Leadership in Health Care

• BUS 490 – Business Integrative Seminar 3 Credits (satisfies core requirement)
• HCA 100 – Introduction to Health Care Administration 3 Credits
• HCA 317 – Organizational Management for Health Care Delivery 3 Credits
• HCA 321 – Health Services Planning 3 Credits
• HCA 322 – Financial Management of Health Organizations 3 Credits
• HCA 345 – Health Care Administration Internship 3-12 Credits
• HCA 350 – Long-Term Care Administration 3 Credits
• HCA 401 – Health Law 3 Credits
• MGMT 117 – Principles of Management 3 Credits
• MGMT 219 – Human Resource Management 3 Credits
• MGMT 410 – Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
• MKTG 250 – Principles of Marketing 3 Credits

Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the large baby-boom population ages and people remain active later in life, there should be increased demand for healthcare services. Medical administrators made an average of $98,350 in 2017.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

Upon completion of the program, graduates will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Leadership in Health Care and will be able to:

• Understand policies and regulations associated with health care delivery.
• Learn the principles of health care supervision and human resource management.
• Integrate the use of marketing, information technology, and strategic analysis and planning in health care services.
• Develop methods of communication and training incorporating teamwork and critical thinking skills used in healthcare administration.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations that are unique to the health services field.