This bachelor's degree prepares you to begin a management career in a health care organization by giving you a blend of medical knowledge and management expertise. You will gain a fundamental understanding of health care delivery systems and services, as well as the factors that impact the health care environment.
Graduates typically find management positions in health care organizations such as hospitals, medical practices, long-term care facilities and community health providers as well as health care related organizations such as health insurance companies, consulting firms, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical companies and other organizations that support the health care industry. The job market outlook for health care managers is very strong with projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing a 29% increase in the job market between 2002 and 2012.
You will have the opportunity to complete an academic program that builds upon your previous education and professional background. Up to 30 hours of credit may be received for previous work experience and continuing education. In addition to the general education requirements, you must complete 30 semester hours as prescribed below:
| BUAD3330 | Principles of Marketing | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD3200 | Human Resources in Health Care | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD3300 | Essentials of Health Care Finance | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD3400 | Organizational Behavior in Health Care | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD4100 | Internship in Health Care Management | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD4200 | Economics for Health Care Management | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD4300 | Information Management Systems in Health Care | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD4400 | Quality Assurance in Operation Management | 3 s.h. |
| HCAD4500 | Leadership in Health Care | 3 s.h. |
| INTD3720 | Legal Aspects of Health Care Management | 3 s.h. |
| Total Courses | 30 s.h. |
