Associate of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
About
Healthcare Administration is not just in the news; it's one of the most in-demand careers in the world. The Associate of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from Ivy Bridge will prepare you to meet this demand for qualified administrative and supervisory professionals. How? By providing you with an overall understanding of management tasks, functions, and organizations, plus a better understanding of the complex management issues surrounding the healthcare industry today.
Whether you choose to continue your studies or embark on a new career right away, your Associate of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from Ivy Bridge provides you with the firm grasp of the academic theory and practical business skills you'll need to ensure your long-term career success.
Your course of study
Healthcare Administration majors at Ivy Bridge fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas:
- Knowledge Skills/Liberal Education Core: 25 hours
- Academic Major Requirements: 36 hours
- Business: 18 hours
- Healthcare Administration: 18 hours
- Total Semester Hours for Degree: 61 hours
Core Curriculum
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRE 100 | College Skills | 3 |
| ENG | Writing or Composition | 6 |
| COM | Communication (oral or speech) | 3 |
| CIT | Information Technology | 3 |
| MAT | Mathematics | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 221 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Open elective from: | COM, ECO, MGT, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 |
FRE100 — College Skills
Provides knowledge on study skills that enable success in college through an in-depth introduction to college life, college realities, college expectations, study skills and time management.
ENG141 — Expository and Research Writing
Emphasizes the development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. This course in written communication teaches literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays-plus research/synthesis skills-through the development of a research paper. Students must receive a grade of C or better to enroll in ENG142.
ENG142 — Literature and Criticism
Presents literature-drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays-from several literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches.
COM204 — Visual Communication, Graphics and Presentational Strategies
Explores visual design, graphics and presentational strategies by introducing students to digital photography and layout and design skills. Students learn digital and graphic design techniques using the leading industry software applications for desktop publishing and graphics illustration. Students also incorporate visual expression techniques and presentational strategies to produce brochures and newsletters.
COM241 — Introduction to Mass Communication
Examines the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis in this survey course is given to the history, structure, and potential effects of each medium.
CIT 105 OR — Intro to Information Technology OR
Covers the basics of information technology, including common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices. CIT105 is designed for beginners with little or no experience using Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint. Participants are required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab and through objective written tests.
MAT 174 — Finite Mathematics
Emphasizes business applications that involve the study of linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, and computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores.
MAT 181 — College Algebra
Focuses on developing a conceptual understanding of college algebra and problem solving skills. Topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and combinatorics and probability.
ACC 201 — Survey of Accounting
Introduces the fundamentals of accounting from the userﾒs perspective. The primary emphasis is the relationship between cash flow and accrual based income measurement. Includes financial reporting requirements and standards.
ECO 221 — Principles of Macroeconomics
Examines macroeconomics (the whole economy), concepts and principles, and current issues in macroeconomics. Required for business and economics majors.
Major: Business
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 228 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CIT 355 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| CIT 315 | Database Design/Applications 1 | 3 |
| LAW 211 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
| MGT 201 | Management or Organizations | 3 |
| MKT 151 | Introductory Marketing | 3 |
ACC 210 — Analysis of the Accounting Process
Designed to develop students' ability to analyze and record accounting transactions, prepare financial statements, and analyze accounting information for decision-making.
ACC 228 — Managerial Accounting
Designed to prepare management students to direct and control operations from within the organization. Emphasis is placed on corporation reports, statements, schedules, and summaries prepared for the use of management
CIT 355 — Spreadsheet Applications for Dec. Making
Focuses on the use of spreadsheet applications as a tool for decision-making. Topics include design and management of worksheets and templates, and the use of built-in functions. Organizational uses in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources are discussed.
LAW 211 — Business Law I
A study of civil and criminal law and process and their interrelationship. The course also examines application of the Constitution to business with particular emphasis on the court system and administrative agencies, plus torts and contracts.
MGT 201 — Management of Organizations
An overview of the internal workings of an organization. This writing-intensive course surveys the functional areas such as finance, marketing, operations, information and decision support systems, and human resources. The course also examines the nature of a managerial job.
MKT 151 — Introduction to Marketing
Exposes the student to the vocabulary of marketing and introduces many of the major principles and theories of the discipline. The focus of the course is on marketingﾒs relationship to the other business functions and on marketing function management as opposed to day-to-day marketing operations.
Concentration: Healthcare Administration
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGT | Survey of Healthcare | 3 |
| FIN | Health Insurance | 3 |
| CIT | Healthcare Coding/Document Processing | 3 |
| LAW | Healthcare Laws and Ethics | 3 |
| MGT | Healthcare Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT | Special Topics in Healthcare | 3 |
MGT 140 — Survey of Healthcare Organizations and Terminology
Reviews the important concepts needed to master to effectively manage in the healthcare field. This overview of the healthcare industry also includes a comprehensive study of the basic structure of the medical terminology used in healthcare, with a special emphasis on proper spelling and pronunciation.
MGT 175 — Medical Management Systems
This course introduces the student to a computerized medical office management software used in account management, file organization, scheduling, and overall practice management.
NAT 150 — Introduction To Anatomy & Physiology
This course will provide students with an introduction to the structure and function of each body system. The most common diseases and disorders are explored to understand the physicianﾒs diagnosis and treatment. Correct spelling of corresponding terminology is emphasized.
FIN 201 — Survey of Health Insurance in the U.S.
Explores the concepts and legal/social issues related to the health insurance industry. This survey of various health insurance plans and coverage also serves as an effective primer on how to accurately complete insurance forms and interpret insurance codes.
CIT 172 — Healthcare Coding/Document Processing
Introduces the various techniques used to properly code in the healthcare field. This course emphasizes the importance of assigning proper codes as well as the role those codes play in the payment process. It also explains how to use available technology to document the procedures in a medical office.
Prerequisite: LAW 211.
LAW 115 — Healthcare Laws and Ethics
Examines the ever-changing legal and ethical trends affecting the healthcare industry, including mitigating liability through risk management principles, developing relationship management skills, applying an ethical decision-making framework, incorporating employment law procedures, and managing communication.
MGT 121 — How Business Works
Acquaints the student with a broad variety of topics that are fundamental to the understanding of business. Topics include the essentials of economics, finance, management, marketing, international business, strategy and ethics. The study and discussion of current issues in each of these areas is used to increase understanding.
MGT 240 — Healthcare Operations Management
Teaches how to increase the value of the supply chain to the healthcare supplier by applying proven planning and controlling concepts unique to healthcare. Participants learn to evaluate and improve processes by exploring topics that include process selection, process design, theory of constraints, project implementation, capacity planning, lean production, facility location, and business forecasting.
MGT 280 — Special Topics in Healthcare
Tailored to explore the latest topics in the healthcare field. The topics discussed in this survey course may change in any term based on industry events.