Fairmont State University
B.S. in Healthcare Management
Fairmont, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
May 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 342 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* resident students | metropolitan students: $518 per credit hour|non-resident students: $755 per credit hour
Introduction
This is a comprehensive program, which is designed to provide health professionals with the education to become administrators in health care agencies.
The curriculum is directed toward developing the management, problem-solving, finance, and interpersonal skills that are necessary for careers in a variety of healthcare organizations. An additional intent of the program is to provide career advancement opportunities for those who are already employed in healthcare organizations.
Healthcare Management Concentrations
Health Information Technology
Medical documents contain confidential and protected patient information that necessitates maintaining patient privacy and complying with strict government regulations. Health Information Technology professionals ensure a healthcare facility’s technology systems are securely encrypted and up to regulatory standards to keep protected health information safe and secure.
Healthcare Marketing
Healthcare organizations must promote their services to a broad range of potential clients. Healthcare marketers harness the power of social media, survey data, and digital communication to strengthen an organization’s brand and develop new business.
Nonprofit Agency Managment
This concentration prepares you for leadership of a non-profit organization, like smaller healthcare, welfare, or social service agencies that typically operate as nonprofits in a community. Management and leadership of such organizations depend upon sound business strategy, grant support, and effective governance for sustainability.
Wellness Leadership
This concentration expands the quality and depth of healthcare management training with a focus on working with groups, and role of nutrition and fitness in special populations.
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Career Opportunities
As the backbone of healthcare systems, healthcare administrators take on the duties of overseeing vast expanses of medical personnel. As the structure and financing of the healthcare industry change, healthcare administrators must be able to adapt to new environments. Projected employment growth of 17%, higher than average for all occupations, is expected in the industry over the next decade. This program is designed to help you acquire the leadership and management skills necessary to become a competent mid-level administrator within your organization.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30-33 Credit Hours)
Foundational Courses (15 Credit Hours)
- BISM 1200 - Introduction to Computing Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2201 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
- MGMT 3308 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
- MGMT 3390 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3310 - Business and Economic Statistics. Credit Hours: 3
OR
- PSYC 2240 - Behavioral Statistics Credit Hours: 3
OR
- MATH 1530 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- Business Core Courses (48 Credit Hours)
- BISM 1200 - Introduction to Computing Credit Hours: 3
- BISM 1500 - Business Information Tools Credit Hours: 3
- BISM 2000 - Management Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2800 - Business Communications in a Digital Age Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2204 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2209 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2211 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2212 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2220 - Fundamentals of Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 2221 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3306 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 3310 - Business and Economic Statistics. Credit Hours: 3
- BISM 3300 - Information Systems and Data Analytics for Leaders Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4415 - Strategic Management and Policy Credit Hours: 3
- BSBA 4420 - Business Ethics and Corporate Accountability Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 1530 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
OR Higher Math*
*Students planning to enter a graduate program in business are strongly encouraged to take MATH 2501 (Calculus I) in lieu of MATH 1530. MATH 1530 also fulfills a Core Curriculum requirement.
Major Courses (24 Credit Hours)
- HCMG 2201 - U.S. Healthcare Systems Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 2221 - Healthcare Finance Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 2231 - Population Health Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 3331 - Health Information Exchange Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 3333 - Quality Management in a Regulatory Environment Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 4000 - Managing the Post-Acute Healthcare Continuum Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 4400 - Healthcare Policy Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 4450 - Healthcare Management Capstone Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective (12-15 Credit Hours)
Students must complete 12 -15 credit hours of electives to complete degree requirements.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Healthcare Management Minor
Minor Courses (21 Credit Hours)
- HCMG 2201 - U.S. Healthcare Systems Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 2221 - Healthcare Finance Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 2231 - Population Health Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 3331 - Health Information Exchange Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 3333 - Quality Management in a Regulatory Environment Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 4000 - Managing the Post-Acute Healthcare Continuum Credit Hours: 3
- HCMG 4400 - Healthcare Policy Credit Hours: 3
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Fairmont State University strives to offer an exceptional, high-quality education at a fair and reasonable price. If you need assistance paying for school, Fairmont State participates in all Federal Student Aid programs. We also offer a number of scholarships to qualified and eligible students.