Program Overview
The Health Administration BS program prepares students for entry-level management roles in healthcare organizations. It covers essential topics like accounting, finance, and healthcare regulation, emphasizing cultural competency and a commitment to serving underserved populations. The program includes internships in various healthcare settings, providing practical experience and networking opportunities. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in hospitals, group practices, and other healthcare organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Health Administration [BS] program prepares students for entry-level management positions in various public and private health services organizations, such as hospitals, group practices, long-term care organizations, non-profit organizations, and health centers. Individuals aiming for senior and executive leadership positions in health administration will require a master’s degree.
Objectives:
- Expose students to topics crucial for success as managers in the healthcare industry, including an overview of the healthcare system, accounting, finance, legal issues and health care regulation, health care reform, human resource management, research methods, and internships.
- Emphasize cultural competency, teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to healthcare for low-income and underserved individuals.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Legal issues and health care regulation
- Health care reform
- Human resource management
- Research methods
- Internships
Program Structure:
- The program requires a separate application and admission process apart from being admitted to the University.
Individual Modules:
- The program includes internships that are available in southeast Michigan, Ohio, and other geographic areas.
Unique Approaches:
- The program emphasizes cultural competency, teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to healthcare for low-income and underserved individuals.
- The program provides opportunities for students to interact with faculty, fellow students, and healthcare leaders, such as participating in the Health Administration Student Organization, required internships, and working with faculty.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Entry-level management positions in various public and private health services organizations, such as hospitals, group practices, long-term care organizations, non-profit organizations, and health centers.
Opportunities:
- Career preparation includes required internships that are available in southeast Michigan, Ohio, and other geographic areas.
- Student internships often provide opportunities to connect with community health care leaders and learn management skills that build on the theoretical knowledge obtained in the classroom.
- Many students who complete their internships at the end of their studies have been able to segue into full-time employment.
Outcomes:
- Graduates are prepared for entry-level management positions in the healthcare industry and may pursue further education to advance their careers.
