Develop Business and Leadership Skills for Healthcare
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
With the expansion of the nation鈥檚 healthcare sector and the demand for qualified professionals in all areas of healthcare administration, 厂迟别惫别苍蝉辞苍鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management prepares you for successful careers in healthcare administration and business. The major is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and technological competence essential for today鈥檚 healthcare administrators:
- Conducting research, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare data
- Managing business practices that ensure the effective delivery of high quality healthcare services
- Communicating and presenting effectively to build successful teams and processes
The B.S. in Healthcare Management draws on 厂迟别惫别苍蝉辞苍鈥檚 dual strengths in business and healthcare education through its Brown School of Business and Leadership and Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. The major provides a strong foundation in healthcare administration and includes courses in accounting, finance, healthcare management, healthcare marketing, economics, healthcare information systems, healthcare regulations, and ethics and law.
You will develop a deep understanding of the nation鈥檚 healthcare environment and be prepared for professional success in this expanding field where business acumen and management experience are key:
- Health insurers
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Physician and specialty practices
- Ambulatory care centers
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
The Brown School of Business and Leadership
厂迟别惫别苍蝉辞苍鈥檚 Brown School of Business and Leadership is committed to preparing tomorrow鈥檚 business leaders today鈥攊n the classroom, through exceptional co-curricular experiences and opportunities, and through the personalized mentoring for which Stevenson is known. From finance, accounting, and business administration to marketing, healthcare, and digital transformation, the Brown School positions you for professional success in the new economy鈥攔egionally and globally.
Why Choose Healthcare Management?
Make a Difference Serving Others
You will help to manage and improve healthcare delivery, fulfilling an important role of service and healing for thousands of individuals.
Career Opportunities and Growth
The healthcare industry is on pace to become the largest job sector in the U.S. economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 32% job growth over the coming decade, exceeding the national average job growth (7.7%).
Excellent Earning Potential
Depending on education and experience, healthcare managers have excellent earning potential with a median annual salary of $94,500, much higher than the average median annual salary of $36,500.
Skills and Knowledge Useable in Other Industries
The top common skills in healthcare management job postings include business administration, communications, project and team management, leadership, and operations. All of these skills are all built into our Healthcare Management program curriculum and are transferable to related industries and other business sectors.
Meet Our Students & Alumni
In the Heart of Healthcare
Alexis Gross
Healthcare Management
鈥淪tevenson helped me find another route to take where I could still be in healthcare – which I am so passionate about – but in a different sense.”
Study Healthcare Management at Stevenson
Courses
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor鈥檚 degree in Healthcare Management. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.
Course Preview
| HCM 208 | Healthcare Ethics and Law | 3 Credits |
| CMH 210 | Introduction to Community Health | 3 Credits |
| HCM 311 | Health Insurance and Managed Care | 3 Credits |
| HCM 314 | Healthcare Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
| Bio 332 | Epidemiology | 3 Credits |
| CHS 220 | Diversity and Cultural Competence | 3 Credits |
| EC 335 | Health Economics | 3 Credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Healthcare Management program.
Major Requirements
| First Year Seminar | 1 credit | |
| College Writing I | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| College Writing I | 3 credits | |
| College Writing II | 3 credits |
Program Requirements
| Financial Accounting | 3 Credits | |
| Managerial Accounting | 3 Credits | |
| Principles of General Biology | 3 Credits | |
| or | ||
| General Biology I | 3 Credits | |
| General Biology Lab | 1 Credits | |
| Epidemiology | 3 Credits | |
| Diversity and Cultural Competence | 3 Credits | |
| Introduction to Community Health | 3 Credits | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Credits | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Credits | |
| Health Economics | 3 Credits | |
| Introduction to Statistics | 4 Credits | |
| Business Writing | 3 Credits | |
| Healthcare Ethics and Law | 3 Credits | |
| Healthcare Information Systems | 3 Credits | |
| Theories and Practice of Healthcare Management | 3 Credits | |
| Health Insurance and Managed Care | 3 Credits | |
| Managing Healthcare Personnel | 3 Credits | |
| Healthcare Financial Management | 3 Credits | |
| Healthcare Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits | |
| Professional Skills Development | 3 Credits | |
| Healthcare Management Internship | 6 Credits |
Career Opportunities
- Ambulatory care centers
- Budget analyst
- Benefits administrator
- Compliance specialist
- Health insurers
- Health information and records administrators
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Patient advocate
- Physician and specialty practices
- Rehabilitation, residential, and long-term care
- Social and counseling services
- Wellness and health services and consulting
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
A B.S. to M.S. Option is available for qualified students who are interested in earning both a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree. The program is designed to blend seamlessly, providing students with a more powerful education in a shorter period of time.
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