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Lisa Boyle
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Professional Outlook
The bachelor of technology in healthcare management (BTech) online is
- a health care management skill focused degree
- for those who are already working or would like to work in the healthcare field
- for individuals in the health care management degree online may currently be working in hospitals, businesses, or doing a variety of administrative roles, and seeking advancement into management or administrative healthcare positions
- for students who have earned an associate degree or 60 credits in a health or business-related area will be prepared to complete a bachelor's degree
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS), occupations and industries related to healthcare are projected to add the most new jobs between 2014 and 2024. Of the 30 occupations projected to have the largest percentage increase between 2014 and 2024, 14 are related to healthcare. Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.3 million new jobs.
Program Advantages
- Learn from professionals in the field who focus on skills directly applicable to the workforce through hands-on projects
- Build on your associate degree to complete a bachelor's degree 100% online
- Courses developed and taught by high quality faculty with industry experience
- The program was built for students who have families, are working, and need flexibility within a structure that promotes completion
- Focus throughout the program on management skill development in relevant areas; healthcare finance, the culture of healthcare, human resources, communications, healthcare law, ethics, policies, information systems, marketing, and quality control
- Upon graduation, students are ready to enter an MBA or MHA program and to become a CNO, CEO, or COO
The Bachelor of Technology (BTech) is for Adult Students
- This program is specifically designed for learners with other obligations like work, families, and caretaking responsibilities
- Coursework is directly linked to skills needed in the workplace
- Projects are directly linked to day-to-day work
- Opportunities to network with healthcare professionals are built into courses
Time to Complete
- Multiple start dates to help you start soon
- Four to seven week courses
- Offered year round
- Helps focus on each course and finish faster
Minors
- Business