The course deals with issues in socio-cultural and economic dimensions of health system research. Among the issues to be covered are role of health systems research, health research for socio-economic development within the context of health as a social good; priority-setting methodologies; network analysis in health research.

Objectives:The objective of the course is to enable students to understand the concept of health as a social good, methodologies and techniques used in health systems research, management and importance of health systems research for national development.

Mode of Delivery: The content will be delivered by means of didactic lectures, individual and or group presentations.