Social influence and political agenda can both impact the structure and processes of the health care industry. Health systems studies can focus on this influence as well as how medical technology, social need, and politics affect the quality and quantity of care across the industry.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.