Program Overview
The Healthcare Business Management Certificate is designed to prepare students for administrative roles within healthcare settings. This program provides a solid foundation in business principles, complemented by specialized knowledge in healthcare dynamics and medical ethics. Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in healthcare administration or continue their education in business-related fields.
Program Highlights
- Combines core business courses with healthcare-specific studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the field.
- Courses are offered during both fall and spring semesters, accommodating diverse student needs.
- Equips students with the skills necessary to secure entry-level management positions in various healthcare environments.
- Credits earned can be applied toward associate or bachelor's degrees in business disciplines such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
- Learn from professionals with extensive backgrounds in both business and healthcare sectors.
Program Details
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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Courses typically cover financial accounting principles and practices, accounting techniques used for managerial planning and control, legal environment affecting business operations, fundamental management functions and processes, and ethical principles and dilemmas in the healthcare field.
Courses include:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Business Law
- Principles of Management
- Medical Ethics
For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.
Graduates of the Healthcare Business Management Certificate program are prepared for various entry-level positions in healthcare administration, such as:
- Medical Office Manager
- Practice Coordinator
- Front Desk Coordinator
- Patient Service Representative
- Health Insurance Specialist
- Medical Records/Data Administrator
- Revenue Cycle Manager
The certificate program lays the groundwork for further education in business-related fields. Students can seamlessly transition into NSCC's Business Administration Transfer program, with options to focus on general business or specialized pathways such as Healthcare Management. This facilitates the pursuit of associate or bachelor's degrees in disciplines like accounting, entrepreneurial studies, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing.
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Accreditation
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.