from an external commissioning institution (e. g. a nongovernmental organization, a Ministry, an advisory council). Within those 4 weeks you will collect data by literature review and interviews and conduct an interdisciplinary analysis on the basis of which you provide an advice. Specific attention is paid to working in a project team and team building. At the end of the course, you prepare an advisory report. On the last day of the course you present the report to the representative of the external institution who commissioned the project. In that presentation your team will highlight the main results of your analysis and defend the recommendations you propose. Lectures, Training; Project assignment Written exam (25%) and individual evaluation based on personal performance in the project team (50%), and assessment of various group products (report and presentation (25%)). Exam has to be passed successfully. Course reading - Health Policy, Gill Walt - Making Health Policy, Buse et al Compulsory course within the Masterprogramme Management, Policy Analysis and entrepreneurship for the health and life sciences (MPA) and the Societal differentiation of Health, Life and Natural Sciences Masters programmes. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 11 van 58
The case is policy analysis and advice, but the exercised methods and skills are equally applicable to strategic marketing advice or evaluation studies. The project integrates the learned lessons from the first two compulsory MPA courses: Qualitative & Quantitative Methods. Business Management in Health and Life Sciences Course code AM_470584 (450003) Period Period 2 Credits 6.0 prof. dr. H.J.H.M. Claassen Teaching staff prof. dr. H.J.H.M. Claassen Teaching method(s) Lecture, Computer lab To acquire insight in different legal entities in which to organise a company or enterprise To get acquainted with: - financial and legal aspects - patents and alternative valorization methods - marketing and sales aspects of businesses To acquire insight in Human Resource Management models To get acquainted with different models of financing To learn to think and act in line with economic and sustainability issues for the company Increasingly, health students will be confronted with a corporate way of thinking in health organisations. To function in such an environment it is critical that students have basic knowledge of fiscal and legal entities and organisational forms of corporate structures (including start-ups). Furthermore, they have to understand what motivates decision makers and financial officers in different companies (also geographical differences). This course comprises a theoretical and a practical part. The theoretical part consists of interactive classes with various experts from the field. Topics that will be dealt with in detail include: intellectual property, portfolio management, finance, risk capital, grants and subsidies, team building and people management, different legal entities, fiscal and legal aspects when starting a new company, SWOT analysis in the life sciences and clinical trials. The practical part consists of bringing the knowledge acquired during the classes into practice in an assignment in which you develop a (personal career) businessplan. Lecturers, self study, assignment. Oral exam and assessment of the (personal career) business plan. Both parts need to be passed. Course reading Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 12 van 58
To be announced on Blackboard Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences (MPA), Societal differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences. Caput Democratization of Technology Development Course code AM_470580 (470580) Credits 6.0 - To acquire understanding of the co-creation of social-economic and technological developments; - To acquire knowledge of core concepts of a critical-theoretical analysis of technology developments; - To acquire competencies for applying the acquired theoretical knowledge in a study of specific cases of life science developments. Biotechnology and genomics are considered as key technological developments in today's knowledge- based society. Since the recombinant DNA technology became applicable in 1973, vast new possibilities were opened to apply and change different biological agents, as microorganisms, enzymes, plant and animal cells for the commercial manufacturing of a large variety of substances in the pharmaceutical, agriculture and food production sector. While an intensive pro- anti debate emerged on the application of biotechnology in agriculture and food production, the introduction of biotechnology in the pharmaceutical sector went comparatively smoothly. In this course it will be investigated whether this difference depends on the presence (or absence) of participatory technology development in the different sectors or on other issues such as the different ways in which innovations are presented and communicated to client groups. After a short introduction on the pro- anti debate of the applications of biotechnology in the agricultural sector and the efforts of some multi- stakeholder platforms to develop a "third" approach (tailormade biotechnologies for endogenous developments), the students will investigate the developments in the pharmaceutical sector and will compare the debates on some specific biotech applications in the pharmaceutical sector with the debates in the agricultural and food production sector. By introducing theoretical concepts like hegemony, micro- politics, subversive rationality students are encouraged "to go beyond" what appears to be and what really is. Core question to be answered is: Whether or not the presence (absence) of a debate on a specific biotech application is the result (or not) of a democratic technological development. Lectures, self- study and three discussion meetings. Individual assessment of a written article Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 13 van 58
Course reading Selected scientific articles Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in health and life sciences (MPA), Societal differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences. Some Basic knowledge of science and technology studies, applied to biotechnology and genomics is required. For information and application: anna. van. luijn@falw. vu. nl Caput Dilemmas in the Implementation of Public Health Programmes Course code AM_470565 (450003) Period Ac. Year (September) Credits 3.0 - The student has acquired in-dept insight in organization, management and policy in the field of Public Health in the South, with a specific focus on the implementation of vaccines programmes - Has acquired insight in the constraints in the implementation of Public Health programmes i.e. vaccination programmes in the South - Has applied the acquired insight in the implementation of results and interpretation and to evaluate the efficacy of vaccines programmes. - Has assessed constructively and systematically strategies to solve the constraints and to improve the efficacy of vaccination programmes through national and international organization This caput will increase the student's knowledge in the North- South relation and particularly on the implementation of Public Health Programmes in the South with focus on an international context. Furthermore, the course will give an overall overview of the organization and policy strategies of organizations involved in the implementation of public health programmes which directly is linked with the containment course. Special attention is given to analyzing the dilemmas and challenges in public health and to generate ideas for future development. The analysis will focus on i) the experiences in working in the field and community based health programmes e. g. vaccination programmes; ii) the constraints and opportunities of the various implementation strategies; iii) methodological aspects of inter disciplinary research; iv) monitoring and evaluation of public health programmes; v) communication strategies to policymakers, professionals and the general public. This theoretical course comprises self study and three discussion meetings. After a short introduction the student has to study various scientific articles that are then critically analyzed and discussed in a subsequent meeting. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 14 van 58
Written of oral exam and individual assessment through evaluation assignments Course reading Selected chapters and scientific articles. Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in health and life sciences (MPA), Societal differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences. Self study. Course co-ordinator: E. Ruitenberg. For information and application: anna.van.luijn@falw.vu.nl Caput Institutionalising Participatory Approaches in the South Course code AM_470567 (450003) Period Ac. Year (September) Credits 3.0 dr. M.B.M. Zweekhorst - To develop a detailed understanding of the importance of participation strategies for sustainable development - To understand the difficulties that have been identified for institutionalising interactive approaches within existing organisations - To obtain insight into different strategies to institutionalize interactive approaches. - To acquire knowledge on the learning organisation. During the past three decades participation has become increasingly visible as an issue in development. It is recognized that participation is a key element in poverty eradication and sustainable development. Methodologies to enhance participation are now commonly used in development projects and 'participation' has become a development orthodoxy. However, it is one thing to acknowledge the effectiveness of participatory approaches, but another to apply these approaches consistently over longer periods of time. This requires institutionalisation of these approaches within the organisations concerned, so as to build the necessary capacity. Most organisations are not well adapted to the application of participatory approaches. Some organisational change is therefore likely to be necessary if participatory approaches are to be institutionalised successfully. In this theoretical course you study in depth scientific literature about various theoretical concepts and practical experiences of institutionalisation processes of interactive approaches that were undertaken by organisations in the South. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 15 van 58
This theoretical course comprises self study. After a short introduction you study various scientific articles that are then critically analyzed. Individual assessment though an assignment Course reading Selected scientific articles. Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in health and life sciences (MPA), Societal differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences. Self study. Basic knowledge on organisation and management is required. For more information and application: anna.van.luijn@falw.vu.nl Caput Knowledge Integration and (patient) Participation Course code AM_470569 (450003) Period Ac. Year (September) Credits 3.0 prof. dr. J.E.W. Broerse - To acquire in- depth understanding of different types of knowledge and their specific characteristics and values; - To acquire detailed knowledge concerning models on knowledge integration and transdisciplinarity, and their key concepts; - To acquire the ability to translate from theory to practice with respect to participation strategies. - To acquire insight into the theory and practise of patient participation in health research. We are living in an increasingly globalized World. Science and policy is facing increasingly complex problems that cannot be effectively addressed from one scientific discipline and one perspective. Solving complex problems requires the integration of knowledge from different scientific disciplines as well as the integration of scientific knowledge and practical, experiential knowledge about the problem context. This type of broad knowledge integration is called transdisciplinary research. The topic of transdisciplinary research is therefore becoming increasingly important. During this 2- weeks course you will read various scientific articles that contribute to different visions and models to describe and facilitate knowledge integration. Particular attention is paid to the role and value of `lay' knowledge (for example patients, experiential knowledge) for research in the health and life sciences. As a specification of knowledge integration you will analyze different practices of patient participation in health research as described in literature. You will address questions, such as who should participate, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 16 van 58
when, how and why, in order to realize patient participation in health research in the most effective way. This theoretical course comprises self study and three discussion meetings. After a short introduction you study various articles that are then critically analyzed and discussed in a subsequent meeting. Individual assessment through an exam Course reading Selected scientific articles. Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in health and life sciences (MPA), Societal differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences. Self study. For more information and application: anna.van.luijn@falw.vu.nl Caput Success Factors in Sustainable Innovations by SME's Course code AM_470581 (450003) Period Ac. Year (September) Credits 3.0 prof. dr. E. Masurel To acquire understanding of specific aspects of sustainable innovations by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) in the health and life sciences. To develop skills to understand the link between theory and practice. In this course the emphasis is on success factors in the process of sustainable innovation by small and medium- sized enterprises (SME's) in the health and life sciences. With sustainable innovations we mean the introduction of new products, services or processes with relevance in the field of sustainability. The latter is translated into finding a balance between firm performance and the impact their production has on people and the planet. There is already a considerable body of knowledge about the relationship between SME's and innovation, also some information on sustainable entrepreneurship by SME's and on sustainable innovations is available. But there is less known about sustainable innovations by SME's. Small businesses are not just little big businesses. Therefore, attention will be paid also to qualitative aspects of SME's: short- term focus, local and regional impact, family businesses etc. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 17 van 58
Discussion sessions, in which the lecturer(s) will present the main outcomes of previous research. Field research, based on which the students will present their cases. Case presentation and exam Course reading Selected scientific articles Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences (MPA), M- specialisation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences, Biology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, (e. g. spec. International Public Health). Minimum number of three students. For further information and application send an e-mail to anna.van.luijn@falw.vu.nl. Clinical development and clinical trials Course code AM_470585 (450003) Period Period 3 Credits 6.0 prof. dr. H.J.H.M. Claassen Teaching staff prof. dr. H.J.H.M. Claassen Teaching method(s) Lecture, Computer lab To acquire knowledge and insight into the role and objectives of drug and clinical development process To acquire knowledge and insight into the clinical pharmacology in drug development, drug interactions, pharmacodynamic and metabolic interactions To acquire knowledge and insight into clinical study methodology To acquire knowledge and skills into the regulatory principles To acquire knowledge of ICH-GCP and quality To acquire knowledge and insight into clinical trial coordination To acquire knowledge and skills into the data management and statistics. To acquire insight into the ethical aspects To acquire insight into actual use of clinical trials in R&D strategies To learn to design a clinical study To acquire insight into the different epidemiologic study designs To acquire knowledge and skills into how exposure and disease in a population can be measured and how the relationships between them can be assessed (using SPSS) To acquire knowledge and skills into interpreting and presenting the results of an epidemiologic study Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 18 van 58
The need for rigorous evaluation of components of health care is increasingly recognised worldwide. An important type of evaluation is the clinical trial. The most commonly performed clinical trials evaluate new drugs, medical devices, biologics, or other interventions on patients in strictly scientifically controlled settings, and are required for regulatory authority approval of new therapies. This course aims to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials of health interventions. Furthermore classes are provided on which the actual use of clinical trials in day to day R&D strategies within industry and universities is addressed in detail Classes include, "Strategies in High Throughput Screening (HTS)", "Use of Genomics in Drug Development and Diagnostics" and `"Research for Functional Foods and Health Claims". Together with other students, you will apply the theoretical knowledge by designing and presenting your own clinical study plan on the basis of a chosen/selected preclinical situation from real life daily practice. The first part of the course closes with presentation of career implications in pharmaceutical industry and biotech companies. An additional week of basic epidemiology will help you to complement the knowledge obtained so far in the course with an understanding of the principles of other types of study designs (cross-sectional, longitudinal, case-control). Issues concerning exposure and disease measurement and exposure-disease relationships will be discussed in detail, and examples will be provided. Together with your colleagues, you will learn how to apply this knowledge first by hand (during the lectures), then to an epidemiologic database (during the afternoon computer-based sessions) and how to interpret the results critically. The epidemiology week will close with presentations and discussions of the group work. Lectures, case study and self study (clinical trials weeks). Lectures (mornings), group work in computer-based sessions (afternoons) and selfstudy (epidemiology week) Individual assessment through a written exam Course reading To be announced on Blackboard Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences (MPA), Societal differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences. For information and application: wanda.konijn@falw.vu.nl Communication, Organization and Management Course code AM_470572 (450003) Period Period 2 Credits 6.0 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 19 van 58
Teaching staff Teaching method(s) dr. M.B.M. Zweekhorst dr. H. Wels, J. Maas MSc, prof. dr. F. Scheele, dr. M.B.M. Zweekhorst Lecture, Study Group To get acquainted with theories on organisational behaviour To obtain a deeper understanding of communication from the perspective of sharing and influencing results To acquire knowledge on organisational structures and designs To get acquainted with important theories on organisational structures (e.g. Mintzberg) To acquire insight into different management practices in the health and life sciences sector; To obtain insight in methods for motivation and conflict management To gain insight in and to practice leadership To improve communication skills To practise team management Organisations in the health and life science sector are changing fast, a phenomenon driven by newly emerging technologies and increasing societal complexity. A growing number of students with a beta degree will hold professional and managerial functions in these organisations. During this course students will learn how to be effective performers within these environments, both individually and in teams. This requires an understanding of the macro aspects of organisational behaviour, including designing organisations, managerial skills and ways of strategic thinking. Several speakers conduct lecturers on aspects as motivation, managing interpersonal behaviour, leadership, communication and developing and changing organisations. The speakers explain theories from literature and relate them to their practical experiences. In addition, the students become project managers of a project team that has been given the assignment to write a policy advisory report. While being a project manager you are trained and coached by experts. With the other students you discuss your experiences and the coach helps you relate the experiences to theory. Lectures, self study, training workshops project assignment Written exam (50%;) and assessment of the functioning as a project manager (50%). Grades of both parts must at least be 6 or higher. Course reading Management and Organisational Behaviour, Wendy Bloisi (second European edition), McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN 0-07-711107-9 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey, any edition Compulsory course within the Master programme Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship for the Health and Life Sciences (MPA) and the Societal differentiation of Health, Life and Natural Sciences Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 20 van 58
Masters programmes Attendance to training, workshops and project is compulsory Containment Strategies of Infectious Diseases in Global Context Course code AM_470127 (450003) Period Period 1 Credits 6.0 prof. dr. J.E.W. Broerse Teaching staff prof. dr. J.E.W. Broerse Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group The student - Has acquired in- depth theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to health intervention strategies of infectious diseases. - Has acquired insight into the role of international institutions, such as the WHO, governmental advisory bodies, relevant professionals, executing institutions, NGOs and communities in designing and carrying out health interventions. - Understands which barriers are important when implementing containment strategies of infectious diseases, with a focus on vaccination programmes. - Has acquired insight into a variety of theoretical concepts and methods in health communication, their effects and the problems that may arise in poor health settings. - Has acquired insight in theoretical concepts and methods to interpret results, evaluations and the efficacy of programs - Has learned to develop and apply risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication methods - Has learned and practiced interdisciplinary methods and techniques to plan health interventions at community level in an interactive way. This course covers developments in intervention strategies used to address health needs in the North, in the South and in an international context. Containment strategies of infectious diseases, in particular vaccination programmes and health communication, provide specific areas of attention. The containment strategies to be discussed include both programmes for known infections - including vaccination strategies and in case of absence of a vaccine, diagnosis and treatment strategiesand unknown emerging infections - including isolation, prevention and communication strategies. The student learns how to analyse bottlenecks and opportunities of the different implementation strategies, how to interpret the results and to evaluate the implementation of programmes. In addition, the student has taken part in a group assignment. Here the focus is on how to design research and implementation strategies at community level in an interactive way. Furthermore, students write an essay based on a topic related to infectious diseases e. g. tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS etc. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 21 van 58
Lectures, group project, essay, self-study Individual exam (60%) and an essay (40%). Both parts must at least be sufficient (6 or higher). Course reading Book (details will be provided on Blackboard) Compulsory course within the Master differentiation International Public Health; optional course for students in other differentiations of the Masters Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences. For more information and application: secretariaat. athena@falw. vu. nl Disability and Development Course code AM_470588 (450003) Period Period 2 Credits 6.0 dr. W.H. van Brakel MD Teaching staff dr. W.H. van Brakel MD, dr. J. Kool Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group To develop an understanding of disability and the issues faced by people with disabilities To develop knowledge and skills for disability research, policy development and management related to disability, rehabilitation and development To acquire insight into the epidemiology of disability, with separate attention for important determinants like gender, poverty and HIV/AIDS To learn how to use relevant models of disability and the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) To understand the importance of human rights in relation to disability and to learn to use the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for advocacy and other rights-based interventions To acquire skills and knowledge in measurement and research methods relevant to disability To understand the importance of inter-sectoral collaboration To gain insight in participatory approaches The Disability and Development (D&D) course focuses on a broad range of issues related to disability and rehabilitation in the context of development. This means that the focus is on people with disabilities Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 22 van 58
in low and middle-income countries. Disability affects an estimated 600 million people worldwide, the majority of whom live in low and middle-income countries. The large majority are poor and have no access to rehabilitation services; neither are facilities in place to allow them to be included in the mainstream of society. To date, very few services and programmes are available to address these needs. The realisation that the Millennium Development Goals cannot be met without addressing the needs of people with disability has brought a new impetus to the field concerned with these issues, disability and development. Another major recent development was the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in December 2006. It is expected that there will be a substantial increase in demand for training of a large variety of professionals (e.g. researchers, managers, architects, lawyers, health professionals) with formal training and qualifications in the field of disability and development. This rapidly increasing interest in disability as a development and human rights issue means that this emerging field of study will rapidly gain in importance and should become part of any serious higher education in social and development studies and in international public health. The course will cover essential knowledge and skills in this subject. During this 4-week course the following subjects will be discussed: Disability models and stereotypes, culture and disability, ICF conceptual framework, experience of having a disability, frequencies and distribution of disability, determinants of disability, including stigma and discrimination, poverty, gender and HIV/AIDS, rights of persons with disabilities, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, measurement of disability, disability-relevant research methods, survey methods, examples of disability research and an introduction to community-based rehabilitation. Lectures with practical exercises, tutorial groups, self study, experiential learning and group assignments Assessment is based on individual assignments and tutorial group work (40%) and an individual written examination (60%). Grades of both parts must at least be 6 or higher. Course reading An online reader will be available on Blackboard Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences (MPA), specialisation International Public Health within the Master Health Science and specialisation International Public Health within the Master Biomedical Sciences. External students from low and middle- income countries are also encouraged to apply. More information: a.van.luijn@vu.nl Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences Course code AM_470575 (450003) Period Period 2 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 23 van 58
Credits 6.0 prof. dr. E. Masurel Teaching staff prof. dr. E. Masurel Teaching method(s) Lecture, Study Group Students obtain knowledge about and insight in the relevance of entrepreneurship and innovation for their own discipline. Students learn about the processes which are involved in the recognition and exploitation of opportunities, about creating economic and social value and about the nature and role of networks. In addition students gain knowledge of different entrepreneurial processes and the importance of valorisation of (bio)medical findings and business ideas for a knowledge-based economy. This course consists of two tracks: a theoretical track and a practical track. These two tracks run simultaneously. In the first track you learn about entrepreneurship. Answers are found on questions such as: What is entrepreneurship? What defines an entrepreneur? What are entrepreneurial opportunities? What is the role of innovation in entrepreneurship? What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)? How can we judge the feasibility of entrepreneurial ambitions? Simultaneously you work on an assignment (second track). In the first week of this course you search for an innovation in your own discipline (product, service, process etc). Your choice must be approved by the lecturers. The first part of the assignment consists of a description of the innovation which you have chosen. Subsequently, you make a SWOT-analysis and a network analysis of the innovation. Also a paragraph on CSR aspect should be added. The final part of the assignment is your own feasibility study: how would you valorize the innovation to the market? Lectures, personal meetings. Each week scientific lectures are given (on entrepreneurship, SWOT-analysis, innovation, CSR etc). These lectures are both the basis for the exam and for the assignment. Each week the student has a short meeting with his / her supervisor, in order to discuss the progress of his/her assignment. You conduct a written exam and an assignment. Both the exam and the assignment determine 50% of the grade. The exam and the assignment must be of sufficient quality. Course reading To be announced on Blackboard Optional course for Master students Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life sciences (MPA), M-differentiation of the Health, Life & Natural Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - - M Management, Policy Analysis and Entr. - 2010-2011 8-6-2012 - Pagina 24 van 58