Health Care Management - BA
The Health Care Management major promotes an understanding of complex, evolving, and integrated health care and reimbursement systems. Students analyze perspectives, methods, and values associated with the delivery and financing of health services. They evaluate client needs, fiscal constraints, management practices, ethical principles, public policies, promotional strategies, and system designs to discover ways to meet the growing demands for affordable, efficient, responsible, and effective health care. The major promotes organizational insight and managerial ability for those who desire leadership positions in health-related enterprises. It is especially suitable for health care professionals with technical/clinical degrees, nurses, reimbursement specialists, utilization review professionals, medical office or managed care personnel, and health insurance providers. The Health Care Management major offers two tracks. The Clinical Track will enable those who currently have a registry or license (e.g., radiologist, registered nurse, etc.) to apply prior learning and complete the core courses. A minimum of 30 clinical/laboratory hours or registry/certifications are required to pursue the clinical track. The Non-Clinical Track is designed to assist individuals interested in health care management/administration who do not hold a clinical license or registry. Individuals interested in administrative, management, sales, insurance, and reimbursement professions related to health care will find valuable preparation in the Non-Clinical Track.
Degree Requirements
Foundation Courses for the Non-Clinical Track
MAT 20043 is recommended to fulfill foundation requirement.
Required Courses for the Non-Clinical Track
OAD 36010 | INTRO TO HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (4) | |
OAD 36020 | PLANNING & BUDGETING IN HEALTH CARE (4) | |
OAD 38663 | HUMAN RESOURCES IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (4) | |
OAD 40654 | HEALTH CARE LAW & ETHICS (4) | |
OAD 46000 | HEALTH CARE POLICY AND REGULATIONS (4) | |
OAD 48400 | QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE (4) | |
OAD 48563 | MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (4) | |
OAD 49500 | SEMINAR IN APPLIED HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (4) | |
Required Courses for the Clinical Track
OAD 36020 | PLANNING & BUDGETING IN HEALTH CARE (4) | |
OAD 38663 | HUMAN RESOURCES IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (4) | |
OAD 40654 | HEALTH CARE LAW & ETHICS (4) | |
OAD 46000 | HEALTH CARE POLICY AND REGULATIONS (4) | |
OAD 48400 | QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE (4) | |
OAD 48563 | MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (4) | |
OAD 49500 | SEMINAR IN APPLIED HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (4) | |
Elective Concentrations Available:
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
Leadership and Management
Marketing