Health Care Management (Accelerated Program), BS
This online degree completion program is for students who have completed an approved associate degree. Students who do not have a background in healthcare may have additional prerequisites or be required to follow the curriculum outlined here.
Medical and health services managers, also called health care executives or health care administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must direct changes that conform to changes in health care laws, regulations, and technology. A health care administrator works closely with physicians, registered nurses, and medical and clinical technicians. They may also interact with patients or insurance agents. A graduate may manage a nursing home facility, oversee specific medical departments such as physical therapy or surgery, or lead as a health information director to supervise the work of medical record and health information technicians.
Program Learning Outcomes
The Rochester University Health Care Management Program prepares graduates to apply concepts, models, and theories in health care management while demonstrating an understanding of Christian values and integrity.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science, Health Care Management program will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical business and financial management thinking skills through strategic planning.
- Apply systems thinking to create and articulate clear plans for strategic change.
- Demonstrate research methods and quantitative decision-making skills with data.
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Evaluate ethical and legal issues related to planning and implementing health care services.
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Demonstrate knowledge related to using technology to achieve organizational or program goals and practices.
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Describe and explain a wide range of concepts and theories related to health care.
Requirements for the BS in Health Care Management
General Education Core 41 hours
The MTA stamp is recommended. Students who complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement prior to transfer have satisfied all general education requirements except the following:
Prerequisites 6 hours
These courses can be taken at the community college before transfer. Please refer to the program and/or transfer guides for transfer equivalents.
Approved Associate degree 60+ hours
Health Care Management Major 24 hours
A minimum of 30 hours must be taken at Rochester University for the BS in Health Care Management degree.
| BUS 2423 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| HCM 2303 | Principles of Health Care Management | 3 |
| HCM 3013 | Health Systems of the United States | 3 |
| HCM 3023 | Health Care Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HCM 3033 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
| HCM 3503 | Health Information Systems | 3 |
| HCM 4813 | Health Care Management Internship | 3 |
| HCM 4903 | Strategic Planning in Health Care Management Capstone | 3 |
Electives if needed 0-10 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120