Bachelor's of Science - Health Care Management
The Health Care Sciences and Services Department provides a program in
Health Care Management in the specialized health care environment.
Building on the strength of the business administration program, the
required clinical practicum allows students to gain crucial, real-life
experiences in the Health Care field before graduation. This Program
provides an opportunity for students who want to enter the health care field
in a business based non clinical role.
Career Opportunities
Health Services remains an "industry supersector"; it is likely to add more jobs than any other industry sector. Career advancement opportunities for employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. A degree in Health Care Management opens the door for careers in:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient facilities
- The Pharmaceutical industry
- The Long Term Care industry
- The Durable Medical Equipment industry
- The Managed Care and Insurance industry
- Many others
Salary Ranges
Starting salaries with a Bachelor of Science in Heath Care Administration are in the range of $45 - $50, 000. With additional graduate or professional education, this can be extended considerably.