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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

ISYE 605 - Healthcare Systems Engineering


Introduction to healthcare systems engineering with a focus on the applicability of industrial and systems engineering approaches (e.g., statistics, lean, six sigma, simulation, scheduling, inventory control, supply chain) to the problems of healthcare service and delivery systems including case study and analysis. Discussion of various operations and process flows (e.g., patient flow, medication flow, work flow, information flow) in the healthcare setting. Current research issues and topics in healthcare systems engineering also addressed.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: STAT 350 and ISYE 370; or consent of the department.

Credits: 3