Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32 percent
through 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health care reforms, including the Affordable Care Act, are changing the rules on
health care delivery in the future. The business side of the health care system is
just as important as the clinical side in ensuring patients receive the best possible
care. Through the health care management major, you will learn more about the infrastructure,
finances and operations of health care systems and what it takes to keep them running
smoothly.
The health care management field can positively impact individual health and on the
administration and cost of health care. Health care management professionals plan,
direct and coordinate medical and health services and must adapt quickly to changes
in health care laws, regulations and technology. Graduates have pursued professional
positions at hospitals, long-term care communities and managed care organizations,
while others have found positions in finance, marketing, insurance companies, quality
management and human resource management.
Your internship is a web-supported, supervised educational experience in a health
service organization that completes the health care management program. This 12-unit
course is a major requirement that requires a full-time (40 hours per week) commitment
to a work experience. During the internship, you will observe professionals in the
field, participate in decision-making processes, develop personal contacts, and demonstrate
leadership and organizational skills.
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