Health Care Management Major (B.S.)
https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/bs/health-care-management
Degree Requirements
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements, including CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.
Code | Title | Credits |
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ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Math for Our World | ||
Statistics | ||
Pre-Calculus | ||
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
Total Credits | 40 |
Writing Program Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
The Writing Process | ||
One Writing Intensive course in the Major | ||
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above | ||
One Additional Writing Intensive Course |
Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.
Major Requirements
Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Major in Healthcare Management | ||
Foundation Courses | ||
HLTC 550 | The Emerging U.S. Health Care System | 4 |
HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
Intermediate Courses | ||
HLTC 590 | Introduction to Fiscal Management in Health Care | 4 |
HLTC 612 | Population Health | 4 |
HLTC 690 | Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services | 4 |
MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
Advanced Courses | ||
HLTC 627 | Reimbursement and Financing Techniques in Health Care | 4 |
HLTC 737 | Informatics for Health Professionals | 4 |
HLTC 738 | Health Care Policy | 4 |
Health Care Management Elective | ||
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Health Program Planning and Evaluation | ||
Change Management | ||
Managing Conflict | ||
Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | ||
Contemporary Issues in Personal and Global Health | ||
Fitness and Health | ||
Integrative Capstone | ||
HLTC 797 | Integrative Capstone: Project in Health Care Management | 4 |
Total Credits | 48 |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
HLTC 550 | The Emerging U.S. Health Care System | 4 |
HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
General Education Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 4 |
MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
HLTC 590 | Introduction to Fiscal Management in Health Care | 4 |
General Education Course | 4 | |
Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
HLTC 612 | Population Health | 4 |
MTH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
General Education Course | 4 | |
Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
HLTC 690 | Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services | 4 |
HLTC 720 | Health Program Planning and Evaluation or Change Management or Managing Conflict or Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace or Contemporary Issues in Personal and Global Health or Fitness and Health | 4 |
Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
HLTC 627 | Reimbursement and Financing Techniques in Health Care | 4 |
HLTC 737 | Informatics for Health Professionals | 4 |
Elective | 4 | |
Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
HLTC 738 | Health Care Policy | 4 |
IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
Elective | 4 | |
Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
HLTC 797 | Integrative Capstone: Project in Health Care Management | 4 |
Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 8 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
- Demonstrate knowledge of health care systems and the organization and integration of clinical and community support services that lead to optimal patient care.
- Assess health care financial models and processes to enhance managerial decision making and organizational performance and to strategically support patients and communities.
- Examine the fundamental rights, ethical principles, and overarching policies that guide health care professionals.
- Evaluate the efficacy of employing information technology tools to improve health care delivery and optimize health outcomes.
- Explore how socio-cultural, familial, and individual perspectives influence the operation, delivery, and use of health care systems.
- Demonstrate competency in communication, interpersonal relations, management, and leadership to support organizational effectiveness and inter-professional collaboration.