Program Overview
The Healthcare Management Pathway under the Business Administration Transfer degree program offers a comprehensive foundation in business principles with a specialized focus on the healthcare industry. Designed to mirror the first two years of a bachelor's degree, this program prepares students for seamless transfer to four-year institutions and equips them with the skills necessary for entry-level roles in healthcare administration. With a well-rounded curriculum that covers key areas like operations of healthcare facilities, administrative functions of medical offices, and budgeting and financial planning this program will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in the world of healthcare. Upon graduation, you will earn a Business Administration Transfer Associate of Arts degree.
Program Highlights
- As part of the MassTransfer program, graduates are eligible to transfer to public Massachusetts state universities or UMASS system institutions with junior status in the business major.
- Courses are available during the day, evening, and online, accommodating diverse schedules and learning preferences.
- The program integrates core business courses with healthcare-specific subjects, providing a well-rounded education tailored to the healthcare sector.
Focus Your Business Administration Transfer Degree
The Business Administration pathways allow you to specialize on specific subjects within the degree program. Upon graduation, you will earn a Business Administration Transfer Associate of Arts degree with a focus on the pathway of your choosing. You can also follow a general Business Administration pathway without declaring a specific concentration.
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Program Details
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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Courses typically cover personal and public health issues, ethical issues including patient rights, confidentiality, and end-of-life decisions, and principles and practices of effective human resource management.
Courses include:
- The Dynamics of Health Care: Personal and Public Issues
- Medical Ethics
- Human Resource Management
For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.
Graduates of the Healthcare Management Pathway are prepared for a wide range of careers in healthcare administration or to continue their education at a four-year institution. Potential career paths include:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Medical Office Manager
- Health Services Manager
- Healthcare Financial Analyst
The Business Administration Transfer Degree program is designed with transfer in mind. After completing your associate degree, you will have a seamless transition to a four-year university to complete your bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.
Please note the data above reflects a degree in the listed program
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North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.