Graduate and Adult Learning

MAP: Health

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
MAP: Health

Healthcare Management Bachelor's Degree

Muskingum's Healthcare Management Degree Completion Program bridges your healthcare or business training or associate into a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. This major equips you with knowledge about health systems, reimbursement, informatics, and legal/regulatory issues while maintaining flexibility for adult learners. 

The 100% online, asynchronous format allows working adults to earn their degree at their own pace — accessing coursework anytime, anywhere.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Built for healthcare professionals or business grads with AS or AB degrees looking to expand career options. 
  • Designed to cover healthcare systems, reimbursement, informatics, policy, and management in a modern healthcare environment. 
  • Flexible adult-friendly format — courses online offered multiple times per year in 10-week terms. 
  • Transfer credit friendly — build upon previous college and professional coursework. 
CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

Core Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

  • HLSC 301 – The American Health Care System 
  • HLSC 307 – Health Communication & Promotion 
  • HLSC 495 – Seminar in Health Science 
  • HLSC 305 – Health Informatics 

Foundational Core Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

  • HLAD 406 – Legal Issues in Healthcare 
  • HLAD 326 – Health Care Finance 
  • PHST 322 – Health Policy 

Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Choose three of:

  • BUSI 360 – Business Law 
  • BUSI 415 – Human Resource Management 
  • BUSI 420 – Management Information Systems 
  • SPST 441 – Sports Management 

Total Major Credits: 30 semester hours 

For a complete listing of MAP requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Muskingum Adult Program Guidebook.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

This major is ideal for:

  • Healthcare professionals who already hold an AS degree and want to transition into management or administrative roles 
  • Individuals with business backgrounds seeking specialization in healthcare operations
  • Professionals aiming to understand reimbursement systems, informatics, and regulatory compliance

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduates with a Healthcare Management degree can pursue roles such as:

  • Healthcare Administrator / Manager
  • Operations Manager in clinical settings
  • Health Informatics Coordinator
  • Reimbursement / Revenue Cycle Specialist
  • Compliance & Policy Analyst
  • Manager in hospital, clinic, or health system settings

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW MANY CREDIT HOURS IS THIS MAJOR?

This major requires 30 semester hours of healthcare major coursework.

CAN PRIOR HEALTH COURSEWORK OR BUSINESS CREDITS TRANSFER IN?

Yes — the program is transfer-friendly and allows many previous allied health or business credits to apply. 

WILL THIS PROGRAM PREPARE ME FOR MANAGEMENT ROLES IN HEALTHCARE?

Yes — the curriculum emphasizes healthcare systems, finance, informatics, and regulatory knowledge needed for leadership in clinical and administrative settings.

IS THIS OFFERED IN A FLEXIBLE FORMAT FOR WORKING ADULTS?

Yes! Students can enroll in any of our five 8-week sessions, allowing for flexible work/life balance.

IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?

Yes. Eligible students may qualify for federal financial aid, scholarships, and grants. For details, visit the Office of Financial Aid.

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