Healthcare Management Concentration
The Healthcare Management Concentration, as part of the Business Management BA degree completion program, prepares students for challenging, rewarding work in various health-related settings, including hospitals, private medical practices, public health organizations, and pharmaceutical firms.
This program at Regis College is designed for motivated professionals who have already earned some college credits and are ready to take their careers to the next level with a baccalaureate degree for a competitive edge.
Our unique combination of business and healthcare courses will give you the tools you need to succeed in one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that job openings for Medical and Health Service Managers, for example, will increase by 29% over the next decade, with median salaries of over $110,000 per year!
Program Overview
The Healthcare Management Concentration allows students to build upon previous credits and learn to understand how medical and healthcare organizations function and, more importantly, to make these organizations more efficient and effective. The Sloane School of Business and Communication at Regis is focused on educating leaders who understand the social, environmental, and economic implications of business decisions, especially vital when dealing with issues of patient health and wellness.
Program Highlights
- Flexible, part-time, and full-time options
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- Personalized academic support from faculty and advisors
- Strong connections to industry and employers
BA in Healthcare Management: Is It Worth It?
A Bachelor of Arts in Business Management is a valuable investment for professionals looking to gain essential skills in leadership, strategic planning, finance, and organizational behavior, making them versatile and well-equipped for a variety of roles. This degree program opens up career opportunities in various industries due to the transferable knowledge and problem-solving skills students acquire.
Curriculum
Students must complete a total of 120 credits for the degree, including credits transferred in from earlier college coursework. The Healthcare Management Concentration requires the following courses:
| Course |
|---|
| MT 203 Introduction to Leadership and Management |
| MT 204 Organizational Behavior |
| Course |
|---|
| EC 202 Macroeconomics |
| EC 326 Economics of Healthcare |
| MT 210 Managerial Accounting |
| MT 222 Principles of Marketing |
| MT 237 Intro to Analytics |
| MT 340 Financial Management |
| MT 350 Healthcare Information Systems |
| MT 355 Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Compliance |
| MT 401 Seminar: Business Strategies I: Theories and Concepts |
| MT 402 Seminar: Business Strategies II: Applications (Capstone) |
| PBH 305 Public Health Leadership and Management |
| PBH 307 Health and Society |
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) and Work Experience
At Regis, we understand that education happens inside and outside the classroom, and your work and lived experience can contribute significantly to your qualifications and readiness to complete a bachelor's degree. We are committed to recognizing the value of your educational and professional experiences and translating them into college credits.
A review of your credits for prior learning will include the following:
- Professional Training: Students can receive transfer credit for professional training that can be documented through licenses, certificates, and letters verifying the training content and time involved. Students can earn a maximum of 15 credits from professional training.
- Military service: applicable skills earned during service
Once the CPL assessment is completed, which aligns with the best practices of the Council on the Assessment of Experiential Learning (CAEL), our team will confirm how many credits can be transferred and credited towards your degree completion goal. All credit awarded for prior learning is considered transfer credit.
Application Requirements
- Application
- Personal statement
- Résumé
- Letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts
Once you submit your application, you may check the status of supplementary materials by logging into your account. Your application checklist will indicate received and missing application materials, including transcripts, recommendations, standardized test scores, resume, and personal statement.
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