I wanted to get a PhD to pursue a tenured-track position and perform research. The online courses have been highly engaging and have provided an outstanding learning experience preparing me to contribute as a scholar in my field of study.
Next Start Date: January 10, 2022
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Application Deadline: Rolling
Cost Per Credit Hour: $505
Technology Fee: $16 (per Credit hour)
Total Credits to Graduate: 128
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Management is designed to provide students with the professional knowledge and management skills necessary to be effective and socially responsible leaders in dynamic regional, national and global health services systems. A health care management degree provides opportunities in many fields, including business, education, government, and the not-for-profit sectors.
Concordia-Chicago’s courses in health care management prepare students to:
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Contrasted to other business degrees, the bachelor’s degree program in Health Care Management provides a unique perspective on the functional operations of a health care organization. The degree allows students to focus on coursework specifically designed to cultivate the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage in a health care organization.
Foundational courses in the program provide a broad and thorough overview of the component areas of health care operations, including organizational planning and design, accounting, human resource management, marketing and law.
Required Core Courses 36 Credit Hours
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| HCMP 2000 | Introduction to Health Care Industry Introduction to the United States healthcare systems highlighting the role of values, access and allocation of health care services and resources, medical language and terminology. | 3 |
| HCMP 2010 | Health Care Systems: Issues and Trends Exploration of issues and trends impacting United States health care systems: financing, regulation and compliance, quality of control and care, administrative and management as well as delivery services. | 3 |
| HCMP 2020 | Introduction to Health Care Law Exploration of legal issues in the health care industry: medical laws and legal aspects of medical ethics, contract negotiations, legislative, regulatory and compliance, patient protection, medical proxy, and liability and risk management issues. | 3 |
| HCMP 4010 | Ethical Considerations in the Health Care Industry Consideration of the various ethical issues and challenges experienced in the health care industry: medical ethics, access and delivery of medical services, patient rights, knowledge information and record keeping practices, information sharing, and communication. | 3 |
| OMP 4020 | Systems Approach to Organizational Change Nature and meaning of systems, boundaries and environments, mission statements, organizational structures, relationships, rewards, power and procedures. Diagnosing problems in organizations. Preparing for, implementing and managing change. | 3 |
| OMP 4260 | Research Design and Methodology Overview of statistics. Measurement objectives for research projects, normal curve, confidence intervals. Data definition, testing hypothesis. Data collection, Chi-Square test. Research project evaluation plan. Survey construction for the research project. Data finalization and project evaluation process. | 3 |
| OMP 4431 | Principles of Management Dimensions of management, management process and skills, strategic planning, leadership styles and impact on subordinates, teamwork and work force diversity, communication of values, negotiations with employees and impact on productivity. Total Quality Management and Management by Objectives. | 3 |
| OMP 4440 | Human Resource Management Personnel function, development, and organizational structure. Developing job descriptions, personnel planning and forecasting, internal and external recruitment, personnel selection and orientation, legal aspects of personnel. Employee benefits and costs, performance appraisal and discipline, labor relations, unions, and negotiation. | 3 |
| OMP 4601 | Managerial Accounting Financial tools for managers in decision-making: financial statements, bookkeeping process, financial statement analysis, statement of cash flow, internal cost concepts, present value concepts, and budgeting. | 3 |
| OMP 4700 | Senior Project The Senior Project is the Accelerated Degree Program capstone. This course is an intensive, process-oriented, active learning project through which students apply learning acquired through all major coursework. Designing and developing the Senior Project requires students to follow a problem from recognition to providing a well-researched solution or from the development of an opportunity to a well-researched action plan. Students are required to complete a comprehensive document and present their findings. Prerequisite: OMP 4236. | 3 |
General Education Courses Communication Humanities Social Sciences, including Macroeconomics Mathematics, must be above Intermediate Algebra Sciences, one biological science and one physical science, including one lab course World Studies, multicultural or non-Western emphasis Health and Wellness For a listing of General Education and elective courses, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog. | 3 | |
Mission-Specific Courses: Theology | 3 |
The faculty at Concordia University can be found hard at work in the fields they teach. At Concordia, we realize that a top-flight education is only possible with best-in-class instructors with real-world experience. We recruit passionate professionals from around the globe who are committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Our faculty are experienced and distinguished, combining years of real world business experience with extensive academic knowledge and teaching experience. Many of our faculty have the highest credential available in the field in which they teach. They demonstrate the highest degree of professional skills, and find unique ways to convey that knowledge in our remote online curriculum. Faculty come from all subspecialties of the health care management field and are dedicated to supporting student learning.
Concordia University Chicago is committed to providing students with a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. And for graduates, the benefits of obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree can be very valuable. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2018, the median annual earnings for adults ages 25-34 working full-time, year-round, with a bachelor’s degree was $54,700.
| BA HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $505 |
| Technology Fee (Per Credit Hour) | $16 |
A Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management from Concordia University Chicago can open many doors in numerous fields.
Employment in health care occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average of 5% for all occupations, translating into an additional 71,000 new jobs. Health care occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a Medical and Health Services Manager is $100,980/year, with a range of $58,820 to $189,000. Typical titles include:
Students graduate well prepared to enter the workplace as strategic managers in the complex, multifaceted and global organizations of today
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