This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into hospital department operations, staffing coordination, and patient flow management. Students build on foundational hospital administration knowledge to manage broader hospital functions.
Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students design an operational improvement plan for a hospital department. Graduates are prepared for roles such as department coordinator or hospital operations assistant manager.
BA 031Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
- Business ownership structures and formation
- Roles of key business functions
- Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
- The four Ps of marketing
- Segmenting and targeting audiences
- Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
- Professional writing and correspondence
- Effective presentation techniques
- Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
- The accounting equation and double-entry system
- Preparing income statements and balance sheets
- Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
- Time value of money principles
- Sources of business financing
- Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
- Principles of organizational planning
- Supervising and coordinating teams
- Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
- E-commerce business models
- Digital marketing and online customer engagement
- Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Employee training and performance management
- Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
HPM 104Introduction to Hospital Operations
Covers the basic structure and departments within a hospital.
- Overview of hospital departments
- Basic patient flow concepts
- Introduction to hospital administrative roles
HPM 118Hospital Administrative Support
Introduces the administrative tasks that keep hospital units running.
- Basic scheduling in a hospital setting
- Managing patient records administratively
- Coordinating with clinical staff
HPM 132Hospital Regulations Basics
Introduces the basic regulatory environment hospitals operate in.
- Basic patient privacy requirements
- Introduction to hospital accreditation
- Overview of hospital compliance basics
HPM 246Patient Flow Management
Covers managing how patients move through a hospital efficiently.
- Admissions and discharge planning
- Reducing patient wait times
- Managing bed capacity
HPM 358Hospital Finance
Covers how hospitals budget, bill, and manage financial performance.
- Hospital revenue cycle basics
- Departmental budgeting in hospitals
- Understanding reimbursement models
HPM 470Hospital Staffing and Workforce Planning
Covers managing clinical and administrative staffing across a hospital.
- Staffing ratios and scheduling
- Managing workforce shortages
- Staff retention strategies in hospitals
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.
An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.
Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.
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