Healthcare Management

BTech Degree – Code #2647

The Bachelor of Technology in healthcare management (HCM-BT) is an online, upper-division program designed to allow a student or working professional who has earned an associate degree (AAS, AA, or AS) in a health-related area (or at least 60 credits toward such a degree) to complete a bachelor’s degree. Individuals may currently be working in a laboratory, radiology, records, occupational therapy, surgical technology, paramedic, or ultrasound setting, and seeking advancement into management or administrative positions. The HCM-BT will open doors for these working adults by providing flexible online courses and laddering with all health-related two-year degrees granted by both colleges of technology and community colleges. The program emphasizes the development of managerial skills through a set of core courses and a wide array of electives to address areas such as healthcare finance/accounting, the culture of healthcare, human resources, communications, healthcare law and ethics and policies, information systems, marketing, and quality control. This degree will also provide an opportunity for students to continue their education toward an MBA to become a CNO, CEO, or COO.

Advantages

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Apply an understanding of self, as well as an understanding of the dynamics of groups and team interaction.
• Discuss and apply the methods used to plan, organize, and lead a healthcare facility.
• Analyze and use the appropriate skills and techniques needed for problem solving and decision making.
• Analyze and explain the application of employment laws and the legal system to the healthcare environment.
• Communicate effectively: oral, written, and nonverbal, using current technology where appropriate.
• Illustrate basic accounting methods and apply them using current technology.
• Perform financial and statistical analysis.
• Discuss the uses of and be able to prepare a comprehensive healthcare marketing plan.

Occupational Opportunities

• Medical and health services department managers
• Public relations and fundraising managers
• Administrative services managers
• Training and development managers

Future Educational Opportunities

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science (MS) Health Services Administration
• Master of Science (MS) Healthcare Management
• Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) Healthcare Administration

Employment Statistics

Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 71 percent are employed; 29 percent continued their education.

Related Programs

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS)
Health Information Technology (AAS)
Radiologic Technology (AAS)
Technology Management (BTech)

Entrance Requirements/Recommendations

• Required: Successful completion of an associate degree in a health-related field or at least 60 transferrable credit hours, and a minimum GPA of 2.00. 
• Recommended: A minimum of 21 credits in liberal arts and sciences, and five different general education fields covered.
• Students without the required college credits can come into the individual studies (AS) program as a bridge program. 

Office of Accessibility Services

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at [email protected]  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.

Required Equipment

A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops. (A desktop of similar specifications can be used instead of a laptop for specified courses).