Director of Healthcare Business
Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500
dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business degree with a major in Management is designed to develop the knowledge, leadership and critical thinking skills for individuals to become successful in business and
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with a major in Management degree, graduates will:
- Communicate effectively within the healthcare business environment. (Communication)**
- Demonstrate professional, ethical and legal standards of conduct appropriate in
healthcare business. (Professionalism)** - Apply critical thinking and
problem-solving skills to make sound decisions in the healthcare business environment. (Critical Thinking)** - Apply appropriate technology and decision support tools in order to succeed in the healthcare business setting. (Technology)**
- Respect cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences in the workplace and community. (Diversity)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available from the Enrollment and Advising office, College website or Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business degree with a major in Management at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 120 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- General Education = 65 semester hours (which include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College Healthcare Core curriculum)
- Support Courses = 5 semester hours
- Business Major Courses = 44 semester hours
- Healthcare Business Elective Courses = 6 semester hours
The Clarkson College Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Business with major in Management operates on an academic calendar using semester hours. In addition, the program operates using an accelerated course format with classes as 7.5-weeks in length in the fall and spring and 6 weeks in the summer.
Dual Degree Curriculum
Clarkson College has two dual degree options that will allow the associate’s degree obtained at Clarkson College to be used directly as electives in the bachelor’s degree program. The two options are:
- Dual Degree: Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant/Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with a major in Management (128 total credit hours)
- Dual Degree: Associate of Science in Health Information Technology/Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with a major in Management (120 total credit hours)
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Core and Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with major in Management
General Education Courses
(65 semester hours) IC, HU, EA courses and electives are offered in the 7.5-week or 6-week format or full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration) depending on the course.
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| MA 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
| PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Electives | 41 |
| Total Semester Hours | 65 |
Support Courses
(5 semester hours) All courses are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration.
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 110 - Microsoft Office Applications | 4 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 5 |
Business Major Courses
(44 semester hours) All courses are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration besides BU499, which is only offered in a full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration).
Healthcare Business Elective Courses
(Choose 6 hours of the following 37 semester hours) All courses are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration besides BU496, which is only offered in a full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration).
Sample Curriculum Plan for the Bachelor's in Healthcare Business with Major in Management Traditional Option
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 110 - Microsoft Office Applications | 4 |
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| BU 140 - Healthcare Delivery Systems | 2 |
| HM 215 - Data Management | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 307 - Principles of Management and Change Leadership | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MA 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
| BU 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
| BU 411 - Operations and Quality Management | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 375 - Concepts of Leadership | 2 |
| BU 357 - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management | 4 |
| HM 240 - Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 360 - Compliance and Legal Applications | 3 |
| BU 450 - Strategic Management | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 425 - Project Management | 3 |
| HM 333 - Classification Systems and Reimbursement Methodologies | 3 |
| ◊ BU 499 - Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Total Semester Hours - 120