Business Management - Healthcare Management (HCMT)

The Business Management - Healthcare Management major targets individuals who want to manage or supervise the business aspects in the healthcare industry. This may be in a hospital, physician’s office, assisted living, or long-term care facilities. This degree will provide an education and background in the management or administration path in the healthcare field, providing a foundation of medical knowledge that include medical terminology, the healthcare system, and healthcare information management. The business specific courses include study in the principles of management, organizational behavior, financial management, and human resources management with an application of business concepts to the management and administration of healthcare processes. Management of medical records, medical reports, and data interpretation for the medical field are key processes in managing a healthcare facility. This major uses business concepts in a manner that emphasizes customer service while maintaining profitability for the business.