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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 
    
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MBA 5510 Introduction to Healthcare Administration


Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course provides an introductory level overview of the United States Health Care system, including a basic understanding of pertinent historical, current, political, organizational, human resources, financial, and quality issues. The course explores basic principles and tools of management, including the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling functions of healthcare organizations. The course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of current healthcare institutional structures and delivery systems, as well as the evolving health needs of U.S. citizens. Emphasis is placed on the basic concepts and issues that are associated with the management and regulation of health care providers and the delivery of services. Evolving alternative delivery systems are reviewed, as are changes occurring in the field of healthcare management.

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MBA 5110