Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in Business with a concentration in Health Care prepares students to operate within the challenging and dynamic health care industry. Students develop skills and acquire knowledge through one of the program's five specialized tracks: health care analytics, communication, coordination, innovation, and delivery.

Program Description

Students in this program gain core business skills, such as in computer information systems, accounting, basic economic theory, finance, management, marketing, and supply chain management, as well as in-depth knowledge related to the business of health care.

At a Glance

• College/School: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: West Valley
• Second Language Requirement: No
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
• First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus or MAT 117 College Algebra
• Math Intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for this program is available for viewing, with archives also accessible.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Accelerated Master's Programs

The following accelerated master's programs are available:

• Global Management (Creative Industries and Design Thinking), MGM
• Global Management (Digital Audience Strategy), MGM
• Global Management (Global Affairs), MGM
• Global Management (Global Business), MGM
• Global Management (Global Development and Innovation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Digital Transformation), MGM
• Global Management (Global Entrepreneurship), MGM
• Global Management (Global Health Care Delivery), MGM
• Global Management (Global Legal Studies), MGM
• Global Management (Nonprofit Leadership and Management), MGM
• Global Management (Public Administration), MGM
• Global Management (Public Policy), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainability Solutions), MGM
• Global Management (Sustainable Tourism), MGM
• Global Management, MGM
• Public Administration, MPA

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional Requirements: First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.
• Transfer Admission Requirements: Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") for all transfer coursework and meet university transfer admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

Students should refer to the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

As globalization continues to impact the way the world lives and works, international experiences have become vital to our health care communities across the world. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are seeking.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have the ability to understand different stakeholders in complex environments. They are prepared for careers in health care management, administration, access, analytics, and policy-setting in public or private health care settings.

Example Job Titles and Salaries

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES): 4.5% growth, $63,000 median salary
• Compliance Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
• Employee Training Manager: 5.8% growth, $127,090 median salary
• General Manager (GM): 4.4% growth, $102,950 median salary
• Marketing Associate: -2.2% growth, $126,960 median salary
• Medical and Health Services Manager: 23.2% growth, $117,960 median salary
• Public Relations Manager (PR Manager): 5.0% growth, $138,520 median salary
• Regulatory Affairs Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
• Social Services Director: 6.4% growth, $78,240 median salary