Health Care Management Major (B.S.)

https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/bs/health-care-management

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management integrates the critical functions of management and leadership to facilitate effective health care operations and delivery systems for patients and communities. The program combines health care specific course work with additional relevant areas of leadership, organizational development, and interprofessional collaboration.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.
 
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. 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. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

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.

ENG 420The Writing Process4
COM 460Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics4
COM 480Visual Communication4
CRIT 501Introduction to Critical Inquiry4
Select one of the following:4
Math for Our World
Statistics
Pre-Calculus
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems4
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World4
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression4
CRIT 602Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking4
IDIS 601Interdisciplinary Seminar4
Total Credits40

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:

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.

Major in Healthcare Management
Foundation Courses
HLTC 550The Emerging U.S. Health Care System4
HRM 420Human Resource Management4
MGMT 566Organizational Behavior4
Intermediate Courses
HLTC 590Introduction to Fiscal Management in Health Care4
HLTC 612Population Health4
HLTC 690Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services4
MTH 504Statistics4
Advanced Courses
HLTC 627Reimbursement and Financing Techniques in Health Care4
HLTC 737Informatics for Health Professionals4
HLTC 738Health Care Policy4
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 797Integrative Capstone: Project in Health Care Management4
Total Credits48

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

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
COM 480 Visual Communication 4
HLTC 590 Introduction to Fiscal Management in Health Care 4
General Education Course 4
Elective 4
 Credits16
Spring
HLTC 612 Population Health 4
MTH 504 Statistics 4
General Education Course 4
Elective 4
 Credits16
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
 Credits16
Spring
HLTC 627 Reimbursement and Financing Techniques in Health Care 4
HLTC 737 Informatics for Health Professionals 4
Elective 4
Elective 4
 Credits16
Fourth Year
Fall
HLTC 738 Health Care Policy 4
IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar 4
Elective 4
Elective 4
 Credits16
Spring
HLTC 797 Integrative Capstone: Project in Health Care Management 4
Elective 4
 Credits8
 Total Credits120
  • 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.