Fast-Track Bachelor of Science in Health Management
Health care continues to be a growing industry and a leading employer in the Boston area. Projections for the health care industry state that job growth will remain above average into the next decade. The needs of an aging population with the increased human life cycle is just one factor contributing to this growth.
The BS in Health Management prepares students for a career in the health care industry by introducing analytical and conceptual skills for effective problem-solving along with the competence necessary to apply management concepts, functions, and principles within the industry.
The Fast-Track 18-month format of the Bachelor of Science in Health Management is for students who have completed their associate degree (or equivalent credits) and want to complete their bachelor's degree on a fast track.
Online Format
The Fast-Track 18-month Bachelor of Science in Health Management is an Online program, designed to fit your lifestyle and your higher educational goals. This format offers maximum flexibility and convenience for working professionals with demanding schedules.
Curriculum
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Quarter 1 |
Writing for the Professions |
6 QH |
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Managing Health Services Organizations Intensive |
6 QH |
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Bioethics |
3 QH |
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Quarter 2 |
Financial Accounting Intensive |
6 QH |
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The Civilizations of the Modern World |
3 QH |
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Healthcare Delivery Systems |
3 QH |
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Quarter 3 |
Healthcare Financial Management Intensive |
6 QH |
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Intensive Statistics |
6 QH |
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Public Health |
3 QH |
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Quarter 4 |
Principles and Practices of Community Health 1 |
3 QH |
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Factors affecting Health Service Management |
6 QH |
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Organizational and Group Communication |
3 QH |
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Quarter 5 |
Quality Assurance in Healthcare Management |
5 QH |
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Health Law, Planning and Regulation |
6 QH |
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Race and Ethnicity |
3 QH |
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Quarter 6 |
Healthcare Operations Management |
3 QH |
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Health Management Practicum |
3 QH |
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Employment Law- Employee Rights |
6 QH |
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Total Quarter Hours: |
80 |
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| For descriptions of the courses listed above, visit http://www.cps.neu.edu/courses/fasttrackhealth. |