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The field of healthcare is growing and changing rapidly. Whether you are already working in the healthcare industry or are looking to begin a career, the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management at South University can prepare you to find your place in one of today's fastest-growing professions. Designed for working adults, our health care courses can help students to gain a real-world understanding of the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in a healthcare management setting, learning the same concepts taught at our campus locations with the added flexibility of online access.

Students of our health care degree program are prepared to seek entry-level opportunities in a number of healthcare facilities that might include:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Ambulatory care facilities
• Physician practices
• Pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies

Graduates of the program will be prepared to pursue entry-level healthcare management positions. BS degrees in health care can also prove to be valuable building blocks, providing the educational credentials you'll need to work toward a Master's degree and the higher levels of healthcare administration.

Employment Opportunities for Healthcare Management

"Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. The health care industry will continue to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations. Job opportunities should be good, especially for applicants with work experience in the health care field and strong business management skills."

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Medical and Health Services Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm.

Academic Requirements

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management program online at South University, the prospective student must be a high school graduate OR have the equivalent GED (General Education Development certificate).

After meeting this qualification, applicants must:

1. Achieve a satisfactory score on either the SAT I, the ACT, or the CPTs OR
2. Meet the eligibility requirements for a transfer student.

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Set a course for your own career growth by enrolling in our online Healthcare Management program. Click here to get started.