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A - General Description

Programme Title – Health Services Management

Qualification Awarded – Bachelor’s Degree (Licenciatura)

Admission Requirements – Candidates may access the degree through the General Application for Admission to Higher Education, special admission and re-enrolment schemes and programme change and transfer schemes. Educational and Professional goals – provide the student with abilities and competencies to understand the intervening factors in the management of resources, processes and behaviours in health organizations, as well as incorporating in its performance a long-term prospective strategic vision in the context of the evolution of the health system.

Access to further studies – This degree allows access to postgraduate studies (Master, Doctor, etc...)

Course structure diagram with credits (60 per year):

Course Title Year Semester Number of credits

Economics 1 1 5

Mathematics I 1 1 6

Administration Theory 1 1 5

General Accounting I 1 1 5

Administrative Law 1 1 4

Computer Science 1 1 5

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Mathematics II 1 2 6

General Accounting II 1 2 5

Introduction to Public Health 1 2 5

Health System and Policies 1 2 5

Law of Obligations 1 2 4

Health Economics 1 2 5

Statistics for the Social Sciences 2 1 5

Financial Calculus 2 1 5

Health Management I 2 1 6

Financial Analysis 2 1 5

Performance Appraisal 2 1 5

Internationalisation and Community Affairs 2 1 4

Hospital Resources Management 2 2 6

Epidemiology 2 2 5

Public Accounting 2 2 4

Analytical Accounting 2 2 4

Strategy and Logistics 2 2 5

Administrative Health Procedures 2 2 6

Public and Corporate Finance 3 1 4

Management Control Systems 3 1 5

Health Management II 3 1 6

Public Auditing 3 1 6

Commercial Law 3 1 4

Human Resources Management 3 1 5

Seminar in Business Project 3 2 5

Labour Law 3 2 4

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Design and Management of Hospital Policies 3 2 6

Strategic Management 3 2 5

Information and Communication Technologies for Health

3 2 5

Quality Management 3 2 5

Final examination, if any – End-of-term examination.

Examination and assessment regulations: weighted average of examinations, tests, exercises, group works and class attendance as determined by the lecturer.

ECTS departmental co-ordinator – Pedro Manuel Frouco Marques.

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B - Description of individual course units

Course title Economics

Course code 9480101

Type of course One-semester course

Level of Course Not Applicable

Year of study 1

Semester/trimester 1

Number of credits 6

Name of lecturer Maria do Rosário Baeta Neves and Luís Carlos Cardoso

Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning

outcomes competences)

At the end of the course, the students should be able to understand and describe macro and micro economic issues using the reasoning of economic science; to use sources of statistical and bibliographic data to obtain the relevant information for treating each problem and write reports on economics issues.

Prerequisites Not Applicable

Course contents Basic concepts of economic science. National accounting. Different integrated chains of economic thought at its historical time. Policy-mix and the impact in the external environment of an economic unit: application to the Portuguese economy. Basics of demand and supply. Application of the elasticity concept. Basic characteristics in competitive, monopolistic and oligopolistic markets.

Recommended reading Castro, Alberto de, Barbot, Cristina e Nascimento, Álvaro (1994), Microeconomia, Lisboa, McGraw-Hill. Frank, Robert H. e Bernanke, Ben S. (2003), Princípios de Economia, Lisboa, McGraw-Hill. Medeiros, Eduardo Raposo (2000), Economia Internacional, Lisboa, ISCSP. Neves, João César das (1992), Introdução à Economia, Lisboa, Editorial Verbo. Porto, Manuel (2004), Economia, Coimbra, Livraria Almedina. Samuelson, Paul A. e Nordhaus, William D. (2005), Economia, Lisboa, McGraw-Hill. Santos, Jorge, Braga, Jacinto, Teixeira, Manuel e Aubyn, Miguel St. (2001), Macroeconomia, Lisboa, McGraw-Hill.

Teaching methods Topic units of the study program are presented through lectures and case study analyses.

Assessment methods The student can choose between: a) Continuous assessment: individual mid-term tests with minimum arithmetic average of 10 marks. b) Final exam: A minimum grade of 10 marks.

Language of instruction Portuguese

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Course title Mathematics I

Course code 9480102


Level of Course I

Year of study 1


Number of credits 6

Name of lecturer José Manuel Faria Paixão, Cristina M. M. Andrade



The main goal of the course is to provide the students with the mathematical knowledge and tools necessary to a better understanding of real economical and social problems. The contents also provide foundations required for other courses.


Course contents 1. Complements of calculus 2. Basic notions of functions 3. Complements of real functions 4. Numerical successions

Recommended reading Barnett, R. & Ziegler, M. & Byleen, K. (2007): Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences, Pearson Education Gonçalves, J.V. (1953): Curso de Álgebra Superior, 3ª ed. Lisboa Harshbarger, Ronald J & Reynolds J. (2006): Matemática Aplicada- Administração, Economia e Ciência Sociais e da Saúde. McGraw-Hill

Teaching methods Attendance-based classes

Assessment methods Exams (face-to-face).


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Course title Administration Theory

Course code 9480103



Year of study 1


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Jorge Manuel Marques Simões



Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to understand the various management concepts and solve management-related cases.


Course contents 1. What is an Organization? Administration by objectives. The Production Function. The Financial Function. The Commercial Function. The Human Resources Function.

Recommended reading - Rego, Arménio; Cunha, Miguel (2007). O Tão da Eficácia Organizacional, Edições Sílabo, Lisboa. - Reis, Lopes dos; Paulino, António (1994). Gestão dos Stocks e Compras, Editora Internacional, Lisboa. - Robalo, António (1997). Teorias Contingenciais de Organização, Edições Sílabo, Lisboa.

Teaching methods - Case studies discussion. Oral and written examples and application exercises. - Review of assignments on issues dealt with. - Audiovisual equipment as a support to teaching (data-show, power-point).

Assessment methods Mid-term test (100%). Examination worth 100% for students failing continuous assessment (grades below 10).


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Course title General Accounting I

Course code 9480104


Level of Course

Year of study 1


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Daniel Ferreira de Oliveira



Fundamental accounting concepts. Balance sheets and income

statements. Account: concept and study of key accounts.

Introduction to the Official Accounting Plan (POC). Study of

accounts: Available Cash, Third Parties and Inventories. Prerequisites Not Applicable

Course contents Introduction; Property; Inventory and Balance: the account;

Accounting records methods; Financial Statements and balances;

Accounting standards and accounting principles – the Official

Accounting Plan (POC); Study of accounts: Available Cash, Third

Parties and Inventories. Recommended reading Borges, António e outros; Elementos de Contabilidade Geral;

Áreas Editora; 23ª Edição, 2005

Borges, António; e outros; Práticas de Contabilidade Financeira;

Áreas Editora

POC Simples

Teaching methods Lectures

Assessment methods Exams


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B – Description of individual course units

Course Title Administrative Law

Course Code 9480105

Type of Course One-semester course


Year of Study 2nd

Semester/Trimester 1

Number of credits 5

Name of Lecturer Horácio Lopes



Understand the concept, utility and public interest of Public Administration and its ruling principles.


Course contents Introduction; administrative organization; administrative activity; guarantees for privates: guarantees in general and administrative guarantees in particular; jurisdictional guarantees: administrative justice.

Recommended Reading Diogo Freitas do Amaral, “ Curso de Direito Administrativo”, vols.I e II, 2001, Almedina; Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, “ Lições de Direito Administrativo”, Lisboa, 1994/1995; Mário Esteves de Oliveira, “ Manuel de Direito Administrativo”, Vols.I e II, 10º e 9ª ed., Almedina, 2003.

Teaching Methods Lectures including worksheets.

Assessment Methods Two mid-term written tests and final exam.

Language of Instruction Portuguese

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Course Title Computer Science

Course Code 9480106

Type of Course One-semester course


Year of Study 1

Semester/Trimester 1

Number of credits 5

Name of Lecturer Célio Gonçalo Marques and Ricardo Campos



Consolidate basic notions of computer science and computer architecture. Develop abilities to explore tools such as word processors, spreadsheets and presentations. Explore the networks resources and Internet. Importance of information security and privacy. Health care computer solutions.


Course contents Introduction to information technology (IT) and computer architecture. Text Processing: Microsoft Word. Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel. Presentations: Microsoft Powerpoint. Networks and Internet. Safety and Privacy. Health care computer solutions.

Recommended Reading MENDES, J.R., MARQUES, C.G., SILVA, V., CAMPOS, R., Noções de Arquitectura de Computadores, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008. MENDES, J.R., MARQUES, C.G., SILVA, V., CAMPOS, R., Processamento de Texto: Microsoft Word, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008. MENDES, J.R., MARQUES, C.G., SILVA, V., CAMPOS, R., Folha de Cálculo: Microsoft Excel, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008.

Teaching Methods Lectures

Assessment Methods Test (50%) + Project (45%) + Individual Work (5%)

Language of Instruction Portuguese

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Course title Mathematics II

Course code 9480107


Level of Course II

Year of study 1


Number of credits 6

Name of lecturer José Manuel Faria Paixão, Cristina M. M. Andrade



The main goal of the course is to provide the students with the mathematical knowledge and tools required for a better understanding of real economical and social problems. The contents also provide the foundations required for other courses.


Course contents Part two - Mathematical Analysis: 1. Integral calculus 2. Functions with two or more variables Part two - Linear Algebra: 1. Matrices 2. Determinants

Recommended reading Ferreira, M.A.M.; Amaral, Isabel (2006): Exercícios de Álgebra Linear 1 Volume Matrizes e Determinantes. Edições Sílabo Ferreira, M.A.M.; Amaral, Isabel (2006): Exercícios de Primitivas e Integrais. Edições Sílabo Ferreira, M.A.M. (1999): Exercícios de cálculo diferencial em IRn. Edições Sílabo Armstrong, Bill; Davis, Don (2002): College Mathematics, Solving problems in finite mathematics and calculus. Pearson Education


Assessment methods Exams (face-to-face)


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Course title General Accounting II

Course code 9480108


Level of Course II

Year of study 1


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Daniel Ferreira de Oliveira



Consolidation of knowledge acquired in Financial Accounting I.

Study of accounts: fixed assets, capital, cost and expenses,

revenues and financial results. Closing provisions. Financial

statements. Prerequisites Not Applicable

Course contents Study of accounts: fixed assets, capital, cost and expenses,

revenues, financial results. Closing provisions. Financial

statements. Recommended reading Borges, António e outros; Elementos de Contabilidade Geral;

Áreas Editora; 23ª Edição, 2005

Borges, António; e outros; Práticas de Contabilidade Financeira;

Áreas Editora

POC Simples


Assessment methods Exams


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Course title Introduction to Public Health

Course code 9480109



Year of study 1


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Silvino Maia Alcaravela



The students will familiarise themselves with modern health concepts and public health problems and will be provided with the appropriate tools for the analysis, identification and resolution of problems as well as planning and control of public health management.


Course contents 1. The public health object. Chronological aspects. 2. Health determinants: model analysis. 3. Problem, needs and expectations identification. Information sources. 4. Population health diagnosis. 5. Health evaluation: Access, equity, quality, cost/effectiveness. 6. Health care goals of the World Health Organization. 7. Health improvement strategies, plans and programs.

Recommended reading Ferreira, F.A.Gonçalves (19829,Moderna Saúde Pública-Ed F.C.Gulbenkian; Santana, Paula (2005), Geografias da Saúde e do Desenvolvimento, Ed. Livraria Almedina, Coimbra. Calman, Kenneth.C (1998) -The Potencial for Health – How to Improve The Nation´s Health-Ed. Oxford University Press, London. Ganhos de Saúde em Portugal, (2002) -Relatório do Director – Geral e Alto-comissário da Saúde, DGS-MS.

Teaching methods Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment (10%), a group assignment (20%) and two tests (35%+35%).


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Course title Health System and Policies

Course code 9480110



Year of study 1


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Jorge Ribeiro Pires



Define health system; know past and present health system structures; understand the articulation between the different system components; identify health evaluation models; analyse health care strategies and action programs.


Course contents The health system as an instrument for health promotion and fighting against disease through an organized series of health care institutions and services. Health policies as an expression of the system’s effectiveness and equity articulating the fulfilment of health care needs and such factors as environment, lifestyles and health services organization.

Recommended reading - BARRETO, António, Três Décadas de Mudança Social in A Situação Social em Portugal, 1960-1995, ISC, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, 1997. - BARROS, Pedro Pita, GOUVEIA, Miguel e Diogo de LUCENA. Análise económica do sistema de saúde em Portugal, Ministério da Saúde, 1995. - CABRAL, Manuel Villaverde; Cidadania Política e Equidade Social em Portugal, Celta, Oeiras, 1997. - CAMPOS, A. C. - Avaliação Económica de Programas de Saúde - Cadernos de Saúde/10, serie XII, nº2. ENSP. Lisboa, 1987. - CAMPOS, A. C.– Saúde, o custo de um valor sem preço. Lisboa: Edições Portuguesas de livros técnicos e científicos, 1983

Teaching methods Lectures and case study analysis.

Assessment methods Group assignment (50%) Test (50%). Exam exemption: 12 grade points (out of a 0-20 scale).


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Course title Law of Obligations

Course code 9480111



Year of study 1


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Manuel Baeta Neves



Recognise Law as the social legal order; identify the characteristics of the rules of law and their coactive, repressive and preventive protection role; be familiar with the sources and branches of law and the State’s bodies and its juridical relation dynamics.


Course contents Introduction; the concept of Law; the political organization of the state; the sources of Law; the branches of Law; the interpretation and integration of the rules of law; the juridical relation; obligations as a juridical relation; fulfilment and non-fulfilment of obligations; the obligations guarantees; other causes for the extinction of obligations.

Recommended reading Ascensão, José de Oliveira,” Introdução e teoria geral”, Almedina; Consciência, Heitor, “Breve introdução ao estudo do Direito”, 2Ed,Almedina,2004; Varela, João de Matos Antunes, “Manual de Direito das Obrigações”, Vol.I.e II, Almedina, 1998.

Teaching methods Lectures and worksheets.

Assessment methods Two tests and final examination.

Language of instruction Portuguese.

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Course title Health Economics

Course code 9480112



Year of study First

Semester/trimester Second

Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Luís Carlos Cardoso



At the end of the course, students be familiar with the special characteristics of the health care sector. They should be able to discuss about the main policies in the health sector as well as to apply economic analysis to treat specific questions.


Course contents Basic elements of the demand and supply in the health sector. Application of the concepts of risk and uncertainty to insurance demand. Evaluation, funding and regulation of health systems. Comparative analysis of the Portuguese health system.

Recommended reading Barros, Pedro Pita (2005), Economia da Saúde: Conceitos e Comportamentos, Coimbra, Livraria Almedina. Beresniak, Ariel e Duru, Gérard (1999), Economia da Saúde, Lisboa, Climepsi Editores. Feldstein, Paul J. (2005), Health Care Economics, Clifton Park, Thomson Delmar Learning. Giraldes, Maria do Rosário (1997), Economia da Saúde: da Teoria à Prática, Lisboa, Editorial Estampa.

Teaching methods Topic units of the study program are presented through lectures and case study analyses.

Assessment methods The student can choose between: a) Continuous assessment: individual mid-term tests with minimum arithmetic average of 10 marks. b) Final exam: A minimum grade of 10 marks.


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Course title Statistics for the Social Sciences

Course code 9480201



Year of study 2


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Francisco Paulo Vilhena Antunes Bernardino Carvalho. Ricardo Jorge Viegas Covas



By the end of the course, the students should have critical objective skills for data analysis, being able to argue and make decisions based on appropriate statistical instruments, both in descriptive and inductive terms.


Course contents I – Descriptive Statistics. 1.1 Concepts; 1.2 Tables, Charts and Numerical Indicators. II – Probabilities. 2.1 Definition; 2.2 Conditional Probabilities and Bayes Theorem; 2.3 Distributions. III – Statistical Inference. 3.1 Point Estimators; 3.2 Confidence Intervals. IV – Cross-Tabs. 4.1 Construction and Analysis; 4.2 Association Measures. V – Regression and Correlation. 5.1 Simple Linear Regression; 5.2 Estimators and Quality Measures.

Recommended reading Chase, C. – Elementary Statical Procedues – Third Edition, McGraw Hill

Everitt, B. S. – The Analysis of Contingency Tables – Chapman and Hall, London

Murteira, B. J. – Análise Exploratória de Dados – McGraw Hill

Murteira, B. J.; Black, G. H. – Estatística Descritiva – McGraw Hill


Assessment methods Final test


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Course title Financial Calculus

Course code 9480202



Year of study 2


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Luís António Antunes Francisco



Students are expected to be able to: - Calculate present and future values of one or more capitals; - Calculate and solve problems related to different funding alternatives and financial investments; - Evaluate and decide between different funding alternatives and financial investments.

Prerequisites Attendance of Mathematics modules.

Course contents 1 – Introduction. 2 - Capitalization processes. 3 – Annuities. 4 - Debts amortization. 5 - Bond loans

Recommended reading Matias, Rogério (2007) – Cálculo Financeiro, Teoria e Prática, 2ª Edição, Escolar Editora, Lisboa, Portugal. Mateus, Alves (1999) - Cálculo Financeiro, 2ª Edição, Edições Sílabo, Lisboa, Portugal. Rodrigues, Azevedo; Nicolau, Isabel (2003) - Elementos de Cálculo Financeiro, 7ª Edição, Áreas Editora, Lisboa, Portugal.

Teaching methods - Lectures. - Resolution and explanation of practical exercises.

Assessment methods - Mini-tests during the class period –40% of final grading - A final test - 60% of final grading.


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Course title Health Management I

Course code 9480203


Level of Course I

Year of study 2


Number of credits 6

Name of lecturer Luís Manuel Dias Fialho de Morais



Understand the health market and the main vectors of health administration systems in the OECD countries. Be able to analyse and participate in the reorganization of health services face to the widespread growth of health expenses. Be able to analyse management models at the different health care levels, both public and private. General concept of Management.


Course contents Health management systems in OECD. The growth of health expenses. Health administration and reorganization of the Portuguese health system. Recent examples: basic health care, hospitals and palliative care services. Management models.

Recommended reading - Barros, Pedro Pita, Economia da Saúde – Conceitos e Comportamentos, Editora Almedina, 2005. - Giraldes, M. Rosário, Sistemas de Saúde versus Sector Privado em Portugal, Editorial Estampa, 2003. - Ginter, Peter M., et al., Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations, Blackwell Publishers, 2002. - Ferreira, F.A. G (1990) - História da saúde e dos serviços de saúde em Portugal. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Teaching methods Lectures and case study analysis.

Assessment methods Weighted average of end-of-term test (70%) and practical assignments (30%). Final exam for students obtaining a mark below 10 (out of a 0-20 scale) worth 100%.


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Course title Financial Analysis

Course code 9480204



Year of study 2


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Luís António Antunes Francisco



The students are expected to be able to: - Analyse and evaluate corporations based on their financial statements and other relevant information; - Use the traditional methods and techniques to assess the economic and financial situation of a corporation, to evaluate their financial equilibrium, their profitability and the risk involved.

Prerequisites Attendance of Financial Accounting modules

Course contents 1 - Object and background of the business financial analysis; 2 - Financial Analysis support documents; 3 -Key methods and techniques used in the financial diagnostic process; 4 - Financial equilibrium analysis; 5 - Profitability and risk analysis.

Recommended reading Carrilho; Pimental; Laureano; Prates (2005) – Elementos de Análise Financeira, Publisher Team, Lisboa, Portugal. Neves, João Carvalho (2004) - Análise Financeira - Vol. I, Texto Editora, Lisboa, Portugal. Pinho, Carlos Santos; Tavares, Susana (2005) – Análise Financeira e Mercados, Áreas Editora, Lisboa, Portugal.

Teaching methods - Lectures - Resolution and explanation of practical case studies.

Assessment methods - Resolution and discussion of case studies in class (group work) –20% of final grading. - A final test - 80% of final grading and a minimum mark of 9.5 (out of a 0-20 scale).


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Course title Performance Appraisal

Course code 9480205



Year of study 2


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Sílvio Manuel da Rocha Brito



Learning how to reward good performance levels within an organization and develop skills to improve performance.


Course contents 1. Performance appraisal in organizations. 2. Implementation of the performance appraisal system. 3. Example of a performance appraisal system. 4. Performance appraisal and vocational training.

Recommended reading Caetano, António, “Avaliação da Formação Contínua de Professoras da Península de Setúbal”, 1.ª Ed. RH Editora, Lisboa, 2003. Caetano, António, “Avaliação de Desempenho – Metáforas, Conceitos e Práticas”, 2.ª Ed. RH Editora, Lisboa, 2005 Cascão, Ferreira, Cunha, Namércio, “Gestão de Competências – Novas perspectivas da Gestão dos Recursos Humanos, Edições IPAM, Porto, 1998. Jacques – Philippe Leyens & Vincent Yzerbit, “Psicologia Social”, 2.ª Edição, Edições 70, Lisboa, 1999.

Teaching methods Lectures including debates and case studies. Use of practical technical tools. Research assignments.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment: Individual research work 50% Mid-term assessment: test 50% Final assessment: examination Mid-term tests and examinations consist of a multiple choice test including at least 50 questions, most of them practical. Students with a minimum mark of 10 will be exempt from examination.


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Course title Internationalisation and Community Affairs

Course code 9480206



Year of study 2


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Maria de Fátima Rodrigues Pedro



The students should develop skills that allow them to understand the functioning of health systems worldwide and have in-depth knowledge of the functioning and organization of international organizations. They should also acquire critical sense to analyse case studies.


Course contents Functioning and understanding of global health systems. Analysing and understanding the functioning and roles of the European Union and the World Health Organization.

Recommended reading BOMBERG, Elizabeth; STUB, Alexander, (2003), The European Union: How does it Work, Oxford University Press. BURCI, Gian Luca; VIGNES, Claude-Henri, (2004), World Health Organization, Kluwer law International. FOEGE, William H; DAULAIRE, Nils M. P.; BLACK, Robert E., PEARSON, Clarence E., ROCKEFELLER, David, (2005), Global health leadership and Management, Jossey-Bass. WIENERS, W. Walter, (2001), Global Care Markets: A comprehensive guide to regions, trends, and opportunities shaping the international health arena, Jossey-Bass. World health statistics, (2005) World Health Organization.


Assessment methods Final test, presentation and discussion of research work in classroom or final exam.


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Course title Hospital Resources Management

Course code 9480207



Year of study 2


Number of credits 6




The students are expected to understand the specific characteristics of a hospital socio-technical system and familiarise themselves with the use of information system tools that allow analysis and resolution of problems and facilitate decision-making in this context.


Course contents 1. Historical and sociological aspects in hospital evolution. 2. Hospital Systems Analysis. 3. Hospital structural and functional aspects. 4. Hospital Dynamics: new forms of organizing hospital care and service management 5. The hospital service system: capacity, demand and supply determination and trends. 6. Hospital Resources Management Sub-Systems. 7. Management control systems and hospital performance evaluation systems.

Recommended reading Schermerhorn,J.R; Hunt,James G; Osborn, R.N(1999) – Fundamentos do Comportamento Organizacional, Porto Alegre , 2ª Ed.Bookman . Porter. Michel E.; Teisberg. E.O (2006) –Redefining Health Care – Creating Value – Based Competition on Results; Harvard Business School Press. Barros, P.Pita ; Gomes, Jean – Pierre (2002) – Os Sistemas de Saúde da União EUropeia, Principais Modelos de Gestão Hospitalar e Eficiência no Sistema Hospitalar Português.-GANEC Reis, V.P. (2007)-Gestão em Saúde – um espaço de diferença. – E.N.S.P –Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

Teaching methods Lectures including case study analysis. Assessment methods Continuous assessment: class participation (10%), teamwork

(20%) and two tests (35%+35%). Language of instruction Portuguese.

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Course title Epidemiology

Course code 9480208



Year of study 2


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Jorge Ribeiro Pires



Students will: - Become familiar with evolutionary aspects of the epidemiology concept and its applications -Understand general epidemiology principles and methods - Identify needs in terms of epidemiology research - Apply the acquired knowledge in a multi-disciplinary health teams context - Critically analyse and interpret epidemiological data - Identify and use available health information sources - Analyse the distribution profile and main factors for morbidity and mortality in Portugal


Course contents Epidemiology concepts, applications and objectives. Explanatory models of the health/disease process. Descriptive Epidemiology. Analytical Epidemiology; epidemiological models. Risk analysis. Health information systems. Biostatistics. Epidemiologic surveillance. Epidemiological study types. Epidemiology and health planning.

Recommended reading Barker, D.J.P. and Rose, G.: Epidemiology in Medical Practice. Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1980 (3ª edição). Beaglehole R., Bonita R., Kjellström T.: Basic Epidemiology. World Health Organization, Genève. 1993. Brownson, R., Petitti, D. (eds.): Applied Epidemiology – Theory to Practice. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1998. Gonçalves Ferreira F.A.: Moderna Saúde Pública. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Lisboa, 1990 (6ª Ed.).

Teaching methods Lectures Assessment methods Group work - 50%, test - 50%. Students with a grade below 12 will

be deemed eligible to take an Exam.


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Course title Public Accounting

Course code 9480209



Year of study 2


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Manuel Silvério Garcia Esparteiro



Justify the need for Public Accounting. Be familiar with the Official Public Accounting Plan (POCP) and its several accountings. Study Budgetary and Patrimonial Accounting. Distinguish between POC and POCP. The evolution of Public Accounting.


Course contents 1- The Public Sector in Portugal. 2- Traditional Public Accounting. 3- The Public Accounting Reform in Portugal. 4- The POCP and its subsystems. 5- Accounting principles; budgetary rules and principles, valorimetric criteria.6 - Content and operations of major accounts.

Recommended reading “Manual do Plano Oficial de Contabilidade Pública” – António C. Pires Caiado e Ana Calado Pinto – Áreas Editora 2.ª Edição; Carvalho, João Baptista da Costa; Pina Martinez, Vicente; Torres Pradas Lourdes; 1999; “Temas de Contabilidade Pública”; Editora Rei dos Livros.

Teaching methods Lectures including case study analysis.

Assessment methods Continuous Assessment and end-of-semester examination.


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Course title Analytical Accounting

Course code 9480210



Year of study 2


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Pedro Manuel Frouco Marques



Be familiar with the key functions for the Budget Management Process. Draw up programmes and budgets for Budget Control purposes.


Course contents Fundamental concepts of Management Accounting. Estimating production costs and manufacturing terms. Costs centres. Budget Management. Annual Budget. Basic costs. Budget Control.

Recommended reading - Weygant, Jerry J.; Kieso, Donald E. e Kimmel, Paul D. (2002), Managerial Accounting – Tools for Business Decision Making, New York, Jonh Wiley & Sons, 2.ª edição.

- Pereira, Carlos Caiano e Franco, Victor Seabra (2001), Contabilidade Analítica, Lisboa, Rei dos Livros, 6.ª edição.




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Course title Strategy and Logistics

Course code 9480211



Year of study 2


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer José Manuel B. P. Nogueira



The students will familiarise themselves with issues and tools related with material and economic stock management and distribution as well as with costs involved in the planning and control of the production of goods and services.


Course contents Demand forecast Production and Distribution Planning Strategies to influence the demand Non-uniform demand strategies Queue Analysis

Recommended reading DILWORTH, James – Operations and Non operations Management COPPER, James F. – Logística e Planeamento da Distribuição


Assessment methods Final exam and final assignment


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Course title Administrative Health Procedures

Course code 9480212



Year of study 2


Number of credits 6

Name of lecturer António Manuel Alves Cúrdia�



The main goal of the course is to provide the students with skills needed for the rationalization of health services. Prepare the graduates technically and practically for the procedures executed in health services of the administrative public sector, the business sector and the private sector. Introduce the students to the practical procedures of public recruitment (regime applied to the health sector) to obtain critical and action kills in procedures and results.


Course contents The key principles and concepts of staff recruitment procedures in the public administration.

Recommended reading Bernardino, M. (2000); Aquisição de Bens e Serviços na Administração Pública, Almedina Botelho, J. et al (2002); Código do Procedimento Administrativo, Almedina Lysons (1990); O Aprovisionamento na Empresa, Lisboa, Editorial Presença Sousa, Marcelo Rebelo (1994); O Concurso Público na Formação do Contrato Administrativo, Lex- Edições Jurídicas. Legislation: Decree-Law No18/2008 of 29 January


Assessment methods Continuous Assessment: mini-tests, mid-term test and group assignment.

Written examination for the students failing continuous assessment.


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Course title Public and Corporate Finance

Course code 9480301



Year of study 3


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Pedro Manuel Frouco Marques



Select the best public and corporate investment strategy with the funding options available taking into account the effectiveness of associated financial markets.


Course contents 1. Investment Decisions 2. Capital Structure and Dividends Policy 3. Public Finances and the State’s role

Recommended reading - Ross, Sthephen; Westerfield, Randolph; Jaffe, Jeffrey, CORPORATE FINANCE, Editora McGraw Hill

- Brealey, Richard A. e Myers, Stewart C. , PRINCIPIOS DE FINANÇAS EMPRESARIAIS, Editora McGraw-Hill

- Frouco Marques, Pedro Manuel A ANÁLISE DO RISCO E O EURO: QUE FUTURO EM PORTUGAL? Editora Univ. Lusíada


Assessment methods Mid-term tests and Exams (face-to-face)


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Course title Management Control Systems

Course code 9480302



Year of study 3


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer José Manuel B. P. Nogueira



Understand the significance of monitoring management activities. Design and implement an internal control system that will facilitate delivery of important information to managers. Use information to control and evaluate management performance and as a support to decision-making.


Course contents Definition and bases for management control. Financial information for management control Activity planning and monitoring Decision-making support tool

Recommended reading Berry, A. J., Broadbent, J., Otley, D. (1995), “Management Control – Theories, Issues and Practices”, Macmillan. Brimson, James A. (1997), “Activity Accounting – An Activity-Based Costing Approach, John Wiley & Son, New York. Hasen, Don R; Mowen, Maryanne M. (2001) “Gestão de Custos, Contabilidade e Controlo”. São Paulo: Pioneira Thomson Learning. Jordan, H.; Neves, João Carvalho; e Rodrigues, J.A. (2002) “Controlo de Gestão: Ao Serviço da Estratégia e dos Gestores”. Lisboa: Áreas Editora. Kaplan, R., Norton, D. (1990), “The Balanced Scorecard” – HBS Press, Boston




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Course title Health Management II

Course code 9480303



Year of study 3


Number of credits 6




Develop knowledge and skills on Heath Services Management and its use in the management planning, organization and control of public and private health institutions.


Course contents Health management Process. Specificities. Management of health activities and services. Management sub-systems in health organizations. New organizational forms for health care and services (Departments, CRIS - Reference centres for health information - and other models). Health Information Systems. Management planning tools applied in health organizations.

Recommended reading Porter. Michel E.; Teisberg. E.O (2006) –“Redefining Health Care – Creating Value – Based Competition on Results”; Harvard Business School Press. Diversos, “Introdução à Gestão das Organizações”, (2007), Ed. Vida Económica. Durán, Hernan. “Planeamento da Saúde-Aspectos Concetuais e Operativos”. Ed. DEPS, Ministério da Saúde. Diversos (1996)

Teaching methods Theoretical sessions including case analysis.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment including class participation (10%), Group assignment (20%) and two tests (35%+35%).


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Course title Public Auditing

Course code 9480304



Year of study 3


Number of credits 6

Name of lecturer Carlos Fernando Calhau Trigacheiro



A global overview of audit work and technical, personal and legal conditions to exercise the profession. The public auditor. To offer a general knowledge about the phases of audit work, mainly risk analyses and planning, execution of “on-the-spot” work as well as audit report and opinion. Communication of audit results to the stakeholders. Specific procedures generally adopted on auditing of financial statements.


Course contents The audit work as a support to decision-making. The State’s financial administration control system. The phases of an audit work. The internal control. Risk analysis and planning procedures. General and specific audit procedures. Sampling procedures. Evidence gathering and evaluation. Preparation, organization and archive of working papers. Audit opinion and reports. Audit of financial statements.

Recommended reading “Auditing - Integrated Concepts and Procedures” - Donald H. Taylor and G. William Glezen - Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. “Auditing and Assurance Services: An Integrated Approach” – Arens, A., et al., 2005Ed. Prentice Hall. “Auditoria Financeira - Teoria e prática” - Carlos Baptista da Costa - Ed. Rei dos Livros – 8ª edição 2007. “Auditoria Interna – Função e Processo” – Georgina Morais e Isabel Martins - Ed. Áreas Editora


Assessment methods Continuous assessment (mid-term tests) and face-to-face exams.


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Course title Commercial Law

Course code 9480305



Year of study 3


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Manuel Baeta Neves�



Provide the students with an in-depth vision of the legal aspects of health care services, both private and public, its legal competencies and regulatory systems and the different public-private collaboration regimes. �

Prerequisites Not applicable

Course contents Introduction; the tradesman, the enterprise and the commercial establishment; industrial property laws; some commercial contracts; commercial company: notion, types and constitution, organization and functioning; the Health Regulation Authority (ERS); The right of having access to health care; rights and duties of the patients; National Health Service; private health units; public-private partnerships: collaboration contracts; legal framework for the Public Administration contracts.

Recommended reading Applicable legislation at national and E.U. level.


Assessment methods Two mid-term tests and final exam.

Language of instruction Portuguese �

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Course title Human Resources Management

Course code 9480306



Year of study 3


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Sílvio Manuel da Rocha Brito



The students will be introduced to the human resources management problematic and to some relevant tools that facilitate business management tasks as far as the human dimension is concerned.


Course contents 1. Administrative management of human resources

2. Function analysis and description

3. Recruitment and selection

4. Motivation and team management

5. Career organization and planning

6. Health and safety at work

Recommended reading Câmara, P. Guerra, P. Rodrigues, J. (2000). Humanator –

Recursos Humanos e Sucesso Empresarial. Publicações. D. Quixote. Ceitil, Mário (2006) Gestão dos Recursos Humanos para o séc. XXI, Edições Sílabo. Chiavenato, I. (2000). Recursos Humanos. Colecção Atlas. Chiavenato, I. (2006). Recursos Humanos. Edição Compacta, Colecção Atlas. Moura, Estêvão de (2004). Manual de Gestão de Pessoas, 1.ª Edição, Edições Sílabo Pereti, M. (2001). Recursos Humanos. 3.ª Edição, Edições Sílabo.

Teaching methods Lectures and case studies.

Assessment methods Individual research work 50%. Mid-term test 50%. Final assessment: examination. Exemption from examination:� 10 marks

Language of instruction Portuguese. Some presentations may be in English.

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Course title Seminar in Business Project

Course code 9480307



Year of study 3


Number of credits 5




Identify the main variables for drawing up an investment project taking into account the various funding sources and be able to distinguish between the different types of investment projects.


Course contents 1.Investiment

2. Financial analysis of investment projects

3. Funding sources

4. Capital cost

5. Risk Analysis

Recommended reading - B. Hélio - Análise de Projectos de Investimento - Richard A. Brealey & Tewart C. Myers - Principios de Finanças Empresariais Editora. M.C.Graw – Hill de Portugal, Lda. - De Robert C. Higgins - Analysis for Financial Management Irwin, Homewood, Il60430. Boston, Ma02116 - N. César - Análise de Investimentos: Projectos Industriais e Engenharia Económica. Editora Guanahara - B. Carlos - Decisões De Investimento E Financiamento De Projectos. Edição Silabo


Assessment methods Weighted average of end-of-term test (70%), class participation and practical assignment individually or as part of a team (30%). Students with a grade below 10 (out of a 0-20 scale) will be deemed eligible to take an Exam.


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Course title Labour Law

Course code 9480308

Type of course Compulsory


Year of study 3


Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Paula Almeida�



The students will familiarise themselves with the branch of law that regulates labour relations and relevant regulating tools; distinguishing between Public and Private Law. Identify the typology of contracts, rights and duties of the contract parties and the modes of termination of employment contracts.


Course contents 1. Introduction 2. Institutional Frameworks 3. Sources of labour law 4. Personality rights 5. Individual employment contract 6. Collective employment contract 7. Contract drafts 8. Case-law references.

Recommended reading Lobo Xavier, “ Direito do Trabalho”, Verbo, Manuel de Direito do Trabalho,2008.

Teaching methods Lectures including worksheets.

Assessment methods A research paper; two tests; final exam.


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Course title Design and Management of Hospital Policies

Course code 9480309



Year of study 3


Number of credits 6




- Develop business administration techniques such as planning, results assessment, creation of professional careers, (medical and paramedical) on-duty professionalism of administrators, the creation of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) post in hospitals.

- Establish procedures to develop effective hospital planning and administration.


Course contents 1. Health Systems. Public health systems. Key health system problems. Funding sources. Funding problems. Cost control policies. Recent reforms in the health system. The Portuguese health system.

Recommended reading Campos, A. Correia (1983) - Saúde, o custo de um valor sem preço. Lisboa: Editora Portuguesa de Livros Técnicos e Científicos. Campos, A. Correia (1999) – Saúde Pública. In Dicionário de História de Portugal. Vol. IX Suplemento P/Z (ed. Lit. António Barreto e Maria Filomena Mónica). Porto: Figueirinhas. 1999. 405-406. Ferreira, F.A. G (1990) - História da saúde e dos serviços de saúde em Portugal. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.


Assessment methods End-of-semester test (70%), class participation and final assignment (30%). Students with a grade below 10 (out of a 0-20 scale) will be deemed eligible to sit an Exam.


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Course title Strategic Management

Course code 9480310



Year of study 3


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer Jorge Manuel Marques Simões



Upon completion of course, the students should understand the various strategy concepts and create a working team to put in practice all these concepts. They are also expected to be able to perform a contextual analysis and transaction of any business by applying those concepts.


Course contents Strategy fundamentals. A Structural Analysis of Industries Competition Analyses. Definition of Business. Competitive Advantage and Competitive Position. Cost Strategies. Differentiation Strategies. Strategic Segmentation. Matrix Analysis. The two development ways: Specialization and Diversification.

Recommended reading Allouche, José; Schmidt, Géraldine (1999). Os instrumentos fundamentais da decisão estratégica, Vislis Editores, Lisboa. António, Nelson Santos (2003). Estratégia Organizacional – do posicionamento ao movimento, Edições Sílabo, Lisboa. Beaufre, André (2004). Introdução à Estratégia, Edições Sílabo, Lisboa. Birkinshaw, Julian (2001). Why is Knowledge Management so Difficult, Business Strategy Review (Primavera), Volume 12

Teaching methods - Lectures and review of related assignments. Use of support audiovisual equipment (data-show, power-point, etc).

Assessment methods End-of-term test (60%), group assignment (40%) or final test (100%). Students with a grade below 10 (out of a 0-20 scale) will be deemed eligible to sit an Exam.


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Course title Information and Communication Technologies for Health

Course code 9480311



Year of study 3


Number of credits 5

Name of lecturer José Ribeiro Mendes Célio Gonçalo Marques



The students should be aware of the importance of information and communication technologies and its systems in the health environment and be able to use appropriate tools to promote the presence of an organization on the Internet.


Course contents Information and Knowledge Society e-Commerce e-Work e-Health Legislation Data Safety and Protection Information Systems in the Organizations. Communication Infrastructures Internet Presence on the Internet Tools Internet Applications

Recommended reading Mendes, J. R., Comércio Electrónico, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008. Mendes, J. R., Teletrabalho, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008. Mendes, J. R., Segurança, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008. Mendes, J. R., Legislação, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008. Mendes, J.R., Marques, Célio C.G., Silva, V., Campos, R., A Internet, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008. Mendes, J.R., Marques, Célio C.G., Silva, V., Campos, R., Novas Tecnologias de Comunicação, AIDTIC, IPT, 2008.


Assessment methods Test (60%) + Project (40%)


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Course title Quality Management Course code 9480312

Type of course One-semester course Level of Course Not Applicable

Year of study 3 Semester/trimester 2 Number of credits 4

Name of lecturer Isabel Maria Neves Monteiro Freire dos Santos Objectives of the course (preferably

expressed in terms of learning outcomes competences)

Analyse mainstream organizations that have adopted the TQM system and continuously improve quality management systems. Develop communication skills, motivation and teamwork needed to TQM and self-evaluation models. Devise a Quality System meeting the requirements of the NP EN ISO 9001:2000 Standard. Solve problems in a structured manner using appropriate tools. Deal with other normative benchmarks such as: environmental management systems, organizational social responsibility management systems and research, development and innovation management systems.

Prerequisites Not Applicable Course contents Quality concept and definition, quality implementation, the gurus of

quality. Quality in Portugal: (SPQ), the subsystems of standardization, metrology and accreditation. Quality Management System: the application for SGQ certification. The SGQ documentation (NP 4433:2005). Introduction to the Evaluation System. Quality Tools. Quality costs. Total Quality Management. Environmental Management Systems (NP EN ISO 14001:2006); Corporate Social Responsibility Management Systems (SA 8000:2001); Research, Development and Innovation Management Systems (NP 4456/4457/4458: 2007).

Recommended reading CROSBY, Philip B. (1979); Quality is Free; New York; Mcgraw-Hill, Inc. ISHIKAWA, Kaoru (1985); What is Total Quality Control? The Japanese Way; London; Prentice-Hall, Inc. JURAN, J. M. e GRYNA, Frank M.(1993); Quality Planning and Analysis; 3.ª edição; New York; Mcgraw-Hill, Inc. PIRES, A. Ramos (2004); Qualidade – Sistemas de Gestão de Qualidade; 2.ª edição; Lisboa; Edições Sílabo. SOIN, Sarv Singh (1992);

Teaching methods Lectures and practical classes with resolution of practical exercises. Research-oriented assignment.

Assessment methods Continuous assessment (a minimum class attendance is required): theoretical and practical work. Final assessment: theoretical and practical assignment and written exam.


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