College: Health Sciences

The Health Care Management program focuses on the management and organization of healthcare institutions

including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Students acquire skills in healthcare management, financial management, human resources, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, preparing for careers in healthcare management, administration, and consulting.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of healthcare management and administration.
• Develop skills in financial management and budgeting for healthcare facilities.
• Learn human resources management and recruitment strategies in healthcare.
• Explore quality improvement initiatives and patient safety.
• Analyze regulatory compliance and legal considerations in healthcare.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Gain practical experience through projects and internships.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Healthcare Management - Overview of healthcare management principles, trends, and industry challenges.
2. Financial Management in Healthcare - Basics of financial management, budgeting, and cost control in healthcare facilities.
3. Human Resources Management in Healthcare - Techniques for recruitment, training, and managing healthcare staff.
4. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety - Strategies for enhancing care quality, patient safety, and performance metrics.
5. Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance - Understanding healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
6. Healthcare Operations and Supply Chain Management - Operations, supply chain, and logistics management principles in healthcare settings.
7. Healthcare Information Systems - Utilization of IT and systems in healthcare management.
8. Strategic Planning and Healthcare Strategy - Developing and implementing strategic plans for healthcare organizations.
9. Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations - Techniques for marketing healthcare services and managing public relations.
10. Practical/Applied Training - Practical experiences in healthcare management, such as hospitals, clinics, or health consulting firms.
11. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying healthcare management skills like strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, or financial performance analysis.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of healthcare management principles
• Financial management and budgeting projects
• Human resources management and staffing projects
• Quality improvement and patient safety projects
• Healthcare law and regulatory compliance analyses
• Healthcare operations and supply chain management projects
• Healthcare information systems projects
• Strategic planning and healthcare strategy projects
• Healthcare marketing and public relations projects
• Practical training reports
• Capstone projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Healthcare Management"
• "Financial Management in Healthcare"
• "Human Resources Management in Healthcare"
• "Quality Improvement and Patient Safety"
• "Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance"
• "Healthcare Operations and Supply Chain Management"
• "Healthcare Information Systems"
• "Strategic Planning and Healthcare Strategy"
• "Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of healthcare and business management and an interest in healthcare management.

Program Duration:

The duration to earn a bachelor's degree in health care management is typically 4 years.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications such as:

• Certified Healthcare Administrator (CHA) from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
• Certifications in specific healthcare management tools and software

Target Audience:

Aspiring healthcare managers, hospital administrators, healthcare consultants, and professionals seeking careers in healthcare management, administration, and consulting firms.

This program equips students with the managerial and strategic skills necessary to excel in managing healthcare institutions and support careers in various roles within healthcare management, administration, and consulting.