Program:
Administration & Management

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

Length of Program:
7-10 semesters

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions
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Degree Overview

Today's health care business professionals must not only master business theory, but also understand how to apply it in the operation of health care organizations. While earning a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Business with a major in Management at Clarkson College, your coursework will familiarize you with subject matters in leadership and ethics, human resources, finance and economics— all tailored specifically to address the unique challenges of the health care field. Other major courses include medical terminology, revenue cycle management, quality management, informatics and public health.

The Healthcare Business with a major in Management program option is offered 100 percent online and prepares students with the management and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in business and health care work environments.

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with a major in Management degree serves as an excellent stepping stone toward earning a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, also offered through the Clarkson College online campus.

How we prepare
the best

  • Curriculum examines business theory, concepts, and practices through a health care lens.
  • Graduate employment rates above 93%.
  • Students are prepared to pursue a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
  • Career opportunities available as an office manager, quality management specialist, revenue cycle specialist, medical/pharmaceutical sales professional, long term care administrator, and others in related fields.
  • Student learn from experienced faculty with backgrounds in various health care disciplines and practices.
  • Coursework available 100 percent online with part- and full-time study options.

Required Courses for Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management

General Courses

(67 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
BUS 110 - Microsoft Office Applications 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology 1
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education 0
MAT 130 - College Algebra 3
MAT 310 - Statistics 3
Electives 50
Total Semester Hours 67
Core Courses

(9 semester hours) ICC, HUM, EEA courses and electives are offered in the 7.5-week or 6-week format or full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration) depending on the course.

Courses Semester Hours
HUM Core - Humanities 3
◊ ICC Core - Intercultural Communication 3
EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy 3
Total Semester Hours 9
Business Major Courses

(44 semester hours) All courses are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration besides BUS 499, which is only offered in a full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration).

Courses Semester Hours
BUS 140 - Healthcare Delivery Systems 2
BUS 262 - Business Communication and Marketing 3
BUS 307 - Principles of Management and Change Leadership 3
BUS 318 - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior 3
BUS 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments 3
BUS 357 - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management 4
BUS 375 - Concepts of Leadership 2
BUS 411 - Operations and Quality Management 3
BUS 425 - Project Management 3
BUS 450 - Strategic Management 3
◊ BUS 499 - Capstone 3
HIM 215 - Data Management 3
HIM 240 - Introduction to Informatics 3
HIM 360 - Compliance and Legal Applications 3
HIM 333 - Classification Systems and Reimbursement Methodologies 3
Total Semester Hours 44

Tuition and Fees

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Undergraduate Tuition

Cost per Credit Hour
$671


Cost per Semester
$8,202 - Full-time (12 hrs)
$4,101 - Part-time (6 hrs)

Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition$671 / credit-hour
Fees - Included in cost per semester
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150/ each
Degree Specific Fees - Not included in cost per semester
Interprofessional education – IPE Course Fee IPE 301 $140/ student
IDI Cultural Assessment Fee $40/ student

Career Overview

Median Salary

$65,736
Payscale.com, 2020

Job Outlook

The health care administration field is projected to grow 18 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019

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