Bachelor of Science in Health Management Degree

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the study of personality. The course examines theoretical explanations for understanding personality development and explores each theory. The course also investigates how personality is assessed. The focus is on approaches that psychology has developed for understanding personality and on applications for organizational processes.

3 Credits

This course is designed to educate students about issues of race, ethnicity, gender, disability and other diversity issues in the United States.

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the field of communication with emphasis on the history of communication study, concepts important to all areas of communication, the contexts in which communication occurs, and the issues that must be faced by students of communication. The course serves as an introduction to the strands of communication: interpersonal, small groups and teams, mass communication, organizational, intercultural, and rhetoric.

3 Credits

This course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies that are required to identify and analyze risks associated with environmental problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing these problems.

3 Credits

This course is a study of the development of the individual from conception through adulthood. Theories and factual content underlying current thinking and research are examined, as well as the processes and influences affecting the developing person. The focus is on biological, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects across the lifespan, and individual application is emphasized.

3 Credits

This course provides a foundational perspective for ethics and social responsibility in relationship to individuals, organizations, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the interrelated nature of ethics, morality, legal responsibility, and social issues.

3 Credits

This course seeks to synthesize the many theories of human motivation with the practical application of motivating employees. To this end, the course will examine historical theories as well as recent developments in the field of motivation and their relationship to management practices. The primary concepts of goals, quality of work, and rewards will be examined and applied to the workplace.

3 Credits

The purpose of this course is to identify barriers to effective communication associated with racial, gender, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity in the workplace and in the community. Students will develop an understanding of why and how diversity issues influence effective communication. This course introduces techniques for improving written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in response to diversity concerns.

3 Credits

This course focuses on the issues, challenges, and opportunities presented by U.S. population diversity. Workplace issues related to employee diversity in terms of gender, race or ethnicity, socioeconomic class, and cultural background are emphasized.

3 Credits

This course offers students the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate in a variety of health care workplace settings. Students will focus on business writing correspondence, effective listening and communication strategies, and collaboration skills required by health care managers.

3 Credits

The course explores fundamental concepts of management theory as applied to health care. Students will examine the organizational structure of the health care delivery system and administrative processes such as planning, problem solving, decision making, and quality productivity improvement. Emphasis will also be placed on the major issues and problem areas confronting health service administrators.

3 Credits

This course examines the complexities and multiple issues involved in human resources management in health care organizations. Students will examine the strategic role of human resource management in response to changes in the health care industry. In addition, issues such as recruitment, retention, performance management, organizational development, and employee relations are examined. Federal, state, and professional regulatory requirements specific to health care are emphasized.

3 Credits

This course focuses on the dynamics of individual and group behaviors and processes that impact and shape organizations. Topics will include organizational theories, decision making, group dynamics, change and conflict negotiation, and organizational culture and design.

3 Credits

This course provides foundational project management skills used within a variety of health care settings. Topics include project scoping, time estimating, budgeting, and controlling to improve outcomes, streamline processes, and increase efficiencies for health care managers.

3 Credits

This course identifies ethical issues in health care. It is designed to encourage students to clarify their personal ethic with regard to health care issues. The various responsibilities involving the management of populations whose ethics may be divergent are identified.

3 Credits

The course examines the integration of technology used within health care systems. Students will focus on the processes used in the selection, implementation, and evaluation of health information systems. Emphasis on methods used by health care managers to make informed business decisions related to the application and use of technology within the health care industry will be covered.

3 Credits

This course focuses on the use of data analytics for health care managers. Emphasis will be on data collection, tools, and strategies related to the use of data to improve health outcomes. Students will manage, analyze, and interpret data to identify areas for continuous system improvement.

3 Credits

This course focuses on regulatory and compliance issues within the health care industry. Topics include health care regulatory agencies, the impact of compliance on the operations of health care delivery, and health care laws. The course will also examine current health care policies and the implications for regulatory compliance.

3 Credits

In this course students will examine current marketing trends used within the health care industry. Students will focus on a variety of marketing strategies required by health care managers to promote programs, products and services to health care consumers.

3 Credits

This course provides an overview of the financial economics of health care. Concepts such as payments systems, economic trends, financial statements and budgets are covered.

3 Credits

This capstone course examines the techniques of strategic planning for decision making in the health care industry. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of Program Student Learning Outcomes through the strategic planning process by formulating strategic decisions to manage within various health care environments.