Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Care Management

Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Management

School Offering Program:

Jones International University® (JIU®)

Degree Level:

Bachelor's

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to the Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Management program should have a background in health care. All applicants to Jones International University's bachelor programs must have already earned a high school diploma or GED; however, some programs may have additional requirements.

Program Description:

Enrollment in Jones International University's Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Management program offers students the opportunity to learn about business operations, organizational structure, economic theory and the financial flow of business, management theory and the legal system, including business, contract, regulatory and employment law. Students have the opportunity to study the impact of globalization on business and strategies for being globally competitive; marketing management, consumer behavior and methods and applications for marketing research; organizational communication; and financial accounting and management. Specialization coursework examines health care management policies and practices, leadership theory, the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Acts (FMLA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance and quality assurance methods, including The Six Sigma and DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control). The BBA capstone course allows students to design a professional development plan and develop their professional resume and portfolio.

Learning Format:

Online

Total Credits Required:

120 credits

Financial Aid Available:

Financial aid may be available to eligible students. The university's Financial Aid Office assists students in finding and receiving the fullest benefits package available to them.

Required Courses for a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Specialization in Health Care Management:

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

General Education Courses (27 credits)

• ART 101: Art Appreciation
• ENG 101: Composition
• ENG 102: English Literature
• IT 102: Introduction to Computer Information Systems
• MATH 101: College Mathematics
• SCI 201: Science and Technology
• SCI 202: Physics of Modern Technology I
• SCI 203: Physics of Modern Technology II
• SPCH 101: Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Business Administration Core Courses (33 credits)

• BBA 301: The Global Marketplace
• BBA 304: Marketing Management
• BBA 305: Introductory Economic Theory
• BBA 306: Financial Accounting
• BBA 307: Finance
• BBA 310: Management
• BBA 431: Marketing Research
• BBA 484: Global Strategies
• BC 345: Organizational Communication
• BC 352: Fundamentals of Business Writing
• ETH 401: Making Ethical Management Decisions

Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses (18 credits)

• BBA 101: Introduction to Business
• BBA 110: History of Business
• BBA 204: Legal Environment of Business
• BBA 210: Financial Flow - Follow the Money
• BBA 211: Introduction to Management
• BBA 212: Technical Writing

Specialization Courses (12 credits)

• BC 403: Leadership
• HCM 400: Health Services Policies and Practices
• MGT 400: Workplace Management
• MGT 401: Quality Assurance

Other Required Courses (30 credits)

• CRT 100: Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
• ENG 100: The Writing Process
• Choose three from the following:
  • GEOG 201: Human and Cultural Geography
  • HIST 201: History of World Literature
  • HUM 201: Peace and Conflict Studies
  • MATH 201: Intermediate College Algebra
  • PSY 201: Psychology of the Organization
• Choose four from the following:
  • BBA 311: Using the Internet in Business
  • BC 355: Business Communication Contexts
  • BC 372: Intercultural Communication
  • BC 380: Team Communication
  • BC 465: Negotiation and Conflict Management
  • BC 470: Collaboration Technology Systems
  • BC 475: Organizational Training and Development
  • MATH 301: Business Mathematics
• BBA 490: BBA Capstone

Post Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Management program at Jones International University could prepare for leadership roles in health care by pursuing a related master's degree. Graduates who engage in a master's program can develop advanced skills and strategies in health care management and leadership. There are a variety of master's programs that graduates may be interested in, including:

• Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
• Master of Science in Health Care Management
• Master of Health Administration
• Master of Public Administration in Health Policy and Management

Career Paths:

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Management program is intended to prepare students for entry-level management positions in health care. Graduates could seek employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, private practices, health insurance companies and other health service organizations. Examples of positions graduates could pursue include:

• Medical Office Manager
• Nursing Administrator
• Health Services Manger
• Clinical Manager