UG Course Descriptions

Foundational knowledge needed to participate in the selection, implementation and use of clinical and administrative information systems. Familiarizes the student with new and emerging software applications in the health care field and how they can be used by health care managers.

Exploration of the financial management functions at the institutional and department level. The institutional financial process is reviewed. Focus is on budgeting and cost analysis for department-level operations and the accounting for capital expenditures.

This course will address the basic principles of accounting required in the healthcare environment: relevant financial terminology, financial statements and the analysis of financial statements within the health care industry.

This course will address financial reporting issues in the healthcare environment, including coding and reimbursement, in both private and public health systems. Financial Reporting in Health Care Systems supports the development of a solid understanding of the role of financial management, budgeting and activity costing within the health care industry. (Prerequisite: HCM 314).

Exploration of various concepts and theories of leadership and how these might be applied to and impact management functions in health care settings. Review of the multiple leadership structures in health care organizations. Discussed are leadership versus management skills, team development, systems theory, organizational culture, and the role of the middle manager.

Delineation of the dual role of the health care industry as a provider of a public “good,” while at the same time, functioning as a business enterprise. Students are introduced to the field of population (public) health. Students discuss outreach to underserved populations, health education and information, community activism, as well as marketing principles and strategies, market research, advertising and public relations as these are applied in health care.

Students become familiar with the legal and ethical issues in the delivery of health care services and the social environment in which health care is provided. In addition to aspects of the law pertaining to negligence, contracts, consents, confidentiality, privacy, risk management and medical research, students investigate the implications of the socio/economic status of patients, demographics, and health insurance/payment policies.

This course meets Liberal Arts Core Requirements for ethics. An introduction to Health Ethics for those anticipating a career in health care. Health Ethics includes but is not limited to Medical Ethics, Health care Ethics, Bioethics, Biomedical Ethics, and Health Professional Ethics. Topics include the foundation for ethics in the theories and principles of ethics as applied to health care and a variety of ethical issues in health, including beginning of life issues (e.g. cloning, abortion, etc.) and end of life issues (e.g. euthanasia, assisted suicide, etc.).The Ethical and Religious Directives for Health care from the American Council of Bishops is covered. Special topics according to the interests of the professor and students will also be included (e.g. transplants, informed consent, medical mistakes). Required course for Health Care Management and Allied Health majors.

An introductory survey of the origins, development, and achievements of the world’s major civilizations from ancient times to the end of the European Middle Ages; emphasizes the comparative study of cultures and institutions, and contacts among different civilizations.

An introductory survey of the development and transformation of the world’s major civilizations since the 15th century; emphasizes the process of social, economic, and political change as the West asserted global dominance, the reaction of non-western societies, and the development of interdependence among civilizations in the contemporary world.