Business Administration, Healthcare Management Concentration, AS (Knoxville, Online)

(Total Credits: 107)

The concentration in healthcare management builds off the foundational business knowledge gained from the Associate in Business Administration degree program and gives the student an additional career option focused on the business of healthcare. The goal of the Associate level concentration in healthcare management is to prepare students for an entry-level position for a career in the growing field of healthcare management.  The concentration consists of only four additional courses, 13.5 quarter hours.  The concentration provides a focused foundation in healthcare content such as healthcare insurance, healthcare delivery systems, and healthcare law.   

Program Intended Student Learning Outcomes (Program ISLOs)

1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the functional areas of business.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate current technology in support of business administration.
3. Students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral communication formats.
4. Students will be able to recognize business policies and strategies for effective decision making.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply business concepts within a healthcare setting.