Bachelor's - Technical Management: Health Services Management

Official Program Name:

Bachelor's degree in Technical Management with a concentration in Health Services Management

School Offering Program:

DeVry University

Degree Level:

Bachelor's

Program Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in DeVry University's degree programs may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals interested in this program may have experience working in business, healthcare technology, or information technology. Previous courses in computers, statistics, or business communications could prove helpful.

Program Description:

DeVry University's Bachelor's degree program in Technical Management with a concentration in Health Services Management is intended to provide students with an understanding of organizational behavior and essential business practices, including planning, budgeting, and data analysis specific to the health services industry. Courses are designed to develop participants' leadership abilities, and students will have the chance to examine methods for staffing and employee development. In addition, technical management majors will have the opportunity to learn how to use computer software for developing spreadsheets, evaluating productivity, and managing projects. Throughout the course and through the completion of a senior project, they'll also have the chance to develop their research, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Learning Format:

Online and Campus-Based

Minimum Credits Required:

122 credit hours.

Financial Aid:

DeVry University offers over $29 million in scholarship opportunities to qualified students. Additional financial aid, military service grants, veterans appreciation grants, federal grants, and institutional grants, are available to qualifying students. Eligible students can apply for Federal Stafford or PLUS loans.

Course Topics Covered:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact DeVry University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Technical Management

• Business Computer Applications and Systems
• Organizational Policy Development
• Global Issues in Business
• Project Management
• Business Law

Health Services Management

• Planning and Marketing for Health Services Organizations
• Managed Care and Health Insurance
• Health Services Information Systems
• Health Services Finance
• Health Services Policy

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Earning a Bachelor's degree in Technical Management with a concentration in Health Services Management is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level opportunities in the field. However, some graduates may decide to seek professional certifications from such industry-specific organizations as the American Health Information Management Association. To fine-tune their management and technical skills, graduates could also opt to enroll in an advanced certificate or degree program.

Related master's degrees that could be sought include, but are not limited to:

• Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics
• Master of Science in Information Systems
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration

Career Paths:

Graduates of this DeVry University program could be able to seek career placement with clinics, hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. Opportunities could also be found in nonprofit, business, or government sectors. Professionals in this field could be able to undertake responsibilities in personnel training, data analysis, policy formulation, or strategic management.

Completing the Bachelor's degree program in Technical Management with a concentration in Health Services Management could prepare students to take on roles as:

• Health information services consultants
• Assistant hospital administrators
• Project managers
• Business analysts