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14D2I54 - Economics and management in veterinary

Course specification
Course title Economics and management in veterinary
Acronym 14D2I54
Study programme DOCTORAL ACADEMIC STUDIES
Module
Type of study PhD academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 12.0 Status elective
      Condition Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal Students should gain a better knowledge of the application of economics and management in the control system of animal health that will allow them autonomy in decision-making in the selection of treatment programs at the level of the herd or suppression of infectious diseases at the national level.
      The outcome Students should be able to apply the acquired knowledge in economics and management control of animal health and to make independent decisions in selection of disease control at the micro and macro level.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures The theoretical basis of economics. The importance of economics in the control of animal health. Theory of costs. Marginal analysis. Income statement and balance sheet. Economic damages and veterinary - sanitary measures. Evaluation of the health control program. Marketing in veterinary medicine. Management and veterinary epidemiology. Strategic management in the control of animal health.
      Contents of exercises Making appropriate tasks for specific methodological units.
      Literature
      1. Economy - An Introductory Analysis
      2. Dijkhuizen AA and Morris RS, 1998, Animal Health Economics, University of Sidney, Australia (Original title)
      3. Veterinary practice management
      4. Veterinary economics
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      5
      Methods of teaching Theoretical classes are conducted with the use of audiovisual techniques, and practical with the development of various examples with critical discussion and preparation of seminar work
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 10 Test paper 70
      Practical lessons Oral examination
      Projects
      Colloquia
      Seminars 20