Health Services Administration - Associate in Applied Science
Berkeley College
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Campus location
New York, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 13,450 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* full-time tuition per semester academic year 2022/23
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Introduction
Learn to manage the business of health with a degree in Health Services Management from Berkeley College.
The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.
Faculty members in this program are selected for both academic excellence and relevant professional experience in healthcare administration and management. They combine firsthand knowledge and know-how with classroom instruction to help prepare students to enter this in-demand field.
Program Outcome
Here’s what sets the Berkeley College Health Services Management program apart:
- You’ll focus on the structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry while exploring the role and contributions of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and practitioners
- You’ll have opportunities for interactions with healthcare providers and private and governmental funding agencies
- You’ll learn the technology and specialized software to collect, process, and use information essential to the industry and its clients
- You’ll develop skills in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as effective oral and written communication
- You may have the opportunity to participate in an internship or job-related assignment for a valuable learning experience
- You’ll be able to seamlessly transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Berkeley College Health Services Management program pursue such positions as:
- Healthcare Paralegal
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Practice Office Manager
Curriculum
Sample Course Sequence
First Semester
- MGT2220 Principles of Management 3
- CIS1115 Computer Applications 3
- SOC1123 First Year Experience 3
- ENG1105 Writing and Research 3
- HEA1101 Foundations of Health Services 3
Second Semester
- HEA2200 Medical Terminology 3
- ACC1111 Financial Accounting I 3
- HUM2225 Introduction to Ethics 3
- MAT2215 Statistics I 3
- CIS2201 Advanced Spreadsheets 3
Third Semester
- HEA2203 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Services 3
- HSM2205 Managed Care and Health Insurance 3
- IBS2201 International Business 3
- MKT2220 Principles of Marketing 3
- ENG2205 Writing Through Literature 3
Fourth Semester
- HSM2215 Health Communications 3
- HSM2220 Management of Healthcare Delivery Services 3
- SOC2231 Human Relations 3
- BUS2231 Business Law I 3
- ECO2200 Principles of Economics 3
60 semester credits required for graduation
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