B.S. in Healthcare Management

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management offers a distinctive educational program for managers in healthcare facilities who are interested in career advancement or individuals interested in a career in healthcare services. Through a combination of core courses, required courses, and a concentration in either Community Health/Healthcare Advocacy or Long-Term Care, students gain the comprehensive education required by professionals in health administration. In addition, internships provide students with the opportunity to explore career interests and apply theory in the world of work. Graduates of the program are prepared for employment in for-profit and nonprofit organizations such as ambulatory care facilities, residential healthcare settings, group practices, health maintenance organizations, community health settings, government agencies, and hospitals.

We recommend that students complete the McGhee Core Curriculum before the following requirements.

Core Curriculum (32-34 Credits)

Liberal Arts Elective (16 Credits)

Students select an additional 16 credits in Liberal Arts in consultation with their advisor.

Required Courses (56 Credits)

Principles of Accounting / Y10.0142 4
Business Management and Organization / Y10.0504 4
Human Resources Management / Y10.0548 4
Statistical Methods for Business / Y10.1172 4
Oral Communications / Y13.2201 4
Healthcare Management: Managing Providers, Payers, and Patients in a System in Flux / Y13.2601 4
Foundations of Healthcare Studies / Y13.2603 4
Legal Aspects of Healthcare / Y13.2670 4
Internship in Health Services I / Y13.2671 4
Internship in Health Services II / Y13.2672 4
Financial Management of Health Services / Y13.2673 4
Seminar in Healthcare Management / Y13.2674 4
Topics in Healthcare Management / Y13.2676 4
Research Methods for Health Services / Y17.2679 4
Contemporary Ethical Issues / Y17.6474 4

Concentration (24 Credits)

Students select 24 credits from one of the following concentration areas. Students should consult their advisor to determine which courses have prerequisites.

Community Health/Healthcare Advocacy (24 Credits)

Patient and Family Rights in Healthcare / Y13.2561 4
Multicultural Issues in Healthcare / Y13.2608 4
Computer Applications in Healthcare Administration / Y13.2610 4
Community Health and Medical Care / Y17.2601 4
Customer Service Management in Healthcare Organizations / Y17.2605 4
Managing Ambulatory Care and Private Practice Settings / Y17.2610 4

Long-Term Care (24 Credits)

Patient and Family Rights in Healthcare / Y13.2561 4
Multicultural Issues in Healthcare / Y13.2608 4
Computer Applications in Healthcare Administration / Y13.2610 4
Nursing Home Administration / Y17.2650 4
Mental Health Issues of Children and Adults / Y13.2849 4
Gerontology / Y13.2678 4