Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is part of the Ingegneria Biomedica (Biomedical Engineering) course at Sapienza Università di Roma. It focuses on ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DEI SERVIZI SANITARI (Economics and Management of Health Services).

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with essential tools for analyzing decision-making processes in businesses, particularly in the health sector. It covers microeconomic analysis of firms, institutional and organizational forms of businesses in the health sector, economic and financial evaluation of investment projects, cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis, and the organization of the National Health System.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:

• Understand the basics of microeconomics, financial management, and health program evaluation.
• Apply methods and models of microeconomics, financial management, and health program evaluation to real-world problems.
• Evaluate the potential and limitations of theoretical models for formulating business strategies and assessing health programs.
• Communicate methods and models of microeconomics, financial management, and health program evaluation to diverse audiences.
• Conduct independent studies on specific topics in microeconomics, financial management, and health program evaluation.

Course Structure

The course includes theoretical lectures and practical exercises aimed at discussing and solving specific problems. The final exam consists of a written test that includes both theoretical questions and quantitative exercises to assess the student's ability to apply analytical tools to problems in microeconomics and health service management.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of mathematical analysis, including algebra, functions, derivatives, and fundamental optimization concepts, is required.

Reference Texts

• Besanko D.A., Braeutigam R.R., Microeconomia, McGraw-Hill, 2024.
• Drummond M.F., Sculpher M.J., Torrance G.W., O'Brien B.J., Stoddart G.L. (2010, terza edizione italiana), Metodi per la valutazione economica dei programmi sanitari, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore (capp. 4, 5, 6, 7).

Attendance and Examination

Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged. The examination consists of a written test that evaluates both the understanding of theoretical concepts and the ability to apply quantitative analysis tools to microeconomic and health service management problems.

Course Details

• Codice insegnamento: Not specified
• Anno accademico: 2025/2026
• Corso: Ingegneria Biomedica
• Curriculum: Biomedica
• Anno: 1º anno
• Semestre: 2º semestre
• SSD: ING-IND/35
• CFU: 6

This course is part of the Biomedical Engineering program at Sapienza Università di Roma, focusing on the economics and management of health services. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for analyzing and managing health services from an economic perspective. The course covers a range of topics, from microeconomic analysis to health program evaluation, and includes both theoretical and practical components to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.