Program Overview
Alvernia University's Healthcare Administration program prepares students for leadership roles in the healthcare industry. The program combines a business core with healthcare-specific courses, emphasizing practical and ethical approaches. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to manage and lead healthcare organizations in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community organizations. The program features experienced faculty, internships, and state-of-the-art facilities to enhance experiential learning.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Alvernia University's Healthcare Administration program, first offered in the Fall of 2015, was designed to prepare students for challenging and rewarding careers in the rapidly growing healthcare industry. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and lead organizations within local, regional, and national healthcare settings. Graduates are equipped to work in a variety of settings, including healthcare agencies, businesses, medical care settings, and community organizations, where they can serve as health educators, advocates, or managers. The program emphasizes both practical and ethical approaches to business and healthcare, developing supervisory and managerial skills essential for career advancement.
Outline:
Business Core (33 credits):
- BUS 101 Financial Accounting
- BUS 200 Managerial Accounting or BUS 250 Accounting Principles
- BUS 206 Management Principles
- BUS 207 Marketing Principles
- BUS 315 Data Analytics & Information Systems
- BUS 342 Business Law
- BUS 410 Financial Markets
- BUS 411 Financial Decision Making
- BUS 426 Strategic Management
- BUS 441 Cooperative Education in Business I (enrolled for at least 3 credits)
- MAT 208 Introductory Statistics or MAT 209 Probability and Statistics
Related Area (6 credits):
- ECON 248 Macroeconomics
- ECON 249 Microeconomics
High Performer Development Series (3 credits):
- BUS 251 High Performer Development Series I
- BUS 351 High Performer Development Series II
- BUS 451 High Performer Development Series III
Professional Readiness (1 credit):
- UNIV 200 Career & Internship Preparation
Healthcare Administration Courses (18 credits):
- HCS 310 Health & Wellness over the Life Span or HCS 320 Healthcare Science and Cultural Competency
- HCS 330 Healthcare Literacy and Advocacy
- 340 Healthcare Science Management or BUS 280 Human Resource Management
- HCS 400 Healthcare Systems and Policy
- HCS 410 Community Health Organization and Administration
- HCS 430 Healthcare Science Capstone
Recommended Courses (Optional):
Teaching:
The program features experienced faculty members who have extensive expertise in the business world. Students have the opportunity to participate in learning experiences in real business settings through internships and cooperative experiences. The CollegeTowne initiative and Reading CollegeTowne complex provide state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced community engagement, further expanding the experiential learning opportunities.
Careers:
Graduates of Alvernia's Healthcare Administration program are well-qualified to pursue a variety of careers within the healthcare industry. Potential career paths include healthcare managers, health insurance claims managers, and positions in health advocacy, education, and management. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of healthcare managers is projected to grow 23 percent between 2012 and 2022, indicating a high demand for qualified professionals in this field.
