Full course description
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Date: 15th & 16th of February, 2027
Modality: In person
Duration: 2 consecutive half-days, 1.00pm – 5.00pm, then 9.00am - 1.00pm
Price: UoA Students $275, UoA Staff $400 and all other participants $400
Participants are introduced to the purpose, methods, and practical application of economic evaluation in health. The course will provide an understanding of why economic evaluations are undertaken, the different approaches available, and the strengths and limitations of each method. Through guided discussion and applied examples, participants learn how to identify, measure, and value both resource use and health outcomes, and how to interpret the role and limitations of Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) within decision-making frameworks.
Building on this technical grounding, the course supports participants to critically assess the role and limitations of QALYs, interpret cost-effectiveness findings, and evaluate how economic evidence is used in real-world decision-making. Particular attention is given to the New Zealand context, enabling participants to examine how economic evaluations shape policy, prioritisation, and investment decisions across the health system. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the analytical skills and critical perspective needed to engage confidently with economic evidence and its application in the health sector.
Short course structure and topics covered:
The course is run in two blocks of 4 hours. Topics include:
- Methods for undertaking economic evaluations.
- Measurement of outcomes and costs.
- Analysis and interpretation of cost.
- QALYs and cost effectiveness.
- Discussion of the challenges and limitations.
- Application of this to research and practice within the New Zeland healthcare system.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand why economic evaluations are undertaken.
- Explain the different types of economic evaluations and their strengths and limitations.
- Identify, measure and value resources and health outcomes.
- Explain the limitations of Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs).
- Analyse cost and QALY data.
- Explain cost effectiveness results.
- Critique the application of economic evaluations in health care decision making in New Zealand.
Who should attend? / any entry requirements?
Participants should have a basic understanding of statistics and excel. They should have an interest in human health research.
Course Facilitator: Paula Lorgelly
Payment for short courses is normally by credit card. If you need to pay by invoice or require assistance, please email shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Please note that the University does not issue individual invoices for amounts less than $500 New Zealand dollars.
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