The health care administration and management program provides an interdisciplinary approach to health care, including the business of health care, as well as a broader understanding of global health, access to care, disease and prevention. The program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level leaders and managers of health care facilities. In addition, Salve Regina's joint bachelor's/master's programs leading to a master's degree in business administration or health care administration and management provide a viable option for students wishing to further their study.
Curriculum
In addition to completing the requirements of Salve Regina's Core Curriculum, students majoring in health care administration and management take a minimum of 23 courses (71 credits).
Business core requirements:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Management and Organizational Behavior
- Business Communication
- Financial Management in Health Care
- Principles of Marketing
- Health Care and Medical Ethics
- Health Care Law
- Quantitative Methods for Business or Applied Calculus I
- Statistical Methods
- Strategic Business Planning
Other required courses:
- Human Biology or Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Health Care Systems
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Health Care
- Human Resources Management
- Medical Terminology
- Professional Internship in Business
- Health Care Informatics
- Care of Families in Transition: Aging and End of Life Care
- Public Health and Disaster Response Planning
- Global Health
- Social Problems