Overview
Health systems in a global context, comparative health systems and how different countries organise their health systems. Evaluation of the performance of different health systems.
This paper examines the global forces and institutions that shape health systems, challenges faced by developing and developed countries and the different methods for assessing health systems' performance.
About this paper
| Paper title | Global Health and International Health Systems |
|---|---|
| Subject | Public Health |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 7 November 2025)
(Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (15 September 2025 - 7 November 2025) (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,644.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA, MHealSc, MPH, DPH, PGDipArts, PGDipHealMgt, PGDipHealSc, PGDipPHC, PGCertPH, PGCertPHC
- Recommended Preparation
- PUBH 714
- Eligibility
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline or recognised equivalent
It is strongly recommended that students complete PUBH714 before commencing this paper.
- Contact
Christchurch Campus: publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus: publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz
Wellington Campus: publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on postgraduate studies in Public Health
- Teaching staff
Co-Convenors:
Dr Johanna Reidy (Wellington)
- Paper Structure
Topics:
- Challenges to global health
- Emerging trends in global health
- Strategic responses to global health challenges
- Health systems
- Universal health coverage
- Governance in global health and the role of international institutions
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.
Distance taught via Zoom webinars:
- Week 1: Two compulsory 3-hour block sessions on the Monday and Thursday of Week 1. These will be held via Zoom. (Time/date to be confirmed)
- Weeks 2-6: Weekly 1-hour sessions Mondays via Zoom. Time to be confirmed.
- Textbooks
- None - key readings provided in course materials
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of health systems in an international context, including the roles of international governmental and non-government agencies, global health risks and international health policies.
- Demonstrate and apply an understanding of comparative health systems and how different countries organise their health systems, including the roles of universal coverage, health insurance and health reforms in different jurisdictions.
- Evaluate the performance of different health systems.
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Assignment 1 - 40%
- Assignment 2 - 55%
- Recognition of participation - 5%