BS Management/Health Care Management
The Bachelor of Science in Management Degree, with a concentration in Healthcare Management, develops solid functional management knowledge and skills combined with a broad overview of issues and challenges specific to the complex field of health care delivery. Emphasis of instruction will be on developing the managerial skills required to work in today's regulated, complex health care field. Graduates will have a solid foundation of knowledge in legal issues, marketing, financial accounting, health care reimbursement systems and performance-improvement methods required to meet the challenges of increasing quality while decreasing cost in health care delivery.
Program Requirements
- Core Courses
- General Education Requirements
Core Courses
AC121 Financial Accounting
AC122 Managerial Accounting
FI201 Principles of Business Finance
HM300 Healthcare Delivery Systems
HM310 Healthcare Law and Government Regulations
HM410 Topics in Healthcare
LA204 Business Law
MG201 Principles of Management
MG202 Human Resource Management
MG303 Managerial Communications
MG304 Leadership and Ethics
MG315 International Management
MG321 Organizational Behavior
MG435 Operations Management
MG441 Business Policy and Strategic Management
MK201 Principles of Marketing
Program Elective (2)
Total Credits: 54
General Education Requirements
CM105 Public Speaking
CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications
CS245 Management Application and Information Systems
EC101 Macroeconomics
EC102 Microeconomics
EN101 English I
EN102 English II
IS1051 Common Experience
IS220§ Preparation for Careers and Life After College
MA107 College Algebra
MA121 Basic Statistics
PS101 Introduction to Psychology
SC129 Human Biology
SC210 Public Health and Epidemiology
English Elective
Humanities Elective
Social Sciences Elective (2)
Free Elective (5)
Total Credits: 67
1 Required of Boston campus students only
§ Required of Boston campus students only; Online students replace with a free elective
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery systems along with the associated operational and financial aspects associated with each
- Explain the legal and regulatory environment in healthcare and implications for managers within the field
- Recognize important external and internal factors and trends impacting the industry and be prepared to assess current policies as well as recommend and adopt changes as needed
- Examine the dynamic nature of healthcare administration and demonstrate the problem solving and leadership skills to manage resources as needed within this environment
Healthcare Management Career Track
Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree graduates are equipped to pursue careers in a variety of positions in private, government and not-for-profit organizations. Graduates of the program have secured employment at hospitals, convalescence homes, rehabilitation facilities, and health insurance agencies. Positions held by graduates range from claims associates to hospital administrators Additionally, students are given the skills necessary to pursue graduate business degrees, such as an MBA.
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Online
Credits: 121
Term Length: 8-weeks
Typical Time to Completion*:
20 terms; 3 years, 4 months
On-Campus
Credits: 121
Semester Length: 15-weeks
Typical Time to Completion:
4 years
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Students who have earned 30+ college credits are encouraged to inquire about the Degree Completion Program (DCP).
*Based on continuous enrollment of two courses every term. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.