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Impact a growing field with an online bachelor's in healthcare management
It’s a fact: The population of older Americans is growing. A recent report from the Population Reference Bureau says that the number of U.S. adults age 65+ will double to more than 98 million by 2060. What does that mean for you? Plenty -- if you’re looking for a career in the explosive-growth industry of healthcare. Healthcare jobs are increasing far faster than the national average, and the need for healthcare management professions is just as great.
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Choose electives for a unique-to-you degree program.
Real-World Practitioners
Benefit from the experience of healthcare professionals.
Relevant Curriculum
Keep up -- and stay ahead -- of an evolving industry.
Practical Application
Learn from case studies, field interviews, healthcare management internships and more.
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Bachelor's in Healthcare Management Degree Overview
Better the well-being of others in this fast-growing field
At its core, healthcare is about taking care of people, from interacting directly with patients to working behind the scenes to improve the processes and policies that contribute to the overall patient experience. New technologies, breakthrough treatments and government regulations have all dramatically changed the way we care for people.
Whether you have little to no healthcare education or experience, or you're a healthcare professional looking for an edge, our transfer-friendly Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program is for you.
Earn the healthcare bachelor's degree that puts you on the fast-track to management
Healthcare management careers are projected to grow at the above-average rate of 8% by 2031*. Our online Healthcare Management bachelor's program will equip you to take on management roles in a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician practices, ambulatory centers, government and nonprofit healthcare associations, insurance, pharmaceutical companies and consulting firms.
To prepare you for management in this fast-growing industry, you’ll gain the pivotal skills employers are looking for in the areas of healthcare leadership, healthcare quality management, healthcare informatics, community health, and healthcare systems. And because you can further enrich the program by choosing electives in your areas of interest, you’ll receive a highly relevant education in your chosen career path.
Keep up with trends in healthcare reform while you learn
Throughout your B.S. in Healthcare Management courses, you’ll acquire up-to-date knowledge that’s applicable now (and later) to an evolving industry. Our curriculum incorporates a thorough understanding of healthcare reform initiatives, including changes in healthcare delivery systems, future of healthcare financing, and legislative healthcare policy proposals.
Tailor your program based on your experience and get credit for what you know
The Healthcare Management bachelor's degree program is designed to help you enter or advance within the healthcare field. If you are certified, licensed, registered, or have completed an associate degree in healthcare or an approved related discipline, you could receive credit for what you already know.
Have licensures, certifications or on-the-job training? Choose the technical pathway designed for students bringing in at least 10 hours of transferable patient care credits.
If you have previously earned college credit that’s not related to patient care, the non-technical path is for you. By choosing this option, you’ll take advantage of Franklin’s generous transfer policy by transferring in up to 94 credit hours, which can be used to satisfy general education and elective coursework.
Get hands-on experience and learn from working healthcare professionals
At Franklin, you’re taught by experienced healthcare practitioners so you’ll directly benefit from relevant, up-to-date industry knowledge and experience.
To further prepare you to put your skills immediately into practice and make yourself more marketable to employers, Franklin’s bachelor's in Healthcare Management also features a practical curriculum with hands-on assignments that include case studies, simulations, and application of quality and performance measurement tools.
You’ll participate in field assignments, too, conducting interviews or visiting hospitals, medical offices, or other healthcare organizations, exposing you to actual healthcare management situations while expanding your professional networking opportunities and building important stepping stones for your future.
Earn your online healthcare degree from a university built for busy adults
Earn your Healthcare Management degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family and life. Get started on your future today.
*Source information provided by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)
Tiffany
B.S. Healthcare Management Graduate
"Going to Franklin was a no-brainer. I could still work, not worry about a babysitter and do it in my own time. It was difficult to balance, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Had it not been for Franklin, there's no way I could be where I am right now."
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Bachelor's in Healthcare Management Courses & Curriculum
In this course, students acquire the writing competence necessary for conducting and presenting research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of a documented research paper.
This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite. Both can count as a University Elective.
A survey of the various fields of study comprising modern scientific psychology. The course examines the theories, research findings, and applications in each of the major areas of psychology, with the goal of providing students with practice information they can apply to their personal and professional lives. The topic areas covered in the course include learning and memory, motivation and emotion, human development, theories of personality, psychopathology, and social behavior.
Sociology is the scientific study of group behavior - whether the groups are dyads, small groups, associations, bureaucracies, societies, publics, aggregates, social movements, or mobs, etc. This introductory course introduces the student to sociological principles and theoretical perspectives that facilitate understanding the norms, values, structure and process of the various types of groups into which people organize. The course focuses on applying the scientific method to studying social problems (e.g. poverty, crime, sexism and racism) and basic institutions (i.e. family, government, economy, religion, education). Students will develop their "sociological imagination" as a way of understanding what their lives are and can be in relation to the larger social forces at work in local, national, and international environments.
This course is designed for students interested in the allied healthcare professions and focuses on gross anatomy and the function of human organ systems and how they relate to one another. Students in this course will expand their medical terminology and scientific understanding of the physiology of the human body. In addition, students will gain an understanding of general pathology as it relates to the disruption of homeostasis. This course will include a one-hour lab component.
This course is designed for students pursuing allied health professions and provides an overview of human health and disease processes. Students will learn about common diseases and how they affect human health at cellular, organ, and systemic levels. Emphasis will be placed on the body as a system and how disease impacts the human body as a whole.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.
This course introduces students to the Franklin University community and provides strategies for successful transition to and participation in that community. Topics include University resources and procedures, strategies for advancing communication skills, the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments, and the development of an academic and career plan.
This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.
This is an intermediate course focusing on the composition of research papers. Students in this course prepare to be active participants in professional discourse communities by examining and practicing the writing conventions associated with their own fields of study and work. By calling attention to the conventions of disciplinary writing, the course also prepares students for upper-division college writing and the special conventions of advanced academic discourse. Course activities include three extended research papers, semi-formal writing addressing interdisciplinary communication, and readings fostering critical engagement with disciplinary conversations.
This introductory course focuses on applying information technology to business strategies using databases. The student will gain a working knowledge of current database technology, including relational database concepts, database design, data extraction, and data warehousing while working with database applications. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and public speaking.
This public-speaking course emphasizes the fundamentals of extemporaneous speaking. Skill-building activities and assignments focus on research, organization, reasoning, style and delivery of presentations as well as listening and audience engagement.
This course will introduce the foundations of medical terminology nomenclature and use. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of prefix, word root, and suffix linkages to build a broad medical vocabulary.
Applied Research Methods introduces students to the basic research designs and data collection techniques involved in human subjects? research common to social research environments. After completion of this course, the student should know the basics of social research ethics, the steps of the research process, the strengths and weaknesses of selected types of qualitative and quantitative research strategies, issues of selecting or creating and refining instruments of measurement, how to properly select an appropriate sample of subjects, and how to interpret selected statistical measures utilized in hypothesis testing.
This course provides a basic introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results of public health practice at the national, state, and community levels. The course also examines public health occupations and careers. Case studies and a variety of practice-related exercises serve as a basis for learner participation in practical public health problem-solving simulations.
Understanding cultural competency, ethics, policy, and law is necessary for healthcare professionals in a continuously evolving healthcare system. This course will provide students with practical knowledge and methods for applying ethical, legal, and cultural decision-making frameworks to mitigate risks. Topics will include regulatory compliance, patient consent, privacy and confidentiality, and cultural competence.
In this course the student will develop a strong foundation of health law, enabling them to deal with common legal and practical moral and ethical issues facing the healthcare organization on a daily basis. Topics will include statutory laws, rules and regulations, review of tort laws, criminal law, contract law, civil procedures and trial practice. The student will examine numerous legal, moral, and ethical issues.
This course is an introduction to financial and managerial accounting. It is designed for non-accounting majors. Financial accounting emphasizes how general purpose financial statements communicate information about the business's performance and position for users external to management. It emphasizes how the accountant processes and presents the information. The course also examines the major elements of the financial statements. The managerial accounting portion of the course studies internal reporting and decision-making. The course assists those who wish to learn "what the numbers mean" in a clear, concise and conceptual manner without focusing on the mechanical aspects of the accounting process.
An introduction to accounting emphasizing how general purpose financial statements communicate information about the business corporation's performance and position for users external to management. Approximately one third of the course emphasizes how the accountant processes and presents the information and includes exposure to recording transactions, adjusting balances and preparing financial statements for service and merchandise firms according to established rules and procedures. The balance of the course examines major elements of the statements such as cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, depreciation, payroll, bonds, and other liabilities and stocks. Concepts of this course are applied to Managerial Accounting (ACCT 225). Students are advised to avoid any time lapse between these courses.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of healthcare management principles and theories. It is a generally required course for any subsequent healthcare management courses. Through the examination of key healthcare concepts, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective healthcare leader in diverse healthcare environments. Topics include healthcare leadership, management, communication, planning, and decision making.
This course will provide students with a foundation in financial and managerial accounting. Students will explore concepts to enhance their financial knowledge, technical skills, and their ability to apply such skills in a working environment. Presented in this course are principles for making sound financial decisions and assessing healthcare organization?s financial performance.
This course will explore the essential principles and techniques of quality improvement applied to patient care and the management of services in healthcare organizations. The importance of quality management in leadership of organizations will be emphasized. Topics include fundamentals of quality management, system thinking and goal setting, improvement theories, data collection, statistical tools, medical errors and reporting, public perceptions and organizational accountability.
This course will provide students with a cumulative and integrated Healthcare Management program experience. The goal of this course is to ensure students can apply healthcare management principles in a variety of healthcare settings. Students can expect to participate in career specific activities designed to demonstrate their understanding and ability to apply healthcare management principles in real-life healthcare settings.
10 credits from the following types of courses:
Students selecting the Technical Credit Track option must transfer in a minimum of 10 technical hours in a healthcare or approved related discipline. Students without technical credit must select option 2.
This course will examine contemporary managed care, human resource, and operational issues impacting healthcare organizations ability to provide adequate health services. Included in this course are application based learning activities designed to equip students with the necessary management skills and knowledge to complex matters within healthcare organizations.
OR
This course focuses on the development of individual and team decision-making and problem solving skills. Real world domestic and global issues will be analyzed, diagnosed, and evaluated through the application of a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques used to arrive at effective decisions and solutions.
This course will provide comprehensive community health foundation. Students will gain an appreciation for community health and the implications for at risks populations. Course topics include community health practices and strategies, communicable and environmental disease prevention, and population and mental health.
This course will provide fundamental information regarding health, healthcare, and the healthcare delivery system. Students will become familiar with the various types of healthcare organizations, stakeholders, and healthcare issues in order to shape their understanding of the different components of the healthcare delivery system. Through the exploration of health information students will discuss and analyze the role healthcare professions play within healthcare.
This course will cover the history of health informatics, design and challenges of informatics infrastructure, and current issues. Topics will include HIPAA and other legislation, application of electronic health records, and other clinical and administrative applications of health information systems.
30 credits from the following types of courses:
Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.
Students may take a graduate level course to fulfill requirements in an undergraduate program. Please review the academic policy and speak with your academic advisor for more details. Students should choose from the following graduate courses: HCM 733, HCM735, and HCM742.
The University Electives requirement allows students to select any undergraduate courses (except developmental general education courses) to meet the required degree hours. The Program Chair has provided the following suggested optional focus areas to help guide course selection for these degree hours. Please note these are not required courses and students are not limited to these courses. The recommended focus areas are intended to assist with long term professional goals and provide elective options that align with industry specific interests.
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Emergency Management & Disaster Response:
Students will explore the nuances of planning for and responding to catastrophic disasters. The course will involve discussion of domestic and international approaches to planning and responding to such disasters. Students will view issues from the perspective of an Emergency Manager who spends most of their time in the field planning for critical incidents and disasters and who understands the key components to a good plan that involves many agencies at all levels of government and at different stages of the event. Students will explore the logistics of mass care, mass evacuation, and critical infrastructure damage.
This course analyzes emergency management from a historical perspective. Disaster planning and disaster management in the post 9-11 environment are analyzed. The impact of Homeland Security on local public safety agencies is examined as are selected Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD #5 and HSPD #11 in particular). The National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Plan (NRP) are examined with regard to their impact on local public safety agencies. Finally, special challenges for emergency management and disaster response will be analyzed.
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Human Resources:
An introduction to the human resources function and related elements and activities. The course outlines the roles and functions of members of the human resources department, as well as educating others outside human resources, in how their roles include human resources-related activities. The student will learn about the evolution in human resources management as we know it today. Emphasis is placed on the modern day importance of HRM and the new "corporate view" of the function. Additionally, the student will be exposed to the view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees. The importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs will be discussed. The student will be exposed to practical situations and problem solving regarding areas of employee counseling, discipline and termination. Equal Employment Opportunity will be discussed in order for the student to understand its need, importance and the legal issues surrounding it. Other critical areas of training and development, staffing and strategy will also be explored.
This course examines all aspects of getting employees into organizations. Recruitment and selection are the foci. This course covers scientific and legal issues from a managerial perspective and examines the usefulness of various methods used in job analysis, testing and measurement, and internal and external market analysis. Legislation regarding EEO and affirmative action programs are discussed.
This course covers the theories and techniques of training and development from strategic and operational perspectives. Emphasis is placed on employee needs assessment, program design, implementation and evaluation. Learning theories and long-term development for global competitiveness are discussed.
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Operations & Supply Chain Management:
This course instructs students on how manufacturing and service operations contribute to organizational strategy. Concepts such as productivity, economies of scale, vertical and horizontal integration, and push vs. pull will be explained. Implications of applying "Green" policies to materials and processes will be explained.
This course will instruct the student to manage multiple organizations and projects. Concepts on how to deal with organizational obstacles, risk, and project development will be covered.
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This course provides qualified students with an opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised professional training and experience in an actual work environment. This Internship is an ongoing seminar between the student, the faculty member and the employment supervisor. It involves an Internship Application and Learning Agreement, periodic meetings with the faculty representative, professional experience at a level equivalent to other senior-level courses and submission of material as established in the Internship Application and Learning Agreement. Participation cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.
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Public Administration:
An overview of the structure and function of the American governmental system, including the roles of the President, Congress, the Supreme Court, the news media, public opinion, and public interest groups in the political system.
Students are introduced to the field and profession of public administration. Students learn to think and act as ethical public administration professionals by developing a broad understanding of the political and organizational environment in which public administrators work and by applying fundamental analytical, decision- making, and communication skills. The professional knowledge and skills explored in the course provide a foundation for subsequent public administration courses.
All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
Microcredentials Align with Job Essentials
In today's dynamic work environments, adaptive professionals thrive. A microcredential - either as a stand-alone course or integrated into your degree program - is a short, skill-specific recognition that enables you to demonstrate your competency in a distinct area. Like Franklin's degree programs, microcredentials are aligned with market and industry demand to ensure what you learn can be put to use right away. Microcredentials are easily shared via digital badges and can be stacked to create a unique portfolio of in-demand skills.
Bachelor's in Healthcare Management Cost, Requirements & More
2023 - 2024 Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Standard tuition | $398 |
B.S. in Nursing | $298 |
Current service members | $250 |
International students | $526 |
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67% LESS IN TUITION
For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $12,338. According to Collegeboard.org, that's about 67% less than the national average private, nonprofit four-year college tuition of $38,070.
A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the B.S. Healthcare Management matrix.
1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:
- Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
- General Education
- Business or Professional Core
- Major Area and Elective Courses
- Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)
2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:
- All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
- All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements
3. Complete the residency requirement
- Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees
5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.
Overall Residency Requirements
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
Course Level Requirements
A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.
Business Core Requirements
Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:
- analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
- identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
- identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
- apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
- apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success
Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.
Major Area Requirements
A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.
Capstone Requirement
Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.
Subsequent Degree Requirements
Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.
Additional Degree Requirements
Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.
Georgia O.
B.S. Healthcare Management '21
"Being the first born and the first to graduate in the family, this accomplishment means a lot to my family and me. I am proud of how far I have come and look forward to all I’ve yet to do in this life!"
Healthcare Management Jobs & Opportunities
Director of Nursing
Directors of Nursing oversee the performance of nurses and aides, while also implementing patient care services, and managing departmental reporting and budgets.
Health and Social Service Manager
Health and Social Service Managers ensure smooth, profitable operation of hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities by directing team functions for business units, including HR, marketing, and finance.
Health Services Manager
Health Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of quality healthcare while working with various facility staff to ensure effectiveness and profitability.
Healthcare Strategist
Healthcare Strategists define and develop actionable marketing strategies to represent the brand and influence patient perception of that brand.
Hospital Administrator
Hospital Administrators oversee day-to-day operations, including tracking operational services, resolving issues and complaints, and ensuring adequate resources and equipment
Medical Device Company Manager
Medical Device Company Managers oversee the production, marketing and/or sale of medical devices, such as instruments and implants, used to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure medical conditions and diseases
Medical Insurance Company Manager
Medical Insurance Company Managers protect healthcare organizations from financial risk by handling claims, supervising investigations, reviewing policies, and implementing medical insurance procedures.
Medical Office Manager
Medical Office Managers manage the staff and daily activities of healthcare offices, working closely with leadership and employees to ensure success, patient satisfaction, and profitability.
Medical Practice Manager
Medical Practice Managers oversee the business end of a medical practice, including hiring, training, and supervising staff, managing finances, communicating practice policies, and ensuring facilities management.
Operations Administrator
Operations Administrators formulate policies, manage daily operations, plan the use of human resources and materials, and coordinate staff activities.
Program Manager
Program Managers ensure the successful management of programs and projects, interacting with team members and leadership, and effectively communicating program priorities and progress.
Strategic Healthcare Consultant
Strategic Healthcare Consultants give objective insight into operational and/or communication issues and provide leadership with improvement and policy recommendations.
Project Manager
Project Managers plan, execute and manage campaigns and initiatives, ensuring adequate resources, staffing and milestones to deliver anticipated results on time and within budget.
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Healthcare Management Career Outlook
From 2021-2031, jobs in Healthcare Management are expected to increase by 8%
All Occupations
2021 |
5,555,003 jobs
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2031 |
5,997,086 jobs
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Medical and Health Services Managers
2021 |
446,933 jobs
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2031 |
568,713 jobs
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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
2021 |
627,290 jobs
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2031 |
693,387 jobs
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Source information provided by Lightcast.
Healthcare Management Knowledge & Skillsets
Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:
- Develop and implement quality and care management initiatives to promote ongoing delivery of care improvements
- Report and analyze data trends for potential opportunities to improve case mix index (CMI) and documentation quality
- Create programs for risk control, emphasizing increased quality of patient care and medical services
- Work with medical staff to assure compliance with regulatory agencies regarding quality management requirements
- Implement programs to optimize utilization of services, including care coordination and case management
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement on defined quality metrics
- Develop, benchmark, and communicate metrics to gauge success and sustainability of improvement efforts
- Develop annual business plans to achieve financial goals and ensure consistent delivery and quality of care
- Create and implement strategic plans in support of efficient, patient-driven organizations
- Develop performance improvement initiatives to achieve case retention and financial profitability, while mitigating risk
- Establish and maintain monitoring and analyses infrastructure to assess organizational performance
- Provide organizational development strategies, direction, and counsel to leadership and employees
- Problem-solve operational issues to reduce administrative costs and improve efficiencies
- Understand the continuum of care that comprises the U.S. healthcare delivery system in order to affect organizational change
- Evaluate current healthcare systems, developing recommendations for improvement
- Position organizations within the healthcare value chain to capitalize on industry and regulatory changes
- Identify hot-button issues confronting healthcare organizations, examining causes and developing breakthrough solutions
- Leverage an understanding of the impact of healthcare reform on various stakeholders in the healthcare delivery system
- Leverage healthcare data in support of organizational objectives, addressing unmet medical needs
- Provide leadership on the use of electronic health records (EHRs) that impact clinical information management from planning through adoption
- Establish appropriate methodologies for data collection, data warehousing, and data analyses
- Act as liaison between end-users, such as providers, nursing, and other departments and organizational groups, linking clinical practice, technology, information management, and technical experts to enhance patient care
- Assist in development of evidence-based clinical informatics projects, including order set development and clinical decision support
- Oversee business outcomes of applications in support of patient care and clinical services
- Maintain information management policies and practice guidelines, ensuring standardized health information management operations
- Provide direction to improve quantity and quality of public and community health services
- Deliver high-quality health promotion programs that effectively target and address health and lifestyle risks
- Assess community health needs and create educational programs, curriculum, and information materials
- Plan, develop, and promulgate policies and standards for statewide community health programs
- Manage federal grant application processes for community health projects, overseeing continuation of grants that fund existing programs
- Develop community wellness programs to engage participants and promote optimal mental and physical health
- Provide health education and resources to other agencies, such as schools and community resource centers
- Act as liaison between healthcare professionals and communities, promoting public and community health programs
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Bachelor's in Healthcare Management Frequently Asked Questions
Congratulations on wanting to finish your degree. At Franklin, we make it easy and convenient for busy, working adults to complete their bachelor's degree program alongside other commitments. Typically, a bachelor’s degree takes about 4 years of full-time study from start to finish. However, Franklin’s generous transfer policy can help you finish faster. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how your previously earned credits can save you time toward your bachelor’s.
Franklin makes getting started easy and convenient. We offer three trimesters every year, with start dates within each. Talk to your admissions advisor to find the start date that works best for you.
Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost - especially once you've factored in transfer credit. Our 2023-2024 tuition rate is $398 per credit hour and with our tuition guarantee, you can lock-in your tuition rate from your first term through graduation. Ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how transfer credits could help you save time and money.
This is a four-year undergraduate degree program. Franklin's B.S. Healthcare Management degree program is designed to equip you with in-demand leadership tools and transferrable skills to enter or advance in the field of healthcare, especially as it relates to quality of care outcomes.
With a B.S. Healthcare Management degree from Franklin, you'll add the knowledge, skills and tools required to contribute to healthcare systems and informatics, operations management, quality management, community health and leadership.
As healthcare continues to evolve in both delivery and practice, the industry will need more qualified professionals to confront the issues and develop innovative solutions. With a B.S. Healthcare Management degree from Franklin, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the complexities of the healthcare system and address them with market-relevant opportunities.
At Franklin, our courses are taught by industry leaders and real-world professionals using a continually updated curriculum to help ensure real-time application of what you learn. That means that when you graduate from Franklin, you're strategically positioned to enter the healthcare industry with practical skills and relevant knowledge.
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