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Course Description

Emphasis will be placed on analysis methodologies and the concomitant use of current data analysis software, such as query and reporting tools, on-line analytical processing (OLAP), executive information systems and data mining tools. The key concept will be methods of transforming data into meaningful information for end-users. Analysis techniques include: trending through the use of historical data, impact analysis, variance analysis, and data modeling to allow for scenario testing. The identification of data sources such as Management Information Systems (MIS), the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), as well as other financial, clinical and demographic data repositories, will also be covered.

Notes

Online course sections are primarily asynchronous, except for the one-hour weekly live online sessions. In addition to the live sessions, you will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email to complement your independent learning. Note: There will be deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.

Further details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.

Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.

Requisites

Prerequisite: CHSM 301
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Course Sections
Class Number
5726
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
5:00PM to 6:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
13.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5724
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information