The concentration in health care management promotes an understanding of complex, evolving and integrated health care and reimbursement systems. Students analyze perspectives, methods and values associated with the delivery and financing of health services. They evaluate client needs, fiscal constraints, management practices, ethical principles, public policies, promotional strategies and system designs to discover ways to meet the growing demands for affordable, efficient, responsible and effective health care.
Careers in Health Care Management
The health care industry employs a large number of people in hospitals, clinics and private practices. With the recent changes in the law, understanding the business of healthcare will be an important skill. A health care management concentration complements the following Bachelor’s degree programs:
Career Outlook for Health Care Management
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that jobs in health care management will rise at a higher rate compared to other job sectors. This particular industry can be both financially and personally rewarding. Your career path could lead to positions working in:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Clinics
- Mental facilities
- Health care consulting